i am restoring a old time p.c ,and i have checked every component 1 by 1 and each are ok,except for the mobo,now the on-board v.g.a adapter at the rear has been damaged so i put a ge-force a.g.p card on the board and tried it ,still wont boot,so i tried a pci-bus card,still no boot
is it because of the damaged v.g.a adapter that this mobo wont work,or can i disable it,i know how to disable it,just cant boot it up to do it,is there anything you can do to boot up a dead p.c or will the mobo just stop this p.c from booting up
i reckon i need to get a new mobo,but is there anything i can try before i go shopping
cheers
2006-07-30 07:46:16 · 5 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
If you know for sure that these cards work in other pcs then the chances are youre going to need a new mobo.
Listen for any sounds/beeps from the pc when you turn it on, if you hear anything at all it means your mb has some functionality.
You say it wont boot up but can you get as far as the bios?If you can get as far as the bios be sure that your initial display is set to whichever you have plugged your monitor into.
In other words, start your pc with the monitor plugged into your onboard graphics socket. If that doesnt work try the others
If you have tried both onboard and alternative graphics, and/or you cant even get as far as the bios its time for a trip to the shops im afraid.
2006-07-30 08:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by mrogynist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need some more info. Like what OS are you using? Windows98, ME, XP?
Also, it sounds like the built-in video pins MAY be touching, *IF* they are, they could interfere with any video card you install.
SOME motherboards require you DISABLE the built-in video in BIOS, while others will auto-disable if you install a video card in a slot.
*IF* you're using XP, try booting in SAFE MODE
2006-07-30 07:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible you have to remove (or replace) a jumper on the motherboard to disable the on-board graphics, I once had one like that. Check the manual if you have it, or do a websearch for the motherboard model number.
2006-07-30 07:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Darren R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't just a video problem. Video automatically disables from the motherboard when a new video source is installed.
2006-07-30 07:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by shmifty__14 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you try to start it do you get any beeps?
if not then the motherboard is cooked possibly the chip
solution new motherboard
2006-08-02 18:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋