Okay, when my computer starts up, there is no display, and...

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Answer by caveman
Submitted on 11/23/2005
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REFERENCE NUMBER: CH000241 No display on monitor: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue: No display on monitor. Cause: This issue can be caused by any of the following possibilities. Connections not connected properly. Monitor settings are not correct. No Post. Hardware issue. Solution: The following is monitor troubleshooting. If your monitor receives a proper display until it gets into Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP please refer to the CH000192. Connections not connected properly: Ensure that you are connecting the monitor to the back of the computer in the 15 pin (illustrated below) or older computer 9 pin connection. If the computer is properly plugged in, ensure that the computer monitor is getting power. If you are not receiving power from a known working wall outlet and if the power cord is removable, replace it with the one connected to the computer and attempt to power on the monitor again. If the monitor still does not get power or it is not removable, it is recommended that the monitor be replaced or serviced at a local TV / Computer repair shop. If the monitor is receiving power, check the status light. If the light is orange or flashing ensure that the monitor is not in a suspend mode by moving the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard. If the computer does not get a display by moving the mouse or touching the keyboard, turn off the computer and monitor and reconnect the data cable from the back of the computer, and if removable, the back of the monitor. Turn the computer back on; if you still encounter the same issue, continue reading through the other possibilities. Monitor settings are not correct: Ensure that the brightness and contrast is turned up or attempt to adjust the brightness and contrast. If adjusting the brightness or contrast has no affect on the monitor continue reading through the other possibilities. No Post: Does the computer beep when it is powered on and/or does it appear that the computer has activity? If the computer does not beep or beeps abnormally it is possible that the computer itself is experiencing a hardware issue or is exhibiting a No Post. See our Beep code page for steps in resolving a No Post and or continue reading through the other possibilities. Hardware Issue: If you have followed the above recommendations and are still encountering the same issue, it is likely that the computer may have either a bad video card or monitor. The best method of determining this is to do one or both of the following: Disconnect your monitor and attempt to connect it to another computer. This can be a friend or family's computer and/or it can be taken to a service center. Borrow a computer monitor and connect it to your computer. This will not harm the other computer monitor in any way. If your monitor works on another computer it is safe to assume that the video card within the computer is bad. If another monitor works on your computer it is safe to assume that your monitor is bad.

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Question by Cynd
Submitted on 2/26/2004
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Okay, when my computer starts up, there is no display, and the inside of the box starts beeping... what is the problem?

Answer by FK
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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Have you resolved this problem, i also have it.

Answer by james
Submitted on 11/30/2004
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i would like to sign up for a new account

Answer by Nakeeb
Submitted on 3/4/2005
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yup i have the same one...try add in another hd or replace ur ram and see if it works..thats what im tryin at the moment..will let you know if it makes a difference

Answer by myluv
Submitted on 1/10/2006
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No display on my computer.

Answer by dean
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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how many beeps do you have? Beeps determine the problem. it looks like visual is your problem? is your beeps like 1 beep then two fast beeps? Check to see your graphics card has been placed properly in and to see the cable in the back of your computer is placed in the rightway. also check to see if your graphics card needs power. use a different graphics card to see if that works how many beeps do you receive?

Answer by leroy
Submitted on 7/13/2007
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normally its the BIOS settings in your computer. one thing you might want to do is try a new processor. Or you might just might have a bad keyboard. Some keyboards when they get wet there impossible to work after that. Try a new keyboard. oh and post about how old your computer is. I can more than likely tell you the problem then. OK.

Answer by Pinku
Submitted on 7/17/2007
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There could be a RAM problem check ur ram and change it with new

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