Computer wont post when graphics card is installed

PCbuild978

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Hi, I just got a asrock h97m pro4 motherboard, an Intel core i3-4360 and nivida gtx750ti and when I have the graphics card installed my monitor gets no signal from my computer my psu is brand new, 800 watts HELP!
 
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I don't think you've even read his question properly. He already has the card installed and i3 isn't that outdated. Graphics card don't discrimate as long as PCI-e 16 slot is operational, the mobo should automatically detect the new hardware.

In your case I would suggest looking into your bios. Some bioses needs to manually switch your display adapater. Look for something called "Display adapter" and its set to "PCI-e" in peripheral section of the bios.

If your bios is PCI-e then windows is not detecting your hardware. The fix for this is to use your onboard VGA and manually go into windows hardware and device and...

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I don't think you've even read his question properly. He already has the card installed and i3 isn't that outdated. Graphics card don't discrimate as long as PCI-e 16 slot is operational, the mobo should automatically detect the new hardware.

In your case I would suggest looking into your bios. Some bioses needs to manually switch your display adapater. Look for something called "Display adapter" and its set to "PCI-e" in peripheral section of the bios.

If your bios is PCI-e then windows is not detecting your hardware. The fix for this is to use your onboard VGA and manually go into windows hardware and device and display properties to check and detect. Also check your drivers, more than often the drivers are the culprit in hardware detection issue.
 
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