Video scrambled

boncbo · 09-07-2007, 11:43 PM

Hello all,
I am new to this forum and have a question. I just recieved my new motherboard/cpu combo and pci-e video card. installed everything and when the system boots up the video is all scrambled and I never get a clean signal. If I remove the video card and use the onboard video there is no problems. Prior to installing the video card I went into the bios and changed the video from onboard vga to pci-e. I am hoping that it is just a bad card. Is there a way for me to test the PCI-e slot? here are my setup specs:
ABIT IP-95 mobo
Intel pentium d 925 2.8ghz
1 gig corsair ddr memory
550w chiefmax powersupply(24 pin)
DVD/RW+-
80 Gig WD hd
Soundblaster soundcard

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Bob

GeneralGuderian · 09-07-2007, 11:45 PM

What video card is it exactly? Considering your on-board works fine, it may be a bad card. If you can borrow a card from a friend to test that would help as well.

Also make sure your drives are updated.

boncbo · 09-08-2007, 06:05 AM

It is a Nvidia Gforce 7300 GS. I have the latest drivers installed for the mobo. I am unable to install the drivers for the videocard as I can't see anything.

GeneralGuderian · 09-08-2007, 10:26 AM

I would get another card from somebody and test that. If it works fine, then you have a bad card.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 09-09-2007, 03:39 PM

Also see if you can use someones psu and what are your temps and voltages

09-07-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
boncbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xpsp2	Video scrambled Hello all, I am new to this forum and have a question. I just recieved my new motherboard/cpu combo and pci-e video card. installed everything and when the system boots up the video is all scrambled and I never get a clean signal. If I remove the video card and use the onboard video there is no problems. Prior to installing the video card I went into the bios and changed the video from onboard vga to pci-e. I am hoping that it is just a bad card. Is there a way for me to test the PCI-e slot? here are my setup specs: ABIT IP-95 mobo Intel pentium d 925 2.8ghz 1 gig corsair ddr memory 550w chiefmax powersupply(24 pin) DVD/RW+- 80 Gig WD hd Soundblaster soundcard Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bob

09-07-2007, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
GeneralGuderian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 26 OS: Vista Home My System	Re: Video scrambled What video card is it exactly? Considering your on-board works fine, it may be a bad card. If you can borrow a card from a friend to test that would help as well. Also make sure your drives are updated.

09-08-2007, 06:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
boncbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xpsp2	Re: Video scrambled It is a Nvidia Gforce 7300 GS. I have the latest drivers installed for the mobo. I am unable to install the drivers for the videocard as I can't see anything.

09-08-2007, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
GeneralGuderian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 26 OS: Vista Home My System	Re: Video scrambled I would get another card from somebody and test that. If it works fine, then you have a bad card.

09-09-2007, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Video scrambled Also see if you can use someones psu and what are your temps and voltages __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan