Question ASRock H670 PG Riptide 4 beeps on start

[ROODAY]

Does anyone know what this means? I tried checking the manual but there isn't anything I could find that specified beep codes. Googling this said something about system timer, but what I don't get is on the very first boot I didn't hear these beeps (freshly installed motherboard/CPU/RAM, reused old components for GPU, HDD, PSU etc.). However on subsequent boots (and still continues now) I hear 4 short beeps. There doesn't seem to be any issue with the hardware itself, as the system is running fine (Ubuntu server). Could someone help me diagnose this?

 

[helpstar]

update the bios
could be incompatible RAM

 

[maikutech]

Does anyone know what this means? I tried checking the manual but there isn't anything I could find that specified beep codes. Googling this said something about system timer, but what I don't get is on the very first boot I didn't hear these beeps (freshly installed motherboard/CPU/RAM, reused old components for GPU, HDD, PSU etc.). However on subsequent boots (and still continues now) I hear 4 short beeps. There doesn't seem to be any issue with the hardware itself, as the system is running fine (Ubuntu server). Could someone help me diagnose this?

4 beeps indicate a ram module problem:

1. put 1 stick of ram in slot 1, make sure your mobo is not too tight on the mounting pegs of the case.
2. Make sure the video card is screwed in properly, not STIFF tight but just enough where it fits snuggly.
Please turn on the pc and plug in the keyboard
3. If it doesn't come on, check the next ram module until you rule out all of them may not work with the mobo.


Since you said this is "used" ram from an old build I am going to guess right and say the ram is not compatible.

:/

Do me a huge favor please visit asrock website for that mobo, find the ram/module compatibility sheet.
Look at your ram model number and find it on the sheet with voltages.
If you DO NOT find it, find a compatible set of ram that will work as asrock suggets.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Most likely memory failure.

 

[ROODAY]

Alright this stupid spam filter wouldn't let me post my in depth response but TL;DR it seems like the RAM isn't supported according the the motherboards Memory QVL page. I'm just curious why the system boots up at all/is usable then

 

[ROODAY]

4 beeps indicate a ram module problem:

1. put 1 stick of ram in slot 1, make sure your mobo is not too tight on the mounting pegs of the case.
2. Make sure the video card is screwed in properly, not STIFF tight but just enough where it fits snuggly.
Please turn on the pc and plug in the keyboard
3. If it doesn't come on, check the next ram module until you rule out all of them may not work with the mobo.


Since you said this is "used" ram from an old build I am going to guess right and say the ram is not compatible.

:/

Do me a huge favor please visit asrock website for that mobo, find the ram/module compatibility sheet.
Look at your ram model number and find it on the sheet with voltages.
If you DO NOT find it, find a compatible set of ram that will work as asrock suggets.

So the RAM is actually new just like the CPU and Motherboard. Maybe I just need to update the BIOS?

edit: ugh I have to keep removing things from my posts to not be labeled spam, like the manufacturer of my motherboard wth

 

[maikutech]

Alright this stupid spam filter wouldn't let me post my in depth response but TL;DR it seems like the RAM isn't supported according the the motherboards Memory QVL page. I'm just curious why the system boots up at all/is usable then

Give me your mobo name and model number, also same thing with the ram stick you recently purchased.
If you can do that I'll see what works and doesn't work.
If its not on the manufacturer supported list for ram sticks, it's guaranteed not too boot up.
Lastly tell me your cpu you have on it currently, also if it's a newer cpu yeah it will need a bios update for it to be picked up.
I suggest letting a computer store/shop do that for you for a small fee 15.00 bucks.

 

[ROODAY]

Give me your mobo name and model number, also same thing with the ram stick you recently purchased.
If you can do that I'll see what works and doesn't work.
If its not on the manufacturer supported list for ram sticks, it's guaranteed not too boot up.
Lastly tell me your cpu you have on it currently, also if it's a newer cpu yeah it will need a bios update for it to be picked up.
I suggest letting a computer store/shop do that for you for a small fee 15.00 bucks.

Mobo: ASRock H670 PG Riptide ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16)
CPU: Intel Core i5-12400

The RAM module isn't explicitly listed on the mobo page, but the system has been running stable for a couple months now so 🤷. I also did update the BIOS but that didn't make the beeping go away on boot.

 

[beyondlogic]

Mobo: ASRock H670 PG Riptide ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16)
CPU: Intel Core i5-12400

The RAM module isn't explicitly listed on the mobo page, but the system has been running stable for a couple months now so 🤷. I also did update the BIOS but that didn't make the beeping go away on boot.

Make sure ram is seated in slots 2 and 4 otherwise if it doesn't post most likely dead ram.

Try Kingston ram or crucial ram there usually good value.

 

[ROODAY]

Make sure ram is seated in slots 2 and 4 otherwise if it doesn't post most likely dead ram.

Try Kingston ram or crucial ram there usually good value.

Right, the machine does post/boot up successfully, so it's not dead RAM. The sticks are using slots 2 and 4 in any case. As far as I can tell there isn't really any issue as the system has been running 24/7 for a couple months now, I just don't get why it beeps.

 

[beyondlogic]

Right, the machine does post/boot up successfully, so it's not dead RAM. The sticks are using slots 2 and 4 in any case. As far as I can tell there isn't really any issue as the system has been running 24/7 for a couple months now, I just don't get why it beeps.

Try replacing the coin battery 2032 could be a dodgy battery on the board. It's rare but if pc was sitting in a warehouse for a good while might be the issue.