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gigabyte 7Ixe
I picked up the computer at the customers house. Brought it back to the shop. Plugged in, nothing.
Harddrive initializes and the keyboard lights flash.
Took out everything except video still nothing. Replaced memory. Reseated processor. Any one have any ideas? Thanks in advance.....
you should be able to find the beep codes in the Gigabyte mobo manual or on their site. If you want to try somethings first: Unplug key board, replace video card, swap out memory.
Just in case it is a configuration error you could try clearing the cmos via jumper or by the battery.
try a different video card
I replaced the video card and still no go-
waaah :(
I just built a new PC, and I had the same problem upon booting up...2 beeps. (This was a ECS board) The video card I had bought would not seat properly. Once you screwed the card into the case, the back end of the connectors would pop out of the AGP port just enough not to make it work. So I would double check that the video card is seated securely, and if that isn't it, replace each component one by one, making sure everthing is having good contacts. BTW, what kind of video car is it???? :confused:
Good Luck!! :D :D
i think this beep code is actually a memory problem.
In my travels, I've come across a video error beep code that was one short, two long tones, but not what you're describing! [Most Bios memory codes should be three long beeps, the first 64k giving two with any number of short beeps after that, but I'm not sure about that.]
If you can determine the Bios version, go <a href="http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes" target="_blank">here</a> and try to sort it out.
Good luck!
2 beeps means no video card is installed, and i think i know the solution for it.
1. take out video card from the motherboard
2. unscrew the metal part that's supposed to hold the video card to the case slot
3. install the card back in
4. before closing your case, make sure that the vga cable is plugged in first, then check if the card is still seated properly after inserting the vga cable
5. turn on computer
PLEASE NOTE: If you took the motherboard out of its case while trying to troubleshoot it, and you still heard 2 beeps even though the card was seated right, then just disregard my instructions up above.
[quote]Originally posted by henne:
<strong>2 beeps means no video card is installed, and </strong><hr></blockquote>
Not neccisserily...
2 Beeps means Parity Error In AMI
Usually AWARD BIOS Beeps for Video is:
1 Long 2 Short (BEEEEP-BIP-BIP)
Also there are IBM, Phoenix and Other BIOS'es
Tell me what BIOS Do you have in your MOBO and I will tell you what it means
I would go on Memory or CPU Because the Topic Issuer told us that he tried a Different Video Card.
Good Luck
Gabriel
<a href="http://www.bioscentral.com/" target="_blank">BIOSCentral</a> lists some common "beep" codes for popular BIOSes (is that even a word? ;) ).
Check out the links in the lower right hand side for you particular BIOS (AMI, Phoenix, Award, etc.).
The Gigabyte 7Ixe uses the AMI BIOS so Gabriel and geeksRus are correct. The beeps are a Post Failure (more than likely a parity error).
[quote]Originally posted by pakprotector:
<strong>The Gigabyte 7Ixe uses the AMI BIOS so Gabriel and geeksRus are correct. The beeps are a Post Failure (more than likely a parity error).</strong><hr></blockquote>
this is correct as far as I know with my references two beeps on an ami bios is a Parity circuit Failure and one beep is DRAM refresh failure(Problem with Memory.)
pm4345 said Harddrive initializes and the keyboard lights flash.
so if it's a memory problem, it wouldn't even initialize at all...
I also forgot to mention that the computer was working when I picked it up. I hadn't even opened the case when I plugged it in and it gave nothing so I don't think ESD was a cause....
Still struggling.... checked out all the beep codes but no one talks about 2 beeps and then 1.
Thanks for all your help.... please keep posting your suggestions... I try all of them (if I haven't already done so)
:) :mad: <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
have you tried my suggestion?
yes, henne, I took it out of the case. Infact right now it is sitting on the bench without any case at all. (but it is all setup and everything). I wanted to try that just incase the case might have been causing a short in some weird way. I even tried another power supply to eliminate that.
My 2p`s worth.
Try replacing the memmory with a working chip.
so you took it out of the case, inserted the video card all the way in, turned it on, hard drive initializes, and yet no video and still 2 beeps? have you tried calling tech support and ask them what those 2 beeps mean?
I am Almost 100% Sure that it is a Memory Problem...
Check it - It shows all the Signs.
Gabriel, I tried three other sticks of RAM out of working machine. Still no go. I will send an email to gigabyte and see what they say.....
Thanks for the suggestion though. I did try it...
i hope they answer your email question.
try all the parts [memmory,video etc] in another motherboard to confirm that they are not at fault and if all is alright then its down to the motherboard.
I just replaced a motherboard a few weeks ago and got three beeps with an award bios. I thought it was the memory, but i swapped it with a working module and the pc would not display anything. It turned out to be the video card wasn't seated correctly. So reseat the video card because i reseated several times before i actually got the system to boot.
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Boy, this sounds like a tough nut to crack... have you tried clearing the CMOS? Gigabyte boards are notorious in my experience for just needing a good CMOS flush now and then. If it's the dual-BIOS type try removing the battery for about 10 minutes also.
I have had some boards return video-related beeps when the monitor wasn't on, or the VGA d-sub cable was defective or had a bent pin on the card end. Trying another monitor would rule that one out. I have also seen some monitors (15-inch Mitsubishi DiamondScan) that were real picky about POSTing.
The GA-71XE has givin me problems with DIMM1... Sometimes moving the RAM to DIMM 3 would let it POST. This is my strongest suggestion. Hope this helps https://forums.windrivers.com/
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