Problem with graphics card,says no signal on the monitor when i turn it on Please help

Roba1921 · Apr 4, 2017

So i built my first pc,everything works fine.Except i was missing a vga to vdi cable for my graphics card,so i am running the integrated graphic card intel hd 610.And that adapter came today so i put in the graphics card (Gygabyte Rx460) connected everything and when i turn it on it says no signal on the monitor.Why is that so?And then i was searching for answers on the internet someone says disable it in the device manager or disable it in BIOS.I did all of that and it still says no signal when i turn it on why?

Garilia · Apr 4, 2017

Did you change the location of the cable and connect it to the graphics card port and not the integrated graphics port?

captaincharisma · Apr 4, 2017

what kind of adapter are you using?

Barty1884 · Apr 4, 2017

Please post your full system spec.

Which DVI to VGA cable did you buy?

The RX460 only has DVI-D (digital), with VGA being an Analog signal. Unless you bought an adapter specifcially listed as "active", you likely have a passive adapter - which cannot convert Digital to Analog.

A passive adapter is intended to be used from DVI-I (both analog & digital signals) and will cost around $5

Active (to convert digital to analog) will cost $15+

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Barty1884 :

Msi B250M-PRO VD
Gygabyte RX460 4GB
EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze
Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 Ghz
WD Blue WD10EZEX
Corsair Value Select (1x8GB DDR4)
Thermaltake H15
Monitor:Acer P191w

This is the adapter i used
https://www.amazon.de/Aktives-Adapter-unterst%C3%BCtzt-Ausl%C3%B6sung-1920x1200/dp/B01AU804HK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491416214&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ugreen+dvi-d+auf+vga&psc=1

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Garilia :

yessir! i connected everything.

Barty1884 · Apr 5, 2017

Did you provide the micro USB power as mentioned in the add?

Doesn't look active the me, but given the supplamentary power requirement... there's a slim chance.

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Barty1884 :

So you are trying to say that my adapter doesn't give enough power to the monitor and the card?
And no i did not use the micro USB because it did not come with the adapter even if it says so on amazon.

Barty1884 · Apr 5, 2017

Well the only way to know for sure would be to follow the instructions listed. It's specifically mentioned that the micro USB cable is not included.

Plz power our device trough the micro USB port on it using a 5V/2A(Max) power adapter (NOT included)

It does say it's an active cable though:

Ugreen Active DVI to VGA Converter can be used to connect a video graphics card or PC with DVI-D 24+1 output

which is what you want.

Then, looking at reviews:

Works as advertised, though when I purchased it I did not notice that it needs a micro USB cord to power it. That USB cord is not included.

This product does work however it needs a power source. I was lucky to have so many unused USB ports but if you don't have one then try another product

Looking through the reviews..... it does appear to be active and will convert Digital to Analog (like you want it to).... provided you give it power.

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Barty1884 :

Well the only way to know for sure would be to follow the instructions listed. It's specifically mentioned that the micro USB cable is not included.

Plz power our device trough the micro USB port on it using a 5V/2A(Max) power adapter (NOT included)

It does say it's an active cable though:

Ugreen Active DVI to VGA Converter can be used to connect a video graphics card or PC with DVI-D 24+1 output

which is what you want.

Then, looking at reviews:

Works as advertised, though when I purchased it I did not notice that it needs a micro USB cord to power it. That USB cord is not included.

This product does work however it needs a power source. I was lucky to have so many unused USB ports but if you don't have one then try another product

Looking through the reviews..... it does appear to be active and will convert Digital to Analog (like you want it to).... provided you give it power.

Omg this is awful,so what do i need to do now,buy a micro USB?

Barty1884 · Apr 5, 2017

If you don't have one, then yes.

If you have any cell phone from the last 5 years or so (other than an iPhone), you likely have one you could try with & ensure it works for you.

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Barty1884 :

Thank you for your exsitance on this Earth you beautiful human being.Just one more question though,do i connect the usb to my motherboard usb port,i would imagine so but im just asking to be sure lol.

Barty1884 · Apr 5, 2017

Yes, that would be what you want to do.

If you have a phone charger that doesn't have the USB that can be removed from the wall plug, you could probably just power it from the wall too.
I'd recommend USB for long-term use, but you could certainly test with a wall plug microUSB for now.

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Barty1884 :

And one more sorry, I didn't find a place for the pci-e pin connectors on my graphic card? Am i blind or am I stupid,or the graphic card doesn't have to be connected via pcie pin connector from the power supply.

Barty1884 · Apr 5, 2017

I believe Gigabyte only have the Windforce RX460s? 75W card, should be PCIe slot only.

Roba1921 · Apr 5, 2017

Barty1884 :

Barty1884 · Apr 5, 2017

No problem. Report back on your adapter cable thing, just to ensure it works out just fine.

Roba1921 · Apr 6, 2017

Barty1884 :

thank you man evrything works just turned it on it regconizes my card evrything works i can't tell how happy i am and today is my birthday.BEST DAY EVER

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