Screen Flashing During Start-up/No Display

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 08:19 PM

I just bought a Sapphire ati x1650 pro 512mb agp card because my PNY GeForce FX 5700 VE 256mb died on me. When using my geforce the screen says no signal and then stays black. I'm trying to use the ati but my screen on start up just keeps flashing. I know it's not the new card but something I haven't done. I cant get to my desktop what do I do, I have hw to submit. PLEASE HELP. thanks in advance to anyone who helps. I'm using an HP Pavilion a1012x.

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 08:30 PM

bump, please help

spearman914 · Jan 22, 2009, 08:32 PM

Try another DVI Port on Monitor. Sometimes when an old card dies, the DVI port that is being used dies too.

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 08:34 PM

I have tried them all, same result.

spearman914 · Jan 22, 2009, 08:36 PM

Another AGP slot?? If same results RMA. Bad card.

thoughtdisorder · Jan 22, 2009, 08:37 PM

Did you completely uninstall the old cards drivers and do a fresh new install for the Ati card? Also, what OS are you on?

3870x2 · Jan 22, 2009, 08:39 PM

RMA wouldnt be a bad idea, more importantly, I have an 8600GTS silent pipe 3 that would stomp that card into the ground, without a fan at that, that I'm selling. Also, remember that this card, unlike your old card, requires an external power source.
EDIT: actually, it might not, but you should check to be sure.

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 08:43 PM

I can't get to my desktop to uninstall drivers. I'm using Windows XP

CJCerny · Jan 22, 2009, 08:43 PM

Can't be a driver problem. He should at least get the self-test screen.

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

RMA wouldnt be a bad idea, more importantly, I have an 8600GTS silent pipe 3 that would stomp that card into the ground, without a fan at that, that I'm selling. Also, remember that this card, unlike your old card, requires an external power source.
EDIT: actually, it might not, but you should check to be sure.

It is plugged into my PSU

3870x2 · Jan 22, 2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJCerny

Can't be a driver problem. He should at least get the self-test screen.

no, with the xXXX radeon series, you have to completely uninstall the old drivers or the display wont initialize (im not sure exactly why) I had this problem with my x700.

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

no, with the xXXX radeon series, you have to completely uninstall the old drivers or the display wont initialize (im not sure exactly why) I had this problem with my x700.

How can I uninstall my old drivers? I can't get to my desktop, so how do I go about doing it?

thoughtdisorder · Jan 22, 2009, 09:25 PM

What type of software came with the card? Also, on CD, floppy,etc.?

sloob · Jan 22, 2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thoughtdisorder

What type of software came with the card? Also, on CD, floppy,etc.?

A CD came with the card says catalyst on it. Still I think the main problem is not being able to get to my desktop.

thoughtdisorder · Jan 22, 2009, 09:55 PM

Double check all connections, make sure ram,etc is seated right. It's possible you may have accidently bumped something when installing your card. Let's rule those possibilities out...Also, have you unseated and reseated your card?

Thermopylae_480 · Jan 22, 2009, 10:02 PM

Will it boot in safe mode? Press F8 while you're booting until you see an option screen. If you boot in safe mode it won't use video drivers and you can uninstall them. If it still won't boot it is another issue.

Thermopylae_480 · Jan 22, 2009, 10:05 PM

I also changed your title. If you use titles that describe your problem people are more likely to look at your thread.

Jan 22, 2009, 08:19 PM	#1
sloob Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Screen Flashing During Start-up/No Display I just bought a Sapphire ati x1650 pro 512mb agp card because my PNY GeForce FX 5700 VE 256mb died on me. When using my geforce the screen says no signal and then stays black. I'm trying to use the ati but my screen on start up just keeps flashing. I know it's not the new card but something I haven't done. I cant get to my desktop what do I do, I have hw to submit. PLEASE HELP. thanks in advance to anyone who helps. I'm using an HP Pavilion a1012x.

Jan 22, 2009, 08:32 PM	#3
spearman914 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York 11223 Posts: 3,000 (1.61/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 510 Times in 482 Posts System Specs	Try another DVI Port on Monitor. Sometimes when an old card dies, the DVI port that is being used dies too. __________________ .................................................. .. “Originally Posted by mlee49 So pain level on a 1 to 10 scale, 10 being having a wart removed on your butthole with pliers.”

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Jan 22, 2009, 08:36 PM	#5
spearman914 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York 11223 Posts: 3,000 (1.61/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 510 Times in 482 Posts System Specs	Another AGP slot?? If same results RMA. Bad card. __________________ .................................................. .. “Originally Posted by mlee49 So pain level on a 1 to 10 scale, 10 being having a wart removed on your butthole with pliers.”

System Name:	Mine \| Dad + Mom
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Motherboard:	Asus Maximus Formula (X48) w/ Rampage BIOS \| Asus P5Q Pro (P45)
Cooling:	Xigmatek Rifle HDT-S1283 w/ SFF21F Fan \| Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Memory:	G.Skill Pi Black 2x2GB 1.02GHz CL5 \| OCZ Reaper 2x2GB 1.05GHz CL5
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Jan 22, 2009, 08:30 PM	#2
sloob Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bump, please help

Jan 22, 2009, 08:34 PM	#4
sloob Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have tried them all, same result.

Jan 22, 2009, 08:37 PM	#6
thoughtdisorder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Just South of Mars Posts: 1,168 (0.59/day) Thanks: 194 Thanked 287 Times in 248 Posts System Specs	Did you completely uninstall the old cards drivers and do a fresh new install for the Ati card? Also, what OS are you on? __________________ “The Illuminati stole my puppy and locked my DDR2 at 800 Mhz. The bastards.” -TheMailMan78 Help Nirvana Beach grow! BSOD Screen Saver GamePowerUp!

Jan 22, 2009, 08:39 PM	#7
3870x2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 4,543 (2.37/day) Thanks: 175 Thanked 691 Times in 557 Posts System Specs	RMA wouldnt be a bad idea, more importantly, I have an 8600GTS silent pipe 3 that would stomp that card into the ground, without a fan at that, that I'm selling. Also, remember that this card, unlike your old card, requires an external power source. EDIT: actually, it might not, but you should check to be sure. __________________ A+, N+, S+, MCSE. Heatware STEAM ID Name: furi0nst0rmrage (0s are zeros) M O D E R N\|\|W A R F A R E \|\| 2 \|\| CLUBHOUSE // TEAM “The amount exaltation of the processor cores can brings amazing floating” -sparkle

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Jan 22, 2009, 08:43 PM	#8
sloob Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't get to my desktop to uninstall drivers. I'm using Windows XP

Jan 22, 2009, 08:43 PM	#9
CJCerny Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 758 (0.46/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 213 Times in 178 Posts	Can't be a driver problem. He should at least get the self-test screen.

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Jan 22, 2009, 09:25 PM	#13
thoughtdisorder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Just South of Mars Posts: 1,168 (0.59/day) Thanks: 194 Thanked 287 Times in 248 Posts System Specs	What type of software came with the card? Also, on CD, floppy,etc.? __________________ “The Illuminati stole my puppy and locked my DDR2 at 800 Mhz. The bastards.” -TheMailMan78 Help Nirvana Beach grow! BSOD Screen Saver GamePowerUp!

Jan 22, 2009, 09:55 PM	#15
thoughtdisorder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Just South of Mars Posts: 1,168 (0.59/day) Thanks: 194 Thanked 287 Times in 248 Posts System Specs	Double check all connections, make sure ram,etc is seated right. It's possible you may have accidently bumped something when installing your card. Let's rule those possibilities out...Also, have you unseated and reseated your card? __________________ “The Illuminati stole my puppy and locked my DDR2 at 800 Mhz. The bastards.” -TheMailMan78 Help Nirvana Beach grow! BSOD Screen Saver GamePowerUp!

Jan 22, 2009, 10:02 PM	#16
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Jan 22, 2009, 10:05 PM	#17
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	I also changed your title. If you use titles that describe your problem people are more likely to look at your thread. __________________ 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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