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Name: mainsy
Date: May 6, 2005 at 15:32:17 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
OS: Windows Xp
CPU/Ram: 3ghz processorP4 512 RAM
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Ok guys, i got a new computer (tower only), pentium 4, 3ghz, 512 RAm, 80gig hard disk, and despite these magnificant attributes.. my monitor wont turn on.. it works fine on my other computer, i think the onboard motherboard of my new computer isnt enabled, so the monitor isnt getting a signal from the tower, what would you suggest?


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Response Number 1
Name: mainsy
Date: May 6, 2005 at 15:33:19 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
Reply: (edit)

*Onboard Graphics card* doh


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Response Number 2
Name: rhawk7938
Date: May 6, 2005 at 15:38:20 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
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If the monitor works on the old computer and the other computer is new as you stated, I'd take it back.


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Response Number 3
Name: mainsy
Date: May 6, 2005 at 15:40:01 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
Reply: (edit)

Anything less drastic...?


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Response Number 4
Name: Badboy
Date: May 6, 2005 at 17:40:29 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
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Go into BIOS and see if you can enable your onboard display adapter. Make sure you have your monitor correctly connected to it.


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Response Number 5
Name: rhawk7938
Date: May 6, 2005 at 19:03:56 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
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If the monitor won't turn on, how can you make bios adjustments?
Less drastic: It might be as simple as a loose connection or improperly seated AGP or PCI, but opening up the system might void your warranty. I'd still take it back. A new computer should work first time out.


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Response Number 6
Name: mainsy
Date: May 7, 2005 at 08:15:16 Pacific
Subject: New computer, monitor wont turn on
Reply: (edit)

Ok ive emailed the guy, and ill see what he says before i .. void my warrenty thanks for advice


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