When I turn the computer on I can hear the hard drive and cpu running but no video (black screen),I have change monitors to see if that was the problem and have also reset the video card (pci s3 virge/dx), still no video, I have check all connections,still nothing.One other thing I do not hear any beeps, I tried to boot with out the video card still no beeps.
The system worked just find until this happen can you please tell me whats going on.

well some system specs might help a little here,ya know windows, mobo, bios,post back we'll see what comes up what the heck type of machine and screen it's self wouldn't hurt either.how old is it(whens it's birthday)have ya thought about changing the battery ?

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[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 11-28-2001).]

Along with Yoda's request...have you added any new software/drivers lately or other devices?

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Whyzman

You hear the hard drive spinning up because it's getting 12V power directly from the power supply module.
If the CPU fan that you also hear is getting power directly from the power supply, then your system has either a bad MB or CPU.
If the CPU fan gets its power from a MB connection, then suspect the CPU.

I had the same problem when I built my system. Found that when I installed the motherboard I pushed it all the way to the back of the case and when I installed the video card in the AGP slot it was to tight aginst the back of the case and the contacts didn't line up with the slot. It would still POST but no video. I solved the problem by loosening all the screws in the motherboard installing the video card than tightening the motherboard screws.

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Alright who messed it up this time!

I had this problem and it turned out to be the power button I had to replace the case.

It's the worst when you can't see anything it drove me crazy I tried everything because you wouldn't think the power button would have to do w/ the video.

Bubba....


Pull the memory sticks and see if you get a beep code.



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