Resolved my computer is beeping

Try this: After plugging the RAM in, power it up, go into the BIOS, save the settings and exit.

If it's still beeping, does it have a BIOS setting that warns you if the case has been opened? If so, try disabling it.

 

I did go into the BIOS and I do have an open case warning that was disabled. I set it to enable. the explanation on the right side said that it would go back to disabled once I reboot. I saved and exited but the beeping is still there.
also I was wrong about the speaker, it is plugged in to the MB. for now I have disabled it because the system is running just fine. Windows sees the memory and I have no problems what so ever. except the beep.

I can of cause plug the speaker back in if some one has more ideas for testing.

Thanks
Sven

 

Sven, I had beeping occur with my new Gigabyte M/B immediately when booting for the first time.
I had brand new RAM and through diagnosis of trial of one stick at a time, I found one faulty new stick which was replaced FOC by the supplier.
The Beeping sequence that occurred was unknown in the Mfg list.

Incidentally, do you have a fan on your Video card? Neil.

 

Neil,
I do not have a video card, so no fan.
Q: what diagnostic tool can I use to find out if my memory is bad.

Thanks
Sven

 

I checked my notes again regarding the beeps I got and 3 Long beeps was what I had. They are not on the list.
Quote:3 long beeps and then repeats it over and over, but the constant beep is gone at that time. as soon as I plug in the memory again, the beeping starts.
Do I have bad memory sticks? both of them?

I still think you may have 1 odd stick of RAM. You said you swapped them over in the slots - but did you try them one at a time? Neil.

ps. Isn't there a software test for RAM? Mem 84 or something.

 

Whether a separate case speaker or an integrated piezoelectric speaker, they get their signal from the same source. The key point here is to make sure the beeps are coming from inside the case and not from any speakers sitting on your desk.

Are you sure the pattern is 3 long beeps that repeats? That is, 3 long beeps, a distinct pause, then 3 long beeps, a distinct pause, 3 long beeps...?

Or could it just be long beeps that never stop?

It is rare to see a case these days that has a case intrusion switch/sensor. Those are (were) mostly used for servers. Normal PC cases don't have them so the alarm should be disabled. If enabled, that is probably your problem.

Are you sure the CPU fan is connected to the CPU Fan header on the motherboard and not a different header or power connection.

You should also check your CPU temperature and the error warning threshold. If your CPU is running too warm (60°C or warmer) it may be triggering the beep warning if that too is set to 60°C or below. I would change the setting 65°C (but no higher than 65°) but you also need to see why the CPU is running that high - if it is, and consider adding another case fan. Proper cable management is important to maximize air flow too - make sure your cables are routed to minimize their impact on that.

Yes, and PeteC provided instructions on how to run Windows internal and capable RAM tester. Or you can use MemTest86. With either program you need to let it run for several passes and you should have 0 errors. Or you can try one stick at a time.

 

Hi Bill,
let me clarify,
I removed the memory sticks. no memory installed. it gives me 3 long beeps then a pause then it starts over with 3 beeps and it goes on and on till I turn of the computer. 3 long beeps, pause, 3 long beeps.
then I installed 1 memory stick and the beep is constant, the I installed the same memory stick in the other slot and again I get a constant beep. the same happens when I use the other memory stick.

the intrusion sensor was set to disabled.

since the system was build several month ago and the beeping is new, I would say the connection of the fan are OK.

the heat sensor alarm is set to 65. also, if I turn my computer on after being off for 5 days, I would not expect the alarm to go off. the computer is cold, there is no heat at that time, but the beep is constant

I will run the mem test and report back

Thanks
Sven

 

CPUs heat up almost instantaneously. Without proper CPU cooling I've seen them shut the computer down within a few seconds.

 

Update,
I run the mem test and windows reports no errors found.
I opened the box an checked the connection of the CPU fan and it is connected to the correct terminal.
I looked at the bios and the alarm is set to 70c. I hit reset to default values a few days ago and that might have set it to 70c.
the CPU is running at 40c
after all this, I plugged the speaker back in and I got the constant beep again.

should I run the other mem test also?

Thanks
Sven

 

40C is good.

Do you have a different keyboard you can try?

Ooops. Looks like PeteC beat me to the Reply button.

 

How long did you let MemTest run? You should let it run for several "passes ".

And yes, a CPU can go from cold to over heated in a matter of a second or two. But typically the system shuts down.

And to clarify, the system continues to boot and work fine, even though it is beeping?

 

Pete,
I have been to that site, but don't have another keyboard at this time. I get 1 from the office tomorrow.
Bill
the test only had 2 passes, then re-booted and told me in a balloon no problems found.

My keyboard is a wireless Polaroid board that runs on batteries. I replaced the batteries, but sometimes it will not print properly on the screen, the letters don't show up and I have to go back and correct it. that may be the problem. I will get a wired keyboard on Monday and hope that will fix it.

yes, the system works just fine but is beeping all the time.
Thanks
Sven

 

If the keyboard does not resolve this, I would go back into the BIOS and look at anything that has to do with fans and fan speeds, then look at alarm thresholds. Maybe one of fans has stopped or is running too slow.

I note the latest final BIOS update is F4 from 2011/08/31. If not there, I might consider updating the BIOS - that will reset the BIOS in the process so if you go this route, be sure to boot directly into the BIOS menu and reset the date and time, then save and exit.

 

Hi all
This is embarrassing, but I have the problem solved:
A while back, I went into the bios to turn on SMART for my hard drives. After that I talked to someone about it and was told it is not needed anymore because the drives are very good these days. So I went back in and instead of un-doing it, I clicked on “restore factory default”.
That turned on the warning alarm for the case fan, which I don’t have. What I don’t understand is that it was fine for a while and then it started to give me short and long beeps instead of the continues beep that I have now. After turning the alarm of, all is back to normal.
Thanks to all who tried to help with this I sure appreciate you sticking with me.
Thanks
Sven

 

I've been following this thread. Thanks SVEN for the solution.

 

And thanks for coming back with the solution.

That said, it might be a good idea to enable SMART monitoring again. While it is true drives are very good these days, ALL DRIVES WILL FAIL - eventually. Turning off monitoring is like removing the "Check Engine" light on your car.

 

Bill,
My check engine light has a sticker over it.

I guess i go back in an enable SMART again.

Thanks again to all who helped

Sven