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On 3 occasions so far, and fairly recently, a short while after I boot up my notebook there is a high pitched (singular) beep. There are no indications of whether something is wrong and I can't determine what triggers it.

 

What does it mean? And can I do anything about it?

 

Thanks.

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@zoso
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As I understand on start up your HP product High pitched beep sound,

 

It is normal for the computer to make one or two short beeps during the startup process or during a BIOS update. Let the process continue and do not interrupt it.

However, if the computer beeps and Windows doesn't start properly, a more serious hardware problem exists.

The most common problems that cause beeping sounds are:

  • Memory and heat-related failures caused by a build-up of dust in critical cooling areas
  • A keyboard key is stuck
  • A memory DIMM or hard drive cable is not seated properly
  • A component on the motherboard has failed
  • A basic computer function was unable to start

For more information about obtaining a fix as such,
Click here for desktop
​​​​​​​Click here for notebooks.

 

If issue persists, please reply with the product or model name of your computer.

 

If I have helped you resolve the issue, feel free to give me a virtual high-five by clicking the 'Thumbs Up' icon below. 
Thank you for posting in the HP Support Forum.  Have a great day!
Regards,

Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee

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@zoso
Thank you for showing your interest in the HP Forums,
I’d like to help 🙂

As I understand on start up your HP product High pitched beep sound,

 

It is normal for the computer to make one or two short beeps during the startup process or during a BIOS update. Let the process continue and do not interrupt it.

However, if the computer beeps and Windows doesn't start properly, a more serious hardware problem exists.

The most common problems that cause beeping sounds are:

  • Memory and heat-related failures caused by a build-up of dust in critical cooling areas
  • A keyboard key is stuck
  • A memory DIMM or hard drive cable is not seated properly
  • A component on the motherboard has failed
  • A basic computer function was unable to start

For more information about obtaining a fix as such,
Click here for desktop
​​​​​​​Click here for notebooks.

 

If issue persists, please reply with the product or model name of your computer.

 

If I have helped you resolve the issue, feel free to give me a virtual high-five by clicking the 'Thumbs Up' icon below. 
Thank you for posting in the HP Support Forum.  Have a great day!
Regards,

Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee

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Thanks for the info and help. It's much appreciated!
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