HardwareQuestion 18 of 100
A user reports the PC powers on but there is no display and a repeating beep code sounds. What should the technician consult?
a.The event log in Windows
b.The motherboard/BIOS beep code documentation
c.The printer manual
d.The Wi-Fi router settings
Explanation
POST beep codes are defined by the BIOS/motherboard vendor and point to hardware faults such as RAM or GPU problems. Because there is no display and the OS has not loaded, Windows logs are unavailable.
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