Problem:
I just assembled my computer. However, the monitor doesn't display anything at boot up. Not even the intel logo or abit bios logo.
Specification
Abit IS7-E2 865PE Mobo (Zipzoomfly)
Corsair 256x2mb CAS 3 value ram (Zipzoomfly)
Intel 3.0 Prescott (Zipzoomfly)
ATI all-in-wonder 9600xt (Zipzoomfly)
Antec Sonata Case (newegg)
Samsung 191t black 19" lcd monitor with dvi capability (newegg)
Situation:
I turn monitor on. It alternatively displays "analog signal" and "digital signal". I push power button on computer. Fans start spinning. I hear 2 soft beeps/sounds. No repeated beeps or sign of systems being fried after 1 minute of running. However, I receive no display on lcd monitor. No bios logo or intel logo.
I press shut down button for 4 secs and system shuts off. Nothing seems to be out of place after re-inspection.
What does work:
cpu fan spins
video card fan spins
sonata 120mm case fan spins
cd-rom tray ejects when eject button is pushed
motherboard is receiving power. led for motherboard lights. led for "system on" lights
sonata power led lights when system power is on.
monitor is receiving power.
My thoughts:
I triple checked that the video connection is tight. All-in-wonder 9600xt is a weird card. It has a non-standard 28/29pin port. You need to connection an adapter to the 28/29pin port. You then plug the 15pin analog cable from your monitor into the adapter. I am pretty sure the video card is firmly seated into the case itself (after all it's fan is spinning).
My questions:
What is wrong? More specifically, do I have a bad video card, video cable, motherboard, or other item? Can a motherboard boot with a bad cpu or memory???? I just need someway to narrow down the problem. Any help is appreciated.
I just assembled my computer. However, the monitor doesn't display anything at boot up. Not even the intel logo or abit bios logo.
Specification
Abit IS7-E2 865PE Mobo (Zipzoomfly)
Corsair 256x2mb CAS 3 value ram (Zipzoomfly)
Intel 3.0 Prescott (Zipzoomfly)
ATI all-in-wonder 9600xt (Zipzoomfly)
Antec Sonata Case (newegg)
Samsung 191t black 19" lcd monitor with dvi capability (newegg)
Situation:
I turn monitor on. It alternatively displays "analog signal" and "digital signal". I push power button on computer. Fans start spinning. I hear 2 soft beeps/sounds. No repeated beeps or sign of systems being fried after 1 minute of running. However, I receive no display on lcd monitor. No bios logo or intel logo.
I press shut down button for 4 secs and system shuts off. Nothing seems to be out of place after re-inspection.
What does work:
cpu fan spins
video card fan spins
sonata 120mm case fan spins
cd-rom tray ejects when eject button is pushed
motherboard is receiving power. led for motherboard lights. led for "system on" lights
sonata power led lights when system power is on.
monitor is receiving power.
My thoughts:
I triple checked that the video connection is tight. All-in-wonder 9600xt is a weird card. It has a non-standard 28/29pin port. You need to connection an adapter to the 28/29pin port. You then plug the 15pin analog cable from your monitor into the adapter. I am pretty sure the video card is firmly seated into the case itself (after all it's fan is spinning).
My questions:
What is wrong? More specifically, do I have a bad video card, video cable, motherboard, or other item? Can a motherboard boot with a bad cpu or memory???? I just need someway to narrow down the problem. Any help is appreciated.
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