No display while power up

Dio2929 · 10-14-2006, 05:56 AM

just build it everything is brand new... everytime i turn it on i get no image/display on the monitor ... the monitor goes into sleep mode its seems (blue light blinks while monitor has nothing on it) ... when i disconnect monitor from the video card i get a no signal display on the monitor ... everything is getting power (videocard fan is spinning) ... get no beeps from motherborad when i power it up ... was hoping anybody out there may have an idea on this ... i'm not really much of an expert on computers ... this is only the 2nd computer i put together lol ... also hd is new has no os on it yet ...

parts (all parts are brand new)

Power supply - Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU ATX12V/ EPS12V 750W 100 - 240 V CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI

CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Windsor 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor

Monitor - SAMSUNG 215TW Black 21" 8ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers

Memory - CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 675 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Motherbroad - ASUS M2N4-SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD

Video card - ASUS EN7950GX2/2PHT/1G Geforce 7950GX2 1GB 512-bit

**manic** · 10-14-2006, 06:40 AM

Double check all connections. If your vid card requires a extra power lead
make sure that it is plugged in. Make sure power connectors are installed
to mobo,,like the 4pin connector which is often overlooked. Clear cmos,
Make sure mobo is not grounding out on the case. As soon as it does
boot you will have to go into bios and adjust settings. Standard defaults
rarely is the optimum.

Chrisafp07 · 10-16-2006, 02:00 PM

If what manic said doesn't work try plugging your monitor into your motherboard's default video port.Turn on your computer and if the monitor works you may have to reinstall your graphics card drivers or disable your motherboards built in graphics chip.

Good Luck!
Chris

Tumbleweed36 · 10-16-2006, 04:24 PM

Hi,
First of all, what bothers me most about your situation is that you get no post beeps. That issue is very important.

Manic has given you several excellent suggestions. Here is again (a repeat of my concerns that he has provided)

> Make sure you have the ATX (24 pin) connector down tightly in the socket.

> Make sure you have the square Molex (12 volt) plugged into the proper place on your motherboard.

> Make sure you have the CPU/Heatsink fan plugged into the proper place on the motherboard.

> Make sure you have the 12 volt video card connector plugged into the pci-e card (the majority of them require this, a few don't)

> Make sure you have seated your ram correctly. The little side clips MUST be straight up if they are in correctly.

> Try one stick of ram at a time if it doesn't give a post beep. (check manual to see which slot to use)

> Make sure the heatsink clamp is on there tightly, thereby holding the CPU and heatsink in very tight. They are sometimes hard to get down.

> Take out and reseat the video card as well as the 12 volt wire that connects to it.

Second, check your manual to make sure you have the video plugged into the sli #1 slot. Some have it fixed so either one will work, while some have it so you have to use #1 first, and then #2 if you choose to sli the board.

It was mentioned by Chrisafp07 that you may need to connect it to the onboard connector, but if I am looking at the correct board, it DOES NOT have onboard video so that suggestion would not be appropriate in this case. Correct me if I am looking at the wrong board or have made an error.

Recheck these things and then take it for a test drive. Post back with progress/lack of progress/questions/concerns.

Dio2929 · 10-20-2006, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the help guys ... I ended up taking everything apart and started piece by piece on putting back together ... started with one RAM and out of nowhere it started working ... i think the cpu wasnt sitting in right ... i really dont know .. not sure what happen ... but thanks for help

Tumbleweed36 · 10-20-2006, 11:38 AM

Hey Dio2929,

The important thing it is running. Hope it stays running. Now, don't be a stranger on here just because you got your rig going. Stick around and enjoy the forum.

Dio2929 · 10-20-2006, 12:25 PM

lol will do ... not that i know to much to help ... thanks again ... quick question though ... why is it my motherboard wont take the other 2 memory sticks that i have ... i can plug in 3 in the bios will recongize all of them but will only use 2 out of the 3 (i know with memory it will only use a even number of them meaning 2 or 4 even though it has 3) ... every time i put in all 4 my computer will start to beep (i can put in 3 and it wont beep but only use 2) ... maybe i should start a new thread for this?

Tumbleweed36 · 10-20-2006, 04:24 PM

Hi,

I would suggest a new thread for this one. In the meantine, do you have the latest BIOS revision? Some times that can be a real issue with memory on newer boards. I will watch for your new thread.

Mordun · 05-12-2008, 11:56 AM

Thank YOU! Came as a blessing from god himself. Even though i haven't figured this out yet i am pretty much more confident that i can get this to work. I have the same problem and i was driving myself nuts!
Great forum by the way, all thumbs up!

Wise you, the reader, the best of luck with all your problem and a pleasant day :)

(Maybe post back if i found the issue)

10-14-2006, 05:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dio2929 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP	No display while power up just build it everything is brand new... everytime i turn it on i get no image/display on the monitor ... the monitor goes into sleep mode its seems (blue light blinks while monitor has nothing on it) ... when i disconnect monitor from the video card i get a no signal display on the monitor ... everything is getting power (videocard fan is spinning) ... get no beeps from motherborad when i power it up ... was hoping anybody out there may have an idea on this ... i'm not really much of an expert on computers ... this is only the 2nd computer i put together lol ... also hd is new has no os on it yet ... parts (all parts are brand new) Power supply - Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU ATX12V/ EPS12V 750W 100 - 240 V CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Windsor 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor Monitor - SAMSUNG 215TW Black 21" 8ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers Memory - CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 675 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Motherbroad - ASUS M2N4-SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Video card - ASUS EN7950GX2/2PHT/1G Geforce 7950GX2 1GB 512-bit Last edited by Dio2929 : 10-14-2006 at 05:59 AM.

10-14-2006, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,619 OS: xp	Double check all connections. If your vid card requires a extra power lead make sure that it is plugged in. Make sure power connectors are installed to mobo,,like the 4pin connector which is often overlooked. Clear cmos, Make sure mobo is not grounding out on the case. As soon as it does boot you will have to go into bios and adjust settings. Standard defaults rarely is the optimum. __________________

10-16-2006, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 12,645 OS: XP Professional	Hi, First of all, what bothers me most about your situation is that you get no post beeps. That issue is very important. Manic has given you several excellent suggestions. Here is again (a repeat of my concerns that he has provided) > Make sure you have the ATX (24 pin) connector down tightly in the socket. > Make sure you have the square Molex (12 volt) plugged into the proper place on your motherboard. > Make sure you have the CPU/Heatsink fan plugged into the proper place on the motherboard. > Make sure you have the 12 volt video card connector plugged into the pci-e card (the majority of them require this, a few don't) > Make sure you have seated your ram correctly. The little side clips MUST be straight up if they are in correctly. > Try one stick of ram at a time if it doesn't give a post beep. (check manual to see which slot to use) > Make sure the heatsink clamp is on there tightly, thereby holding the CPU and heatsink in very tight. They are sometimes hard to get down. > Take out and reseat the video card as well as the 12 volt wire that connects to it. Second, check your manual to make sure you have the video plugged into the sli #1 slot. Some have it fixed so either one will work, while some have it so you have to use #1 first, and then #2 if you choose to sli the board. It was mentioned by Chrisafp07 that you may need to connect it to the onboard connector, but if I am looking at the correct board, it DOES NOT have onboard video so that suggestion would not be appropriate in this case. Correct me if I am looking at the wrong board or have made an error. Recheck these things and then take it for a test drive. Post back with progress/lack of progress/questions/concerns. __________________ ----------

10-20-2006, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 12,645 OS: XP Professional	Hey Dio2929, The important thing it is running. Hope it stays running. Now, don't be a stranger on here just because you got your rig going. Stick around and enjoy the forum. __________________ ----------

10-20-2006, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 12,645 OS: XP Professional	Hi, I would suggest a new thread for this one. In the meantine, do you have the latest BIOS revision? Some times that can be a real issue with memory on newer boards. I will watch for your new thread. __________________ ----------

10-16-2006, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chrisafp07 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Actually I'm from MA near Boston Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP My System	If what manic said doesn't work try plugging your monitor into your motherboard's default video port.Turn on your computer and if the monitor works you may have to reinstall your graphics card drivers or disable your motherboards built in graphics chip. Good Luck! Chris

10-20-2006, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dio2929 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Thanks for the help guys ... I ended up taking everything apart and started piece by piece on putting back together ... started with one RAM and out of nowhere it started working ... i think the cpu wasnt sitting in right ... i really dont know .. not sure what happen ... but thanks for help

10-20-2006, 12:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dio2929 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP	lol will do ... not that i know to much to help ... thanks again ... quick question though ... why is it my motherboard wont take the other 2 memory sticks that i have ... i can plug in 3 in the bios will recongize all of them but will only use 2 out of the 3 (i know with memory it will only use a even number of them meaning 2 or 4 even though it has 3) ... every time i put in all 4 my computer will start to beep (i can put in 3 and it wont beep but only use 2) ... maybe i should start a new thread for this?

05-12-2008, 11:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mordun Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Vista SP1	Re: No display while power up Thank YOU! Came as a blessing from god himself. Even though i haven't figured this out yet i am pretty much more confident that i can get this to work. I have the same problem and i was driving myself nuts! Great forum by the way, all thumbs up! Wise you, the reader, the best of luck with all your problem and a pleasant day :) (Maybe post back if i found the issue)