black screen at start-up

[craneop1985]

Just recently when I push the power button-it says-'loading Asus express gate"-like it always has-but then it goes to a black screen instead of the motherboard flash screen-not sure if this is a motherboard issue or a video card issue. I usually have either push the reset button or hold the power switch and then restart the system again. Motherboard is one in sig.

 

[chamgamer]

Check if your bios is working, if it doesn't work maybe you motherboard or video card got fried

 

[johnb35]

You should be able to access the bios before that screen pops up and disable express gate.

 

[craneop1985]

it was neither one---monitor is going out--have to cycle it off and on a couple of times each morning to get it to stay on-hopefully it will last a few more weeks---or I'll have to dig out an old CRT monitor.

 

[chamgamer]

it was neither one---monitor is going out--have to cycle it off and on a couple of times each morning to get it to stay on-hopefully it will last a few more weeks---or I'll have to dig out an old CRT monitor.

Have you ever tried to use your warranty or go to the technician?

 

[craneop1985]

found the receipt when I bought it---one year factory warranty plus bought a 2 year extended warranty----ran out on Feb 2,2011---bummer--just my luck. Will hopefully be able to get new one in a couple weeks.