The very most weirdest video problem ever

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 12:37 PM

HI!!!

This case is driving me insane so here it is:

I have this IBM Netvista 8306-PEU Desktop computer (P4 with 512mb ram upgraded). Its equiped with an AGP Geforce FX5200 128mb card. I want to install an AGP 8.0X 512MB Geforce 6600oc.

You probably already guessed that its not working. But before posting I decided to try a few things:

1- I upgraded the PSU unit to a 450Watts.
2- I flashed the bios to the latest version.
3- I upgraded the chipset to the latest version
4- I took the FX5200 out and removed the drivers and tried with the onboard video (worked).
5- Disabled the multisampling.
6- Went into the Bios and tried setting video to auto, agp, pci, onboard, nothing helps.
7- Tried a weeker AGP card. (didnt worked)
8- Tried an FX 5500 PCI card. (didnt worked)

So basically now what I can see is that there is no way I can put any other video card except the FX5500 AGP and the onboard. But this is physically impossible?

By not working I mean I get no video signal (Yes I did plug the monitor into the video card slot, not the onboard). So my monitor light is orange and stays orange. Nothing comes out. No beeps. No crash. But it doesnt seem to boot neither. The HDDs and CPU are running but it doesnt seem to go any further.

My questions is: HEEELP!!!

thanks.

dai · 03-18-2007, 01:05 PM

http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=107466
do you have the aux power plug plugged into the m/b,and into the card if it requires it

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 01:11 PM

sorry forgot to mention. Yes and it doesnt change anything. I could add that sometimes when I boot the Power LED doesnt even turn on. Like the machine is turned on and is running but te LED doesnt open. But some other times the LED lights works but the image doesnt work.

In anycase I get no image :(

the aux is the 12V square plug right? It is plugged.

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 01:20 PM

Here are some pictures of the mobo taken with a nice Kodak camera... (do not buy kodak). Maybe you can see something weird.

**mattlock** · 03-18-2007, 01:35 PM

What are the specs on your video card? I can't seem to find 512mb GeForce 6600 agp card. What's the name brand?
Did you try resetting your CMOS via the jumper or by removing the battery?

**mattlock** · 03-18-2007, 01:36 PM

Nice pics by the way. Could you post some of your video card?

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 01:39 PM

I didnt changed the cmos, how would it affect the video?

the card is 7600GS
512MB DDR2
AGP 4x 8x compatible
420mhz GPU
double 400mhz RAMDAC

Manufactured by BFG

**mattlock** · 03-18-2007, 01:44 PM

That card requires a power connection of its own and it doesn't appear to plugged in on the pics you posted above. It accepts a 4 pin molex connector just like your HD and Cdrom uses.

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 01:48 PM

The picture Ive shown is with the Standard FX-5500 because I cant boot with the other one. Even with that 4 pin wire connected I get no image

Its the first time Im so lost. I mean I really cant see where the problem comes from....

**mattlock** · 03-18-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godspeeed

I didnt changed the cmos, how would it affect the video?

the card is 7600GS
512MB DDR2
AGP 4x 8x compatible
420mhz GPU
double 400mhz RAMDAC

Manufactured by BFG

By installing the new card and then clearing the CMOS the board might resolve whatever conflict that it's having with new card.
Just a shot in the dark though. It's worked for me in the past when having post problems after hardware upgrades.

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 02:11 PM

I give it a shot. If i dont come back consider that your suggestion made my computer explode.. and maybe the whole place.

See you soon....

thanks.

**mattlock** · 03-18-2007, 02:17 PM

I'll be here. I'm tring to find some info on your system right now, so if this doesn't work, I can make a more educated suggestion.
See you in a few.

**godspeeed** · 03-18-2007, 02:38 PM

clearing CMOS didnt help.. :(

**mattlock** · 03-18-2007, 02:55 PM

Been going through the Lenova/Ibm website and it's pretty much worthless.
Are you able to test the card in another system to verifiy it's not DOA?

dai · 03-19-2007, 12:53 AM

looking at the pictures i can see that the m/b is not installed correctly
you have a screw missing from one of the fixing holes and the m/b is not aligning up with the hole
does your backing plate use standoffs or is it one of those dimpled plates
if it uses standoffs you must have one for each hole in the m/b and they must line up and no extras and they must have a screw in as they are a required earthing point for the m/b

03-18-2007, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	The very most weirdest video problem ever HI!!! This case is driving me insane so here it is: I have this IBM Netvista 8306-PEU Desktop computer (P4 with 512mb ram upgraded). Its equiped with an AGP Geforce FX5200 128mb card. I want to install an AGP 8.0X 512MB Geforce 6600oc. You probably already guessed that its not working. But before posting I decided to try a few things: 1- I upgraded the PSU unit to a 450Watts. 2- I flashed the bios to the latest version. 3- I upgraded the chipset to the latest version 4- I took the FX5200 out and removed the drivers and tried with the onboard video (worked). 5- Disabled the multisampling. 6- Went into the Bios and tried setting video to auto, agp, pci, onboard, nothing helps. 7- Tried a weeker AGP card. (didnt worked) 8- Tried an FX 5500 PCI card. (didnt worked) So basically now what I can see is that there is no way I can put any other video card except the FX5500 AGP and the onboard. But this is physically impossible? By not working I mean I get no video signal (Yes I did plug the monitor into the video card slot, not the onboard). So my monitor light is orange and stays orange. Nothing comes out. No beeps. No crash. But it doesnt seem to boot neither. The HDDs and CPU are running but it doesnt seem to go any further. My questions is: HEEELP!!! thanks. __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

03-18-2007, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,797 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=107466 do you have the aux power plug plugged into the m/b,and into the card if it requires it __________________

03-18-2007, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever sorry forgot to mention. Yes and it doesnt change anything. I could add that sometimes when I boot the Power LED doesnt even turn on. Like the machine is turned on and is running but te LED doesnt open. But some other times the LED lights works but the image doesnt work. In anycase I get no image :( the aux is the 12V square plug right? It is plugged. __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

03-18-2007, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever What are the specs on your video card? I can't seem to find 512mb GeForce 6600 agp card. What's the name brand? Did you try resetting your CMOS via the jumper or by removing the battery? __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

03-18-2007, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever Nice pics by the way. Could you post some of your video card? __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

03-18-2007, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever I didnt changed the cmos, how would it affect the video? the card is 7600GS 512MB DDR2 AGP 4x 8x compatible 420mhz GPU double 400mhz RAMDAC Manufactured by BFG __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

03-18-2007, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever That card requires a power connection of its own and it doesn't appear to plugged in on the pics you posted above. It accepts a 4 pin molex connector just like your HD and Cdrom uses. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

03-18-2007, 01:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever The picture Ive shown is with the Standard FX-5500 because I cant boot with the other one. Even with that 4 pin wire connected I get no image Its the first time Im so lost. I mean I really cant see where the problem comes from.... __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

03-18-2007, 02:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever I give it a shot. If i dont come back consider that your suggestion made my computer explode.. and maybe the whole place. See you soon.... thanks. __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

03-18-2007, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever I'll be here. I'm tring to find some info on your system right now, so if this doesn't work, I can make a more educated suggestion. See you in a few. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

03-18-2007, 02:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever clearing CMOS didnt help.. :( __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

03-18-2007, 02:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever Been going through the Lenova/Ibm website and it's pretty much worthless. Are you able to test the card in another system to verifiy it's not DOA? __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

03-19-2007, 12:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,797 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: The very most weirdest video problem ever looking at the pictures i can see that the m/b is not installed correctly you have a screw missing from one of the fixing holes and the m/b is not aligning up with the hole does your backing plate use standoffs or is it one of those dimpled plates if it uses standoffs you must have one for each hole in the m/b and they must line up and no extras and they must have a screw in as they are a required earthing point for the m/b __________________