Monitor doesn't work

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 08-14-2005, 11:48 AM

well, i have built a new computer, everything seemed to work until i plug the monitor into the video card(GF4SE FX5500) then i turn on the monitor but it turns out blank, and it also says no connection. I've checked the video card because i used another one and got the same results. I don't have a onboard video. Who knows why this is happening and how to fix it? by the way, this computer is a brand new customed computer.

Law · 08-14-2005, 11:55 AM

Maybe your video card is not compatible with your motherboard.

Counter-Strike · 08-14-2005, 12:42 PM

No because if it was PCI/PCI-E it wouldn't even fit in the slot...

Your right, it could be a bad monitor.

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 08-14-2005, 03:14 PM

i've tried both monitors, a brand new one and my old one, the video card fits into the slot thus meaning it works for the motherboard. i still can't think of why... i just exchanged the mobo and they said it was broken and also tested the mobo in the store, and it worked fine. hmm what could be the problem?...

Law · 08-14-2005, 03:58 PM

If it fits it doesn't mean it still will work

what kind of video card is it?

CJJohnson · 08-14-2005, 04:04 PM

Any beeps on start up? Does the computer seem to run up despite the video, HDD activity ect.
Has the bios got any settings saying which card to look at on startup?

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 08-14-2005, 05:56 PM

the monitor is blank so i can't even see anything not even the bios

c0mmun1st4lyf3 · 08-14-2005, 06:02 PM

Lemme repost my problem...Ive recently tried to built my third home-made computer and i experience a problem where the monitor shows up blank when i try to boot my computer(the heatsink and case fan seems to be spinning). Ive tried unplugging everything and pluggint it back in but still didnt work im using a FX5500 AGP video card...not a PCI so it shouldnt matter...i tried changing to my old radeon 9200se but stilll didnt work. I tried changing the CPU from a 3200+ to my old 3000+ and didnt work. Got the motherboard tested and it works. Tried Changing the RAM from a pqi PC2700 to a Corsair PC3200 and didnt work. Ran out of ideas of what can be wrong

08-14-2005, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	Monitor doesn't work well, i have built a new computer, everything seemed to work until i plug the monitor into the video card(GF4SE FX5500) then i turn on the monitor but it turns out blank, and it also says no connection. I've checked the video card because i used another one and got the same results. I don't have a onboard video. Who knows why this is happening and how to fix it? by the way, this computer is a brand new customed computer. __________________ HELP!!

08-14-2005, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Counter-Strike Monster Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,112	No because if it was PCI/PCI-E it wouldn't even fit in the slot... Your right, it could be a bad monitor. __________________ Check out www.advancedgeeks.com Great new forum!

08-14-2005, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	i've tried both monitors, a brand new one and my old one, the video card fits into the slot thus meaning it works for the motherboard. i still can't think of why... i just exchanged the mobo and they said it was broken and also tested the mobo in the store, and it worked fine. hmm what could be the problem?... __________________ HELP!!

08-14-2005, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
CJJohnson True Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 147	Any beeps on start up? Does the computer seem to run up despite the video, HDD activity ect. Has the bios got any settings saying which card to look at on startup? __________________ If it wasn\'t for Electricians you would be using your computer by candle light Computer: Athlon 64 3500+ ASUS A8V-E Deluxe Motherboard 2x512MB 400MHz DDR Dual Channel Gigabyte X800XL - 256MB Mem Maxtor Y160M0 - 160GB SATA Maxtor 80GB PATA Xaser III Case Win XP Pro SP2 ViewSonic VX924 19\"LCD 4mS(ish)

08-14-2005, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	the monitor is blank so i can't even see anything not even the bios __________________ HELP!!

08-14-2005, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	Maybe your video card is not compatible with your motherboard.

08-14-2005, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	If it fits it doesn't mean it still will work what kind of video card is it?

08-14-2005, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
c0mmun1st4lyf3 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 115	Lemme repost my problem...Ive recently tried to built my third home-made computer and i experience a problem where the monitor shows up blank when i try to boot my computer(the heatsink and case fan seems to be spinning). Ive tried unplugging everything and pluggint it back in but still didnt work im using a FX5500 AGP video card...not a PCI so it shouldnt matter...i tried changing to my old radeon 9200se but stilll didnt work. I tried changing the CPU from a 3200+ to my old 3000+ and didnt work. Got the motherboard tested and it works. Tried Changing the RAM from a pqi PC2700 to a Corsair PC3200 and didnt work. Ran out of ideas of what can be wrong __________________ HELP!!

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