Problem with connecting PC to monitor

[Zacgay]

Hi there I was wandering if anyone could help me as I have built my very first PC and I have checked every thing is in place and as far as I can tell it is but when I plug my PC into my monitor which only has dvi and VGA connections it says "No video Input" I would be most grateful if someone could help.

 

[maestro0428]

First, does it have a separate graphics card? Like in a slot with outputs? It may use the onboard gpu and plug into the motherboard by the usb/network ports. Also, try changing input buttons on the monitor, sometimes it just doesn't recognize the PC. What PC are you using? Could you list some specs?

 

[Zacgay]

First, does it have a separate graphics card? Like in a slot with outputs? It may use the onboard gpu and plug into the motherboard by the usb/network ports. Also, try changing input buttons on the monitor, sometimes it just doesn't recognize the PC. What PC are you using? Could you list some specs?

My specs are :
Gtx 760
Asrock fm2 A88m hd + motherboard
8gb a data ram 1600mhz
1tb hamachi hard drive
Amd Athlon x4860k CPU
500 watt vega psu
phantom 410 case
Standard cd drive

 

[maestro0428]

Its probably trying to use the onboard gpu. Connect to that on the motherboard and set your BIoS to use the pcie slot first for display. Then hook the cable to the video card and you should be good. Ill check back and see if that works for ya.

 

[Zacgay]

Its probably trying to use the onboard gpu. Connect to that on the motherboard and set your BIoS to use the pcie slot first for display. Then hook the cable to the video card and you should be good. Ill check back and see if that works for ya.

I can't connect to the screen at all so setting the BIoS to use the first slot is an impossibility. Connecting the monitor straight to the motherboard hasn't worked either.

 

[maestro0428]

Something is amiss then. Take the gpu out and try running on the onboard gpu from the motherboard. If that doesn't work, try taking out a memory stick and any other peripherals that could be conflicting or not working correctly. Also, recheck all of the psu plugs to make sure they are tight. Can you verify that the monitor is working okay?

 

[Zacgay]

Unfortunately no when I took the gpu out It did not work also we took out the ram and put it back in and we checked every cable was plugged in and they were , but still it did not work

 

[maestro0428]

Is the board booting? Like, are the fans spinning? Is there an error code read on on that board? You can test the power supply and I can tell you how to do that if nothing happens when you push the power button. One other thing, that cpu is compatible with that board, right? Been outta the AMD game for a while. Don't worry, this has happened to me many times! It will get figured out.

 

[Zacgay]

Yep all the fans are spinning the motherboard seems to be fine and the psu is working and the CPU as far as I can tell is compatible as they are both fm2

 

[Zacgay]

Thank you my friend I hope we can fix this

 

[maestro0428]

We can! Okay, psu is okay and you tried it with only the OS drive, one stick of ram with the video output from the motherboard, right? That is key to narrow down the issue. I don't suppose you have any other PCs or monitor around to test any of the parts, or even to be sure the monitor works?

 

[Zacgay]

We tried to plug it into a monitor that uses hdmi but that didn't work either

 

[maestro0428]

Okay. So no signal to the video outputs. That means the BIoS isn't loading. Pull the battery out of the motherboard and then reseat it or use the BIoS jumper to reset BIoS. That will start it fresh.

 

[Zacgay]

Sorry to seem like a newb but where is the motherboard battery and how do u re start it ?

 

[maestro0428]

No problem, everyone starts somewhere. The BIoS reset jumper will be listed in the manual as to its location. As for the battery, its flat, silver and looks like a watch battery. Just take that out for a minute and then replace.

 

[Zacgay]

I found the reset jumper bt how do I restart it ?

 

[maestro0428]

Okay. Remove the jumper and put it back over the next pin. There should be three and it should show a pic in the manual. Leave it there for a minute. Pull the pin and return it to the original location and start the PC. Fingers crossed.

 

[Zacgay]

I tried everything but stil it does not work

 

[maestro0428]

Damn. Something is probably DOA, I am sorry to say. Hard to say whats wrong without other parts to test. I suppose you could go to a PC support place and ask for help as they will have parts necessary to test everything. If I think of something, I will get back to you. Also, let me know if any miracles happen.