The motherboard emits one extended beep followed by three short beeps.
The motherboard emits one extended beep followed by three short beeps.
Hi, I purchased the computer roughly eight months ago and so far it has worked fine. Recently, while playing a game, the monitor suddenly shut off. After waiting about three minutes, it stopped again. I checked the cables and everything seemed okay. Then I powered off and turned it back on; the motherboard emitted one long beep followed by three short beeps. I looked up possible reasons online and thought it might be due to RAM or GPU connection issues. However, I don’t want to risk damaging either component. The GPU is an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, CPU is i7-12700K, with 32 GB of RAM, the motherboard is Prime B760M-K, the PSU is 850 W MPB850M, and there’s an Artic 240 cooler.
Fixing by hitting or shaking things is outdated from around 2005-2010... I think you have two 16GB RAM sticks. Take one out and try booting the PC again. If the issue persists, swap the other stick back in and remove the first one. Come back here if it still doesn't start.
I made a slight adjustment to the GPU and RAM, and it functioned properly. I remain concerned about this recurring issue and wonder what steps I should take next. Additionally, I have VGA support for the GPU to prevent it from shifting sideways due to its weight. It seems the pressure wasn’t excessive—after releasing some tension, it stayed in place rather than pushing upward. PS: I tried before seeing your comment, but now it looks like a poor connection between the GPU or RAM might be the cause.
It seems the situation might have been better handled by first identifying the issue clearly. Running memory tests could be a good next move, but since I’m not comfortable with them, I recommend seeking advice from someone more experienced on how to proceed.