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techgirl · 05-28-2006, 06:28 PM

Hi:
I read a few threads and see similar posts but did not seem to find what I was looking for. I just built a pc for my son, I have built systems before, but this one was with a 64 bit processor, ATI motherboard, etc. I find that the motherboard instructions aren't great especially with the frontal usb connectors, etc.
I got everything together, it powers up, the hdd is going but, a black screen on the monitor. I tried the integrated graphics port as well as the PCI Express graphics card port. Both have the same results. All I get is a black screen with the light blinking on and off on the monitor.

I can't think of anything else to try. I have never seen this before.
Thanks, I really need some advice.

Techgirl

ktkendall · 05-28-2006, 07:24 PM

It probably is your memory or processor not seated proper, or the processor heat sink fan not in proper, or something shorting out on the backside of the motherboard.

Cleck here:

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409

and follow these new build troubleshooting steps and that should work it out for you..

**freakitchen** · 05-29-2006, 03:23 AM

Also check that the 2x2 auxiliary power connector is connected to the motherboard. Forgetting it would also give you the 'no video' issue.

FK

ktkendall · 05-29-2006, 10:27 AM

Can U post more specific hardware specs?

05-28-2006, 06:28 PM	#1
techgirl Member (1 bit) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	video not working on new build Hi: I read a few threads and see similar posts but did not seem to find what I was looking for. I just built a pc for my son, I have built systems before, but this one was with a 64 bit processor, ATI motherboard, etc. I find that the motherboard instructions aren't great especially with the frontal usb connectors, etc. I got everything together, it powers up, the hdd is going but, a black screen on the monitor. I tried the integrated graphics port as well as the PCI Express graphics card port. Both have the same results. All I get is a black screen with the light blinking on and off on the monitor. I can't think of anything else to try. I have never seen this before. Thanks, I really need some advice. Techgirl Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-28-2006, 07:24 PM	#2
ktkendall Telcom Tech Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western, Pa. Posts: 5,409	It probably is your memory or processor not seated proper, or the processor heat sink fan not in proper, or something shorting out on the backside of the motherboard. Cleck here: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409 and follow these new build troubleshooting steps and that should work it out for you.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ If it ain't broke, "TWEAK IT"

05-29-2006, 03:23 AM	#3
freakitchen Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 3,563	Also check that the 2x2 auxiliary power connector is connected to the motherboard. Forgetting it would also give you the 'no video' issue. FK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ -FK- "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw, The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, In Flanders fields." - John McCrae, May 1915

05-29-2006, 10:27 AM	#4
ktkendall Telcom Tech Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western, Pa. Posts: 5,409	Can U post more specific hardware specs? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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