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vincentj   11-26-2008 at 08:01:06 AM

Hello,
I recently assembled my own PC for the first time, and I'm having a problem.
When I turn the system on, all the case fans, optical drives and hard drives start to work (indicated by them spinning up and the HDD LED being active), and the graphics card appears to work (the fan on it spins, and there are 2 red LEDs shining). However, I do not see any image on the monitor.

My new graphics card works in my old computer, and I have used different monitors and cables, however the problem still persists. One thing I have noticed is that there is no beeping whatsoever when I switch the computer on. I have tried to clear the CMOS using the jumper, to no avail.

I have:
Gigabyte X48-DQ6 motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
4GB DDR2-1066
Diamond Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card
Antec 850 TruePower Quattro PSU

Thanks in advance

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Zecow   11-26-2008 at 08:30:26 AM
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take the battery from your mainboard out. leave it as it is for 10-20 minutes, then insert it back in and try it again. I had the same issue, took the battery out and back in again. It then booted up fine.

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megamanx00   11-26-2008 at 08:32:22 AM
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Are you sure you plugged in the power connector properly? Check to make sure it isn't loose. Did you make sure to plug the 4/8 pin connector in near the back plate? If not, do so now, with the thing off and unplugged of course ^_^. Also make sure your RAM and video card are seated properly.

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V3NOM   11-26-2008 at 08:40:04 AM
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is the video card power plugged in? it can get basic power from the slot itself but its not going to be enough.

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kyeana   11-26-2008 at 08:43:20 AM
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did you plug both the 20/24 power connector and the 4/8 pin power connector into the mobo?

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megamanx00   11-26-2008 at 08:49:28 AM
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I should also mention that you should not put a PCI-E 6 pin connector into that 4/8 pin connector. Doing so will probably fry the board :o

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kevin1212   11-26-2008 at 11:41:43 AM
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Assuming you double checked your power connectors to the motherboard and video card, and the case button connectors (including speaker for beeps) to the motherboard, you could try booting without the ram installed and see if you get the double beep. If so it could be your ram.

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huron   11-26-2008 at 12:51:15 PM
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All good suggestions. I would try without the RAM as well, and then with only 1 stick of RAM. Sometimes it doesn't play nice initially.

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