My screen won't show up?

Megaalgos · 07-10-2009, 07:19 AM

Well I got up this morning and my screen wouldn't show up. I think that my video card might be fried. Another thing that when I started my computer it beep 3-4 times. Kinda hard to tell.

**faradd** · 07-10-2009, 07:53 AM

Hi, you need to post more details. What is make and model is this machine? motherboard installed? graphics card installed and also Power Supply. You can get these information by using software such as pc wizard or looking at you pc manual.

It depends on your BIOS, listen to the beep carefully and you can match them to here.
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
Also do you get a black screen as soon as BIOS is loaded i.e. pc is turned on?
You could take the graphics card off and then switch on pc, or replace the RAM slot.

Having matched the beep code, if this is a AMI bios then it would mean it is RAM. You will need to disconnect all cable from computer such as USB and power, then ground your self by touching the metal case, take the RAM out by pushing the clips down so the RAM is lifted and place onto another slot.

You have two RAMs installed only have one running.

Megaalgos · 07-10-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by faradd

Hi, you need to post more details. What is make and model is this machine? motherboard installed? graphics card installed and also Power Supply. You can get these information by using software such as pc wizard or looking at you pc manual.

It depends on your BIOS, listen to the beep carefully and you can match them to here.
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
Also do you get a black screen as soon as BIOS is loaded i.e. pc is turned on?
You could take the graphics card off and then switch on pc, or replace the RAM slot.

I bought the computer from a person who built it. It has an ASUS motheboard, a geForce video card, and a 630 watt power supply

dai · 07-10-2009, 11:19 AM

what are you running
video card
cpu
m/board
ram
power supply
brand
wattage

check the listings in the bios for voltages and temperatures and post them

k1rkmand · 08-04-2009, 01:49 PM

Hey i got a problem.. when i start my computer it comes to loading windows but when it should go to the start screen it just says that the screen lost connection.. i need help.

07-10-2009, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Megaalgos Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Xp	My screen won't show up? Well I got up this morning and my screen wouldn't show up. I think that my video card might be fried. Another thing that when I started my computer it beep 3-4 times. Kinda hard to tell.

07-10-2009, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
faradd TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 998 OS: windows xp service pack 2, 3.06 ghz, speed 600mhz, ram 512, nvidia 256mb graphics card	Re: My screen won't show up? Hi, you need to post more details. What is make and model is this machine? motherboard installed? graphics card installed and also Power Supply. You can get these information by using software such as pc wizard or looking at you pc manual. It depends on your BIOS, listen to the beep carefully and you can match them to here. http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm Also do you get a black screen as soon as BIOS is loaded i.e. pc is turned on? You could take the graphics card off and then switch on pc, or replace the RAM slot. Having matched the beep code, if this is a AMI bios then it would mean it is RAM. You will need to disconnect all cable from computer such as USB and power, then ground your self by touching the metal case, take the RAM out by pushing the clips down so the RAM is lifted and place onto another slot. You have two RAMs installed only have one running. __________________ Experience is made for sharing. Last edited by faradd; 07-10-2009 at 08:05 AM.

07-10-2009, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,784 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: My screen won't show up? what are you running video card cpu m/board ram power supply brand wattage check the listings in the bios for voltages and temperatures and post them __________________

08-04-2009, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
k1rkmand Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 OS: windows xp service pack 3 i guess	Re: My screen won't show up? Hey i got a problem.. when i start my computer it comes to loading windows but when it should go to the start screen it just says that the screen lost connection.. i need help.