Five POST beeps

[Andrew]

Recently, I put together what I thought was going to be
an awesome machine. I have installed an Intel P4 3.0GHz
with an 800MHz FSB on an ASUS P4P800 Deluxe MOBO with the
Intel 865PE chip. The memory installed is Elixir PC3200
1GB (2X512MB) Dual-Channel 400MHz-CAS 2.0 with
preinstalled copper heat spreaders from Vantec. The
system has a 450 watt Power Win power supply.

I did not realize it for awhile, but after I had some
infrequent spontaneous restarts (maybe once a week), I
began checking everything. I found that I had reversed
the plug for the case speaker, which explained why I
never got any post messages. After plugging the speaker
in correctly and restarting, I got five (5) beeps.

I also tried replacing the Dual Channel memory with
regular DDR 2700. It worked, but I still got the 5 beeps.

I replaced the Asylum GeForce FX 5600-256MB DDR with
another AGP and a PCI card, both known to be good. I
have also double checked my BIOS settings with the MOBO
manual.

The processor seating has been checked and silver heat
transfer paste added for good measure.

All that is left is the processor and MOBO. I am still
getting 5 beeps at POST. Is there a way to test which of
the two is the problem?


Thank you in advance

 

[Sharon F]

Recently, I put together what I thought was going to be
an awesome machine. I have installed an Intel P4 3.0GHz
with an 800MHz FSB on an ASUS P4P800 Deluxe MOBO with the
Intel 865PE chip. The memory installed is Elixir PC3200
1GB (2X512MB) Dual-Channel 400MHz-CAS 2.0 with
preinstalled copper heat spreaders from Vantec. The
system has a 450 watt Power Win power supply.

I did not realize it for awhile, but after I had some
infrequent spontaneous restarts (maybe once a week), I
began checking everything. I found that I had reversed
the plug for the case speaker, which explained why I
never got any post messages. After plugging the speaker
in correctly and restarting, I got five (5) beeps.

I also tried replacing the Dual Channel memory with
regular DDR 2700. It worked, but I still got the 5 beeps.

I replaced the Asylum GeForce FX 5600-256MB DDR with
another AGP and a PCI card, both known to be good. I
have also double checked my BIOS settings with the MOBO
manual.

The processor seating has been checked and silver heat
transfer paste added for good measure.

All that is left is the processor and MOBO. I am still
getting 5 beeps at POST. Is there a way to test which of
the two is the problem?


Thank you in advance

The meaning of the beep sequence is relevant to what BIOS your board uses.
If not outlined in your manual, you can usually find these online. Check
the motherboard manufacturer's site for their most recent implementation of
the beep code. For general references, Google will turn up many sites with
these charts. Here's links to just a few:

http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/awardbeep.htm
http://users.telenet.be/educypedia/computer/motherboardbios.htm

Other suggestions:
-Set the board to Default Values. Then add your adjustments one by one. If
you have been setting something incorrectly, this will help to narrow it
down.

-Research: My new system's power supply uses a variable speed fan. The
motherboard monitors this fan but unfortunately its minimum speed limit is
greater than the fan's low speed. Consequences: Very alarming siren sounds.
Solution: Place lead for a case fan on the monitoring pins. Place lead for
power supply fan onto pins that are not monitored.

I only mention this because I could not find this beep code anywhere. Had
to dig through the Abit user forums to find out what was going on. In case
you find yourself in a similar situation, extend your research to logical
sources relative to which board you are using.

Also, when you added silver thermal paste - was the old thermal compound
removed first? One of the first google hits I got for "beep codes Asus"
referenced 5 short beeps as a problem with the processor.