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    Beep code error....problem seems to go away

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Connor_01, Jun 14, 2013.

  1. Connor_01

    Connor_01 Newbie

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    I just got my M14 X today!

    Get it started with no errors on start up. Log into steam and I get three high beeps and can do anything with steam. Check the beep code table and it says Chip set failure. Then I restart and get the same thing again, three high pitched beeps. Then suddenly it's okay, no beeping I was even able to download WoW and play without a problem. Is this something I should be worried about? Or was this some kind of first time hiccup? I'm not the most tech savvy so any info will help

    Thanks!

    _Connor-
     
    Connor_01, Jun 14, 2013
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  2. blindpet

    blindpet Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say monitor it, if it keeps happening you may need a mobo replacement
     
    blindpet, Jun 16, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Well, if it's fine now I wouldn't worry. BUT there could be something wrong. It may be just a hiccups but it could also be that a component is not properly seated.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 19, 2013
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