Graphics card help!

[ComputerHelp777]

Vista 64 bit
I just installed avi radeon 1950x pro and when i turn my computer on, it does short beeps over and over again. How can I fix this?

 

[EXCellR8]

i'm using the same card in one of my computers... try a different set of 64-bit drivers for Vista. does the computer boot up normally without the drivers installed? the x1950 pro is considered to be an end-of-life product so the latest graphics drivers may not work properly with your operating system.

 

[mailpup]

From your description it sounds to me that this beeping is occurring before Windows is starting. If so, Windows drivers wouldn't be the problem.

I could be wrong but it sounds as if you didn't install the external PCI-E power connector to the graphics card. Did you?

 

[EXCellR8]

^Good call; I'm willing to bet the card isn't getting ample power. I forgot the X1950 uses a 6-pin PCIe adapter and not the usual 4-pin molex that is traditionally found on AGP graphics cards. If I'm correct the card should have shipped with an adapter that allows you to use any power supply.

 

[ComputerHelp777]

Hmm, i think 2 adapter pieces were included

if these are the things with the 2 little screws at the side? All I did was slide the card into place, your right i dont think i did install the pci-e power supply thing... how do I do that? sorry, im not veery ghood with computers, never done this before.

 

[EXCellR8]

basically, the card needs external power provided by the computer's PSU (Power Supply Unit). this is required for cards that feature a power connector. the x1950 pro requires a 6-pin PCIe style cable to be attached at the header near the opposite side of the mounting bracket. if you don't have a PCIe-capable power supply, you should be able to use an adapter like this, where the left image is of the PCIe power connector: