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the pc turns on fine, fans work, cdrw works, lights come on, but my monitor light stays orange.
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Turbonutter wrote:
> Agent Bob wrote:
> Tóm wrote:
> Tom is right. If there is a problem with a machines input or output
> devices it will issue a number of beeps as soon as it starts up from
> the pc speaker. I cant remember how many beeps there is for no
> monitor, but im sure its out on the internet somewhere.
>
> Well it's different for every motherboard, so check your manual or the
> manufacturer's website.
>
> Does your graphics card have a TV out? If it does, try connecting
> your
> pc to a TV and see if you get a picture.
>
> I doubt this will work as more often than not TV-out has to be enabled
> in software before it will do anything. Also, the display you see at
> post (I can;t remember what it's called... VGA?) is designed to work
> 100% of the time. It's a standard. If the graphics card isn't putting
> out that, it won't put out anything.
Hi,
Yes VGA is a standard, but it is a standard for displaying graphics in a VGA monitor. In many cases you will find that a TV out on a graphics card will work even before windows starts up.
>
> Lastly, is your monitor one of these that connects to a psu or
> directly to the mains? If it connects to the mains, have the fuse in
> the plug checked
Ok, thing is if he is using an older monitor, or the type I described above then maybe the fuse in the plug is the wrong type for the voltage of the monitor. Most display equipment will allow the wrong fuse to be used in the plug, or whatever you plug it into. By having the wrong fuse or a damaged fuse in the orange light would still shine. Look to see if it is dimmed or flickering.
Also, check you VGA plug/socket for bent or damaged pins or damaged wires. Give it a shake, if it rattles to much (it should rattle a bit because of the screws) then chances are its U/S.
>
> Read the post, he said the orange light comes on. Way to go, moron.
>
> Turbonutter: Very grumpy.
Come on Turbonutter, these are just suggestions please dont get upset. :-)
> Agent Bob wrote:
> Tóm wrote:
> Tom is right. If there is a problem with a machines input or output
> devices it will issue a number of beeps as soon as it starts up from
> the pc speaker. I cant remember how many beeps there is for no
> monitor, but im sure its out on the internet somewhere.
>
> Well it's different for every motherboard, so check your manual or the
> manufacturer's website.
>
> Does your graphics card have a TV out? If it does, try connecting
> your
> pc to a TV and see if you get a picture.
>
> I doubt this will work as more often than not TV-out has to be enabled
> in software before it will do anything. Also, the display you see at
> post (I can;t remember what it's called... VGA?) is designed to work
> 100% of the time. It's a standard. If the graphics card isn't putting
> out that, it won't put out anything.
Hi,
Yes VGA is a standard, but it is a standard for displaying graphics in a VGA monitor. In many cases you will find that a TV out on a graphics card will work even before windows starts up.
>
> Lastly, is your monitor one of these that connects to a psu or
> directly to the mains? If it connects to the mains, have the fuse in
> the plug checked
Ok, thing is if he is using an older monitor, or the type I described above then maybe the fuse in the plug is the wrong type for the voltage of the monitor. Most display equipment will allow the wrong fuse to be used in the plug, or whatever you plug it into. By having the wrong fuse or a damaged fuse in the orange light would still shine. Look to see if it is dimmed or flickering.
Also, check you VGA plug/socket for bent or damaged pins or damaged wires. Give it a shake, if it rattles to much (it should rattle a bit because of the screws) then chances are its U/S.
>
> Read the post, he said the orange light comes on. Way to go, moron.
>
> Turbonutter: Very grumpy.
Come on Turbonutter, these are just suggestions please dont get upset. :-)
Turbonutter wrote:
> Read the post, he said the orange light comes on. Way to go, moron.
>
> Turbonutter: Very grumpy.
Want to borrow my nickname? :o
> Read the post, he said the orange light comes on. Way to go, moron.
>
> Turbonutter: Very grumpy.
Want to borrow my nickname? :o
Agent Bob wrote:
> Tóm wrote:
> Tom is right. If there is a problem with a machines input or output
> devices it will issue a number of beeps as soon as it starts up from
> the pc speaker. I cant remember how many beeps there is for no
> monitor, but im sure its out on the internet somewhere.
Well it's different for every motherboard, so check your manual or the manufacturer's website.
> Does your graphics card have a TV out? If it does, try connecting your
> pc to a TV and see if you get a picture.
I doubt this will work as more often than not TV-out has to be enabled in software before it will do anything. Also, the display you see at post (I can;t remember what it's called... VGA?) is designed to work 100% of the time. It's a standard. If the graphics card isn't putting out that, it won't put out anything.
> Lastly, is your monitor one of these that connects to a psu or
> directly to the mains? If it connects to the mains, have the fuse in
> the plug checked
Read the post, he said the orange light comes on. Way to go, moron.
Turbonutter: Very grumpy.
> Tóm wrote:
> Tom is right. If there is a problem with a machines input or output
> devices it will issue a number of beeps as soon as it starts up from
> the pc speaker. I cant remember how many beeps there is for no
> monitor, but im sure its out on the internet somewhere.
Well it's different for every motherboard, so check your manual or the manufacturer's website.
> Does your graphics card have a TV out? If it does, try connecting your
> pc to a TV and see if you get a picture.
I doubt this will work as more often than not TV-out has to be enabled in software before it will do anything. Also, the display you see at post (I can;t remember what it's called... VGA?) is designed to work 100% of the time. It's a standard. If the graphics card isn't putting out that, it won't put out anything.
> Lastly, is your monitor one of these that connects to a psu or
> directly to the mains? If it connects to the mains, have the fuse in
> the plug checked
Read the post, he said the orange light comes on. Way to go, moron.
Turbonutter: Very grumpy.
Tóm wrote:
> Or the beeps when you turn it on?
>
> Do you get the one normal beep, or loads of beeps? I think you can
> look them up somewhere to find if there's a fault.
Hi,
Tom is right. If there is a problem with a machines input or output devices it will issue a number of beeps as soon as it starts up from the pc speaker. I cant remember how many beeps there is for no monitor, but im sure its out on the internet somewhere.
Does your graphics card have a TV out? If it does, try connecting your pc to a TV and see if you get a picture.
Lastly, is your monitor one of these that connects to a psu or directly to the mains? If it connects to the mains, have the fuse in the plug checked
> Or the beeps when you turn it on?
>
> Do you get the one normal beep, or loads of beeps? I think you can
> look them up somewhere to find if there's a fault.
Hi,
Tom is right. If there is a problem with a machines input or output devices it will issue a number of beeps as soon as it starts up from the pc speaker. I cant remember how many beeps there is for no monitor, but im sure its out on the internet somewhere.
Does your graphics card have a TV out? If it does, try connecting your pc to a TV and see if you get a picture.
Lastly, is your monitor one of these that connects to a psu or directly to the mains? If it connects to the mains, have the fuse in the plug checked
Test all your components in another machine until you find the b0rked item.
im now 90% sure its the RAM, cos the RAM i have was ebuyers own brand (i was ordering a lot at same time so i went for cheap ) anyway i was lookin at reviews and it turned out that more than half were dead on arrival, and one review caught my eye, it said that his computer wouldnt work with that ram in with a Geforce 2 MX 400 gfx card but would with his ATI. i used a geforce 2 mx 400 so maybe RAM is the problem. im only using that gx card till i decide on what to get,
anyway thanks alot, im gonna order some top quality ram and hope it works
anyway thanks alot, im gonna order some top quality ram and hope it works
Phtf you've been reading too many websites written by people who either don't want yuo to send back b0rked ATIs or want to sell you knew PSUs. There are loads of Shuttle owners out there who run ATI Radeon 9700Pro chips on 250watts, ask them if you don't believe me.
Turbonutter wrote:
> Er well that's a load of trollop
No it isn't ATI 9xxx are power hungry and at least 350W is needed with other components. But i've been reading up about computer parts alot.. and it may be the cpu make sure the cpu fan is seated properly...
> Er well that's a load of trollop
No it isn't ATI 9xxx are power hungry and at least 350W is needed with other components. But i've been reading up about computer parts alot.. and it may be the cpu make sure the cpu fan is seated properly...
Thing is, it could probably be quite a few things.
Have you tried the monitor on another computer?
Have you opened it up and double checked the graphics card is plugged in properly?
Have you double checked all your connections?
Have you tried the monitor on another computer?
Have you opened it up and double checked the graphics card is plugged in properly?
Have you double checked all your connections?
its a geforce 2 gfx card, i hear 1 beep. nothing is installed on it, it was first time ive turned it on.
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