 FreddyPremium
join:2005-05-17
Arlington, VA | reply to dsless
Re: No Video dsless,
In Safe Mode, don't forget to read the message you see at the desktop. Those sometimes include a clue as to what is causing the boot problem. Those messages may not be specific, but it may say something like "hardware problem" or "driver problem." That's better than nothing.
Also, in Safe Mode, look in Device Manager (right click My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager). In Device Manager, a problem can be identified by noting whether some device has an explanation point (!) or a question mark next to it. Check the properties of such a device to read the comments. Then take appropriate action.
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dsless
join:2001-05-16
Pittsburgh, PA | Will do. and thanks again. I am trying to get my hand on a gt7900 to try. The 7800gt card just may be incompatible. |
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FreddyPremium
join:2005-05-17
Arlington, VA | dsless,
Your video card is working or you wouldn't have any graphics, even in Safe Mode. Even so, I don't know which card (on-board or PCIe) is giving you the graphics.
If Device Manager lists the 7800gt, then that's a good sign that the card may be compatible. On the other hand, if Device Manager shows the on-board video chip, then the PCIe card isn't being recognized. Maybe the drivers for the card didn't install properly. Just keep exploring and you should be able to figure it out.
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