Issues with the new computer

It finally came after three weeks of sending the original order (ugh -_-, and now here comes the part where I'd normally pull out my hair, but I don't feel like wasting a colossal amount of time screwing around in the dark trying to fix the problem, especially when I have lots of college work ahead of me.

The current problem I have is that I'm trying to install the OS, but the monitors I've tried are saying "no signal found" or something like that. So far, I did this with an Acer LCD and my friend's Samsung HD television (I don't know the model numbers). I would think installing an OS without visual output would be extremely hard.

The computer in question did not come with a video card. Whether the MOBO has an integrated graphics card, I don't know for sure (I'm at a friend's house atm, the manual is at home), but I don't think it does, as the model is "GIGABYTE ...870A-UD3". I took my brother's video card, a 7900 GS with 2x DVI outputs, and installed it. The computer turns on fine as far as I know. Fans run (including the video card), lights light up, the works. And if it matter, it doesn't make any beeping noises.

Any suggestions or quick fixes?


EDIT: Seems the CPU was the culprit. Thank jebus it wasn't a dead MOBO.

Make sure you plugged in the Power into the Graphics Card itself. Newer Graphics Cards also have an extra power insert that older ones do not.

Also, make sure the card is completely plugged into the motherboard, if it isn't in all the way it could bug out too.

that mobo has no integrated video.

Not plugging the graphics card into the power supply would throw a beep code, so I don't think it's that.

Reseat the monitor to graphics card connection. It's the only thing I can think of that would cause all of your symptoms.

Like Fiel said, make sure the connections are good. Turn all power off, and unplug all power cables (your PC power supply and the monitor power supply).

When you put the graphics card into its slot, it should snap and completely go in. Give it a good eye, boyo! Make sure the power connections are in, nice and snug. The 9800GT should come with TWO 6-pin power connectors. Make sure they are both connected to your power supply.

Lastly, make sure the monitor is correctly and snugly (but not tightly) connected to the graphics card. Plug all main power cables back in. Give it a go.


Many years back I bought a 7800GT and didn't plug the 2nd power connector in. POST went through and the mobo gave no beep code. It was only during load that everything slowed way the hell down. A quick look and I realized my error.

When you put the graphics card into its slot, it should snap and completely go in. Give it a good eye, boyo! Make sure the power connections are in, nice and snug. The 9800GT should come with TWO 6-pin power connectors. Make sure they are both connected to your power supply.

Hmm, the snapping part I did not notice, unless it's only the little plastic hook that does that. It's not exactly indicative that the graphics card is all the way in tight.

And the graphics card doesn't have 2x6-pin connectors. That was a mistake, it's actually a 7900 GS I think. Reason why my brother upgraded his GPU and passed the old one down to me was because it was exactly the minimum requirements for running Civilization V, and that's how I remember what graphics card it is.

I'm in school atm. Will give this problem proper attention and a thorough thrashing in the afternoon.

The reason I said to give it a good eye is so that you don't see any of the yellow connector when putting the graphics card in. If the PC didn't make any beeps, then like Fiel said, it leaves the graphics card and monitor connection as the only real problem, which is simply an issue of tightening the connection a bit. You may also try putting the monitor in the other DVI port.

If you ordered the PC without a GPU, it is very unlikely they tested it out to make sure it even boots (to remove the possibility of a DOA mobo). =/ Might wanna ask them tho.

WHICH PCIe slot did you put the card into, btw?









Someone had your problem and the issue wasn't faulty power supply or graphics card or unsupported memory. This is what he said:

"I got it working. Hallelujah!

The memory was okay. Every component was good. It was human error. I looked at this computer so many times the last few days but it took until today for me to notice that I had not connected the cpu power 12V line to the motherboard. I was fooled into thinking it had power because the cpu fan was spinning, but of course that is on a separate power connector.

Unfortunately, I still don't see a set of LED and never heard any beeping codes so I don't know if this motherboard has a built in diagnostic.

Thanks for your suggestions, I definitely know more about my components after this. Now on to the OS and driver install and update stuff."

Okay, worst case scenario is looking realistic atm... I removed the video card, left it in but unplugged, and other weird things I could try. MOBO isn't making a beeping noise in any case. DOA?

But just to make sure... I was told that the MOBO wouldn't make a beeping noise anyways because it is new. I never really gave much thought to where the computer noise would come from if you didn't plug in speakers.


EDIT: Removed and reseated the CPU, and it's working! Hooray! Installing the OS now...

Good to hear. Grats on your functional new rig too!

Good to hear. Grats on your functional new rig too!

Thank you xD

Apparently Microsoft has some bullshyt where if you're installing their OS on a blank HDD, it won't accept the product key until you reinstall the OS. Just a warning for you peeps. I'm reinstalling Windows for the second time zzzz...