Monitor Not Responding

joelol · 09-19-2009, 06:15 AM

Right, I've probably posted this in the wrong place since it isn't really a video card problem, but whatever. I've been having a problem with my PC and was wondering if anyone here could shed some light onto what exactly is going wrong.
Basically, the problem boils down to the fact that my monitor isn't displaying... well... anything. I turn my PC on as usual, and the monitor just goes straight to standby mode and refuses to do anything at all.
I've actually had this problem before, and I managed to fix it by flushing the CMOS (just using the jumper, I haven't tried draining the battery but I assume this has a similar effect?). But this time, this approach did nothing, so I assume from this that there is nothing wrong in the BIOS.
I've tried three diferent cards each with two different monitors and the same thing happens. I've also tried swapping each of my RAM sticks for a spare one, and again, no result. I've used an online calculator to check that the voltage from my power supply is right, and that all seems fine too.
So does anyone have any suggestions? If I could just work out what the problem is I could get the replacement part and hopefully get the damn thing working again.
Thanks a lot,
Joe

**Tyree** · 09-19-2009, 09:09 AM

PC specs?
Prebuilt-Brand Name & Model Number
Custom build- Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU.

joelol · 09-23-2009, 09:16 AM

Sorry for the delay, since I can't use my PC at the mo, I can only respond when at a friend's house.
My PC is custom built, and the specs are as follows:
Mobo: ASUS PSVD2-X
CPU: Core2Duo E4600 2400MHz
RAM: 2x Corsair VS1GB53302 1GB
Graphics: GeForce 8500GT
PSU: WIN Power ATX-400
Thanks again.

EDIT: I've just noticed that my PC isn't giving off the usual beep on startup. Don't know if that helps.

**Tyree** · 09-23-2009, 10:00 AM

Your PSU is not good quality and is underpowered for your hardware.
I would suggest trying a good quality 500W plus PSU.
SeaSonic 550W $90 w/$10 cash rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151027

joelol · 09-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Cool, thanks for the suggestion. I'll order one and let you know if it does the trick. Here's hoping.

09-19-2009, 06:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
joelol Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	Monitor Not Responding Right, I've probably posted this in the wrong place since it isn't really a video card problem, but whatever. I've been having a problem with my PC and was wondering if anyone here could shed some light onto what exactly is going wrong. Basically, the problem boils down to the fact that my monitor isn't displaying... well... anything. I turn my PC on as usual, and the monitor just goes straight to standby mode and refuses to do anything at all. I've actually had this problem before, and I managed to fix it by flushing the CMOS (just using the jumper, I haven't tried draining the battery but I assume this has a similar effect?). But this time, this approach did nothing, so I assume from this that there is nothing wrong in the BIOS. I've tried three diferent cards each with two different monitors and the same thing happens. I've also tried swapping each of my RAM sticks for a spare one, and again, no result. I've used an online calculator to check that the voltage from my power supply is right, and that all seems fine too. So does anyone have any suggestions? If I could just work out what the problem is I could get the replacement part and hopefully get the damn thing working again. Thanks a lot, Joe

09-19-2009, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,525 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Monitor Not Responding PC specs? Prebuilt-Brand Name & Model Number Custom build- Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
joelol Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	Re: Monitor Not Responding Sorry for the delay, since I can't use my PC at the mo, I can only respond when at a friend's house. My PC is custom built, and the specs are as follows: Mobo: ASUS PSVD2-X CPU: Core2Duo E4600 2400MHz RAM: 2x Corsair VS1GB53302 1GB Graphics: GeForce 8500GT PSU: WIN Power ATX-400 Thanks again. EDIT: I've just noticed that my PC isn't giving off the usual beep on startup. Don't know if that helps. Last edited by joelol; 09-23-2009 at 09:20 AM.

09-23-2009, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,525 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Monitor Not Responding Your PSU is not good quality and is underpowered for your hardware. I would suggest trying a good quality 500W plus PSU. SeaSonic 550W $90 w/$10 cash rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151027 __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
joelol Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	Re: Monitor Not Responding Cool, thanks for the suggestion. I'll order one and let you know if it does the trick. Here's hoping.