ABIT NF7-S and random shutdown

[Yossarian451]

I recently built another computer with the NF7-S and it has been running fine for 3 month's but now is giving me some problems. It will just randomly shutdown, then the onbboard speaker will give off a weird sirens(sounds like the european siren with alternating high and low). I was suspecting heatring, so I have been watching the temp from nvidia's utility, stays between 47-59, which I know is not great but it shouldn't be tripping the overheat protection.

My computer has an antec 430 watt powersource 3 case fans, an Themalright slk-900(a) with artic silver cremique. I will attempt to re-apply the heatsink adn verify that everything is ok, because I suspect a heating issue. But I would like to know if anyone has any idea what is causing the problem. Thanks for any help.

 

[o1die]

If you're using the abit hardware monitoring software, check to see what the max temps are before the alarm goes off. You should be able to change the setting.

 

[Kenai]

Yossarian451,

Read this thread, it sounds like the exact problem you are having:

Infamous Two-Tone Siren

Apparently its a common issue with NF7-S motherboards.

I have experienced the same thing with mine as well, and this fixed it.

 

[Yossarian451]

Thank you sooo much. I am sorry for my late reply, but I don't have any internet right now, I have to goto school and since I have a nice 2 hour split between classes right now I can post. I will try this tonight, I hope it works.

 

[Yossarian451]

It worked like a charm. I really appreciate the help. It saved me some sanity, especially since I still don't have internet access at home to have really looked for the solution. Thanks again.