Can't Stop the Siren!

[amb3rsil]

Hi,

I recently installed a graphics card into a machine and everything was fine until I started up and I got this horrible siren alarm wailing from the PC speaker. I have tried taking the g/card out and put the old one back in but it still won't stop. In the end I have temporarily disconnected the PC speaker to save the headaches! Any one got any ideas as to whats happened?

TIA for any help,

Amb3rsil

 

[mcvpjd3]

Check your fans. Some Mobo's have alarms if the temp goes above a preset limit, or if your CPU/System fans stop or go too slow. If this is the case your BIOS should tell you what the limits are and what the current settings are. I suggest you do this ASAP and re-connect your speaker as it's warning you that something is very wrong. Patrick

 

[basweek]

If the card is AGP make sure that it is fully seated in the slot. The card fits really deep in the slot.