Problem with Video Card. Not sure if system is incompatible or if its a hardware
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Hi. I am putting together a somewhat older computer system that I inherited from a friend.
I am wondering if my current setup is incompatible, or if there is a hardware issue with the video card.
The motherboard is an ABIT KN9 Ultra.
http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_...
It originally had an older video card that was unusable for gaming. So I replaced it with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I was led to believe that even though this is a PCI Express 2.0 x16, it would work with this motherboard. However it doesnt.
When I attempt to turn it on, the video card fan starts to sputter, and then stays on and beeps. With no video.
Does anyone know if this should be compatible? Should I get an RMA on the video card? I am hooking up all the wires correctly, including the 6-pin power connection.
Thanks
I am wondering if my current setup is incompatible, or if there is a hardware issue with the video card.
The motherboard is an ABIT KN9 Ultra.
http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_...
It originally had an older video card that was unusable for gaming. So I replaced it with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I was led to believe that even though this is a PCI Express 2.0 x16, it would work with this motherboard. However it doesnt.
When I attempt to turn it on, the video card fan starts to sputter, and then stays on and beeps. With no video.
Does anyone know if this should be compatible? Should I get an RMA on the video card? I am hooking up all the wires correctly, including the 6-pin power connection.
Thanks
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AFAIK, PCI-E is fully backward compatible. If you have a 2.0 card fitted into a 1.0 slot, the card will operate at the 1.0 speed (physical limitation). Before sending the card for RMA, reduce the load on the PSU by having only the following installed and connected to power:
1. One RAM module
2. GPU
3. CPU/HSF
Connect the monitor to the GPU and turn on the power. If the display is shown on the monitor, then you may have an under effecient PSU. If still no display, continue with RMA.
1. One RAM module
2. GPU
3. CPU/HSF
Connect the monitor to the GPU and turn on the power. If the display is shown on the monitor, then you may have an under effecient PSU. If still no display, continue with RMA.
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