STAGE 2 - new mobo still problems... but different ones!!

[Crazy Buddhist]

ok well im not going to be able to afford that untill... october or november

Flan .. go to the shop .. do as I said above .. they might test all parts for you .. the testing should be free if you are going to buy replacement for what is gone .. go back and buy in october/november .. I really think for a guy in your position establishing a relationship with the local computer tech is worth a million dollars.

[Stockholm1984]

Going back to the beeps you've been experiencing, would you say they were high pitched or low? Just looked at another thread on this forum (Memory Issues - http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/f...ad.php?t=10606) , where Dilphat posted this chart:

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If they are what you'd class as high pitched beeps and you have an Award bios then it looks like the CPU is the problem. Still, I definitely agree with the Crazy one that you should take it down to your local PC shop and get them to give it a test they shouldn't charge you for it especially since you'd probably buy any replacements from them plus anything else in the future if they give you a decent customer service. Hope it gets sorted soon mate!

[alexanderH]

CB - I have not been able to get access to the foxconn information systems. I was unable to find anything on google for them. So unfortunately I am still led to believe it is CPU or PSU. It will require hands on diagnosis with a previously working system. Unfortunately Flan.

Good luck!

[Crazy Buddhist]

CB - I have not been able to get access to the foxconn information systems.

alexander you can download the motherboard manual from the bottom of this page. Take a look as the BIOS codes will be listed. Thanks for responding.

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/EN-US/...D=en-gb0000001

[Stockholm1984]

Had a look on the manual, on the screenshot of the BIOS we have the following:

v02.61 American Megatrends Inc.

I hope this was what you were looking for am still learning myself in these areas. Btw theres about 3 BIOS updates you can download from Foxconn for this MB one was only released about 10 days ago too. Thats if I've got the US dates round the right way.

[Stockholm1984]

Update: After searching for "AMI BIOS constant beep" on google came up with a site telling me that constant or beeping of no distinct pattern means lack of usable memory or video problem. I quote, "...the system complains long and loud if it can't find any usable memory, as there is no way to even start the boot process when this is the case."

[Crazy Buddhist]

Cheers Stockholm. Further on in the manual there is probably a list of the beep codes, however, I have found this:

from: www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/beep/ami.htm

Continuous Beeping: Memory or video problem

Explanation: The system is producing constant beeping in no specific pattern, or a fast "ringing" sound.

Diagnosis: This is usually caused by a problem with the system memory, or possibly the video card. The memory is more likely--the system complains long and loud if it can't find any usable memory, as there is no way to even start the boot process when this is the case. The motherboard itself could also be the problem.

Recommendation:

Troubleshoot the system memory.
Troubleshoot the video card.
Troubleshoot the motherboard.

There are guides on the website as to how to do the troubleshooting.

Flan: now you have reset the CMOS may be worth trying to put some RAM an yr vid card in and see if it still does the same. If it does take a trip to that site ^^ and read the troubleshooting guides



+rep Alexander & Stockholm

[alexanderH]

Cheers Stockholm.



+rep Alexander & Stockholm

Cheers Buddhist and Stockholm.
Thanks a bunch for the link buddhist, that has been very helpful. AMI is awesome and it is as I expected. Although I never know with manufacturers OI am not too familiar with.

Anyways back to the manual. While AMI beep codes are generally the same it is hard to guarantee that the code you receive is truly an indication of your problem. With some further research I have learned that Foxconn is a manufacturer that has had some troubles in the past with this. While I would like to agree with the above posts that according to AMI your memory is not seated correctly, or it is faulty. Foxconn has been known to ship dead-on-arrival(DOA) hardware. So I still want to recommend that you see someone who has hardware to swap in/out with your hardware to verify that all of your stuff is or is not working. I am unclear as to whether or not that happened on your first visit. But you need to find out ASAP if the motherboard is dead or your chance of getting an RMA(Return to manufacturer Authorization) for the motherboard is slim.

Just to try and sum thnigs up nicely flan here is what needs to be done(mainly to make sure I posted all the info I should have posted).
Try unplugging and installing each piece or required hardware one at a time and record any changes in system behaviour.If after this you are still not dealing with a working system then you must find out what is faulty in the system. I think it will be in your best bet to see a computer specialist and have them check everything over and diagnose the problem for you. At which point I would recommend you have the fix the problem. It should be a motherboard/power supply replacement I gather. I find it hard to believe your memory is faulty in all this, but one never knows.
And if your motherboard is faulty, you NEED to know ASAP so you can get an RMA and have it sent back to Newegg or Foxconn, so you can either get a working replacement or your money back.

I hope that helps.
And I'm going to throw out some reps to everyone who has contributed here in helping you flan. Reps include Crazy Buddhist, Stockholme, Minty, Bucko, Ryoken, Spawn-Inc, Maleficus, Luke122 and definitely some rep out to you Flan. You have been mighty helpful and quite honestly very patient. I know many people who demand the fastest and most accurate responses and well its been a pleasure trying to help you.
I hope school is going awesome for you thus far and that you can remedy your computer problems very soon.

For now,
-Alexander

[Crazy Buddhist]

Foxconn has been known to ship dead-on-arrival(DOA) hardware. So I still want to recommend that you see someone who has hardware to swap in/out with your hardware to verify that all of your stuff is or is not working.

...

-Alexander

Even one of the reviewers on Newegg had a DOA .. if it's the ssame batch of boards its a strong chance - but I think Newegg will replace it pronto if that is the case.

[xRyokenx]

Thanks Alex. Good luck with the mobo problem guys... I can't really think of any other way to help. Sort of... lost at the moment when it comes to problems, I've had too many lately and school is speeding up, blegh. Too much to do.