Unsolved
1 Rookie
•
4 Posts
•
2 Points
0
310
June 11th, 2024 16:08
Random Beeping noise
OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor
So I have 3 PC's that are Dells that are making a random beeping noise. It's not sequential like RAM issues, or HDD. It's very random. I first believe that it was a scanner they were using that was hooked up to both PCs. Then the the third one starting beeping that does not use a scanner. I have reimaged one PC and replaced one with a loaner. They were good for a few days then started beeping again. Only common denominator I can see is that all three use the parallels software. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
No Events found!
bradthetechnut
9 Technologist
•
9.6K Posts
•
40.6K Points
0
June 12th, 2024 03:00
Understanding Beep Codes on Dell Desktops
Are you sure the beep codes are random? May need to turn off 2 of the PC's so you hear just the one. What is the power button light doing and what color? Are the PC's otherwise operational?
Meanwhile, replace the size 2032 battery in all of them and How to Perform a BIOS or CMOS Reset and Clear the NVRAM on Dell Computers.
GermanOne
1 Rookie
•
4 Posts
•
2 Points
0
June 12th, 2024 17:23
@bradthetechnut Yes they are random. To give you a little back story when it first started happening I went onsite and ran diagnostics, updates, check disk. The beeping did not stop. I brought a loaner onsite, it was good for a week or so and then it started beeping also. The second one I brought back reimaged it and took it back it was good for a few days and then started beeping. I thought it could be the scanner they use, but the 3rd one does not have scanner attached. So the only common denominator is they use a program call parallels.
GermanOne
1 Rookie
•
4 Posts
•
2 Points
0
June 12th, 2024 17:25
@bradthetechnut Everything is normal, power light is normal.
bradthetechnut
9 Technologist
•
9.6K Posts
•
40.6K Points
0
June 13th, 2024 02:40
I'm definitely not familiar with the parallels program.
Another common denominator can be a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) if they're plugged into one. If they are, try plugging one of the PC's straight into a wall outlet.
GermanOne
1 Rookie
•
4 Posts
•
2 Points
0
June 13th, 2024 16:10
@bradthetechnut I wish it was that, one is plugged into a regular surge protector and the other one is straight into the wall