Upon power on, the power button lights up, power fan runs but no image appears on the monitor. could this be a bios failure? how can bios be flashed. I have already downloaded the bios software
Don't assume that a lack of video is a bios issue. I'd first look at the monitor and then the video card.
Use another monitor to check the output. Unfortunately, your video circuit is integrated with the motherboard. Unless you have a PCI card to put into the computer, you won't be able to easily identify a video problem.
I have seen, though, a bad power supply affect the video output so that is an area to check.
Since another monitor didn't produce a display, you can assume the monitor is not the problem. So--on to the next troubleshooting ideas:
I suggest disconnecting the hard drive, the CD/DVD, and any other peripherals from the motherboard. You should just have the CPU, memory, and keyboard (and maybe the mouse) left plugged in. Try to start the system. If you get no display, remove one of the memory sticks and try it. If no luck, put that memory stick back in and remove the other (s). If you still have no luck, you can assume it's your video card. Since it's part of the motherboard, it can't be replaced. It's time for a new motherboard.
You probably have at least one PCI slot available, though (white plastic slot). If you can find a PCI video card, put that in and see if you can get a video display. Also, your computer may have a PCI-E or a AGP video slot available. You can try whichever one you have. If it works, you'll save the hassle of replacing the motherboard. Oh--for a new motherboard at a reasonable price, check e-Bay. That's what I do.
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i tried it out with a different monitor. it didnt start.
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