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bgphotoo

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    Computer starts then looses video signal
    « on: October 17, 2006, 05:30:13 AM »
    I just did a fresh install of XP pro. After I install a driver and restart the computer it shows the xp spash screen then the monitor goes blank. It continues to load windows I can hear it but I'm getting no signal to the monitor.

    Raptor

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    Re: Computer starts then looses video signal
    « Reply #1 on: October 17, 2006, 05:31:21 AM »
    Before Windows loads, press F8 and choose "VGA Mode". Uninstall the drivers and get the latest drivers from the videocard manufacturer its website.
    « Last Edit: October 17, 2006, 05:31:34 AM by Raptor »

    bgphotoo

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      Re: Computer starts then looses video signal
      « Reply #2 on: October 17, 2006, 05:23:36 PM »
      Thanks in vga mode I was able to update the driver, but when I reboot the same thing happens...no video signal. I thought it might be trying to use mobo video but there is not a connection for video on the mobo and nothing I can find in bios.

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      Re: Computer starts then looses video signal
      « Reply #3 on: October 17, 2006, 06:37:16 PM »
      Have you had the case open ? ?
      Or has it been moved lately ? ?

      If so remove a side panel and carefully re-seat the vid card.

      As always when working inside the case remove all power sources and take the neccessary ESD precautions...

      patio.  8-)
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      bgphotoo

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        Re: Computer starts then looses video signal
        « Reply #4 on: October 17, 2006, 07:53:45 PM »
        Thanks ya'll I figured it out. It was drivers from the mobo driver disk.

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        Re: Computer starts then looses video signal
        « Reply #5 on: October 17, 2006, 08:03:48 PM »
        Congrats we love success stories...people doing a re-install of XP get so excited to get back up and running they usually forget a driver or three...

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