I recently put together a new computer from parts ordered on the net
and I have a rather unpleasent problem.
When I turn the computer on, nothing happens on the monitor. It doesn't
display the POST information or anything.
I want to point out now that I do NOT have RAM for this computer at the
moment, but as I understand it, RAM is not required for POST or to enter
bios.
The drives do spin up, and all the fans run, so I'm pretty sure it's not a
power issue.
The mobo does not have intergrated video, in fact I picked this one
partly because of that. I'd rather not have to deal with disabling onboard
video just to put in a decent video card.
I believe the problem is with the vid card or something related to it,
as everything else seems to function as far as I can tell with no monitor.
I'm kind of at a loss as to why there's such a problem.
The monitor is functioning perfectly (using it now on another comp) and
all of the parts are new. I cannot put any of the parts into a different
computer to test them as my current comp is too old.
If I'm just being stupid and absolutely need to get RAM in order for this
comp to even POST, please inform me and please accept my apology.
Here's a complete list of what's in my computer:
HDD: Seagate 300GB HD 7200/8MB/ATA-100
Mobo: Biostar i945PA7 Socket 775 Motherboard
CPU: Intel Celeron 346 3.06Ghz 533FSB Socket 775
Case/PSU: Premium Black 2535 ATX 400w 20/24 pin Mid-T
Vid card: Connect 3D Radeon X700 256MB PCIe w/DVI/TV-OUT
Optical: NEC ND-3550 Black 16x DVD Burner in Retail Box
CPU fan: Masscool Intel Socket 775 Copper Core CPU Fan
Monitor: NEC AccuSync 70
and I have a rather unpleasent problem.
When I turn the computer on, nothing happens on the monitor. It doesn't
display the POST information or anything.
I want to point out now that I do NOT have RAM for this computer at the
moment, but as I understand it, RAM is not required for POST or to enter
bios.
The drives do spin up, and all the fans run, so I'm pretty sure it's not a
power issue.
The mobo does not have intergrated video, in fact I picked this one
partly because of that. I'd rather not have to deal with disabling onboard
video just to put in a decent video card.
I believe the problem is with the vid card or something related to it,
as everything else seems to function as far as I can tell with no monitor.
I'm kind of at a loss as to why there's such a problem.
The monitor is functioning perfectly (using it now on another comp) and
all of the parts are new. I cannot put any of the parts into a different
computer to test them as my current comp is too old.
If I'm just being stupid and absolutely need to get RAM in order for this
comp to even POST, please inform me and please accept my apology.
Here's a complete list of what's in my computer:
HDD: Seagate 300GB HD 7200/8MB/ATA-100
Mobo: Biostar i945PA7 Socket 775 Motherboard
CPU: Intel Celeron 346 3.06Ghz 533FSB Socket 775
Case/PSU: Premium Black 2535 ATX 400w 20/24 pin Mid-T
Vid card: Connect 3D Radeon X700 256MB PCIe w/DVI/TV-OUT
Optical: NEC ND-3550 Black 16x DVD Burner in Retail Box
CPU fan: Masscool Intel Socket 775 Copper Core CPU Fan
Monitor: NEC AccuSync 70
