Three beeps then computer restarts and does the same again.Closed

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I've tested the ram, and cleaned it. I have also checked the leyboard (http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm). I know now that I might have to flash bios, but how am I supposed to do it? The screen won't come on since the computer only turns on for a few seconds, I found this (https://ccm.net/forum/affich-653399-3-beeps-no-display-on-monitor thread which said they had to flash bios. But for the life of me I can't figure out how. (Sorry if there is something unclear, just post if it is and i'll edit it in).   
(First edit), I already have the bios flash thing loaded on a flash drive which I used rufus to make loading friendly so that won't be a problem. Also I have a masi b75a g43 military motherboard. 
Another thing that might be important to add is that the sound is still there even when I take out the RAM.

I'm now thinking it might be the dimm sockets, how do I check this?

Zohaib R · Accepted Answer

Hi rdc233,

Trying to flash the BIOS for this issue is not a good step as the computer is not completing POST (Power On Self Test).

Beep codes are different for different BIOS versions. "msi B75A-G43" motherboard comes with "AMI BIOS". For this BIOS three beeps means there has been a base memory read/write test error. Replacing the RAM usually solves this AMI beep code. 

As you suspect the slots on the motherboard is bad, this can be verified by installing known good memory modules into the slots. If you can get known good memory modules, please try to install the memory modules into the slots to verify if the slots are good.

Please revert for clarification.

rdc233 · Answer

I have checked with other memory (which I know works) and there are still beeps comming. So I guess what I'm wondering now is; if there is any way to remove/add new sockets, either into the old ones or just in some other place on the board or if it's better to just cut my losses and get a new one. 
Thanks for responding.

Zohaib R · Answer

Hi rdc233,

There are four memory slots on this motherboard; do you hear the beeps when trying the known good memory module in any of these slots? If not, kindly check one memory module at a time in each slot. Sometimes incompatible memory modules can also result in memory read/write error beeps. "msi" provides a list of compatible memory modules which you can check by clicking here. This list is exhaustive however not complete. If you don't find your memory modules listed here, please reply with the specifications and manufacturer of the memory modules.

Please do write back to us.

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