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BXcel pc100 beep codes
Usenet,
I'm having problems with a BXcel pc 100 motherboard. Does anyone know what the following beep code signifies? 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. /* Background information */ The AT power supply stopped working (looks like it fried), and I replaced it with a used power supply. Now the system hangs on boot and I don't get any video display. When I power the system on with only the motherboard, video card, RAM, and keyboard: The system powers on. The processor fan spins. The keyboard lights flicker. Then I get a beep code; 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. I don't have a multi-meter on hand to test the voltage; however, if it comes down to it I'll purchase one. At this point, I think it's either * A bad power supply, or the power supply isn't throwing the right amount of voltage. * Or the mother board was damaged when the power supply went bad. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ../Rob & |
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http://bioscentral.com/
You can find the meaning there if you know the BIOS maker. "./Rob &" wrote in message ... Usenet, I'm having problems with a BXcel pc 100 motherboard. Does anyone know what the following beep code signifies? 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. /* Background information */ The AT power supply stopped working (looks like it fried), and I replaced it with a used power supply. Now the system hangs on boot and I don't get any video display. When I power the system on with only the motherboard, video card, RAM, and keyboard: The system powers on. The processor fan spins. The keyboard lights flicker. Then I get a beep code; 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. I don't have a multi-meter on hand to test the voltage; however, if it comes down to it I'll purchase one. At this point, I think it's either * A bad power supply, or the power supply isn't throwing the right amount of voltage. * Or the mother board was damaged when the power supply went bad. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ./Rob & |
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Thanks for the response.
"Pen" wrote in message ... http://bioscentral.com/ You can find the meaning there if you know the BIOS maker. Is there a way to find out the maker of the BIOS? When the computer boots, the start-up screen says "SiS." Would SiS be the BIOS maker, or would I find it elsewhere? Thanks, ../Rob & "./Rob &" wrote in message ... Usenet, I'm having problems with a BXcel pc 100 motherboard. Does anyone know what the following beep code signifies? 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. /* Background information */ The AT power supply stopped working (looks like it fried), and I replaced it with a used power supply. Now the system hangs on boot and I don't get any video display. When I power the system on with only the motherboard, video card, RAM, and keyboard: The system powers on. The processor fan spins. The keyboard lights flicker. Then I get a beep code; 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. I don't have a multi-meter on hand to test the voltage; however, if it comes down to it I'll purchase one. At this point, I think it's either * A bad power supply, or the power supply isn't throwing the right amount of voltage. * Or the mother board was damaged when the power supply went bad. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ./Rob & |
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SIS is an OEM only supplier of chipsets. Take a look on the
mobo for the makers name. "./Rob &" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response. "Pen" wrote in message ... http://bioscentral.com/ You can find the meaning there if you know the BIOS maker. Is there a way to find out the maker of the BIOS? When the computer boots, the start-up screen says "SiS." Would SiS be the BIOS maker, or would I find it elsewhere? Thanks, ./Rob & "./Rob &" wrote in message ... Usenet, I'm having problems with a BXcel pc 100 motherboard. Does anyone know what the following beep code signifies? 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. /* Background information */ The AT power supply stopped working (looks like it fried), and I replaced it with a used power supply. Now the system hangs on boot and I don't get any video display. When I power the system on with only the motherboard, video card, RAM, and keyboard: The system powers on. The processor fan spins. The keyboard lights flicker. Then I get a beep code; 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. I don't have a multi-meter on hand to test the voltage; however, if it comes down to it I'll purchase one. At this point, I think it's either * A bad power supply, or the power supply isn't throwing the right amount of voltage. * Or the mother board was damaged when the power supply went bad. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ./Rob & |
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On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:49:40 -0500, "Pen"
wrote: SIS is an OEM only supplier of chipsets. Take a look on the mobo for the makers name. "BXcel" was one of the PCChips/Amptron/etc boards, but it doesn't matter. The bios is going to be award or ami, most likely, which is what determines the beep codes. The first things I'd try, is reseting the video card, memory, checking all cables for proper, secure fit, and then clearing the CMOS. Those were junk boards to begin with, it's entirely possible the board was already near the end of it's lifespan and the replacement power supply, while perfectly good, outputs slightly lower voltage, making a marginal board less likely to POST. Of course it's also possible the motherboard was damaged, or without any confirmation that the replacement power supply is good, that it's also bad. |
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Further investigation leads me to believe it's an AMI
bios and the beeps are reporting a video card error. "./Rob &" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response. "Pen" wrote in message ... http://bioscentral.com/ You can find the meaning there if you know the BIOS maker. Is there a way to find out the maker of the BIOS? When the computer boots, the start-up screen says "SiS." Would SiS be the BIOS maker, or would I find it elsewhere? Thanks, ./Rob & "./Rob &" wrote in message ... Usenet, I'm having problems with a BXcel pc 100 motherboard. Does anyone know what the following beep code signifies? 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. /* Background information */ The AT power supply stopped working (looks like it fried), and I replaced it with a used power supply. Now the system hangs on boot and I don't get any video display. When I power the system on with only the motherboard, video card, RAM, and keyboard: The system powers on. The processor fan spins. The keyboard lights flicker. Then I get a beep code; 2 short beeps, then 8 beeps. I don't have a multi-meter on hand to test the voltage; however, if it comes down to it I'll purchase one. At this point, I think it's either * A bad power supply, or the power supply isn't throwing the right amount of voltage. * Or the mother board was damaged when the power supply went bad. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ./Rob & |
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