Hello everyone,
First post on the forum. I recently purchased a visiontek 5550 1GB DDR PCIe 2.1 x 16pin video card. When I install the card the computer does not boot up and both fans stay on constantly. No signal is sent either through the video card or the internal video card. Although I know my RB30 is a 2.0 x 16pin I was under the impression there is backward compatibility. I have actually upgraded my PSU to a Corsair HX650 so I doubt power is an issue. My RAM is upgraded to two 1 GB DDR sticks for a total of 2GB. My SDD is a samsung 830 series. I disabled the internal video card an Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family via devmgmt.msc Am I missing something? Is it the card? Should I just return it to new egg and get something else? What is the newest card I can get for this computer. Thanks in Advance. Sal
[SIZE=2]Sony VAIO RB30C Specifications
Part # VGC-RB30[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana]Key Specifications[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana]Sony VAIO RB30C [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Manufacturer[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Sony Corporation[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Manufacturer Part #[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]VGC-RB30[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Processor[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Type[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Intel Pentium 4 530J 3.0GHz with Hyper Threading Technology[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Data Bus Speed[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]800MHz FSB[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Cache Memory[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Type[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]L2 cache[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Installed Size[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]1 MB[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]RAM[/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana] [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Installed Size[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]512MB [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Technology[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]DDR SDRAM [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Memory Speed [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]400MHz[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]System Type [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Desktop[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Storage[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Hard Drive [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]200GB 7200 rpm [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Storage Controller [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Type[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Serial ATA[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Optical Storage[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Type[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]DVD±RW CD-ROM[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Read Speed [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Write Speed[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]32x[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Rewrite Speed[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]24x[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Display[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Graphics Processor / Vendor[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Intel GMA 900[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Video Memory [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Audio Output [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Type[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Sound card [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Compliant Standards[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]AC '97[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Telecom[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Modem[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Fax / modem[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Max. Transfer Rate[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]V.90 56Kbps [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Networking[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Networking[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Network adapter [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Data Link Protocol[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Ethernet, Fast Ethernet[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Expansion[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Expansion Slots Total[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]2 ( 0 ) x front accessible 5.25" x 1/2H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible 3.5" x 1/3H
4 ( 3 ) x internal 3.5" x 1/3H[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Expansion Slots Total[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]2 ( 0 ) x memory DIMM 184 pin
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 PCI
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x xD Picture Card
1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Interfaces[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]1 x network Ethernet 10Base, T/100Base, TX RJ 45
6 x Hi Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A
1 x keyboard, generic, 6 pin mini DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse, generic, 6 pin mini DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x display / video, VGA, 15 pin HD D Sub (HD 15)
1 x parallel, IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), 25 pin D Sub
1 x audio, line in, mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 pin FireWire
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 4 pin FireWire
1 x headphones, output, mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone, input, mini phone 3.5 mm[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Miscellaneous[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Input Device [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Mouse, keyboard[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Compliant Standards [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]ACPI[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Operating System [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Software Included [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Drivers & Utilities, Corel WordPerfect, InterVideo WinDVD, Sony Click to DVD, Sony PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Sony DVgate Plus, VAIO Recovery Wizard, VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Update, VAIO Zone, Sonic RecordNow! 7, Sony SonicStage 2.1, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Power[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Device Type[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Power supply[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Voltage Required [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Power Consumption Operational[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]305 Watt[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Dimensions
(W x D x H)[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Unit[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]7.13" x 15.24" x 16.9"[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Weight[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]Unit[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][FONT=Verdana]25.4 lbs.[/FONT][/SIZE]