I need some help urgent!

Pheonix_789 · Nov 18, 2005, 10:58 PM

When I turn off my computer and restart it some times I ger an error message "System has failed VGA test".....How can I stop it?

SOME PLEASE HELP!

Note I have done the following:

1. Checked if all my Drivers were installed properly (YES)
2. Checked if my card was over heating (NO)
3. Checked if my card was installed in the PCI-E slot Properly (YES)
4. Updated my Drivers (YES)

Here is my Card:

HIS X700
128 bit Interface
256MB DDR 1 Memory
Core:400 mhz
Mem:500 mhz (250mhz)

What can be the problem and how can I resolve it?

Pheonix_789 · Nov 18, 2005, 11:03 PM

Here is my card: Nothing special about it.....

Polaris573 · Nov 18, 2005, 11:19 PM

What were you doing when it failed? Is this a new card? If so how long have you had it? Does someone have a spare card you could borrow and test out in your computer?

Pheonix_789 · Nov 18, 2005, 11:19 PM

I simply turned it off in windows and unfornately No I dont have a spare card......Everytime I turn the power switch off in windows and Turn it on again i get this annoying error! I then have to restart usually 1 or two times before I can get back into Windows! (NOTE I am using Windows XP PRO SP2)

Pheonix_789 · Nov 18, 2005, 11:54 PM

Can Anyone Help?!

jjcom · Nov 19, 2005, 03:00 AM

Are you getting this error message when the rig first turns on, like the error is coming from the BIOS. Or is it when windows tries to start? You could try a new BIOS on the video card or your motherboard (or both). Could be Windows acting up as well, maybe a Windows reinstall would help? I know it's a pain

Pheonix_789 · Nov 19, 2005, 03:43 AM

No I get the error when I first start my computer (after I restart after or turn off my PC)

LOL I cant reinstall the OS I dont have a disk?! Ah crap what can I do.....

Pheonix_789 · Nov 19, 2005, 03:51 AM

I think I will just buy a new card and maybe I wont have this problem......I Only have 300 watt PSU that could be a problem... Iam using the PSU that came with my case!

BMW knock off case Lol

DR.Death · Nov 19, 2005, 11:41 AM

dude one post at a time

DanTheBanjoman · Nov 19, 2005, 12:35 PM

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Thermopylae_480 · Nov 20, 2005, 12:20 AM

If you have a weak power supply that could be causing it. If I think I'm understanding you correctly this is occuring during the POST process, so it cant really be windows. Try updating the BIOS on your motherboard; what kind of motherboard do you have? Try reseting CMOS; either by changing jumper settings or removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes. Unless you just want an excuse to buy a new card try these things first. In addition, I imagine you would get a better card than the X700 if you replace it in which case you will need a more powerfull PSU. You could just order a new more powerfull PSU and see if that fixes your problem then you wouldn't have to buy a new card right away, and you would be ready for your next upgrade.

Nov 18, 2005, 10:58 PM	#1
Pheonix_789 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Edmonton Alberta Posts: 176 (0.06/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	I need some help urgent! When I turn off my computer and restart it some times I ger an error message "System has failed VGA test".....How can I stop it? SOME PLEASE HELP! Note I have done the following: 1. Checked if all my Drivers were installed properly (YES) 2. Checked if my card was over heating (NO) 3. Checked if my card was installed in the PCI-E slot Properly (YES) 4. Updated my Drivers (YES) Here is my Card: HIS X700 128 bit Interface 256MB DDR 1 Memory Core:400 mhz Mem:500 mhz (250mhz) What can be the problem and how can I resolve it?

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PSU:	500 watt Thermaltake Pure Power
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Optical Drive:	Pioneer DVD-RW/CD-RW, LG CD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	LG Flattron 19in flatscreen CRT
Case:	Thernaltake Matrix VX
Sound Card:	Intergrated
PSU:	500 watt Thermaltake Pure Power
Software:	Windows XP Pro SP2

Nov 18, 2005, 11:19 PM	#3
Polaris573 Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Little Rock, USA Posts: 3,284 (1.09/day) Thanks: 68 Thanked 765 Times in 451 Posts System Specs	What were you doing when it failed? Is this a new card? If so how long have you had it? Does someone have a spare card you could borrow and test out in your computer? __________________ Lector benevole, legum servi sumus ut liberi esse possimus. Accipere quam facere praestat injuriam Fold for Techpowerup!

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Nov 18, 2005, 11:03 PM	#2
Pheonix_789 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Edmonton Alberta Posts: 176 (0.06/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Here is my card: Nothing special about it.....

Nov 18, 2005, 11:54 PM	#5
Pheonix_789 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Edmonton Alberta Posts: 176 (0.06/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Can Anyone Help?!

Nov 19, 2005, 03:00 AM	#6
jjcom Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 49 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are you getting this error message when the rig first turns on, like the error is coming from the BIOS. Or is it when windows tries to start? You could try a new BIOS on the video card or your motherboard (or both). Could be Windows acting up as well, maybe a Windows reinstall would help? I know it's a pain

Nov 19, 2005, 03:43 AM	#7
Pheonix_789 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Edmonton Alberta Posts: 176 (0.06/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	No I get the error when I first start my computer (after I restart after or turn off my PC) LOL I cant reinstall the OS I dont have a disk?! Ah crap what can I do.....

Nov 19, 2005, 03:51 AM	#8
Pheonix_789 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Edmonton Alberta Posts: 176 (0.06/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	I think I will just buy a new card and maybe I wont have this problem......I Only have 300 watt PSU that could be a problem... Iam using the PSU that came with my case! BMW knock off case Lol

Nov 19, 2005, 11:41 AM	#9
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Nov 20, 2005, 12:20 AM	#11
Thermopylae_480 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Little Rock Arkansas, United States Posts: 2,656 (0.91/day) Thanks: 40 Thanked 417 Times in 287 Posts System Specs	If you have a weak power supply that could be causing it. If I think I'm understanding you correctly this is occuring during the POST process, so it cant really be windows. Try updating the BIOS on your motherboard; what kind of motherboard do you have? Try reseting CMOS; either by changing jumper settings or removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes. Unless you just want an excuse to buy a new card try these things first. In addition, I imagine you would get a better card than the X700 if you replace it in which case you will need a more powerfull PSU. You could just order a new more powerfull PSU and see if that fixes your problem then you wouldn't have to buy a new card right away, and you would be ready for your next upgrade. __________________ All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.

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