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Alert sound every 5 minutes with no notification popup
I just recently set up my new computer and I have a notification sound that happens every 5 minutes with no notification alert. I've looked in event viewer and do not see anything. I have turned off the volume and the sound still comes through. Nothing shows up on volume mixer if I have it open during that sound. I have McAfee. I'm at a loss as to what this sound could be. I've tried troubleshooting. It happens every 5 minutes on the dot. I have unplugged the keyboard and mouse and it still comes through. It sounds like it is coming through the monitor or the computer itself. I have troubleshot it and nothing comes up. I have scanned for hardware changes and nothing comes up.
Dell Inspiron 3668
Kristi1997
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November 21st, 2018 10:00
It does still make the noise in BIOS.
Kristi1997
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November 21st, 2018 10:00
Inspiron 3668
It is usually every 5 minutes on the dot but not a beep. it is more of a chime, like the Windows User Account Control chime. There are times when it does not make the sound. I did a hardware diagnostic and everything passed.
I will do the F2 Bios test now.
Dell-SreejithR
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November 21st, 2018 10:00
Thank you for your message. I will be glad to assist you with this.
What is the system model in question here?
Do you hear a single beep every 5 minutes? Does this happen irrespective of the applications used?
Run a hardware diagnostic by following the video on this link http://bit.ly/2fJuGXB & check if there is an error.
Restart the computer & tap F2 to get into BIOS, stay in this screen for some time & check if the noise is heard.
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Kristi1997
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November 21st, 2018 11:00
I have discovered the problem. It happened to be a notification on another computer that the disk space was low. the computer is close to the other computer so I thought it was coming from my computer. This issue is solved. Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Kristi1997
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November 21st, 2018 11:00
At this time there is nothing external plugged in except the speakers, mouse and keyboard. I do have an external hard drive and an Epson scanner that does get plugged in via usb at various times.
How does one set the BIOS to default?
Dell-SreejithR
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November 21st, 2018 11:00
This confirms that the noise is not from the OS & it is a hardware.
Please set BIOS to defaults & check if the issue persists.
Do you have any external devices connected, something like a dock?
Would you be able to record the noise & share the same?
Please private message me the service tag along with the registered name & email address.
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November 21st, 2018 12:00
:) It happens. Appreciate that you were able to figure it out. Feel free to reach out to us if you need any assistance, we will be glad to assist you.
younessagd
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May 5th, 2021 18:00
Hi , I have the same error , I have recorded the notification sound , and it's so noisy .
I have an Alienware Area 51m