This is my first build and fired it up but no display on monitor. Neither hdmi or VGA. what could i be missing?

GEE YES, ANY PC CAN HAVE NEW MONITOR ANY CAN,
IS THIS A PRE SALES QUESTION OR WHAT?
IF BOTH PC/MON ARE IN FACT HDMI ?
WE DO NOT KNOW HOW YOU USE A PC EVER. AND MATTERS TOO.
1: EMAIL, CRUISE WEB ONLY?
2; WATCH STREAMING 4K VIDEOS AT NETFLIX.?
3: OR PLAY AAA NEW $70 GAMES, ON STEAM.?


what stops you>? from trying? it will not catch fire tired,
no monitor told at all , vast models 1979 to now.
VAST SOLD AND VAST HMDI AND VAST PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES AND MAXIMUM RESOLUTION LIMITS.

ALSO A TV CONNECTS TO ANY HDMI PC. BUT IS SLOW THE SCREEN IS FOR PC WORK AS SOME COMPLAIN.

so it has power ?
is p.c ?vga display output ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA_connector
is monitor vga input ?
or is p.c only hdmi output ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI

if vga on both you need a vga cable
if hdmi on both you need a hdmi cable
if pc is VGA and the monitor is hdmi then an adapter is needed
if p.c is hmdi and monitor is vga then an adapter is needed

suggest figure out video cable standards and then decide on what you need
as shop will need to know what standards are used VGA or HDMI ?

You must have to make setting in your ps3 and Display device. Set the display device at auto option for input source. It may be set at VGA. that why you get output of VGA but it does not display output from ps3

You can check these:

1. Connection: Make sure that both ends are connected properly,
2. Monitor: Most newer monitor has 3 options: VGA or DVI or Automatic. Test the "Automatic" and "VGA" options.
3. Cycle your display option using your laptop keyboard (Alt + F4). Please tap the F4 several times (to change the option to Mirror, Laptop Display only, External Monitor only)

How about looking at a screen?

Use an external monitor

Briefly;

Your laptop has an external display device port. (Connector)
I do not know what it is, because you didn't state the laptop manufacturer name, and model number; Elizabeth

It may be a VGA port, or HDMI port, or Mini-HDMI port; or DVI port

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA_Connector

(Scroll down for VGA Cable example)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI

(You can click on any photo, and it will enlarge)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:HDMI_Connector.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

Laptop OFF, monitor OFF, connect the external display device to the laptop.
(VGA = Monitor. DVI = Monitor. HDMI, and Mini-HDMI usually = HDTV. They all compromise an external display device)

Turn the monitor/HDTV on.
Turn the laptop on.
By factory default settings, the display should show on the external display device.
IF not;

There are at least 3 display options. For this example I'm going to use a VGA monitor.
(For a VGA monitor you can use a CRT type of monitor. Looks like a small TV. Or you can use a flat LCD screen monitor, if it has a VGA Cable attached)

The basic 3 display options using a VGA monitor are;
1) Internal monitor of laptop ONLY
2) Internal monitor of laptop AND external VGA monitor
3) External VGA monitor ONLY

Hold the Fn key down, and at the SAME time tap once on the Display Toggle-Over key.

Which key is that? Dunno. Laptop manufacturer name, and ......................

It will be one of the F keys at the top. F1 through F12.
The Function key will have a monitor icon on it, and usually an arrow on one side........Or perhaps two monitor icons sitting side by side.
(Empty rectangle is a monitor icon)

Still no display on external display device?
Hold the Fn key down again, and tap once more on the Display Toggle-Over key

[If memory serves for Display Toggle-Over key;
HP = F4
Acer = F5
Toshiba = F5
IBM/Lenovo = F8

Don't write that in stone, however.......]

Once you post the manufacturer name, and model number; then I can guide you step by step.

Post back in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=4043282&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us

Product information > Product specifications > Product specifications;

External Ports:
1 VGA (15-pin)

Manuals > Notebook Tour - Windows 7;

Left-side Components - External Monitor Port
Left/Rear side of laptop,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA_connector

You can use a CRT type of monitor (Looks like a small TV), or a flat LCD screen monitor if it has a VGA cable.

(You can also use an HDTV if it has an HDMI port, and you have an HDMI cable. The HDMI port is on the Left side of the laptop, too.

{Don't buy an HDMI cable that is expensive. Just a waste of money.
Those gold plated parts are just a little bit better, than an HDMI cable that doesn't have it. $20 for an HDMI cable is PLENTY. (12 Feet) I use one's that cost less )

A) Laptop OFF, monitor (External display device) OFF.
Connect the VGA monitor to the VGA port, on the laptop.

Turn the monitor on. If a CRT type allow it to warm up.
Turn the laptop on.

There ARE at least 3 display options available;

1) Internal monitor ONLY
2) Internal monitor AND external display device (VGA monitor in this example)
3) External display device ONLY

Press, and hold the Fn key down, tap once on the F4 key.
(The F4 key is the Display Toggle-Over key)

Wait a few seconds.
Still no?
Hold the Fn key down again, and tap once more on the F4 key.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

I purchased the AOC 2436Vh display yesterday. To get my MacBook Pro to work with it I purchased Apple's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. Since the monitor comes with the VGA cable, all you need is the adapter to plug it into your MacBook Pro. It works beautifully and set up is easy if you know your way around the Mac. Although the HDMI works perfectly with my PS3, I strongly recommend the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter. I hope this helps.

the Flat Screen TV if has, a HDMI input, also has VGA Input.

You must choose :HDMI or VGA, if HDMI The VGA board must Have HDMI Connector, and you connect a HDMI cable to the TV.

The HDMI is a digital signal input/output, VGA is Analog Signal. You must have Signal Converter if you Use the 2 signals

Hello,

It could be a problem with the monitor cable.

Try unplugging and re-plugging the PC to monitor cable (VGA cable)

If possible, Use a different monitor to ensure that your video card is working fine.

First, fire up monitor in VGA. You can then use the monitor menu to select the hdmi instead of vga. Restart andf it should work Ok.