Hi everyone! I'm new here but I posted here because I have a computer problem (duh). Here's my specs: Asus A7N8X AMD Athlon XP 3000+ w/ heatsink (just installed- replaced 1700+) XFX GeForce FX5900XT 128Mb DDR1 512Mb DDR400 PC3200 RAM Maxtor 7200RPM 60Gb HD Soundblaster Audigy 2 NX USB Antec TruePower 2.0 430W power 16x DVD-RW 52x32x52 CD-RW/16x DVD-ROM 17" flat-panel LCD monitor Here's the problem- I just installed my new processor (with all the right thermal stuff) and when I tried to power up nothing came on the screen. I powered down and cracked the case again to see what the matter was. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, so I powered up. The thing is, everything seemed to be working. The hard drive was spinning, the CPU fan was going, the power supply fan was going, the LED on the mobo was green, and I didn't know what the problem was. I got kinda pissed so I reinstalled the old CPU (Athlon XP 1700+) to continue gaming but the computer still wouldn't start. At this point I figured that the problem was with the video card so I looked at it and the fan wasn't going. When I restarted the fan spun but soon stopped. Then I reinstalled the new CPU, figuring that it wasn't the problem as the old one wasn't working either. At this point, I cleared the CMOS and left the battery out for about 5-10 minutes. I have tried resetting the RAM and I have tried switching to an old CRT monitor but there is still no display when I start the computer up. Please help me solve this aggravating difficulty (as I am getting game withdrawl...you know, we've all had it). Bottom line- no display when the computer starts up but there is beeping and power (it sounds mostly like a normal start-up)
This is the exact same problem I had with my computer a while back. The problem is probably with your motherboard. The AGP slot was the problem on my motherboard and that could be the problem with yours. Just to be sure, either try you video card in a different computer or put a different one in yours and see if anything comes on the screen.
Thanks for the help but I tried an old GeForce 2 MX200 PCI card and the thing's still not doing anything different. Haha, I'd even try my ancient Voodoo 3 (OMFG that thing is old) but it won't fit. The only other computer I have is the laptop I'm using to post here and I don't have any friends close by...what can I do?!?
You're saying you tried the GeForce 2 MX200 on your computer and nothing came on the screen, than the problem would be the agp slot on your motherboard. Time to go shopping for a new mobo unless you still have the warranty on it.
Does you MOBO have on board graphics? if so, try that.. but i am assuming you dont, because you probably would of tried that, next thing i suggest is to find some other PCI card, with a fan, and see if that is getting power/continues to work
Just curious, What beep patterns are you getting? Single beep, Rapid beep, Long beep or no beep? Make sure your PC speaker is plugged in. -Del
The computer beeps once, then a couple of beeps go, and I can hear and see the fans going and the hard drive is whirling as well. It sounds pretty much like a normal start up but there is just no display on the monitor. In regards to trying another graphics card the only other one I have is the GeForce2 MX200 which doesn't work either so...I'm kinda out of options. Should I just buy another mobo (probably an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe) or just try to fix this one?
I had this happen with a customer long ago but am having trouble remembering how I fixed it. How old is your MB? Do you have a PCI video card to try out, just to see if it gives you a picture? I think I ended up replacing that persons MB. Changing MB on Win XP can be tricky and could lead to data loss. You could get lucky and have no problems. Method 1 would be to get a MB very similar to your current one (Mainly should have same IDE controller) Method 2 is to go directly to safe mode on first boot with new MB. Do not allow the Bord to fully boot Windows. In safe mode remove all the device drivers then reboot. Method 3 is to boot off your XP CD and do a repair install. After boot hit enter then F8 then R. Even though these 3 ways can make Windows work on a different Bord it is not always a guarantee. Worst case scenario is that you will be re-installing Windows from scratch. This will of course cause you to lose all information on C:\ (assuming that is your OS drive letter) If you have a memory card reader do not have it plugged in while re-installing Windows (Even if it is built into your printer). This will cause your hard drive to take drive letter D or F. Although this is not a problem for running Windows it can be a problem for running certain Apps. -Del
Mr Del, thanks for your help but as I said earlier, there's nothing onscreen, so I can't do anything. I would have said the computer isn't booting, but the problem most likely is that I just can't see it booting, as the sounds are the same. I have tried out the old GeForce2 MX200 PCI card and the problem is the same. Is the old graphics card problematic as well? Or is it that the PCI and AGP slots are shot? The power's going but the display is not...is there a way to test the PCI slots to see if the video is the only thing working or am I going to have to cough up another 100 bucks to buy a new mobo? I really don't want to buy a new one, but does anyone know whether the graphics card is the problem? 100 bucks on a mobo is a bitch but 200 on another graphics card when my current one is good is a Kyle's-mom esque bitch...
disconnect all cards except for videocard & 1 stick of ram & reseat those. remove all data & power cables to drives. reseat the power cable(s) to motherboard. try another psu. did you disconnect the external powercord before changing cpu's??
Is your monitor on?? Just kidding. But have you tried another monitor to see if that may be the problem? Not sure if you have extra monitors laying around. If not, doesn't that card have a TV out? Hook it up to a TV to see if you get a picture there. And what ddp said. Ive been out of the field to long. I'm slipping. -Del
Hello again! Thanks for all your help. Unfortunately, I tried disconnecting all the drives and all the other cards but no luck for me I'm afraid. There is still no display. However, all the beeps were coming from my hard drive (if that helps). I also wanted to know why the fan on my graphics card starts up but then stops after a few seconds. Anyway, I tried another monitor but it still is the same deal (a huge 21" CRT monitor- that thing is a beast). I think I disconnected the power cord, but I'm not 100% sure. But I don't have another PSU.
Borrow another PSU? Do you really think that it is a problem? I mean, all the fans and stuff are working and the green LED on the mobo is on too, so...anyway, I might be able to get another but I doubt it is the problem.
the same exact thing happened to be about 2 weeks ago, i was curious and bored so i took out my cpu and fan and my mb of ram, than i put everything back, and my mouse, keyboard, and monitor wouldnt turn on, but my computer sounded like it was running fine, so i tried to go backwards on everything i did but still nothing changed, so i went to this computer store near me and after the guy fixed it he told me that the ram wasn't put correctly back, cuz im running 64, 128, 128, i guess they needed ot go back into the same order as they were before, and that the cpu chip wasnt put on the same way, and now it is working fine, but how he fixed the ram and cpu chip i have no idea. hope this helps a lil bit.
