[SOLVED] pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems..

kensterdc19 · 01-13-2009, 09:11 AM

guys,
help badly needed, i just bought a GeForce9600GT 1GB sonic 256 bit, that supports dual dual-link DVI.. i used to have a GeForce6200 LE 256 mb.. and my mother board is an ASUS P5GZ-MX..
so there, i installed the 9600 hardware and when i started my computer, it was running with the system start up sound and all, but there was nothing on the screen, there was no signal at all, by the way my monitor's kinda old, its a 15" AOC CRT with a VGA connector.
then i tried putting back my old 6200 LE connecting the cable into the DVI-I socket using a VGA to a DVI-I adapter and there was no signal too, but when i put it back to the VGA socket then it was okay.. hmmm im having major problems here, do i have to buy a new monitor? that supports DVI?... or could this be because of mynpower supply that's just 500 watts?

here are some of my specs by the way:
CPU: intel pentium D 2.8ghz
Memory: 1.5 GB
Hard drive: just 1 hard drive

i hpe you guys have the answer.. im gna try to bring this back to the shop where i bought it and have it tested with my unit on a different monitor.. thanks guys..

kensterdc19 · 01-13-2009, 09:14 AM

by the way, the fan on the 9600 gt vcard was running.. so that means there's power right? whew, stressfull..

macroman · 01-14-2009, 12:47 AM

have a look at the output on the 12V rail , you need 26A for the 9600GT

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-14-2009, 03:52 AM

Ok when you installed the card did you first uninstall the old drivers.

I would suggest:

Shutdown your computer.
Remove the 9600 and install your old card.
Restart the computer and enter windows normally.
Download Driver Sweeper (from my sig) and install it, but dont run it yet.
Download the latest driver for your card to the desktop: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe
Restart your computer in Safe Mode (tap F8 on restart).
Uninstall your nVidia drivers in the Add and Remove Programs via Control Panel.
Run Driver Sweeper for nVidia drivers.
Shutdown your computer
Install the 9600.
Restart in Safe Mode.
Install the new nVidia driver.
Restart normally.

kensterdc19 · 01-14-2009, 04:15 AM

oh man, sorry i wasn't able to check on the replies, but thanks for the help bigfella, i went back to the shop, they tried a couple of vid cards like a 9600 gt 512mb 256 bit, even an 8500 gt, no display at all.. they told me its my motherboard, and i can update my bios in it but its illegal so they wont do it.. to cut the story short i ended up with a 7200 gs.. im so disappointed ryt now..
sorry you guys m just a noob at these things.. well then m now planin on upgrading my motherboard for a 9800gt sonic.. f i only read ur reply earlier.. thanks a lot bigfella, but i think what you gave me could've made it work right? well i cnt go back to the shop and get the vid card back.. and no, i did not install the old drivers.. thanks again buddy.

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-14-2009, 04:23 AM

illegal? Where are you shopping? OMG. Take that 7200 back and get your original card. To be honest, i don't know where to start with that advice, manufacturers post new bios for motherboards all the time. It is certainly not illegal. Your motherboard bios's can be found here: http://support.asus.com/download/dow...&model=P5GZ-MX

Get your old card back mate. That 7200 is worthless.

kensterdc19 · 01-14-2009, 04:44 AM

LOL.. i really suck at this.. i mean in their store they're not allowed to update bios. well, i'll find time to get it back, im from the philippines by the way. i'll update my bios and then do the stuff that you posted. updating bios wont cause my motherboard black-out right?

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-14-2009, 06:29 AM

Hi mate. There is always a risk with such activities, but it is very slight. Make sure you have a backup of your important stuff (you should anyway). Follow my initial instructions first regarding the drivers.

Then if that fails, try the bios update route. Good luck man!

kensterdc19 · 01-14-2009, 06:33 AM

alright thanks a lot bigfella.

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-14-2009, 05:11 PM

You're welcome.

kensterdc19 · 01-15-2009, 04:08 AM

i went back to the shop and had a refund again for the 7200 gs.. i went back to the shop were i usually go to, and im in line for a 9600 gt 512 or 1gb, i talked to them and they'll do everything for me, to find ways to make it work etc. i really hope that i wont need to change the motherboard too..

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-15-2009, 09:49 PM

Let us know how you go.

kensterdc19 · 01-19-2009, 07:02 AM

sure. i will. im still waiting for their call, no available stocks yet.

kensterdc19 · 02-12-2009, 05:52 AM

no stocks yet.. so i've decided to have a new unit built, i'm planning to have a quad core with maxed out ram and a 1 gb 9800 gt.. anyway thanks a lot for the help big fellah..

01-13-2009, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	[SOLVED] pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. guys, help badly needed, i just bought a GeForce9600GT 1GB sonic 256 bit, that supports dual dual-link DVI.. i used to have a GeForce6200 LE 256 mb.. and my mother board is an ASUS P5GZ-MX.. so there, i installed the 9600 hardware and when i started my computer, it was running with the system start up sound and all, but there was nothing on the screen, there was no signal at all, by the way my monitor's kinda old, its a 15" AOC CRT with a VGA connector. then i tried putting back my old 6200 LE connecting the cable into the DVI-I socket using a VGA to a DVI-I adapter and there was no signal too, but when i put it back to the VGA socket then it was okay.. hmmm im having major problems here, do i have to buy a new monitor? that supports DVI?... or could this be because of mynpower supply that's just 500 watts? here are some of my specs by the way: CPU: intel pentium D 2.8ghz Memory: 1.5 GB Hard drive: just 1 hard drive i hpe you guys have the answer.. im gna try to bring this back to the shop where i bought it and have it tested with my unit on a different monitor.. thanks guys..

01-13-2009, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. by the way, the fan on the 9600 gt vcard was running.. so that means there's power right? whew, stressfull..

01-14-2009, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
macroman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 148 OS: Windows 7,Vista	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. have a look at the output on the 12V rail , you need 26A for the 9600GT

01-14-2009, 03:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. Ok when you installed the card did you first uninstall the old drivers. I would suggest: Shutdown your computer. Remove the 9600 and install your old card. Restart the computer and enter windows normally. Download Driver Sweeper (from my sig) and install it, but dont run it yet. Download the latest driver for your card to the desktop: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe Restart your computer in Safe Mode (tap F8 on restart). Uninstall your nVidia drivers in the Add and Remove Programs via Control Panel. Run Driver Sweeper for nVidia drivers. Shutdown your computer Install the 9600. Restart in Safe Mode. Install the new nVidia driver. Restart normally. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

01-14-2009, 04:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. oh man, sorry i wasn't able to check on the replies, but thanks for the help bigfella, i went back to the shop, they tried a couple of vid cards like a 9600 gt 512mb 256 bit, even an 8500 gt, no display at all.. they told me its my motherboard, and i can update my bios in it but its illegal so they wont do it.. to cut the story short i ended up with a 7200 gs.. im so disappointed ryt now.. sorry you guys m just a noob at these things.. well then m now planin on upgrading my motherboard for a 9800gt sonic.. f i only read ur reply earlier.. thanks a lot bigfella, but i think what you gave me could've made it work right? well i cnt go back to the shop and get the vid card back.. and no, i did not install the old drivers.. thanks again buddy.

01-14-2009, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. illegal? Where are you shopping? OMG. Take that 7200 back and get your original card. To be honest, i don't know where to start with that advice, manufacturers post new bios for motherboards all the time. It is certainly not illegal. Your motherboard bios's can be found here: http://support.asus.com/download/dow...&model=P5GZ-MX Get your old card back mate. That 7200 is worthless. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper Last edited by FreoHeaveho; 01-14-2009 at 04:26 AM.

01-14-2009, 04:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. LOL.. i really suck at this.. i mean in their store they're not allowed to update bios. well, i'll find time to get it back, im from the philippines by the way. i'll update my bios and then do the stuff that you posted. updating bios wont cause my motherboard black-out right?

01-14-2009, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. Hi mate. There is always a risk with such activities, but it is very slight. Make sure you have a backup of your important stuff (you should anyway). Follow my initial instructions first regarding the drivers. Then if that fails, try the bios update route. Good luck man! __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

01-14-2009, 06:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. alright thanks a lot bigfella.

01-14-2009, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. You're welcome. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

01-15-2009, 04:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. i went back to the shop and had a refund again for the 7200 gs.. i went back to the shop were i usually go to, and im in line for a 9600 gt 512 or 1gb, i talked to them and they'll do everything for me, to find ways to make it work etc. i really hope that i wont need to change the motherboard too..

01-15-2009, 09:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. Let us know how you go. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

01-19-2009, 07:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. sure. i will. im still waiting for their call, no available stocks yet.

02-12-2009, 05:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
kensterdc19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: win xp	Re: pALIT 9600gt 1GB sonic problems.. no stocks yet.. so i've decided to have a new unit built, i'm planning to have a quad core with maxed out ram and a 1 gb 9800 gt.. anyway thanks a lot for the help big fellah..