just finished a new build. New mother board does not have vga. So I got a gfx card and put it in to the agp. But nothing on the screen because the card has drivers to be installed. How can I now Install The OS and drivers for the gfx without being able to connect a vdu? When I power up the system there every thing switches on but nothing is on the vdu.
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GFX Problem
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The video drivers are just for when you are operating within an operating system. Before that happens, the computer automatically boots into 640x480 resolution. You should be able to boot into the bios screen with just a power supply, motherboard, memory, and video card. Do you even see a response on the screen of your memory and BIOS type? If not, first reset the bios jumper (refer to manual). Next, check to see if the vid card is COMPLETELY plugged in, some of these new AGP cards actually "snap" in (like the memory sticks). Do you get any "beeps" from the motherboard speaker?
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When I switch on there are no beeps or anything on screen the only thing that happens is that fans,drives and power light comes on.
What I have:
CPU: Pentium 4 3.2GHz 478P 800MHz 0.09u 1Mb Cache
Intel P/N:BX80546PG3200E
Main Board: ECS 648FX-A Pentium 4 Motherboard
What I have:
CPU: Pentium 4 3.2GHz 478P 800MHz 0.09u 1Mb Cache
Intel P/N:BX80546PG3200E
Main Board: ECS 648FX-A Pentium 4 Motherboard
You don't mention memory, is it the correct type and speed? What is the FSb set at? (if you don't know what I'm talking about, talk to someone who does) What BIOS? No beeps shows a CPU, BIOS, or memory problem. Anything else should give you a beep code. Reseat CPU, reset BIOS jumper (is it in reset or run position?) Some motherboards ship in "reset" position, and make sure the memory is inserted completely (should "snap" into position).
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kilasser
You need PC3200 (DDR400) ideally for a P4 800fsb CPU.
Also this looks like a Prescott Core Intel P4 3.2?
Is your motherboard Prescott ready? many are not! and won't post.
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You need PC3200 (DDR400) ideally for a P4 800fsb CPU.
Also this looks like a Prescott Core Intel P4 3.2?
Is your motherboard Prescott ready? many are not! and won't post.
Martin
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