https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:14:52 +0000 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:38:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=99917 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=187037&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#187037 Author: Jon
Subject: 99917
Posted: 24 Mar 2025 at 11:38pm

I put the Ballistix RAM back in and it worked happily as ever. It seems the CPU was to blame.]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:38:42 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=187037&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#187037 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=185673&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#185673 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 99917
Posted: 17 Mar 2025 at 3:28pm

Glad to hear it. LGA 2011 CPUs, particularly Xeon variants, are a great deal on
the used market for sure and the LGA 2011 platform still has a lot to offer.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:28:57 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=185673&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#185673 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=185668&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#185668 Author: Jon
Subject: 99917
Posted: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:49am

Not ready to throw in the towel quite yet, I checked on Ebay and found that compatible LGA 2011-3 CPUs can be had for around $6, including shipping. I ordered a used Xeon E5-2603 v3.

To my surprise and relief, my computer started up with the replacement CPU and with the single stick of Kingston RAM. It booted into Windows without apparent issue.

I haven't tested going back to my Ballistix RAM yet but that's probably the next step.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:49:46 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=185668&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#185668 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=184553&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#184553 Author: Jon
Subject: 99917
Posted: 11 Mar 2025 at 3:28am

Testing with another compatible RAM stick (Kingston ValueRAM KVR21N15S8/4) has been unsuccessful. Still getting the 3 beeps and no video output.

Occasionally it has turned on without beeping but with no video, I can't really tell if the computer is doing anything beyond running the fans and lights.]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:28:57 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=184553&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#184553 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=184552&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#184552 Author: Jon
Subject: 99917
Posted: 11 Mar 2025 at 2:26am

I emailed ASRock tech support and got the following reply:


"Thank you for contacting ASRock USA support.
3 beeps indicate no memory installed or detected. It can be CPU, memory and/or mainboard.
Please test with 1 x memory, switching another memory if it?™s same issue.
Test with another known good CPU or test this CPU on another known good mainboard to verify if problem still persist."


I don't have another X99 CPU or motherboard available to test with but I did order a stick of RAM from the published QVU/compatibility list to test with (fingers crossed).]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:26:27 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=184552&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#184552 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=184201&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#184201 Author: Jon
Subject: 99917
Posted: 04 Mar 2025 at 4:19am

Hello!

I have a computer using the X99E-itx/AC motherboard with i7-5820K, Windows 10, GTX 970. It has been running for about 10 years and just recently had a crash it has so far not recovered from. I wasn't using the computer when it happened so didn't see any problems until computer was on, fans running but no video display.

When I try to reboot, lights come on, fans run, I get 3 beeps from the motherboard, but no video output. I read online that 3 beeps for ASRock indicates a memory issue. I tried removing the 2 RAM sticks and replacing them with new (Crucial Pro CP2K16G4DFRA32A, 2x16GB) but no change in behavior.

I tried pulling my GPU and putting in another older GPU but still no luck, still giving the 3 beeps.

I'm considering trying a different RAM module(s) since I know this motherboard had some RAM compatibility limitations. Is that a likely issue or might the 3 beeps not actually indicate a problem with the RAM itself?

I looked at the memory compatibility list here: https://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/x99e-itxac/#Memory I don't see any of these exact model numbers available locally. Does it need to be an exact match or should the off-the-shelf RAM at Best Buy work?

The RAM available locally (Best Buy) is:
Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2E3200C16
Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W
Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro CMW32GX4M2D3600C18
Crucial Pro CP2K16G4DFRA32A
Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18

Other than trying different RAM, I'm kind of stumped and thinking something on the motherboard may have failed.

What else should I try or look for?

I don't have a lot of data at stake, have system backed up but I'd like to get the computer going again if it's possible.]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:19:01 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=99917&PID=184201&title=x99eitx-ac-crash-3-beeps-compatible-memory#184201