magnethead

does it use an nvidia gfx chipset? If so, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA out. the chipset will automatically default to close view until the splash screen. It's a longshot, but might be worth it.

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For proper support: what are you running? video card, cpu, m/board, ram, power supply, brand, wattage, any error message?
PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU.
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