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1117681 2010-07-10 23:04:00 My computer beeps randomly, it's weird. After the POST beep (one short beep - OK), there's a long, continuous beep until Win7's logon screen, then it stops. Sometimes, there's some short beeps, long beeps, etc., no specific order. Win7 loads OK and all applications works fine, though. But, when I restart the computer there's no beep. When the computer shuts down, press the start switch again, the POST beep (one short) and it starts loading Windows normally. After the computer is shut down for 2 - hours, it beeps abnormally as described above.

It's a Gigabye EP45-DS4P MB, with the latest BIOS update, Win 7 Ult with the latest updates, too. Could it be that the temperature is too low when starting the PC? LOL. It's in a room temperature of 15-20 deg.

The after POS beep is really annoying:badpc: . Thinking of reloading Win7 but it's just too much of time and hassle, afterall, there's no problem with the OS. I'm running out of ideas. Any suggestions, please.
bk T (215)
1117682 2010-07-10 23:40:00 You have a graphics card in this? Got both power connectors plugged into it? pctek (84)
1117683 2010-07-10 23:43:00 Defective motherboard?
Is ok after it warms up? (Possible dry solder joints?).
feersumendjinn (64)
1117684 2010-07-10 23:57:00 You have a graphics card in this? Got both power connectors plugged into it?


Yes. It's Gigabyte HD 4850. There is only one power connector which is plugged in.
bk T (215)
1117685 2010-07-11 00:08:00 Defective motherboard?
Is ok after it warms up? (Possible dry solder joints?).

Possible - but sadly, 12 months warranty is over. :(
bk T (215)
1117686 2010-07-11 00:42:00 Are you sure about that?, Gigabyte have a 3 year manufacturers warranty on most mobos, on their video cards too. feersumendjinn (64)
1117687 2010-07-11 01:19:00 Are you sure about that?, Gigabyte have a 3 year manufacturers warranty on most mobos, on their video cards too . YEP ! they do .

What happens the shop only puts on a one year warranty -- then says its out of its warranty if it fails after a year -- they claim the warranty from the supplier on a replacement board/Card, then charge the customer for a new part -- they make $$ while the customer is ripped out of two years .

Thats where any GOOD PC shop, will honor the actual warranty the manufacture puts on the parts . You may get charged for labor though .
wainuitech (129)
1117688 2010-07-11 03:43:00 YEP ! they do.

What happens the shop only puts on a one year warranty -- then says its out of its warranty if it fails after a year -- they claim the warranty from the supplier on a replacement board/Card, then charge the customer for a new part -- they make $$ while the customer is ripped out of two years.

Thats where any GOOD PC shop, will honor the actual warranty the manufacture puts on the parts. You may get charged for labor though.

OK. If that is the case, how do I go about to claim the 3 yrs manufacturer's warranty? I bought this mb from PB tech in Oct 2008, rang them and was told that it's only 12 months warranty.

Does Gigabyte have an office in NZ where I can contact them re this matter?

Cheers.


STP. Just rang PB Tech again and was told that it has a 3 yrs warranty! That sounds good.
bk T (215)
1117689 2010-07-11 03:49:00 They will have heard of the CGA and will be hoping that you haven't. gcarmich (10068)
1117690 2010-07-11 03:57:00 I bought this mb from PB tech in Oct 2008, rang them and was told that it's only 12 months warranty.
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PB does that. Mentioning CGAs and Disputes works wonders.
pctek (84)
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