[Help] HP PC 3 Low beeps, 3 high, then repeats about 5 times

[sp00ky]

Build was working perfectly fine for about 8 months, then today it gave me a black screen and turned off my monitor while playing Rainbow Six.
Ram wasn't an issue, already checked and repaired that a few months ago (it had a different beep too).
Specs:

Ryzen 5 1400
8 gigs ram
GTX 1060

The only possible solution I've found so far is to set the PC to boot in unsafe mode but I haven't tried it. Any help is appreciated.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

What motherboard? Have you looked up the codes for it online?

[sp00ky]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

What motherboard? Have you looked up the codes for it online?

:qr:

I'm not sure what motherboard, it was a pre-built PC straight from HP. I looked up the codes but could only find ones that were for 3 beeps and then 2, or the fast beeps for RAM issues.

[[wan-clan.org] Gordy Freeman]

Usually that is either RAM is bad or GPU is bad.

[Cromi]

I got out of the IT field 15 years ago, but remember for Award BIOS that's the code for a bad CPU. A quick Google search shows that HPs using an ASUS or Vetra MB uses the Award BIOS.

[[wan-clan.org] Gordy Freeman]

Originally posted by Cromi:

I got out of the IT field 15 years ago, but remember for Award BIOS that's the code for a bad CPU. A quick Google search shows that HPs using an ASUS or Vetra MB uses the Award BIOS.

<Whistles>.... nice memory.

[_I_]

long short short, cpu or ram
reseat both

if its an oem build put the stock gpu back til you upgrade the psu

[sp00ky]

Update: reseated the ram, gpu, and cpu, and still no luck. Thank you everyone who's commented on this thread so far.

[FluffyPinkDecoyBunny]

Info below pulled from here: HP Desktop Beep Code[support.hp.com]

Category: Hardware

Major/Minor Code: 3.3

Issue Description: The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from graphics initialization.

Troubleshooting Steps: Indicates potential graphics chip failure.
For integrated configuration:
For integrated configuration, confirm if graphics is on processor or system board.
For integrated where graphics is on the CPU, swap known good processor.
For integrated configuration, replace system board and/or processor as appropriate. If the add-in card requires additional power, verify the cord is plugged in.
For non-integrated configuration:
Reseat card if able.
Test known good card if able.
Replace affected component.

[Cromi]

Originally posted by WAN Gordy Freeman:

<Whistles>.... nice memory.

LOL, more like PTSD. Award used to be THE BIOS for business PCs in my area.

[sp00ky]

Update #2: re-checked the CPU and found a few pins that weren't correctly in line, now the PC will start and the fans will begin but about 15 seconds later it brings the beeping cycle. Any idea if the situation still has the same problem at its root?

[DemonicShadow]

Is the motherboard cracked at all

Like a hair line fracture you would almost not see it but you might depend on you

I had the same issuie 3 beeps and my motherboard was cracked like a hair line fracture so small you can barely see it

Luckily I saw mine it was barely noticable

[sp00ky]

Originally posted by DemonicShadow:

Is the motherboard cracked at all

Like a hair line fracture you would almost not see it but you might depend on you

I had the same issuie 3 beeps and my motherboard was cracked like a hair line fracture so small you can barely see it

Luckily I saw mine it was barely noticable

Not seeing any cracks, is there a specific spot I should be looking?

[Azza ☠]

Verify that your graphics card GTX 1060 is correctly seated and flat in the PCI-e slot of the motherboard.

[DemonicShadow]

Originally posted by hypr:

Originally posted by DemonicShadow:

Is the motherboard cracked at all

Like a hair line fracture you would almost not see it but you might depend on you

I had the same issuie 3 beeps and my motherboard was cracked like a hair line fracture so small you can barely see it

Luckily I saw mine it was barely noticable

Not seeing any cracks, is there a specific spot I should be looking?

Could be anywhere but most likely the sides or corners

When I mean hairline fracture it's so thin you most likley wont notice it

Like mine wash so flush I almost did not notice it

[sp00ky]

Final update: PC is still under warranty for another 3 days, I mistakenly thought it had expired last month. Thank you all for your replies and possible solutions, but I think I'll just leave this one to the manufacturer to fix. Thanks again!