Installed my PC inside a NZXT S340 and I get 5 beeps!!!

[mbudden2015]

Hey there! I have a huge problem that I'm hoping someone here in the forums can help me out! Okay, so! I just received my brand-new NZXT S340 case today and transferred all my stuff from my Enermax Ostrog GT case into the S340. Okay so I thought everything would be okay and I wouldn't have any problems... HOWEVER! When I turn it on, it beeps 5 times and the screen don't come on. O_O I don't understand what's going on and I'm freaking out! I mean, a case shouldn't cause this problem, right? That'd be crazy. I popped out the RAM and stuck it back in, but it's not resolving the issue. I hope I didn't damage anything. I can't see that happening because I've rebuilt my system within the same case before with no problems, whatsoever. And I know that people are gonna be telling me that 5 beeps indicate a processor error, but I didn't even touch the CPU at all! I mean, all I did was transfer my build into a new case. That's it. So if there's someone out there that can shed some light and help a poor guy out, then that'd be awesome! Thanks in advance!

***Build****
Case: NZXT S340
Mobo: ASRock Z75 Pro3
CPU: i5-2500K @3.3Ghz (not OC)
Cooler: CM 212 EVO (will be replaced with the Kraken X61 in the near future)
GPU: MSI GTX 560 Ti Hawk @1GB @950Mhz (will be replaced with the GTX 960 in the future)
Ram: G.Skill NS 8GB @1333Mhz (dual-channel setup)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @7200 RPM
PSU: Antec EarthWatt 650W (will be replaced with the EVGA G2 750W fully-modul

 

[Jetster]

Take it all back out and bench test it. (out of a case) Just the basics to POST. No hard drives or extra stuff Make sure you didn't damage anything

Or look up your beep code or digital code on the manufactures web site

Most obvious issues
No stand offs or in the wrong place
Forgot the CPU power

 

[mbudden2015]

Take it all back out and bench test it. (out of a case) Just the basics to POST. No hard drives or extra stuff Make sure you didn't damage anything

Or look up your beep code or digital code on the manufactures web site

What do you mean by "bench test"?

 

[Jetster]

What do you mean by "bench test"?

Really? Hook everything up out side of a case and test it. Just the CPU Memory and PSU and monitor does it POST?

Place it on a non conductive surface

 

[mbudden2015]

Really? Hook everything up out side of a case and test it. Just the CPU Memory and PSU and monitor does it POST?

Place it on a non conductive surface

Sorry for my ignorance. =/ I didn't know what the term meant. But I appreciate you helping me out. Just wish you didn't make me feel like an idiot with that last comment. =/

 

[rtwjunkie]

What do you mean by "bench test"?

By breadboarding it. Put the Motherboard, cpu, RAM on cardboard out of the case, and see if it powers up to start with. Check what codes/beeps you get from the motherboard manual (which if you don't have it, you should be able to download).

Start with one piece of RAM, then the other. We're basically looking to see if the basic parts work, and eliminating the possibility of a short circuit with the case.

 

[Jetster]

I cant make you feel anything. You do that

See I dont know what the ()^&% is breadboarding?

I don't feel stupid

 

[mbudden2015]

I cant make you feel anything. You do that

Stop being a smartass, okay? Just because someone doesn't know a term or its meaning, doesn't mean you have the right to be mean to others. Keep it up and I'll have you reported for sure.

 

[mbudden2015]

By breadboarding it. Put the Motherboard, cpu, RAM on cardboard out of the case, and see if it powers up to start with. Check what codes/beeps you get from the motherboard manual (which if you don't have it, you should be able to download).

Start with one piece of RAM, then the other. We're basically looking to see if the basic parts work, and eliminating the possibility of a short circuit with the case.

I'll try it out, but someone I chat with on the forums said that 5 beeps indicate a processor error, but I can't see it being that because I didn't even touch the CPU during the transfer into the new case. =/

 

[rtwjunkie]

I'll try it out, but someone I chat with on the forums said that 5 beeps indicate a processor error, but I can't see it being that because I didn't even touch the CPU during the transfer into the new case. =/

Did you leave the cooler attached when you transferred the motherboard? It's possible it could have added flex to the board and a pin is out of alignment now. Are you sure you plugged in the 8-pin cpu power plug to the motherboard in addition to the 24-pin?

 

[mbudden2015]

Di you leave the cooler attached when you transferred the motherboard? It's possible it could have added flex to the board and a pin is out of alignment now. Are you sure you plugged in the 8-pin cpu power plug to the motherboard in addition to the 24-pin?

Yes I transferred everything with the cooler attached. Would that cause issues? I'm sorry for acting like an idiot. =/ Is there any way to fix this? Of course the 8-pin cpu power plug and the 24-pin plug is connected...

 

[rtwjunkie]

Yes I transferred everything with the cooler attached. Would that cause issues? I'm sorry for acting like an idiot. =/ Is there any way to fix this? Of course the 8-pin cpu power plug and the 24-pin plug is connected...

Relax. You're not acting like anything. Take the steps like we said. Take the steps above first. Then, look up from the motherboard manufacturer the manual for the codes. If it still gives you the same beeps and the code confirms it is CPU, then you might consider re-seating the CPU, then taking the steps outlined above. Once it works, then you can install in the case.

 

[mbudden2015]

Relax. You're not acting like anything. Take the steps like we said. Take the steps above first. Then, look up from the motherboard manufacturer the manual for the codes. If it still gives you the same beeps and the code confirms it is CPU, then you might consider re-seating the CPU, then taking the steps outlined above. Once it works, then you can install in the case.

I said in my initial post that it was a single set of 5 beeps and it indicates a processor error. But I don't know what could go wrong from simply transferring over to a new case. Confuses me a lot.

 

[dorsetknob]

Cooler Master 212 EVO is a quite large cooler it is possible that you have nudged it / knocked it when you transferred it from case to case
It is possible that you may have loaded one side of it putting pressure on the CPU and CPU Pins in the Socket you may have remove cooler and CPU to check and ensure no pins are bent !!

 

[rtwjunkie]

I said in my initial post that it was a single set of 5 beeps and it indicates a processor error. But I don't know what could go wrong from simply transferring over to a new case. Confuses me a lot.

But you also said:

but someone I chat with on the forums said that 5 beeps indicate a processor error

I know you would feel much better about what the code means if it wasn't a guy you chat with, wouldn't you? I'm not going to tell you that's what it is without the manual in front of me, so I'm surprised he would.

 

[Jetster]

Here's your beep codes

Ether you hooked the Monitor up to the wrong port or no power to the card

 

[mbudden2015]

But you also said:


I know you would feel much better about what the code means if it wasn't a guy you chat with, wouldn't you? I'm not going to tell you that's what it is without the manual in front of me, so I'm surprised he would.

Yeah, but I remember once having 5 beeps like that before and all I had to do was re-seat the RAM and boom! Fixed! Not this time, though. =/ I know, I know. That the 5 beeps is a processor error, but re-seating the RAM before helped. I remember asking someone a long time ago about this when I got my new ASRock Z75 Pro3 and placed that into my Enermax Ostrog GT case. I'm also not at home to get my manual and I searched online for the manual, but when I try to search (CTRL + F) for beeps or posting, nothing comes up. That guy I was talking to said he found it and that's where he said I have a processor error with the 5 beeps.

 

[mbudden2015]

Okay so I removed the motherboard from the case, took off the 212 EVO cooler and checked the CPU and the pins. There's nothing wrong on that part. I'll keep doing the troubleshooting steps in the meantime and let you guys know.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Ether you hooked the Monitor up to the wrong port or no power to the card

According to that chart, your 5 beeps are because of the Video Card not being seated, which also could have happened during transfer.

Basically, when I take my parts to a new case, I treat it as a new build. Even once you can do it in your sleep, it's important to take it apart to minimize any stresses and to inspect/clean parts before building again.

It's also good to do the basic bench test/breadboard before putting parts in the case. It makes diagnosis and fixing a lot less frustrating.

 

[mbudden2015]

According to that chart, your 5 beeps are because of the Video Card not being seated, which also could have happened during transfer.

Basically, when I take my parts to a new case, I treat it as a new build. Even once you can do it in your sleep, it's important to take it apart to minimize any stresses and to inspect/clean parts before building again.

It's also good to do the basic bench test/breadboard before putting parts in the case. It makes diagnosis and fixing a lot less frustrating.

What chart? Can you show me what chart you're talking about? Please? I'm sure the GPU was in correctly. At the moment I have everything out of the case and doing the breadbox thingy. Yeah silly me. =/ Sorry about not taking the proper steps to make sure everything goes smoothly. I'm not a dumb person, but that was pretty stupid of me to do. I just didn't think anything could go wrong from putting it into a different case.

This is the chart that the guy messaged me with:

"
AMI American Megatrends BIOS Beep Codes:

Beeps ----------- Error Message -------------- Description
1 short ------------ DRAM refresh failure -----The programmable interrupt timer or programmable interrupt controller has probably failed
2 short -------------Memory parity error-------- A memory parity error has occurred in the first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad
3 short --------- Base 64K memory failure --- A memory failure has occurred in the first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad
4 short ------------ System timer failure ------- The system clock/timer IC has failed or there is a memory error in the first bank of memory
5 short ------------ Processor error ------------- The system CPU has failed
6 short ------------ Gate A20 failure ------------ The keyboard controller IC has failed, which is not allowing Gate A20 to switch the processor to protected mode. - Replace the keyboard controller
7 short ---- Virtual mode processor exception error -- The CPU has generated an exception error because of a fault in the CPU or motherboard circuitry
8 short ----- Display memory read/write error ---------- The system video adapter is missing or defective
9 short ----- ROM checksum error ------ The contents of the system BIOS ROM does not match the expected checksum value. The BIOS ROM is probably defective and should be replaced
10 short ----- CMOS shutdown register read/write error -------- The shutdown for the CMOS has failed
11 short ----- Cache error --------------------------------------- The L2 cache is faulty
1 long, 2 short --- Failure in video system ------------ An error was encountered in the video BIOS ROM, or a horizontal retrace failure has been encountered
1 long, 3 short --- Memory test failure --------------- A fault has been detected in memory above 64KB
1 long, 8 short --- Display test failure ---------------- The video adapter is either missing or defective
2 short ------------- POST Failure ----------------------- One of the hardware tests have failed
1 long -------------- POST has passed all tests

I used Google to get these codes for ASRock motherboards. 5 beeps seems to indicate a processor issue."

 

[rtwjunkie]

Post #16 where @Jetster found your codes.

 

[dorsetknob]

see post 16 for pic #16 (ninja......ed)

 

[rtwjunkie]

I've got to get driving home. Hopefully once you go through the diagnostics, someone else can take over. You're doing fine, just follow the instructions people lay out for you, and it's very likely to be solved.

 

[mbudden2015]

I've got to get driving home. Hopefully once you go through the diagnostics, someone else can take over. You're doing fine, just follow the instructions people lay out for you, and it's very likely to be solved.

Thanks very much for your help.

 

[dorsetknob]