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don_smith

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won't start
« on: August 19, 2004, 08:07:17 AM »
I get 3, then 8 beeps when switching on. Message on monitor reads "no signal. Check video cable". I have checked cables and that video card is seated correctly. tried to boot from floppy and cd but just get the same beeps and message. Tried to enter bios by pressing a variety of keys on restart but nothing happens but the beeps . Any help please. ( I'm not sure whivh version of bios is used )
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Raptor

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Re: won't start
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2004, 08:11:40 AM »
Have you replaced the videocard, cables and monitor to test if they are faulty?

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squirrel

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Re: won't start
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2004, 08:16:10 AM »
OK. First of all, what OS? Second, does the monitor work on another computer? Third. Does another monitor work on your computer?
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don_smith

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Re: won't start
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2004, 08:31:55 AM »
os=windows millenium
Have tried a different monitor on the system and got nothing (not even the error message )
have not replaced video card or cables just checked them by appearance
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Raptor

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Re: won't start
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2004, 08:35:31 AM »
If you say another monitor does function, the monitor may most likely be the problem. Perhaps a monitor cable needs replacing?

If there is still warranty on your monitor, I suggest you check to see what your options are.
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squirrel

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Re: won't start
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2004, 08:35:55 AM »
Does your monitor work on another computer? AND did the OTHER monitor work on the computer it WAS connected to?

IF your monitor works on another computer, try replacing the video card.
« Last Edit: August 19, 2004, 08:39:01 AM by squirrel »
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merlin_2

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Re: won't start
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2004, 05:44:01 PM »
switch the monitor on first ...then hit the button to start your pc...you may have switch  off to the pc  save power and the monitor?
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don_smith

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Re: won't start
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2004, 03:01:10 AM »
the monitor and cable worked ok on another pc so I took out the video card gave it a blow to remove the dust--put it back in and it works !!!!!!
should have done that in the first place I suppose but as a computer nerd I didn't want to mess around with the insides
thanks for your advice
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Raptor

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Re: won't start
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2004, 03:49:44 AM »
Usually, computer 'nerds' like to work inside their computer.
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don_smith

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Re: won't start
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2004, 04:04:17 AM »
sorry raptor.
You can tell how ignorant I am I thought nerd meant ignoramus
Thanks again
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Raptor

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Re: won't start
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2004, 04:07:01 AM »
Quote
1. A foolish, inept, or unattractive person.
2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.


I learnt something today, then.
« Last Edit: August 20, 2004, 04:18:33 AM by Raptor »
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merlin_2

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Re: won't start
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2004, 02:49:50 PM »
graphics card? faulty.
« Last Edit: August 20, 2004, 02:50:16 PM by merlin_2 »
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