[Klug-general] Gavin the computer man

[Michael E. Rentell]

On 23/03/12 15:09, George Prowse wrote:
> On 23/03/2012 14:05, Michael E. Rentell wrote:
>> More good advice, thanks for that. I have the motherboard handbook so I
>> know that it is a Soltek SL-75KAV/-X so I followed your advice Alex and
>> found a number of sites. None specifically relate to that motherboard
>> although I found one listing Soltek beep codes which I suppose are
>> generic. Anyway I found that Morse code for the letter 'B' (dah dit dit
>> dit) is listed as 'Conventional/Extended memory failure'. Oh dear, that
>> sounds expensive.
>>
>> I thought I had pressed the DIMMS firmly into their sockets when I had
>> the back plate of yesterday but to no avail.
>>
>> So we will have to see what Gavin thinks this afternoon.
>> MikeR
>
> If I remember correctly the codes depend on the BIOS manufacturer 
> (AMI, Award, Phoenix). Looking at your mobo manual online I can see 
> (from the awdflash.exe) that it is an Award BIOS.
>
> A quick google for award beep codes gives this:
>
> 1 long, 2 short: Video adapter error.
> Either video adapter is bad or is not seated properly.  Also, check to 
> ensure the monitor cable is connected properly.
>
> Repeating (endless loop): Memory error.
> Check for improperly seated or missing memory.
>
> 1 long, 3 short: No video card or bad video RAM    .
> Reseat or replace the video card.
>
> High frequency beeeps while running: Overheated CPU.
> Check the CPU fan for proper operation. Check the case for proper air 
> flow.
>
> Repeating High/Low: CPU.
> Either the CPU is not seated properly or the CPU is damaged. May also 
> be due to excess heat. Check the CPU fan or BIOS settings for proper 
> fan speed.
>
> Which one was it?
>
> __________
Ah that sounds interesting. Mine was Dahditditdit - one long and three 
short. So perhaps it is the video card. Either way it sounds like I've 
got a bit of expenditure to budget for.

Thanks for that.
MikeR