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Question posted by michae9593 on March 20th, 2012

Random Short Beeps

After about six months of use, I started to get random numbers of short beeps coming from the board. It took me a few minutes to localize the beeps to a source of what I had come to think of as the POST beep speaker because the beeps started several hours AFTER the computer was powered on. I'm getting one to nine short beeps at random times and I'm wondering what the board is trying to tell me..

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Answer #1: Posted by cavaliernavyman on September 28th, 2012 6:46 PM

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Below are the beep codes copied from the manual:

1 short: System boots successfully
1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error
Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly
1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error
Continuous short beeps: Power error

So, it sounds like you have either a BIOS ROM error (there's a problem with your BIOS, try flashing it [don't interrupt process while flashing!!!]) or a Power error (borrow someone's PSU and see if that clears the error)

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Manual - Page 1

GA-880GA-UD3H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-880GA3H-3001R

Manual - Page 2

Motherboard GA-880GA-UD3H Jan. 17, 2011 Motherboard GA-880GA-UD3H Jan. 17, 2011

Manual - Page 3

.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or...

Manual - Page 4

Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...

Manual - Page 6

Box Contents GA-880GA-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive...

Manual - Page 7

... SATA3_0 SATA3_1 F_USB4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN1 FDD F_1394_2 (Note) The PCIEX1_2 slot shares bandwidth with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 slot becomes unavailable. - 7 - GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN VGA_DVI ATX_12V Socket AM3 ATX HDMI_SPDIF USB_1394 iTE IT8720 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 USB30_LAN Renesas D720200 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Realtek SYS_FAN2...

Manual - Page 8

GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ...

Manual - Page 12

.../system cooler you install. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 8 Mbit/16 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI ...for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for Easy Energy Saver ŠŠ Support for Smart Recovery &#...

Manual - Page 14

The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...

Manual - Page 21

...it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port for ...Buffer Size (refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or ...

Manual - Page 27

...the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with local environmental regulations. - 27 - G.QBOFM Pin No. Gently... an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3.

Manual - Page 28

...Switch, Green): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information... speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity...

Manual - Page 32

...purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS ... CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Definition 1 NDCD- 9...

Manual - Page 33

... hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the...

Manual - Page 34

... Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-880GA-UD3H F3b . . . . : BIOS ...enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first...

Manual - Page 49

... Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip...Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to the fault or short. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... BIOS Setup Advanced Host ...shown in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to the motherboard, the Status fields of all ...

Manual - Page 50

...is the approximate length of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will turn off all of using the onboard audio, set this item to detect USB storage ... hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are not used in audio card instead ...

Manual - Page 66

...Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. site and update the BIOS. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-880GA-UD3H...Flash you to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique ...

Manual - Page 108

... is equipped with power/amplifier. If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1. Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or...

Manual - Page 109

...system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to the CPU_FAN header properly? Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Check if the CPU cooler is .... Turn on the power to the motherboard. Secure the CPU cooler No on the memory slot. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to start the computer. Make sure the graphics ...