Curse

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 06:00 PM // 18:00

Ok, so I made my old computer back up, but when I boot it, it gives no signal to the monitor and it makes 1 beep every 5-6 seconds roughly, and the beep lasts about 1 second roughly.

I've tried different video cards, different RAM, I don't know what the problem is, I put the computer together fine, the only thing I can think of is that I fried the motherboard.

So anyone know what that beep means?

gone · Mar 13, 2008, 06:07 PM // 18:07

what mobo is it? model/#'s
by chance did you smell anything? (had to ask ;-p)

if we get the mobo's pedigree we can tell/search what the beeps mean (if you have no manual)

-quick answer-
try moving/re-seating ram.

/edit

Ecs's site seems dead...
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pro...uID=48&LanID=9

/edit#2

takes forever and a day to load site...

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Tried moving RAM around, didn't work.

This is the Mobo: http://www.computerhq.com/ECS_755-A2...id-564648.html Except it had an AMD Athlon 3200+ in it, so whatever socket that is.. I know it wasn't the Intel version though.

Also I smelled nothing no, the computer is running fine, excluding the beeps.

EDIT: I think this was my version of the board; http://pcquest.ciol.com/content/web/2005/105111805.asp

Miska Bow · Mar 13, 2008, 06:21 PM // 18:21

Your PC is backing up! Watch out!!!

Mouse and Kboard well plugged in?

Did you check the power supply ?

Depending on models long bips can be power supply or memory.

How many small bips you get ?

Tachyon · Mar 13, 2008, 06:22 PM // 18:22

Sounds like your P.O.S.T. is reporting either a bad power supply, a loose card or a short somewhere in the system.

Go and reseat all your cards and try again.

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 06:31 PM // 18:31

I said it makes 1 beep every 5-6 seconds, and it only lasts roughly 1 second.

I was thinking the Power Supply was bad, but it has two of the 4 Pin power connectors, I need one to plug into the motherboard, maybe I plugged in the wrong one?

And all the things were plugged in properly yes.

EDIT: Nvm I got the right power connectors, the other one doesn't work so I know that it's fine.

Removed all the cards from the PC, It's still making that one beep, even when I fully remove the RAM too.

Miska Bow · Mar 13, 2008, 06:47 PM // 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I said it makes 1 beep every 5-6 seconds, and it only lasts roughly 1 second.

I was thinking the Power Supply was bad, but it has two of the 4 Pin power connectors, I need one to plug into the motherboard, maybe I plugged in the wrong one?

And all the things were plugged in properly yes.

The number of bip emitted by your PC is a code indicating what the trouble is.

When you start your PC how many small bips before the long one do you get ?

Kattar · Mar 13, 2008, 06:48 PM // 18:48

It also depends on the brand of BIOS you have too, doesn't it?

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 06:50 PM // 18:50

When I start it, It just gives one beep right when I turn it on, then 5 seconds later does it again, and to infinity.

I don't know the BIOS, I just know its ''ECS Elitegroup'' and all.

Kattar · Mar 13, 2008, 06:52 PM // 18:52

Failed HD perhaps?

Admael · Mar 13, 2008, 06:52 PM // 18:52

It sounds like the sound my board makes when it doesn't have enough power.

Check your board again, is your main power cable a 20 pin ATX or a 24 pin ATX? All of the newer boards require a 4-pin +12v ATX rail or a 8-pin +12v EPS rail, make sure your power supply compliments those connectors!

If it is properly powered, then, perhaps clearing the BIOS? Check your manual to see which jumper clears the BIOS.

Miska Bow · Mar 13, 2008, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Infinity of small bips: Power supply.

sorry

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 06:58 PM // 18:58

Tried another Hard Drive and no dice.

Somehow I'm thinking its the motherboard or RAM that is fried, I guess I should go fish on some sites for that manual now.

EDIT: The power supply was some cheap thing, 300watt (plenty enough) and its a 20+4 ATX. There's also a Voltage switch on the back of it, 115 or 230? It's on 115 atm.

gone · Mar 13, 2008, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Somehow I'm thinking its the motherboard or RAM that is fried, I guess I should go fish on some sites for that manual now.

GL, been at it via google for like 40 min. nothing yet. and Ecs's site is...Ughhh.

Admael · Mar 13, 2008, 07:04 PM // 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Tried another Hard Drive and no dice.

Somehow I'm thinking its the motherboard or RAM that is fried, I guess I should go fish on some sites for that manual now.

EDIT: The power supply was some cheap thing, 300watt (plenty enough) and its a 20+4 ATX. There's also a Voltage switch on the back of it, 115 or 230? It's on 115 atm.

Alright, 20+4, that means you need another 4-pin +12v rail from your PSU for your board, does it accommodate that?

The Way Out · Mar 13, 2008, 07:09 PM // 19:09

If it is an Award BIOS it is a video error
If it is a Pheonix BIOS it is a RAM error
IF it is an AMI BIOS (which I doubt it is) it is a RAM error

The fact that you pull the memory out and get the error hints at memory also.

I understand that you have replaced the memory already and video... however, sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to computers.

Try two things for me, unplug the power from your pc and leave it unplugged. Now hold the power button on the pc for about ten seconds (that will discharge the capacitors in the PS. Then attempt to power the system on again.

Also, make sure everything, including the monitor, is unplugged. Even your hard drive. No usb mice or keyboards, no usb printers, nothing. Just your box with memory, the cpu, and the cpu fan. If that doesn't work, you may have a bad board.

Keep the PSU switched the way it is.

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 07:11 PM // 19:11

Since I don't know how to check I'll just write down what it says.

RAIDMAX ATX12V Power.

Model NO: Rx 380k (Ky-480 ATX) ATX 12v.

DC output Current; +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +5Vsb
10A/5A, 26.0A, 29.0A, 18A, 0.5A, 0.8A, 2.0A: Total output wattage - 380w.

The Way Out · Mar 13, 2008, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Since I don't know how to check I'll just write down what it says.

RAIDMAX ATX12V Power.

Model NO: Rx 380k (Ky-480 ATX) ATX 12v.

DC output Current; +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +5Vsb
10A/5A, 26.0A, 29.0A, 18A, 0.5A, 0.8A, 2.0A: Total output wattage - 380w.

The specs on your PS are fine. Don't worry about that. It may be fried, however, did you try anything i suggested. I am also leaning towards a bad board. ECS boards are only good for a little while and then begin to short out. I always see them crap out after two years or so.

Admael · Mar 13, 2008, 07:17 PM // 19:17

The specs ARE fine, I'm just wondering if she connected it to the board correctly.

Brianna · Mar 13, 2008, 07:21 PM // 19:21

I did, I put the 4 pin and 20 pin into the board, the other 4 pin wouldn't start it so I know I got it in correctly, and there's no other power ports on it.