Troubleshooting
Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting
For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care
for ATI products at
ati.amd.com
.
The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots.
The graphics card needs to be exchanged for one with a bus that matches the
motherboard.
The computer beeps and the boot process stops.
Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the internal power
supply and the motherboard.
No display on power up.
Possible SBIOS issue. Replace old card and then try these possible solutions:
1.
Check motherboard manufacturer Web site for SBIOS update.
2.
Turn off the on-board video.
The computer does not boot up properly.
Verify that the installation instructions were followed correctly.
Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the power supply
and the motherboard.
If using Windows operating system, restart your computer in Safe Mode. For
information on Safe Mode, consult the Windows documentation.
Check the system configuration utility for interrupt assignments.
The computer boots up but there is no display.
Verify that the monitor is connected properly to the computer and a power
supply.
If your motherboard has on-board graphics capabilities, you may need to disable
them. Consult your motherboard documentation for more information.
Note:
Some manufacturers do not allow the on-board graphics to be disabled or
to become the secondary display.
During software installation on a PC with the Windows Vista OS, the screen goes
blank
The software is still installing. Wait 20–30 minutes to make sure the software has
finished installing and then restart the computer.
18 Reference
ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series
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2008
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
