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Quick Fixes
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Problem:
At boot-up, all you hear is a series of beeps from the computer but see no
screen at all.
Cause:
The beep sounds are a warning sound from the motherboard BIOS that says that
it cannot initialize the video card. This can mean one of three things:
1) The card is not seated correctly.
2) There is a problem with the motherboard’s video card slot.
3) There is a problem with the video card.
Solution:
Remove the card from the computer and reinsert it, making sure that the card is
seated properly in the slot. Then try to boot the computer again. If this does not work then
the problem is either with the motherboard or the video card and you should contact your
hardware manufacturer
Problem:
On systems with an integrated graphics chip, you get error messages and
conflicts after you install your new video card.
Cause:
Many systems with an integrated graphics chip need to have these adapters
disabled before you can correctly use an add-in graphics adapter. If they are not properly
disabled, they will cause conflicts with the adapter that you are trying to install.
Solution:
Disable any built-in graphics adapters prior to installing your new graphics card.
For additional information relating to this issue, please consult your motherboard or
system manual, or contact your system vendor or motherboard manufacturer to get
detailed information on how to accomplish this for your particular system.
