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infinite12

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Hello all,

I have never really used these forums aside from browsing occasionally, but i have run across a problem that has given me nothing but grief/suffering. Let me tell you the story.

First off, here are the system specs we are talking about.

I have a Epox 8K3A+, Athlon XP 1300+, 256 DDR PC2100, Win XP.

OK, here is what happened first. I came across a couple spare pennies on the side of the road and decided to upgrade my cpu/ram. I wanted to make sure of the correct model on my mobo/cpu and the correct ram i have. I took out my HEATSINK/FAN/CPU (here is where i think i might have screwed up) i think i put a little too much pressure on the heatsink to take it off.

I then took out my ram. I looked at both, saw what socket/ram specs and placed both back in same as i found them. I turn on my computer, get a BEEP BEEEP BEEEP. I turn off my computer, remount everything, then i get absolutely nothing. No BEEP BEEP BEEP.

So i decide on taking it to a store. They find out that my CPU is fried, but they do not have a spare CPU in order to test my mobo. (they suck). But in the meantime i recived the new ram/CPU i bought. I install both trusting that its not the mobo but its the cpu, and i get the same BEEP BEEP BEEP.

I have tried taking things out and placing them back in the slots one at a time. I have tried taking out the lithium battery in my mobo to clear it and it still wont work.

I am curious as to what you all think.

I appreciate any help,

thanks.
 
can you explain the beeps?

gl hope this helps

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1 Long Beep: Memory problem

Explanation: There is a failure of some sort related to the system memory.

Diagnosis: The first bank of memory probably has a failure of some sort; this is usually just a physical problem such as an incorrectly inserted module, but may also mean a bad memory chip in a module. It is possible that there is a failure related to the motherboard or a system device as well.

Recommendation:

* Treat as an apparent memory failure.
* Troubleshoot the motherboard.


1 Long, then 2 Short Beeps: Video error

Explanation: The BIOS is unable to access the video system in order to write any error messages to the screen.

Diagnosis: This is usually caused by a problem with the video card, or the memory on the video card. It can also be a motherboard issue.

Recommendation:

* Troubleshoot the video card.
* If the video card is not at fault, troubleshoot the motherboard.


1 Long, then 3 Short Beeps: Video error

Explanation: The BIOS is unable to access the video system in order to write any error messages to the screen.

Diagnosis: This is usually caused by a problem with the video card, or the memory on the video card. It can also be a motherboard issue.

Recommendation:

* Troubleshoot the video card.
* If the video card is not at fault, troubleshoot the motherboard.


Continuous Beeping: Memory or video problem

Explanation: The system is producing constant beeping in no specific pattern, or a fast "ringing" sound.

Diagnosis: This is usually caused by a problem with the system memory, or possibly the video card. The memory is more likely--the system complains long and loud if it can't find any usable memory, as there is no way to even start the boot process when this is the case. The motherboard itself could also be the problem.

Recommendation:

* Troubleshoot the system memory.
* Troubleshoot the video card.
* Troubleshoot the motherboard.


Explanation: You have encountered an Award BIOS beep code I do not have documented.

Diagnosis: Award says that any beep patterns other than "one long followed by two short" are likely problems with the system memory. However, of late they have started adding other Beep Codes to their systems as well.

Recommendation:

* If you have recently flashed the system BIOS on this machine and corrupted the BIOS, and the system supports the boot block feature, the beeps may be codes communicating the status of the system as it tries to recover from the failed flash procedure. This is especially likely if the floppy drive is accessed very early in the boot process.
* Contact the vendor of the system or motherboard. They often have more specific information on Beep Codes.
* Troubleshoot as an apparent memory problem.
* Troubleshoot as an apparent motherboard problem.
 
Explain the beeps:

just Beep...Beep...Beep.

No long or short beeps, all the same, evenly spaced.

thanks for replying.
 
I have not actually timed them, but if anything, i would have to say 1 second. BEEEEEP... BEEEEEP..etc etc. like that
 
do you know the make of your bios


AMI BIOS:

1 short beep: DRAM flash error
2 short beeps: DRAM ECC check error
3 short beeps: DRAM detect error
5 short beeps: CPU error
6 short beeps: Keyboard error
8 short beeps: Video card error
9 short beeps: ROM error
1 long and 3 short beeps: Bad DRAM
1 long and 8 short beeps: Video card error
 
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