what kind of error is this?

[ezland00]

Hello,
First here is my spec.
A8n-sli
amd 3200+
2x ocz pc3200
7600gt pci-e (dual monitors)
6600gt pci-e (for LCD TV)

i had a8n-e and upgraded to a8n-sli couple 3 months ago. everything work fine until yesterday. 3 weeks ago i enable the "cool n quite" feature to save energy. Yesterday, i want playing game the computer just freeze up and won't reboot. i keep getting this error beep massage. It goes Beeeep.....beepbeepbeep none repeat.

here is what i have done
1. different memory from other computer
2. different cpu from other computer
3. swap 7600gt and 6600gt
4. remove everything from the chassis and power up with cpu, memory and video.

i have done everything above and still gets the same error beeping massage. i realize that the chipset heatsink feel really warm or hot when i touch it. is this normal?

 

[NoStateofMind]

Try reseating the RAM. If that doesn't work, change the slots the RAM is in. Thoroughly check each connection and add in cards. The Asus A8N-SLI has an AWARD BIOS. The code that you indicated corresponds to a Video Card not being seated properly or in need of replacement. Since you have tried a different Video Card my guess its RAM. Good Luck


http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/awardbeep.htm

edit: Since the error code suggests that its video card you can also check the metal contacts inside the PCIe slot. Make sure they're not corroded from humidity and free of dust/dirt that may be blocking the contacts. Hope we have helped.

 

[ShadowFlareX]

Have you tried clearing the CMOS? You didn't mention it so I thought perhaps you haven't done so.

 

[NoStateofMind]

Originally posted by: ShadowFlareX
Have you tried clearing the CMOS? You didn't mention it so I thought perhaps you haven't done so.

That would do it too :thumbsup: