First build, monitor won't display image

thantzmon

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Dec 12, 2013
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I built my computer, and it worked. It went to BIOS, and I turned it off. Then i took it apart to get all the cords in the back so it would increase the airflow. When I put everything together, everything was working, then when I went into BOIS again, I realized that I didn't plug in the cord to make the optical drive open. So I found the cord, plugged it in, and turned on my computer. It made the beeping noise and a little screen on the mother board said A0/ide initialization is started. Everything is plugged in correctly, but the monitor stays at a black screen. Also, the VGA cable is plugged in on both sides (to the motherboard), and both have working power cords.

And yes, my monitor is turned on
 

thantzmon

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Dec 12, 2013
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Sorry, but I just learned that my motherboard didn't have onboard video... I feel like an idiot now. But this problem could hypothetically exist for others, so thank you on behalf of others looking for solutions.