Dads computer is making several beeps on start up but boots into windows fine?

[ZeekAncient]

So my Dads PC, which is my old PC that I am letting him use, is acting weird. On start up, it is making several beeps, I think it is 4, but maybe 5, but then boots right into Windows.

I tried restarting it and going into BIOS, but the motherboard splash screen doesn't come up and I can't get into BIOS.

However, the PC boots right into Windows and seems to be working fine other than that. The BIOS settings all seem to be set up properly too because XMP still seems to be enabled. The memory speeds are are at 1866mhz, and the overclock I have on the CPU, an i7 4770K is still on. Its 4.4 ghz.

I was thinking it has to do with the CMOS and it has to be reset, but wouldn't all the BIOS settings not be the way they were?

Also thinking it has to do with the system memory, but everything seems to be running good other than that.

Right now I haven't tried doing much because he is in Windows and everything is running fine. But first I was thinking I would do a memory diagnostic. Then maybe taking out the sticks and putting them back in. After resetting the CMOS battery.

But I figured maybe I would write on here and see what people think first. Like I said, everything in Windows is running fine. Just when we go to restart, I hear several beeps but it boots in to Windows normally. But I don't see the motherboard screen, and I can't get into BIOS by pressing DEL/F2.

Core i7 4770K
Asus Maximus VI Hero
GTX 1070 Ti
16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1866mhz DDR3
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB
Corsair GS 800W

[emoticorpse]

Not to insult your intelligence with such a simple question but are you SURE you can't get into bios by hitting the right button (are you hitting the right button)? Tried speed striking (for lack of a better term) those buttons from the exact moment you hit the power button to the point you see the windows log to ensure you're hitting it at the right moment it needs to be hit?. I'm not sure I've ever seen a pc where those buttons didn't work but I have myself a couple time failed to do the right buttons or at the right time and I had to correct that after a bit of fine tuning. If you can then I'd reset bios and see if that helps (although my instincts tell me this likely isn't the solution).

I'd assume it is some sort of hardware error, but not critical to the point where it stops the pc from booting. Probably something damaged or functioning but not correctly.

If you really can't get into it, then oh well. I'd look at disconnecting anything unnecessary while booting up to see if they go away. Anything usb related and expansion card related. If it's still there after that I'd try re-seating the CPU+fan.

[ZeekAncient]

Nope I tried. F2 and DEL. Spamming them. What it does is I hear the initial beep, then four more beeps. Now if I don't hit anything it just boots right into windows. If I spam DEL or F2, nothing happens for awhile, then it just restarts. I hear the beep, then four more beeps, and it boots into Windows.

But other than that, everything is running fine. No issues in Windows whatsoever.

I haven't tried getting into bios through the Advanced Start Up options yet.

And also, Asus used to have a program that you could use to get directly into the BIOS from Windows. I used to have it, but I forgot what it was called and I can't find it anywhere.

Right now, he is using the computer and everything seems to be running fine. Temps are good. And he is not running into problems. It is just when we restart, we hear those beeps, and I can't get into BIos with the conventional way.

Also, I don't see the motherboard screen on start up. Which is weird.

I figure it would have to do with the CMOS battery or something. Needs to be reset. But wouldn't it not boot to Windows. Or wouldn't the settings I have in the BIOS, like XMP be reset. I don't know.

It is not pressing right now. He is using the computer. But once he isn't, I will need to try a few things.

But I know, I have never seen this where I can't get into the BIOS by pressing those buttons. Weird.

[ZeekAncient]

Wow, lol. Fixed the issue. I just pressed the reset button on the case, not the power button, and it reset the computer, I saw the motherboard splash screen, no beeps, and it went into windows.

Everything is running fine now. I restarted the computer, saw the motherboard screen, spammed DEL, and was able to get into the BIOS.

Then I restarted the computer, just heard the one post beep and it loaded into Windows fine. So seems to be working.

This was weird. Never really seen anything like this.

[emoticorpse]

Messaggio originale di ZeekAncient:

Wow, lol. Fixed the issue. I just pressed the reset button on the case, not the power button, and it reset the computer, I saw the motherboard splash screen, no beeps, and it went into windows.

Everything is running fine now. I restarted the computer, saw the motherboard screen, spammed DEL, and was able to get into the BIOS.

Then I restarted the computer, just heard the one post beep and it loaded into Windows fine. So seems to be working.

This was weird. Never really seen anything like this.

does the power button on his pc set it to sleep or turn off?

[Cathulhu]

Next time it happens, count the beeps.
https://i.imgur.com/O3yioFM.png

Screenshot taken from the manual page 77:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1150/MAXIMUS-VI-HERO/E8459_Maximus_VI_Hero.pdf

[ZeekAncient]

Messaggio originale di emoticorpse:

Messaggio originale di ZeekAncient:

Wow, lol. Fixed the issue. I just pressed the reset button on the case, not the power button, and it reset the computer, I saw the motherboard splash screen, no beeps, and it went into windows.

Everything is running fine now. I restarted the computer, saw the motherboard screen, spammed DEL, and was able to get into the BIOS.

Then I restarted the computer, just heard the one post beep and it loaded into Windows fine. So seems to be working.

This was weird. Never really seen anything like this.

does the power button on his pc set it to sleep or turn off?

Turn off. Well, I think. Yeah, when I press and hold the power button it turns off the computer. And then the reset button just restarts it.

[ZeekAncient]

Messaggio originale di Cathulhu:

Next time it happens, count the beeps.
https://i.imgur.com/O3yioFM.png

Screenshot taken from the manual page 77:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1150/MAXIMUS-VI-HERO/E8459_Maximus_VI_Hero.pdf

It was the last one. But now it is not doing it. I don't know if something is starting to fail on the computer. But restarting the computer didn't fix the issue, pressing the reset button did. Now it is working fine. No issues.

But even when the issue was happening, Windows was still starting and running fine.

Also, I am thinking it was a beep and four short beeps, but it might of been 5. But no, my Dad is saying that it was 4.

[emoticorpse]

Messaggio originale di ZeekAncient:

Messaggio originale di emoticorpse:

does the power button on his pc set it to sleep or turn off?

Turn off. Well, I think. Yeah, when I press and hold the power button it turns off the computer. And then the reset button just restarts it.

Press and hold down the power button? you mean like the four seconds thing?

[ZeekAncient]

yes. Other than that, just pressing the power button does nothing. Well, unless the computer is off and then pressing the power button turns it back on, lol.

[Talby]

have you tried a new cmos battery? CR2032 possible it's no longer holding a charge to the BIOS, and sounds like when it's being reset you are good but not when it's powered off.

It's only a few bux, totally worth it to see if fixes it or not...

[ZeekAncient]

Messaggio originale di Talby:

have you tried a new cmos battery? CR2032 possible it's no longer holding a charge to the BIOS, and sounds like when it's being reset you are good but not when it's powered off.

It's only a few bux, totally worth it to see if fixes it or not...

Right now everything is working fine. It is restarting fine. Going into Windows fine. I can get into the BIOS. It is coming out of Sleep fine. But honestly, have not actually tried shutting the computer off and then turning it back on again. But he is not gonna do that for a while. He is using it and he said tonight he is just gonna let it go into sleep.

But, if the problem occurs again, then I will have to try resetting the CMOS. But I don't know if it was the CMOS, because wouldn't all the settings in the BIOS have been reset and wouldn't the PC have not booted into Windows if there was a problem with the CMOS?

I don't know. Right now, everything is fine. So we will just have to wait and see.

[Talby]

I think that board was released in 2013, almost 10 years on a cmos battery is a pretty good stretch!

They are a bit pricy getting only one
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/energizer-watch-electronic-2032-batteries,-3v-lithium-coin-2032/ID=prod15579-product
$6

the 2 pack is a much better deal

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/energizer-2032-batteries,-3v-lithium-coin-batteries-2032/ID=prod6162912-product
$7

cheaper online of course...

[Bad 💀 Motha]

You generally won't see any bios splash screen stuff once Win10 or 11 is installed and boots to this. Just hard reset the system and spam the DEL key.

[Carlsberg]

Messaggio originale di Talby:

have you tried a new cmos battery? CR2032 possible it's no longer holding a charge to the BIOS, and sounds like when it's being reset you are good but not when it's powered off.

It's only a few bux, totally worth it to see if fixes it or not...

Four beeps? Replace the battery, cost wise its a no brainer especially after 10 years.

PS; they are available all over, news shops, pharmacy, supermarkets etc and cheap.

[ZeekAncient]

Messaggio originale di Bad 💀 Motha:

You generally won't see any bios splash screen stuff once Win10 or 11 is installed and boots to this. Just hard reset the system and spam the DEL key.

What? I have been using Windows 10 since the beginning and I have always had a bios splash screen. And now that everything is in order again I see the motherboard splash screen again and am able to get to the BIOS.

And while it was doing those beeps, like I said, spamming the DEL was not working to get me into the BIOS. No splash screen and I was not able to get into the BIOS the conventional way.

It is fine now though.