BF2S Forums Motherboard Beeps.... ONWTFDIDo?

does EVERYTHING getting power?overheated something maybe?or the motherboard couldn't handle the graphic card?

I'm not an expert though

When a PC starts up, the first thing it does is run a Power-on Self Test (POST) to test the computers hardware. If it detects an error, you will be notified by either a number of audio beeps or an error message on the screen. This page helps to explain what the error message or audio beeps mean.




Beeps - Error Message - Description
1 short - DRAM refresh failure - The programmable interrupt timer or programmable interrupt controller has probably failed.
2 short - Memory parity error - A memory parity error has occurred in the first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad.
3 short - Base 64K memory failure - A memory failure has occurred in the first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad.
4 short - System timer failure - The system clock/timer IC has failed or there is a memory error in the first bank of memory.
5 short - Processor error - The system CPU has failed.
6 short - Gate A20 failure - The keyboard controller IC has failed, which is not allowing Gate A20 to switch the processor to protected mode. Replace the keyboard controller.
7 short - Virtual mode processor exception error - The CPU has generated an exception error because of a fault in the CPU or motherboard circuitry.
8 short - Display memory read/write error - The system video adapter is missing or defective.
9 short - ROM checksum error - The contents of the system BIOS ROM does not match the expected checksum value. The BIOS ROM is probably defective and should be replaced.
10 short - CMOS shutdown register read/write error - The shutdown for the CMOS has failed.
11 short - Cache error - The L2 cache is faulty 1 long, 2 short - Failure in video system An error was encountered in the video BIOS ROM, or a horizontal retrace failure has been encountered.
1 long, 3 short - Memory test failure - A fault has been detected in memory above 64KB.
1 long, 8 short - Display test failure - The video adapter is either missing or defective.
2 short - POST Failure - One of the hardware tests have failed.
1 long - POST - All tests passed.





Also look at this: Repeating (endless loop)=Memory error (Check for improperly seated or missing memory)


That should tell you whats wrong

Last edited by gburndred (2006-06-03 17:45:36)

Plug in the 4 Pin socket thats next to the processor.  Needs both 24 pin and the 4 pin +12v one.

I just realized that you replaced the power supply that was inside of your Sony computer.  A lot of times those systems ship with proprietary parts (down to the power supply) that uses different wiring (mixing different cables etc) that plug into specialized connectors on the motherboard.  By putting in the new power supply you may have indeed fried your motherboard.

I won't say it for sure, as one long beep to me reminds me of a RAM error, that is at least with my DFI and last Epox board.

**plays Taps**

im sorry, you may have indeed fried your board. By plugging in a non-propritory PSU, the wrong voltages went to the wrong parts of teh motherboard, which led to the wrong result, and now your ded computer...

Id suggest plugging in your old PSU, and sending it to sony, and blame it on viruses...

Wow, thanks for all the good answers, and opinions. The Sony propriety psu and motherboard combo is undoubtedly the problem, so off to shopping I go. (Unfortunately, I will be with out a PC that will play BF2 for awhile.) 

I hear Taps playing, have a moment of silence for me. I'll be back on the Battlefield, just not soon enough. Damn I will miss playing, but the astonishing thing is, I know, I will still be back here on BF2s.com most of the weekdays, checking in on the ongoing battle of BF2.

Semper Fidelis,
SGTMAJ (T)eflon(S)hadow
USMC

philipjip wrote:

I have recently brought a new graphic card nvidia 6800 was using a 5700le, i changed the card turned the pc on and i got a black screen and 1 continues beep ??? after a couple of attempts i reverted back to the 5700 and pc was sweet again any ideas ??

intel Pentium 4 3.0/1 gig ram/400 watt power supply/gigabyte 848p mobo agp

The video card is bad...