High pitched beep on startup with 8800GT

[marcplante]

Edit: Didn't think the cord was needed except for SLI. Thanks.

I just tried to install an MSI NX8800GT OC in my computer (see Rig in my Sig)

I was replacing an MSI 6600GT with an MSI 8800GT on a K8N Neo-4 MB. New Corsair 520 PSU

Physical install went fine. I assume that the extra power cord is for SLI and not needed for a single card install, since the instructions didn't mention the power cord (or is that not the case?)

As soon as I power up the PC, I get a continuous high pitched beep. Not a healthy sound, so I powered down pretty quickly. Returning to the 6600GT makes the machine happy again.

Do I need the power cord from the PSU to the back of the GPU? Do I have a DOA unit?

Thanks,

 

[pontifex]

do you have a power cord to your 8800gt?

 

[PepperBreath]

The high pitched beep means it's not getting enough power. You need the power cord from the PSU.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I did this with my GTX just to hear the sound and its pretty annoying. Like the others said just plug in the connection and your good to go.

 

[soccerballtux]

lol.

 

[Tempered81]

Good thing he solved it!!!!