When your computer beeps it can be alarming, but beeping communicates crucial diagnostic information that will help you to troubleshoot and correct hardware problems the machine has encountered. A computer beeps when it boots, and a single beep is usually a good sign, meaning that all system components are functioning normally. A computer also beeps when an error condition occurs. The tone and duration of the beep convey information about the nature of the error. The meanings of beeps vary by hardware manufacturer. Writer Bio
