I am trying to build a computer. All the parts are new. I have an ABIT AG8 motherboard, which does not have an integrated graphics card. For that reason I also have a separate graphics card. I know i still have to set the BIOS up but I can never get a picture on the screen.
I have already taken everything apart and put it back together. I checked for any compatability issues and there were none. All power cords are attached. But I still do not get any picture on the monitor. Please help.
2007-09-29 10:36:41 · 6 answers · asked by rhuffman7162 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
do you know what type of card you got wether it be AGP, PCI, or EPCI? Usually your mother board should be able to automatically set. Check connections that they are snuggly in the teeth if not make sure the card is not defective.
2007-09-29 10:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by da skoolar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound good. Most, if not all MB should auto detect the card and provide basic vga graphics until you install an OS and drivers. If you have another slot to put in in try that. If not check you MB instructions, you may have to set a jumper on the board but I haven't seen this needing to be done in years.
2007-09-29 10:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shuold study the person instruction manual formerly coming right here yet to answer ur question- there's a protracted 20pin connector compng out of the psu connect it to ur motherboard yet very importantly the surprising way(obseve the two the failings and u'll decide a thank you to place it in) now the processor fan cable that's a lot to considerable. look for a connector on ur motherboard alongside it is written cpu fan or merely fan.(by no skill run ur laptop without this fan working) now the cd rom there could be a 4pin hdd connector positioned it interior the surprising way into ur hdd (it is going merely one way so u wont have a concern) now in addition connect the cd rom witha 4 pin connector (it does no longer count which 4 pin connector to connect the cd rom and the hdd ,all of them supply out an identical power and are precisely comparable) now examine to make helpful that u ave linked the flexibility switc twine to ur mobo precise it is frequently a 2pin connector asserting"PWR" seek on the backside part of ur mobo asserting "PWR" and connect it attempt the two strategies .Whichever way works is the surprising dont connect the hhd led and the reset botton wires first make helpful all connections until now are tight and shelter. those are the minimum settings which will enable u to run and set up domicile windows on ur laptop. If ur laptop does no longer start up even then perchance the psu or the mobo is undesirable. then u'll could take it to a technician to get it repaired . yet on account that its new it is going to be below guarantee so contack the respective enterprise's helpline and that they'l supply u the handle. desire ur laptop works good success!
2016-10-10 00:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by eubank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your screen is plugged in and turned on. Check your graphics card is in the right slot and is housed properly. Make sure you have adequate power supply to run your system.Try reloading the mother board disc and check compatability of graphics card . Good luck.
2007-09-29 10:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the PC sound as if it is running? Do the fans start up and does the hard disk activity light light up or are there any beeps when you switch on?
If you are using a digital input on your monitor try switching to an analogue input.
2007-09-29 10:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything is connected, then it sounds to me like there is a defective part somewhere in there. However with only this much information, it would be next to impossible for me to figure out which one. I am online on Yahoo Messenger, drop me a message through my profile and let me see if we can troubleshoot this step by step.
2007-09-29 10:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋