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Forestfire_88   01-15-2006 at 07:42:10 AM

I'm having this annoying problem, during game play (any kind of game) it always have the "Windows Default Beep" sound in the background every few seconds.. It's really annoying the crap out of me! :cry: does anyone know why it's happening and how to fix it??? :?: :?: :?:
Thanks

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Anonymous   01-15-2006 at 01:09:54 PM
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Check the temperatures. Could be a default warning sound for overheat. Or do you have asus probe running? Could also be a warning sound from any program like this...

If everything is ok just unplug the cable to the pc-speaker:)

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Flakes   01-15-2006 at 03:38:06 PM
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Quote :

I'm having this annoying problem, during game play (any kind of game) it always have the "Windows Default Beep" sound in the background every few seconds.. It's really annoying the crap out of me! :cry: does anyone know why it's happening and how to fix it??? :?: :?: :?:
Thanks



is it windows xp? it could be that stupid smart key thing when you press ctrl or shift 5 times...

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Forestfire_88   01-15-2006 at 09:57:07 PM
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I did check the temp. and I don't think it's that hot to give me that default beep, also I do not have asus's pc probe running, I do not like that program very much...
I am using XP... but I have disable the smart key a long time ago.. I believe when the smart key kicks in, it actually bring me back to the desktop... but all I get is the stupid default beep going off every few seconds even without pressing ctrl.

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Ned_Flanders   01-15-2006 at 11:20:46 PM
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Check in the BIOS for temp warning thing. Also what are your temps?

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Forestfire_88   01-16-2006 at 01:34:20 AM
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Idol:
CPU: 32~35C, MB 35~37, GPU 45~47, HDD 27~29
Full Load:
CPU: 40~45C, MB 39~45, GPU 59~65, HDD 30~35
The motherboard(A8N32-SLi) I have does not have any temp warning settings, the only thing it has is just the CPU and MB temp monitor, Voltage monitor and fan speed monitor. The only thing that was highlighted red was the PSU fan speed.. but I don't think that will cause any issue since the PSU has it's own temp monitor and control.

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Wolfy   01-16-2006 at 11:20:51 AM
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Nah, Wolfys guess is you're pressing too many keys at one time. Happens most usually when you're playing an fps and trying to move diagonally, jump and switch weapon at the same :)

Least that be my guess, does the beeping happen when your playing primarily mouse driven games like an RTS?

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Forestfire_88   01-16-2006 at 04:03:07 PM
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The default beep goes off just about any time... it even goes off during loading screen! Also I'm not sure if it's caused by pressing too many keys.. I play a lot of FPS, most of the time I just have my finger one "W,S,D,A" and the mouse... It never happens before, and I have been playing with the same style for a long time now!

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Ned_Flanders   01-16-2006 at 05:43:11 PM
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Your not playing an old DOS games are you? :tongue:

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Forestfire_88   01-16-2006 at 10:46:46 PM
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Nope! New games... for example, FE.A.R., COD2, QUAKE 4, AOE3

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Wolfy   01-17-2006 at 10:18:54 AM
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Is it a speaker beep or a bios beep?

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BigMac   01-17-2006 at 11:17:41 AM
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Did you check whether your keyboard was broken? If you have another one lying around, try that one.

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Kilt   06-18-2007 at 07:40:16 AM
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I recently "updated" & "Upgraded my PC to VISTA 32. Now I get the same BEEPS described by the Forest.

It is most assuredly the GAME triggering it...

I just turned off all the those buttons in the EASE OF ACCESS area. Thanks for the idea. If I am able I will let you guys know if that worked.

~Kilt

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Forestfire_88   06-18-2007 at 08:17:14 AM
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Hey there,
I'm the one who posted the original topic. I actually figured out the problem a while back and forgot to do a follow up post.
Anyway, do you have an UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) by any chance? if you do, did you install the monitoring software that comes with it? In my case was because during game play the system is drawing out too much power from the UPS and it's just trying to give me a friendly warning with the warning sound. If you do, just go into the software and disable any warning messages from the UPS monitoring software. If your power supply is drawing way too much power than it the UPS can handle, maybe consider buying another one with more power.

Well, hope that help!

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Kilt   06-18-2007 at 08:59:51 AM
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Hmmm I wonder... I am using a mid sized UPS. I did not install any software but if might be an AUTO-INSTALL situation. GREAT IDEA.

Thanx I will investigate further Forest.

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Wolfy   06-19-2007 at 10:51:50 AM
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Baby jesus strikes down those who change their font size and colour from the default. He particularly hates the colour green or so I'm led to believe.

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stefx   06-19-2007 at 01:08:02 PM
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Thanx I will investigate further Forest.



While you're at it please investigate how to bring your font to the regular size

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Bigredmeanie   06-20-2007 at 07:57:59 PM
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I like the green font.

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Kilt   07-15-2007 at 05:51:48 PM
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What do you consider "REGULAR SIZE" (since you did not bother to mention it) and why do I have to conform to the standards of color & size that everyone else uses?

I like VARIETY, it is the SPICE of LIFE!!!

:bounce:
LOL

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Kilt   07-15-2007 at 05:52:53 PM
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Besides I still have the beep & that is more important for me to deal with ...

 


LOL


Message edited by Kilt on 07-15-2007 at 05:53:59 PM
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