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No screen display
Name: Theresa Date: November 4, 2003 at 08:36:53 Pacific OS: blank disk CPU/Ram: AMD/256
Comment:
I recently tried to build a pc. The hdd is empty, the mobo is Syntax (correct one for cpu and mem),slightly used but working ATI RageIIc AGP video card. My problem is no screen display on boot. Monitor is fine, checked on working pc, likewise with video card. Everything seems to be working, power supply,fans, can hear hdd and all other drives light up. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to get a screen. I know that the video cards will need drivers to work, but shouldn't I still have a screen display? HELP! Thanks ahead of time.
Name: barry Date: November 4, 2003 at 13:28:19 Pacific
Reply:
Yes you should have a display because windows has built in standard drivers. It appears that the motherboard/CPI is not operating, especially if you get no beep. I suggest disconnecting all the drives and pulling all the cards except the video card. If that makes no difference, remove the motherboard from the case, set it on top (insulated of course) and connect it up again. That will eliminate the possibility of mounting studs shorting out the motherboard.
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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill Date: November 4, 2003 at 16:25:56 Pacific
Reply:
Try reseating the AGP card. Also, in the BIOS there should be an option for first display. Select AGP.
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