Question

SlashX1896 · 08-31-2005, 07:01 PM

Ok, my dads computer is messed, he was hooking up his computer from work at home, and he needed to change the resoltion, he did that and was testing things, and it diddnt look rite, he tryed again and then restart the computer, when the computer booted up, he couldnt see anything, it was just black, we pluged a diffrent moniter in and it stayed the same, i was wondering if he needs a new video card or whats the problem?

I couldnt explain it i tryed my best..., if u dont understand post that u dont, and ill try to reprhaze it.

**Archangel** · 08-31-2005, 07:27 PM

from what i can read, id say the resolution is set to high..
can you see the memory test and such stuff when you're booting up?

SlashX1896 · 08-31-2005, 08:19 PM

no i cant see anythign when i start up its just black

SlashX1896 · 08-31-2005, 08:59 PM

Actualy.. i see the windows xp picture then it goes blck

SlashX1896 · 08-31-2005, 11:36 PM

anyone? can u help me plese!!!

**Archangel** · 09-01-2005, 05:58 AM

the resolution is set to high then

in the memory test, there is a standard resolution. but in windows the screen changes to the resolution, wich is chosen is the display propperties.

link te pc on the biggest screen you can find, and start it up. (link it to the monitor where i did work ) then set the resolution vry low. (800x600 ). then you should be ok.

anyway, i dont se a reason to buy a new card.

Edit: another idea is to start windows up in Safe mode

then you can set the resolution low

**tweaker** · 09-01-2005, 12:08 PM

Tap F8 during boot to get the bootmenu, then highlight safe mode and hit enter.

**Archangel** · 09-01-2005, 12:58 PM

ah... i always pressed reset during the windows loading screen

so it can be done easely.. ^_^

SlashX1896 · 09-01-2005, 03:29 PM

thanks all

**Archangel** · 09-01-2005, 05:29 PM

i assume the safe mode thing worked?

08-31-2005, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
SlashX1896 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	Question Ok, my dads computer is messed, he was hooking up his computer from work at home, and he needed to change the resoltion, he did that and was testing things, and it diddnt look rite, he tryed again and then restart the computer, when the computer booted up, he couldnt see anything, it was just black, we pluged a diffrent moniter in and it stayed the same, i was wondering if he needs a new video card or whats the problem? I couldnt explain it i tryed my best..., if u dont understand post that u dont, and ill try to reprhaze it.

08-31-2005, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 7,918	from what i can read, id say the resolution is set to high.. can you see the memory test and such stuff when you're booting up? __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

08-31-2005, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
SlashX1896 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	no no i cant see anythign when i start up its just black

09-01-2005, 05:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 7,918	the resolution is set to high then in the memory test, there is a standard resolution. but in windows the screen changes to the resolution, wich is chosen is the display propperties. link te pc on the biggest screen you can find, and start it up. (link it to the monitor where i did work ) then set the resolution vry low. (800x600 ). then you should be ok. anyway, i dont se a reason to buy a new card. Edit: another idea is to start windows up in Safe mode then you can set the resolution low __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

09-01-2005, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
tweaker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 30 Posts: 2,954	Tap F8 during boot to get the bootmenu, then highlight safe mode and hit enter. __________________ Posting and you - CF edition www.tweaker.se FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

08-31-2005, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
SlashX1896 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	Actualy.. i see the windows xp picture then it goes blck

08-31-2005, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
SlashX1896 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	anyone? can u help me plese!!!

09-01-2005, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 7,918	ah... i always pressed reset during the windows loading screen so it can be done easely.. ^_^ __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

09-01-2005, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
SlashX1896 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	thanks all

09-01-2005, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 7,918	i assume the safe mode thing worked? __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

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