Solved Continuous post beeping after PSU replacement

[ADeV]

So first I had this problem which I think I may have solved. http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/206144-windows-will-not-load-into-beyond-login.html

Now I have replaced the video card with this one. Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100292DDR3L Radeon HD 5450 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card

After replacing the video card the computer was non-responsive, after testing the PSU I found out it had gone bad. I found it weird that it blew up at the same time I replaced the video card. I did take the proper precautions with an anti-static wrist band while doing both jobs.

This is what I replaced the original PSU with. Newegg.com - Rosewill Stallion Series RD450-2-SB 450W ATX V2.2 Power Supply

Now with all of this having been done when I try to start the computer I get 17 post beeps. I have tried to search Google and my documentation for an explanation of the beeps with no luck. I don't know what to do now, everything has been plugged back in exactly as it was before. Any help is appreciated.

 

[scrooge]

do you still have the old video card ? if so try replacing it and let us no what happens.


scrooge

 

[ADeV]

The old video card is fried, I'm concerned If I put it back in the computer I'll end up starting this process all over again.

 

[scrooge]

found this link with beep code error numbers maybe it will help you.
POST Beep Codes


scrooge

 

[ADeV]

found this link with beep code error numbers maybe it will help you.
POST Beep Codes


scrooge

That is actually one of the the search results from Google, but having looked through it there isn't anything that has an answer for 17 beeps. Also I am not sure of my BOIS version.

 

[scrooge]

so it's 17 beeps in a row ? are you shore it's not more then 1 error being beeped out ?


scrooge

 

[scrooge]

can you take out the video card and boot and let us no how many beeps it gives with the card out.
also do you have another computer you can test the video card on?

scrooge

 

[Duzzy]

Your motherboard manual states

The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems.
(For reference only.)
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error
1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error
1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly
Continuous short beeps: Power error

So long or short beeps?
Long beeps, try taking the graphics card out and use the onboard graphics.
When you replaced the power supply you did plug in the 8pin 12V connector?

 

[TVeblen]

+1^

If it is short continuous beeps then it sounds like you do not have the power supply connections installed correctly. The Gigabyte motherboard has a 24 pin main power connector and the Rosewill has a 20+4 connector. Be sure that both the 20 pin connector and that green 4 pin connector are plugged in and that the orientation is correct.
Most times the connectors will only go in orientated one way but we have seen one too many times the situation where someone has forced it in wrong.

Be sure the 8 pin 12v connector is plugged in next to the CPU.

 

[ADeV]

so it's 17 beeps in a row ? are you shore it's not more then 1 error being beeped out ?


scrooge

Yep 17 short beeps. I've let it run the cycle 4 times before I shut it down.

can you take out the video card and boot and let us no how many beeps it gives with the card out.
also do you have another computer you can test the video card on?

scrooge

I just took the video card out I tried to start it up again. Same results, 17 beeps, unfortunately I do not have another computer to try this on all of the other computers in the house are notebooks.

Your motherboard manual states

The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems.
(For reference only.)
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error
1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error
1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly
Continuous short beeps: Power error

So long or short beeps?
Long beeps, try taking the graphics card out and use the onboard graphics.
When you replaced the power supply you did plug in the 8pin 12V connector?

You Sir are a god, Where did you find those I poured through that book and found nothing on those codes + rep for you!

+1^

If it is short continuous beeps then it sounds like you do not have the power supply connections installed correctly. The Gigabyte motherboard has a 24 pin main power connector and the Rosewill has a 20+4 connector. Be sure that both the 20 pin connector and that green 4 pin connector are plugged in and that the orientation is correct.
Most times the connectors will only go in orientated one way but we have seen one too many times the situation where someone has forced it in wrong.

Be sure the 8 pin 12v connector is plugged in next to the CPU.

All plugs are installed correctly the 20+4 and the 4 pin up near the I/O plate. I've tried with both the 4 and 8 pin connector, the first PSU I used only had a 4 available. I'm not sure if that is the Northbridge or the South. There is only one difference with this PSU VS the previous The -5 V pin number 20 has been omitted. I compared them side by side and confirmed all colors and voltages. This is from my Rosewill manual "-5V is a legacy output and has been removed from all power distribution requirement since version 1.2. Only some M/B dated 1993 or older use -5Vfor ISA slot."

Thank you all for your help. I am really just lost on what to do now.

 

[Britton30]

Some boards need the 8-pin connector connected, either two 4-pin Or one 8-pin. This is the EPS-12V connector near the CPU and the back I/O panel, connect both of your 4-pins there. The 4-pin for your mainpower should be with the main one.

 

[Duzzy]

You Sir are a god, Where did you find those I poured through that book and found nothing on those codes + rep for you!

I downloaded the manual from the Gigabyte website and the codes were listed in the FAQ's.

As Britton30 mentions above connect a 8 pin connector to the ATX 12V power connector in the picture above and a 20+4 pin Main Connector (24pins total) to the ATX main power connector.

Next I'd clear the CMOS. Using the CLR_CMOS jumper near the battery or by removing the battery.
From the manual:

To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds

Warnings
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure

I don't think these will be the issue but for reference
From the manual again:

• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
• The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector.

If someone you know has a PSU greater than 500W you could borrow, you could try that but I wouldn't think it would be required to just run the MB and a few fans.

If the above fails then I'm sorry to say but it sounds like your MB is stuffed, you may consider contacting Gigabyte and see what they say, they may have a better idea about the beeps.

 

[ADeV]

Some boards need the 8-pin connector connected, either two 4-pin Or one 8-pin. This is the EPS-12V connector near the CPU and the back I/O panel, connect both of your 4-pins there. The 4-pin for your mainpower should be with the main one.
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Both of my connectors are plugged in as they should be, the 8 pin and the 20+4.

Duzzy thank you again for the help, I was thinking maybe the CMOS should be cleared as the last time this computer ran with no problems it had a PCI-E six pin in use. I thought maybe that developed a memory or something like that. As for the minimum 500W PSU, This could also be my problem because I replaced a 550W with a 450W. I recalculated with the newegg calculator and came up with a much lower requirement for what I have in this case. I don't remember why I picked the 550 it must have looked cool.

I'll reset the CMOS and see what happens. If nothing works still I probably just contact Gigabyte.

 

[Duzzy]

Thanks for the feedback.
As I said I think a 450W would be fine. I think there referring to higher for use with add-on cards, dvd burner etc...

To meet expansion requirements

Well let us know how things go and what fixes it.

 

[Britton30]

I have a dodgy Gigabyte board too which developed a no POST no boot issue and I was constantly resetting CMOS. In frustration I removed all but one stick of RAM and it worked fine, shut down and put it all back.

Gigabyte support can be frustrating due to language barrier but I did finally get some useful info from them.

 

[ADeV]

I reset CMOS this morning, It starts up just fine now. However I am back at my original issue as mentioned in the OP. I must have turned the video drivers off somehow. Should I make a new thread for that in the correct section or keep this one alive?

 

[TVeblen]

It's always best to start the new thread. You will get fresh eyes on your problem, and the eyes might belong to people who specialize in video problems.

 

[Britton30]

Graphic Cards - Windows 7 Forums
Good forum to use.

 

[Duzzy]

Glad one problem's solved.