New build, not posting. Continuous beeps.

[ryebreadz28]

Problem description: I just installed a bunch of new parts (listed below), and all I get upon powering the system on is continuous beeps. According to the MB manual, it means "Power Error". All power cables from the PSU are in the proper spots. I recently changed the psu before I upgraded everything since the old Antec one failed.

Attempted fixes: Reseated the RAM, CPU, heatsink/fan, video card, and disconnecting everything else. I don't have any spare parts to try to use to see if any of the new parts are bad, as my old machine was an athlon xp 2600/AGP/DDR2 400.

Recent changes: Everything except the sound card.

Operating system: Nothing yet.

System specs:
AMD X2 5000 black edition
Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4
2x1gb G.Skill DDR2 800 RAM
Zalman CNPS9500AM2 fan (with a fan controller thingy that it won't work without it being connected)
RaidMax 500w PSU (which was working fine with the old Athlon XP 2600)
EVGA Geforce 7600GT (used from my dad's computer),
2x250gb Seagate SATA drives,
SATA DVD burner,
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 platinum.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Do a minimal install outside the box with one stick of ram.

 

[ryebreadz28]

I'll give that a shot when I get home. Think its a ground issue?

I've had this happen before with previous installs in this case, minus the beeping.

 

[Tempered81]

take out the mobo, and do as magnus said with minimal install, mobo 1 stick ram, cpu, gfx card. power it up for post, then on second boot power with mouse & kb.

 

[Chosonman]

We had a power error at work when there were power fluctuation due to an unspecified power problem on our floor. After hearing a few computers beep as the power went on and off, one computer finally popped and started to smoke. After that everyone on the floor unplugged their computers.

Based on that experience it might be you're not getting enough juice to your machine. Your PSU might either be bad or over extended over your peripherals. I would unplug all the devices you don't need (ie, extra DVD drive, or Hard Drive, etc)

And check to see if the graphics card you're using is set correctly (ie, it is secure on the motherboard and if it needs to be attached to a power supply)

These kinds of errors are usually very simple to fix.

 

[ryebreadz28]

No good. I tried it outside the case, 1 stick of ram, and the vid card. Still getting the same thing.

The graphics card doesnt require any additional power, this is a older budget pci-e card =P

 

[mentalcrisis00]

Is the 8 or 4 pin aux power for the CPU plugged in properly? the plug usually goes in only one way but if it's not seated right or not plugged in at all that could give you a power warning. How about BIO's settings? are all your voltages correct or on automatic? This might be a long shot but you might try a different battery for the motherboard CMOS, mine went bad recently and it gave me a power warning at post, but my system is 3 years old so the battery just went dead with age. It looks like all of your stuff is just about new.

Seems like a strange problem to be sure, perhaps the mobo or PSU are dead or damaged? Seeming the PSU worked with your old build it might be the mobo, if it's new and untested I would try RMAing it if possible.

You could also try getting your hands on a Diagnostic PCI card. It's a diagnostics card that gives you about 100 post codes and lets you know if something is wrong, only catch is you have to sift threw 100 post codes in the manual to find out what the problem is. Kind of annoying but it's worth it to know exactly whats happening. Heres a link to one on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Soyo-Com...&qid=1204251473&sr=8-1

Good luck

 

[ryebreadz28]

The 4 pin connector is definitely in. Without it nothing beeps, but still have the same blank screen.

As for the BIOS, I can't even get to it yet.

I ordered a new, Corsair PSU. My old build was an Athlon XP 2600 that didn't require the 4 pin aux power. Even if it isnt the psu, at least I'll have a spare.

 

[mentalcrisis00]

Sounds like a plan, the first thing I was going to say is insufficient power but 500W should be more then enough for that build. I'm only using a Enermax 400W for my X2 4400 build and it has 2 dvd drives, 2 sata drives, tv tuner, sound card, swiftech liquid cooler pump, and a 7800gt (which is pretty power inefficient).

Let us know if it works out

 

[Chosonman]

I have a hunch the problem is a faulty PSU. Shoot me if I'm wrong.

 

[ryebreadz28]

Well, I just got my new Corsair 550w PSU. Same effin problem.

Getting to the point that I'm just going to RMA the CPU/MB.

 

[Scottae]

Take off that Zalman and put on the factory cooler... or just set the Zalman on.. no hardware and have it sit there I had that problem with a 9700 Cu ... hate their mounting mechanism....

 

[ryebreadz28]

Hmm.. I have the Zalman on there perfectly as far as I can tell. Unfortunately, I bought the black processor so it didn't come with a factory fan/heatsink.

 

[dbailey]

There is a 4 pin molex connector on your motherboard. Make sure you power that up as well. It's near your pcie slot.

 

[ryebreadz28]

Had that in as well, even though my MB manual says its only needed if running 2 cards in SLI.