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Question posted by calphipps on December 3rd, 2011

Computer Makes Continuous Beeping Sound And Will Not Boot Up

pc was switched off at the socket and not booted down

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Manual - Page 3

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Manual - Page 16

GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the...

Manual - Page 18

...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch... • Make sure that memory...

Manual - Page 20

...slot. 4. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing ...card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - ...

Manual - Page 24

... stable power to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No... for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design.

Manual - Page 28

... connection The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.... GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header, make sure...

Manual - Page 34

... Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. To exit Boot Menu, press . Intel G31 BIOS for one time only. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc...

Manual - Page 36

...Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to make changes. „ Save & Exit Setup Save ...default profile name, use this task.) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can... the system's PCI & PnP resources. „ PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about...the system boot, etc. „ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced...

Manual - Page 38

... stop for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for a floppy...

Manual - Page 42

...USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0...controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ...

Manual - Page 44

...Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (... or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is activated. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Options are...

Manual - Page 48

...) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - If disabled, CPU fan runs at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to emit warning sound if...the threshold, BIOS will show "No". 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened ...

Manual - Page 50

... may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is enabled. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this...to set the CPU host frequency. If your system becomes unstable after you to help make your system more stable. System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages...

Manual - Page 60

Figure 3 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 60 - Save the changes and exit. 2. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example...(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.

Manual - Page 62

... and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Figure 9 C. Intel G31 BIOS...

Manual - Page 64

... You Begin: 1. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - What is @BIOS ? Note: You can update the system...that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Intel G31 BIOS for G31M-S2L D9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/21/2007-G31-ICH7-6A79OG0VC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to...

Manual - Page 68

...boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Step 3: First make... New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) ...

Manual - Page 78

... end. To play . 3. To stop the recording, click the Stop button . On the File menu, choose Open. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Make sure you wish to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. To record a sound file, click the Recording but- You may use the Fast Forward button to move to the beginning...

Manual - Page 79

... may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error - 79 -

Manual - Page 80

..."Load Optimized Defaults"). A (Continued...) GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 80 - Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes Check if the memory.... Turn on the CPU. The problem is verified and solved. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. ...