Monitor wont turn on after new GPU

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

I changed my GPU from a GT 430 to a GTX 760, i'm using a VGA cable at the moment to try and connect to my monitor but it will not turn on. Is it because my VGA cable won't connect to my new GPU or is it the fact that I haven't updated my GPU yet but I can't do that without a screen to look on >.>

The_Prophecy · Nov 16, 2013

If the screen won't display an image after the GPU upgrade, I can think of 3 possibilities right away.

1. The GPU is not seated properly in the PCI-E slot. Power the system off, remove the video cables, remove the graphics card and then reinstall it. Make sure it is firmly seated this time.

2. You have not supplied the card with enough power. Make sure all 6 or 8 pin PCI-e Power cables are firmly attached to the appropriate plugs on the card and then power the system on again.

3. There is an outside chance that your card may be DOA. If it has never been able to display properly, the card might be defective. Check the 2 options above first though just to be sure.

a1blaster · Nov 16, 2013

from gt430 to a GTX 760...
my solution::

1.) psu wattage is probably not enough
2.) you skipped 2 generations of gtx series...your mobo is probably 3-4 years old...update your bios

Superlp12 · Nov 16, 2013

I have similar experience but with display from igp only. I had the mobo replace thinking it was the cause and tried almost everything idea but at the end discovered it was due to a near dead cpu cause by most proably by my careless overclocking attempt.

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

The fans are on, I have enough wattage 650w, may it just be that i'm not using a DVI-D Port? It could be the BIOS as my mobo is old as heck (2010). Gonna try a DVI-D port and if that doesn't work, gonna have to get a new mobo, and if it doesn't work after that! I'm just gonna give up, it's been one problem after another and I all I wanted was to change 1 part. lol...

a1blaster · Nov 16, 2013

you don't need to get a new mobo...you just need to update the bios for new gpu support...its a simple 5 minute task...check your manual..

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

a1blaster :

I think the BIOS is at it's latest, also there's NO WAY I can get onto the BIOS menu anyways as I don't have a screen...

This is my sucky mobo : http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/msi-2a9c-specs/http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/msi-2a9c-specs/

Superlp12 · Nov 16, 2013

If all else fails have your cpu checked before going out to get a new mobo. You had to remove the cpu anyway if you are going to change the mobo.

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

Okay, how would I access the BIOS menu with the VGA cable, (not on the GPU) if I get no signal, also, am I missing something to plug in to the onboard driver?

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

How can I access my BIOS menu without no way of seeing it, could I use a laptop somehow?

a1blaster · Nov 16, 2013

LiamJames :

bios update is not like windows automatic update...you have to update it manually...

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

a1blaster :

LiamJames :

bios update is not like windows automatic update...you have to update it manually...

There are 0 updates for that BIOS, even check it yourself...

a1blaster · Nov 16, 2013

whats the model of your mobo?? ill find the bios file

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

a1blaster :

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/msi-2a9c-specs/

2A9C

Mousemonkey · Nov 16, 2013

Watch your language.

The_Prophecy · Nov 16, 2013

Remove the graphics card and try using the onboard video adapter. Your board appears to have one, so you can use that to flash the BIOS. Also double check my post above... the fans on the GPU turning on means absolutely nothing. They can be powered through the PCI-E slot itself, and complete contact in the slot is also not required for them to power up. A few pins' contact can be broken and the fans will still power up, but you'll still be left with no video on the screen.

Also try plugging your old video card back in and see what happens.

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

Mousemonkey :

Sorry, just getting a tad frustrated after problems over a month.

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

The_Prophecy :

Remove the graphics card and try using the onboard video adapter. Your board appears to have one, so you can use that to flash the BIOS. Also double check my post above... the fans on the GPU turning on means absolutely nothing. They can be powered through the PCI-E slot itself, and complete contact in the slot is also not required for them to power up. A few pins' contact can be broken and the fans will still power up, but you'll still be left with no video on the screen.

Old video card, monitor is back on, but i'm using the onboard video adapter whilst this is in. Gonna try without it, then go in my BIOS

Also try plugging your old video card back in and see what happens.

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

Onboard adapter not working now... What would the problems be?

a1blaster · Nov 16, 2013

thats a 4 year old motherboard...i can't find your bios file..

install and download this..it will automatically update your bios

http://www.msi.com/service/download/

LiamJames · Nov 16, 2013

a1blaster :

I can't...

The_Prophecy · Nov 16, 2013

Ok wait... why did you plug in the old video card and then try to use the onboard video adapter? That doesn't make sense. If you have a video card plugged in, then use that. If you do not have any separate video card plugged in, use the onboard device. The onboard should be automatically disabled as soon as you plug in a separate video card.

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