Problem with graphics card, no display!

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foxtrapper121

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Hi, recently I decided to upgrade the motherboard and graphics card in my computer. I also got a new case because the new motherboard did not fit in the old one, so I transferred all the hardware from old to new, matching slot to slot. I have read all the manuals of the graphics card and motherboard, but no info on my problem.

My problem is, when I turn my computer on, all the LEDs and fans work and the HD seems to be whirring and everything seems to be working fine, and the LEDs on the back, appear to say (according to the guide in the manual) that the BIOS is up, which I think is perfectly normal.
But there is no display on the screen, it acts as if there is no input from the computer and goes into standby.

The screen works fine, I have tried it on a different comp, and tried a different screen on my comp, with the same result.
I have not had the oppurtunity to try the graphics card in a different computer yet though.
The fan on the graphics card is working fine, so power to the card seems to be OK.
I don't know what could be the problem, but it is (obviously) to do with the graphics card.
I have:

MSI 865PE Neo2-P Motherboard.

Radeon 9600 Pro 256MB (AGP8X) Graphics Card.

1 x stick of 256MB DDR PC2100 RAM and 1 x stick of 512MB DDR PC2100 RAM

a 40GB Hard Disk

a P4 2.1Ghz (Or thereabouts)

and an Antler Supercase and 330W ATX Power Supply

If anyone could solve my problem that would be great, but keep it simple, I don't understand alot of the computer language, and you'll just confuse me.
Thanks!
 
Are you getting any beeps when you start up? Can you try a different video card in your system (anything that fits in the PCI---white, or AGP---brown, but MSI might have it colored red----slots).

I'm not so sure it's the video card. It could very well be the power supply. Wattage means jack squat in the grand scheme of things. It's like telling people how big of tires you have on your car. Yes, you need it, but the size isn't as important as it's made out to be. A solid quality 350W is tons better than a cheapo 600W, because of the loads it can handle over the cheapo unit. Ferrari's and Yugo's are both cars right? But which would you rather have? ;) Get my drift.
 
Ok, I am sure there is power to it, as the fans are going, and the screen's LEDs are on.
I am also starting to think the prob does not lie in the graphics card, for the reason that there are no bleeps at startup, even with RAM out. What now?
 
how, even if everything else is working fine? I asked the hadware store, and gave them my specs, they said it would be adequate.
 
I would suggest trying the card in another system first, to make sure nothing is wrong with it.
 
it could be the mobo taking a day off. my good comp used to slack off and i'd have to open it up and start messing around with it. it would then work but i still don't know what i did to fix it.
 
foxtrapper121 said:
how, even if everything else is working fine? I asked the hadware store, and gave them my specs, they said it would be adequate.
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Should doesn't always mean it does. Just because a system powers on doesn't mean it will boot. If you're not getting any beeps, there is a problem there. Now, that could be because the case speaker isn't plugged in. If it isn't, and there are beeps, you won't know.

In most cases, 1 short beep signifys everything is fine. If the CPU, RAM, or Video isn't acting properly when detected, you'll get a series of beeps.
 
Another thought: if the standoffs you're using are metal (you are using the standoffs that came with the case, right?) if you put one where there wasn't a hole for it, it's likely shorting out the motherboard.

Pull the motherboard out and set it on a flat, clean, non-conductive surface (the motherboard box is great for this), and power it up with just the CPU, 1 stick of RAM and the video card. Make sure that you've got the ATX power connector and the 4-pin Auxillary (dubbed 'P4' connector) plugged in (some boards won't power up without it). While you're at it, go on and clear CMOS, in case something isn't set correctly by , but do this before you hook up the power.
 
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