CMOS Setting Error

[hp-p00nst3r]

Every time I turn on my computer, I get two short beeps and according to my mobo manual it represents the "CMOS Setting Error". My computer boots up fine anyway, but there has been times where the computer didn't. I've tried setting my BIOS to optimized settings, but that didn't do anything.

Specs:
P55 UD3 Rev 1.0
XFX Radeon HD 5770
2x WD 600 GB HD RAID 0
GSKILL Ripjaws DDR3-1333 CL7-7-7-21 1.5V

 

[devt333]

Yes. If you hear beep from something that isn't supposed to produce sounds (Vregs?), that means it is doing something weird, or it's receiving audible frequency instead of what it needs. Definitely a case for BIOS flash in my book.

With these BIOS updates the thing is, it used to be true that no update is needed unless something is broken. But with everyone being so hyper about updating their BIOS warranted or not, the manufacturers are now counting on you updating the BIOS, so they are not generally selling the full working product, which makes for faster delivery, with full worked-out bug testing somewhere in the future.

 

[hp-p00nst3r]

Okay, I used QFlash and updated the bios to the F8 version that bilbat mentioned. Double beep still happens. Thats strange indeed.

 

[devt333]

You gotta find the source of these beeps. I am curious.

If I remember correctly, you have beeps coming after you connect the sony dvd drive?

I just checked on google for "DRU870S beep" and nothing shows up. It may do some higher pitched grinding sound when checking for a disk, but so does floppy, and the onomatopoeia for those would usually be "click", not "beep".

 

[bilbat]

Most reports I have seen describe it as a 'screeching' noise... I just assumed the PWM frequency for the MOSFET start-up was passing thriugh the audible range at startup - used to hear PWM motors 'whine' all the time, 'till they got the frequencies up...

 

[hp-p00nst3r]

Yes the beeps stop when I disconnect my DVD drive.

It's definitely not a screeching noise. It is a very clear beep noise, which is why it confused me as a system beep.

 

[hp-p00nst3r]

Hmm..

I had my iPod Video plugged in when I started. No beep, but I got the buzz sound.

I'm not so sure if I should be worried about this sound anymore...

 

[airwalk00]

I am having the same issues with 2 beeps, but I am getting no monitor, mouse or keyboard functions so the best I can do is clear the CMOS and remove the battery. Nothing seems to be working.