EXCellR8
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Well, this increasingly frustrating problem all started months back when I was trying to replace my 6800GT OC (AGP 256MB) video card with a new 7800GS OC. The problem was that I was getting a "No Signal" message on my 19" LCD @ boot time. I could get into BIOS and change CMOS settings but I could not get any further than that. The "No Signal" message would pop up and the monitor would power down to stand-by. Safe Mode doesn't work either.
So, i figured I would call tech and set up an RMA if need be. Turns out they wanted to RMA the card so I did. When I got the replacement, the same EXACT thing happened. I RMA'ed the adapter a second time. A few days later, I received my second replacement only to find that it followed the same trend.
I called up tech support again and guess what they had to say? I didn't want to RMA the card a 3rd time because at this point I figured it to be useless. The card is now in my room collecting dust. I went ahead and bought another card - this time a 7950GT. Got the card today and was anxious to test it out. Long story short...that's why I'm here. The card did the same thing as the last.
I know a lot about graphics cards and how the work but this has me totally stumped. I disabled my on-board graphics way back when I installed my 6800GT OC. This card works perfectly. Needless to say I'm a little ticked off right now but I'm willing to try almost anything. But please, if you want to help, don't reply with somethng like "is the card hooked up correctly" because YES IT IS! I know at least to connect the card to the monitor. Also, I've installed new mobo drivers, flashed an upgraded BIOS, and cleared CMOS. I even tried swapping PSUs and monitors. Anyway, thanks in advance! ANY support is hugely appreciated. I would like somebody to help before I decide to grab my hammer... I can fix ANYTHING with a hammer!
SYSTEM SPECS:
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ (2.25ghz)
2GB Corsair XMS RAM (PC3200) - 400mhz
FIC k7m-nf18g (AU31) mobo - nForce2 IGP
500w ULTRA modular PSU - 28a max on +12v rail (rated at 11.55v)
GeForce 6800GT OC (AGP) video card
So, i figured I would call tech and set up an RMA if need be. Turns out they wanted to RMA the card so I did. When I got the replacement, the same EXACT thing happened. I RMA'ed the adapter a second time. A few days later, I received my second replacement only to find that it followed the same trend.
I called up tech support again and guess what they had to say? I didn't want to RMA the card a 3rd time because at this point I figured it to be useless. The card is now in my room collecting dust. I went ahead and bought another card - this time a 7950GT. Got the card today and was anxious to test it out. Long story short...that's why I'm here. The card did the same thing as the last.
I know a lot about graphics cards and how the work but this has me totally stumped. I disabled my on-board graphics way back when I installed my 6800GT OC. This card works perfectly. Needless to say I'm a little ticked off right now but I'm willing to try almost anything. But please, if you want to help, don't reply with somethng like "is the card hooked up correctly" because YES IT IS! I know at least to connect the card to the monitor. Also, I've installed new mobo drivers, flashed an upgraded BIOS, and cleared CMOS. I even tried swapping PSUs and monitors. Anyway, thanks in advance! ANY support is hugely appreciated. I would like somebody to help before I decide to grab my hammer... I can fix ANYTHING with a hammer!
SYSTEM SPECS:
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ (2.25ghz)
2GB Corsair XMS RAM (PC3200) - 400mhz
FIC k7m-nf18g (AU31) mobo - nForce2 IGP
500w ULTRA modular PSU - 28a max on +12v rail (rated at 11.55v)
GeForce 6800GT OC (AGP) video card