I think there is something wrong with my video card!!!

irsmart · 02-20-2005, 02:05 AM

Help!!!

I have a computer with windows ME that will turn on. When I turn it on, I get one long beep and three quick consecutive beeps. And the monitor just says

Quote:

no signal input

. PLEASE HELP!!! I have no idea what to do and i have all of my important files on there. HELP

**Cromewell** · 02-20-2005, 04:33 AM

Did your computer come with a manual or do you know what kind of motherboard/BIOS you have? That beep is a BIOS code telling you what's wrong.

irsmart · 02-20-2005, 06:40 AM

I got the computer from a friend, and all it came with was the computer and the monitor, no manual. I looked up the beep codes and I found that there is a video adapter failure and it is because of a bad video card or memory. Now what? What do I have to do to get it working?

P.S. There is no internet on the computer!

4W4K3 · 02-20-2005, 12:35 PM

are you using onboard video or an expansion card?

make sure the video card is plugged in securely and is getting power if its an expansion card. if its onboard i would just check the cable and make sure it is secured and pushed in all the way.

**Cromewell** · 02-20-2005, 06:05 PM

if its an onboard video failure theres a serious problem with the motherboard, I'd say its an expansion card that is partially unseated or is dead. If it's dead you just need to get a new video card and put it in

irsmart · 02-21-2005, 05:30 AM

How do I check what it is? No one ever told me when I got the computer.

dave597 · 02-21-2005, 05:49 AM

control panel> ssytem properties.> > hardware > device manager> display adaptors> click the +.

or right click desktop, properties>> settings >> should say your monitor on [your graphics carrd]

irsmart · 02-21-2005, 05:50 AM

How do I go to the control panel etc... when the monitor won't even turn on. That is my origional problem?

dave597 · 02-21-2005, 05:56 AM

OH yeah, sorry.

erm, get a screwdriver. >> open the side of the case, make sure the cards are fitted in properly..

**Praetor** · 02-21-2005, 05:25 PM

Ok so do you have an integrated video or an actual video card? (i.e., can u remove it -- easily)?

02-20-2005, 04:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-20-2005, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
irsmart Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 83	I got the computer from a friend, and all it came with was the computer and the monitor, no manual. I looked up the beep codes and I found that there is a video adapter failure and it is because of a bad video card or memory. Now what? What do I have to do to get it working? P.S. There is no internet on the computer! __________________ Follow the Path of NaNoWriMo online at: http://www.pathofnanowrimo.net.tc/ (broken) Last edited by irsmart; 02-20-2005 at 06:41 AM. Reason: Incorrect spelling.

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02-20-2005, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	if its an onboard video failure theres a serious problem with the motherboard, I'd say its an expansion card that is partially unseated or is dead. If it's dead you just need to get a new video card and put it in __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

02-21-2005, 05:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
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02-21-2005, 05:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
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02-21-2005, 05:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
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