over frequency

[OZMack]

hey guys,

what should i do with the error message Over Frequency?

when the windows xp logo screen comes up the monitor turns to black then it shows the message over frequency, ive tried using safe mode ive and i made it, but when i try to use normal mode the error message comes up..

my computer is using the asus motherboard..

thanks in advance

[Broni]

What is the refresh rate set to?

[OZMack]

i dont know yet..what would be the cause of that over frequency and what should i do..my os is xp sp3.

[Deerpark]

When did the problem start?
Can you start in safe mode?
What made you install SP3? You do know it is still a beta and not stable yet right?

[Dias de verano]

Your monitor is telling you that the refresh rate of your display card signal is too high. You need to go into safe mode and alter the display settings.

[OZMack]

my cousin told me that he only used the computer to play an audio cd then when he turned off the computer and used it again later the computer already show this error.i can start in safe mode. i will try first to set the refresh rate, but where can i find it so that i can change it?

[Broni]

Right click on desktop empty space, click Properties, then Settings tab, Advanced button, Monitor tab, and post back what refresh rate is reported.

[OZMack]

what should be the normal refresh rate of a monitor?ill reply the refresh rate later coz the computer is right here with me..

other than th refresh rate what should be the other cause of it?

[Broni]

What is it set to, now? Try 60MHz.

[OZMack]

it says use hardware default setting..theres no other options like 60mhz,70mhz and so on..is there any other option to change the refresh rate?im using safe mode right now.

[Broni]

Why in Safe Mode? You need to be in Normal Mode.

[OZMack]

i can only start in safe mode but in normal mode the errror message displays and it says over frequency..i thought that i could alter it in safe mode?

[Broni]

Your video card may be shot. Try to borrow video card from a friend.

[OZMack]

your right the video card may have caused it, i have tried to use the enable vga mode and i have succesfuly started the pc in normal mode using only 8 bit but if i try using the 16 bit and 32 bit it causes to restart and show the over frequency error.

[Broni]

That's it.