5 beeps when I turn on the computer

[Emorch]

I was messing with my ram a bit and when I turned on my pc I heard 5 short beeps.

Not sure what is causing this problem.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

5 beeps, with a corresponding red flashing power LED, means there is some kind of issue with the memory.

See the service manual at the link below, chapter 11, page 303 for the 5 beep code troubleshooting steps.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03612798

[Emorch]

There is no red flashing light when I do it it just Beeps 5 times and stops.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Then I don't know what 5 plain beeps are.

There is nothing in the service manual regarding any other beep codes.

I suggest you go through the memory troubleshooting steps anyway.

You have nothing to lose by giving it a try.

[Emorch]

Where is the location of the red flashing light?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

On the front panel...the power light that is normally green will flash red the same amount of times as the beeps.

[Emorch]

I can see it now, Not sure how to fix it do you mind explaining it.