5 long beeps on startup and boot loop on newly upgraded PC

asken34 · Feb 14, 2017

I have a very old PC. I upgraded a few components today (CPU, RAM, motherboard, and GPU). The hard disks are still the same old ones (there's two of them). I plugged in everything correctly, double checked everything except for one broad thin 40 pin cable. It reads "Asus HDD cable". I think it's called IDE cable. There's no slot for that cable in the new motherboard but it was there on the old one. There's just SATA sockets.
Anyway, when I plugged everything in(except for the HDD cable) and started the system, there was no display (fans were spinning) and after a couple of seconds there were 4 long beeps and 1 short beep before the system restarted and it got stuck in the same loop (5 beeps and restart). Many threads say that 5beeps are CPU problem but I've checked the CPU 3-4 times all the pins are straight and not bent or anything and everything is new. The RAM is in the correct slot. I am thinking it is probably the IDE cable. The motherboard came with 2 SATA cables(that's what they are I guess. The L shaped female plugs). What do I do with the IDE cable? Please help ASAP.
New components I've inserted:-
CPU - Intel core i3 6100
Motherboard- Gigabyte H110M-S2
RAM- HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4 2133MHz
GPU- Zotac gtx 1050 ti mini 4GB GDDR5

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

asken34 :

I have a very old PC. I upgraded a few components today (CPU, RAM, motherboard, and GPU). The hard disks are still the same old ones (there's two of them). I plugged in everything correctly, double checked everything except for one broad thin 40 pin cable. It reads "Asus HDD cable". I think it's called IDE cable. There's no slot for that cable in the new motherboard but it was there on the old one. There's just SATA sockets.
Anyway, when I plugged everything in(except for the HDD cable) and started the system, there was no display (fans were spinning) and after a couple of seconds there were 4 long beeps and 1 short beep before the system restarted and it got stuck in the same loop (5 beeps and restart). Many threads say that 5beeps are CPU problem but I've checked the CPU 3-4 times all the pins are straight and not bent or anything and everything is new. The RAM is in the correct slot. I am thinking it is probably the IDE cable. The motherboard came with 2 SATA cables(that's what they are I guess. The L shaped female plugs). What do I do with the IDE cable? Please help ASAP.
New components I've inserted:-
CPU - Intel core i3 6100
Motherboard- Gigabyte H110M-S2
RAM- HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4 2133MHz
GPU- Zotac gtx 1050 ti mini 4GB GDDR5

You are not going to be able to use the older PATA/IDE drive with that new mobo. PATA (Parallel ATA) is no longer used and has been replaced with SATA (Serial ATA).

You will have to get a new SATA HDD(s).

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

Also, make sure you have the RAM sticks in the correct "banks" or slots. Try with just one stick to rule this out.

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

from the reddit thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/3wkymy/troubleshooting_5_long_beeps_on_post_gigabyte/

"...Hey guys i solved the problem. I bought a brand new gigabyte motherboard with 2 kingston ram sticks at 2400 MHz. I had that issue, 5 long beeps and the the system restarts. It was because the ram modules are listed like 1-3-2-4 and if you dont use your 2 sticks with 1-2 and 3-4 it makes that beeps. Hope it helps..."

asken34 · Feb 14, 2017

Can I use an adapter or something? IDE to SATA converter? I think there are some of those things there on Amazon

asken34 · Feb 14, 2017

And the RAM is in the right slot. I know it's not the the RAM. I've plugged it in both the slot and made sure it's in there perfectly.

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

asken34 :

You could try, and it may work. No guarantee. I would just buy new drives, and migrate your data off/over to them.

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

Here is a link to some on NewEgg;

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=pata%20to%20sata%20adapter&Submit=ENE

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

I would try to use the integrated graphics, removing the GFX card as a variable.

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

Uninstall the GFX card, any case fans (leave the CPU cooler fan plugged in) and any other devices (sound cards, wifi cards, etc.) So that all that is plugged in is mobo power, CPU power and fan, and RAM. Plug you monitor directly into your motherboard - and try to turn system on.

helpstar · Feb 14, 2017

First of all, the missing IDE connection is not the problem. The BIOS should be shown even if no HDD/SSD would be connected.

Your motherboard could be delivered with an outdated BIOS version, which doesn´t support the CPU yet. In this case the shop you bought it from should update it or you will have to buy a CPU which was supported from the beginning with the first BIOS version available, then you could update it yourself.

install the RAM into DIMM Slot "DDR4_1" next to the CPU

For missing IDE connection:
yes you can use such controller cards like:
https://www.amazon.com/Internal-PCI-E-Express-Chipset-Controller/dp/B013HTYEOS/ref=sr_1_82?ie=UTF8&qid=1487075034&sr=8-82&keywords=pci+ide

or any external solution

NerdIT · Feb 14, 2017

asken34 :

Here is a link to some on NewEgg;

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=pata%20to%20sata%20adapter&Submit=ENE

asken34 · Feb 14, 2017

Okay, crap. First of all, sorry

vrumor · Feb 14, 2017

If you reused your old PSU from your old PC, that may be your issue. Look up what the 5 beeps mean in your motherboard manual.

helpstar · Feb 14, 2017

beep codes are not in the manual :/

4 Pin ATX12V power plug connected next to the CPU?

Be sure the RAM is locked tightly in slot DDR4_1

reset the BIOS by jumper

replace the RAM or check if the RAM works in another PC

asken34 · Feb 14, 2017

Yes, power plug is connected, RAM is attached properly. I don't really know how to reset BIOS. How do I do that? And will check the RAM ASAP.

helpstar · Feb 14, 2017

Is it a 4pin power plug or an 8 pin power plug next to the CPU? (ATX12V)

Have a look at your manual how to clr CMOS. In general unplug the power cord from the wall plug and shorten the two clrCMOS pins on the motherboard with something conductive like a metallic screwdriver or paper clip (about 5-10 seconds)

after it, reconnect the power cord and try to power on

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