Can't get a monitor signal. homebuilt.

aigroti · Nov 25, 2013

I just managed to put together a custom PC. It's the first time I've tried to build one and was very meticulous.

I've tried everything out of this thread http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

The pc boots no problem, however I can't get a monitor signal, I've checked the cable and tried a different' monitor so it's definitely something with the computer.

My specs are here:
https://secure.scan.co.uk/aspnet/Shop/SavedBasket/Show.aspx?id=a5aed577754742ddb2b07bc349806bc2

markwp · Nov 25, 2013

Are you trying to use the gpu or the onboard?

If you are using the gpu, remove it from the board and boot using onboard to get system running, then install gpu.

Be sure to check bios and set video for either auto or onboard to start, then when system is running set to auto or PEG/PCIe

aigroti · Nov 25, 2013

do I have to physically remove te gpu or can I just disconnect power from it?

markwp · Nov 26, 2013

I prefer to physically remove it - even if you disconnect the peg connector, it still draws power through the pci-e lane. Even though that's not enough to power the card, it may give you issues through bios.

Mark

aigroti · Nov 26, 2013

Thanks that solved it but now I have an issue where it still won't show a monitor signal with the gpu plugged in.

cst1992 · Nov 26, 2013

maybe your gpu is doa or your mobo and card may be incompatible.

markwp · Nov 26, 2013

Go back to bios and set the video selection to auto or PCI (PEG). Use the same connection type you used for the onboard (VGA, DVI, etc). Also make sure you plug in the 2 6pin PEG connectors to your gpu. The connectors on your psu will be configured as 6+2 pin.

If you still don't get output, try reseating the card and making sure the PEGs are firmly connected.

Once you get the basice VGA output, then install current (non-beta) drivers from the Nvidia web site - do NOT use the drivers on the disc that came with the gpu.

Mark

cst1992 · Nov 26, 2013

@mark: do you think his card may be doa?

markwp · Nov 26, 2013

If none of the previous work, it's a good possibility. Do you have a second rig (yours or a friends) that you can try the card in?

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