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thebone · 2012-08-31, 04:34 AM

OK so I installed a new motherboard (msi 970 g 45), processor (amd FX 4 core) plus a new power supply, memory and HD

I fired up the machine and got the mobo's main menu

After looking at it I clicked the x and it asked me to save so I said yes

Now my monitor is black. No signal. When I turn on the machine the computer speaker beep but no signal comes to the monitor

I tried firing up the machine with a windows boot able but no dice

Any suggestions ?

Thanks

ScaryBob · 2012-08-31, 11:48 AM

Clear NVRAM. Instructions will be in the manual. It usually involves unplugging the PC, removing the battery and shorting the battery holder terminals. Sometimes there is a jumper but don't forget to move it back before replacing the battery.

57 · 2012-08-31, 11:54 AM

Issue with video card? Incorrect/no monitor driver installed?

thebone · 2012-08-31, 01:51 PM

not sure about the vid card drivers; machine won't post

don't believe it to be a problem with the card as worked on machine i used prior

basically, i took the guts out of my old box

put all new guts in

now this is where i am at

everything on the inside is new

scary, with regards to nvram, i have read about clearing the cmos? is that what you are describing ?

thebone · 2012-08-31, 10:07 PM

Working

Have dual channel ram but they need to be every second space and I had them consecutive

Thanks all

2012-08-31, 04:34 AM	#1
thebone Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	black screen after fresh hardware upgrade OK so I installed a new motherboard (msi 970 g 45), processor (amd FX 4 core) plus a new power supply, memory and HD I fired up the machine and got the mobo's main menu After looking at it I clicked the x and it asked me to save so I said yes Now my monitor is black. No signal. When I turn on the machine the computer speaker beep but no signal comes to the monitor I tried firing up the machine with a windows boot able but no dice Any suggestions ? Thanks

2012-08-31, 11:48 AM	#2
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	Clear NVRAM. Instructions will be in the manual. It usually involves unplugging the PC, removing the battery and shorting the battery holder terminals. Sometimes there is a jumper but don't forget to move it back before replacing the battery. __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

2012-08-31, 11:54 AM	#3
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,300	Issue with video card? Incorrect/no monitor driver installed? __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2012-08-31, 01:51 PM	#4
thebone Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	not sure about the vid card drivers; machine won't post don't believe it to be a problem with the card as worked on machine i used prior basically, i took the guts out of my old box put all new guts in now this is where i am at everything on the inside is new scary, with regards to nvram, i have read about clearing the cmos? is that what you are describing ?

2012-08-31, 10:07 PM	#5
thebone Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	Working Have dual channel ram but they need to be every second space and I had them consecutive Thanks all