ich bin ein berliner November 15, 2008 Share ich bin ein berliner Member November 15, 2008 hello guys, its been awhile since i've been seen but im hoping to get back on the scene with my new computer build. I'm having some problems with my build though. When I power up I am not getting a signal from my computer to my screen. I DO have sufficient wattage. I'm required to have a 400w ps but i have a 500. System: cpu: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/se...DE=WEBLET03SHIP mb: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/se...DE=WEBLET03SHIP vc: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/se...DE=WEBLET03SHIP memory: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...sp?Sku=C13-6094 power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817371007 What I have done: 1: hooked up my motherboard speaker so i can hear error sounds. when i do this and unplug my video card i get the error sound when i remove my memory i do not get an error sound 2: changed my video card to the second pcie 16x slot (nothing happened) 3: hooked another monitor up to the video card (nothing happened) I am using a vga to dvi converter but that shouldnt be a problem, my card came with one At any time I am not getting a post signal (the single beep) for a smooth startup. At the moment I only have 1 of my ram sticks in, my video card and my cpu/fan. I figure that if it at least posts and gives me a display then I can hook up my cd rom drive and my hd. Ideas to solve the problem: 1.) use a dvi cable with no dvi/vga converter directly to a flatscreen Anything else i fear i will have to borrow a similar motherboard with working ram, video card and cpu and interchange them all to make sure that each of them work properly. (last resort) Thank you for your help. I will be frequently checking this for responses. Take care and hope to see you guys on the server soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 15, 2008 Share dragonfly Member November 15, 2008 I'd check to see which beep you're getting using the manual that came with the mobo. From reading 1, do you mean you dont get a beep when the vid card is IN and no ram, or no vid card no ram? Do you have any more ram to try? Or a diff vid card? Reseating the cpu? Different ram slots? One stick at a time, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher November 15, 2008 Share Preacher Member November 15, 2008 (edited) Is there an onboard video port? Did you plug the 6 pin plug into the video card? Also did you plug in the 4 pin plug into the motherboard Is your CPU fan spinning? Do the fans for the case come on when you power it up? If two trains are traveling from California to Washington, what color is the cheese? Edited November 15, 2008 by Preacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ich bin ein berliner November 16, 2008 Author Share ich bin ein berliner Member November 16, 2008 (edited) I'd check to see which beep you're getting using the manual that came with the mobo. From reading 1, do you mean you dont get a beep when the vid card is IN and no ram, or no vid card no ram? Do you have any more ram to try? Or a diff vid card? Reseating the cpu? Different ram slots? One stick at a time, etc? I will try another stick of ram. Have not tried to reseat my cpu, thats last resort. When the video card is in and powered, i get no beeps. when the video card is in with no power, i get the beeps from bios that tell me there is no video card in (normal) when my video card is in with power AND when i have no ram in, i do not get an error beep telling me no ram is in place. I have tried every single slot with my ram, seated correctly with one stick. two should not be required to boot, only one Is there an onboard video port? Did you plug the 6 pin plug into the video card? Also did you plug in the 4 pin plug into the motherboard Is your CPU fan spinning? Do the fans for the case come on when you power it up? If two trains are traveling from California to Washington, what color is the cheese? 6 pin into the video card: yes 4 pin plug into the mobo: yes, i tried it without the 4 and it doesnt change anything cpu fan spinning: yes case fans: power up when i turn my computer on. the cheese is green Edited November 16, 2008 by ich bin ein berliner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ich bin ein berliner November 16, 2008 Author Share ich bin ein berliner Member November 16, 2008 reseated cpu, nothing used a dvi cable to dvi in for another monitor, no avail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher November 16, 2008 Share Preacher Member November 16, 2008 You may want to attempt a dif video card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly November 16, 2008 Share dragonfly Member November 16, 2008 Yeah, that's what I'd do. If you dont own one but have a little cash, go to some store that lets your return no questions asked, grab a cheap one, and try it out. Sorry your new build isn't much fun yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher November 16, 2008 Share Preacher Member November 16, 2008 (edited) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814102800 10% restock fee is only $2.50 for a return for your money back or keep it and you're out $16 and have a nice extra card. (Or I'll buy it from ya for $16 and you're still only out about $3 for the shipping Edited November 16, 2008 by Preacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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