Need help for new build.

[JSPN]

I recently bought a new build, I have encountered an issue...

I put everything in and made sure it was all tightened up, I went to power it on and...
I first get a BIOS POST beep code (5 short Beeps) Then my computer proceeds to power off by itself 5 seconds after the Beep code. Then suddenly It powers Back on and gives Beep code again (5 short beeps), But it stays on this time, I only left it on for a half hour then turn it off. I have AWARD BIOS by the way.

System Specs:

E8400 45nm
DFI DK series Mobo
4gb G.skill ddr2
EVGA 8800GTS 320
seagate 500gb SATA
SB audigy4
dvd r/w+
cd r/w +
5 LED case fans
500 Watt Antec Smart power

(Recommended 518W PSU on calculator)


I put my 8800gts, SB aud4, cd drives and my old mobo + cpu back in and those work.


Now, I RMA'd my RAM to get a new set... And I ordered a OCZ 700W gameXstream PSU


Any suggestions? Did I take the right approach? I've never had to rma before.


Thanks, any help would be great.

 

[akhilles]

1st thing to do when getting a different mobo is clear cmos. After installing cpu, ram & gpu, load defauls in bios. Sometimes you have to use one stick of ram until after you up the vdimm in bios.

DFI isn't made for beginners. If your board has a floppy/molex power connector or two, disconnect them. You don't need it unless you run crossfire/sli.

 

[JSPN]

I already had cleared cmos, and I used 1 stick of ram, and no the board isn't for SLI (Once PCI-E x16 slot)

Oh and i forgot to say, I didn't even get the chance to do anything in BIOS because The was no display... yeah my card is fine and yes i checked if it was seated right.

 

[Dopekitten]

The way i understand it, You turned it on, it turned off, then back on and stayed on? Did the computer actually work? Could you boot into Windows? Because the way i see it, it had a fluke, but then worked. In that case i don't think anything is wrong unless it doesn't POST/boot into the OS.

 

[JSPN]

Yes, I turned it on, it turned off, then booted itself back on, then gave me 5 beep post beep code and stayed on.

No display, just like monitor almost seemed like it was in sleep mode. Didn't load anything onto screen just blinking monitor.

 

[Dopekitten]

Well if the monitor doesn't display anything, it may be your video card. Check and make sure it's got all the nessecary power connecters.

 

[JSPN]

I had all of power connectors in and everything. So I put my video card in my old rig again and it's working... Thats why I was thinking it might be a weak power supply, because the new rig was recommended 518 watt minimum and I have a 500 watt. [12v1 17a and 12v2 18a]

So thats why i got the OCZ gameXstream 700W with quad 12v rails @ 18amps a piece.

 

[Dopekitten]

That probably is then (i guess i missed the part when you said you had 500W PSU). Possibly the GPU isn't getting enough power...although i don't think thats it. I would guess the 518W reccomendation is for load wattage. Could be your CPU...

 

[JSPN]

I have Award BIOS, 5 post beeps is CPU for AMI BIOS I believe.

Award BIOS says any kind of post beep code is Video error or RAM, and its not video because im using the 8800gts.

I'm guessing it might be a combination of both weak PSU and faulty RAM?

 

[Dopekitten]

Video error could mean not enough power. I believe that is the problem

 

[JSPN]

Thanks for the help with the discussion, I will get back to the topic when I receive my new RAM that I RMA'd.

 

[Ryun]

If you plan on building future computers I would definitely get a PCI POST card to translate those beeps into something meaningful. If you end up buying one, when you plug it in use a hand-held mirror to read it (backwards obviously) as the code read out is put on the front of the card -- meaning its facing towards the ground. I can't really remember if the beeps are universal or not (I want to say they're not) but here's a rundown from wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-on_self-test#POST_AMI_BIOS_beep_codes

That says you've got a processor failure, but the way you're describing the problem definitely sounds like a power problem, though it could very well be a heating issue as well. Best of luck.

 

[JSPN]

Thanks but like I said, earlier I have Award BIOS not AMI BIOS.

Thanks for your help guys, btw.