My PC works fine via vga output; but when i change from vga cable to the DVI cable, the monitor just goes into standby as no signal is received. PC is definitely working as I can hear the windows chimes/sounds from the speakers. Anyone any ideas? The DVI output used to work fine but then stopped one day. I changed to the vga cable (which got me back up & running) so I never bothered to look into what had gone wrong; but i now want to make use of the better output quality from DVI. Any help would be much appreciated.
It sounds like your video card has gone out. Is the VGA and DVI ports on the same video card? If so the card is probably bad.
OK, so the VGA and DVI are on separate cards. Usually the VGA is build in on the motherboard and I'm guessing the DVI is on a video card you purchased and put in the slot. Most times the VGA will not even work if the DVI card is in the slot, so I would try removing the DVI Card from the computer and plugging into the VGA Port and see what happens.
OK so if the VGA works when the cable to the DVI is not connected that makes sense. You cannot have two connections going out of the computer at the same time. That's why I said take the DVI card out and use the VGA.
Now you might try removing the cable from the VGA and then only plug in the DVI and see if that works. Otherwise, I think your DVI might be bad.
Look on eBay for that particular card. Or try www.tigerdirect.com
They have all kinds of Video Cards, might even have the one you currently have. Just make sure whatever kind you buy is the exact same type of interface such as PCI or PCI-E (Express).
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SOURCE: Dell 410XPs + Dell 3007WFP monitor issues
The 7900GS does have Dual-Link DVI connectors, but many of them did not support full Dual-Link capability that is required for the 30" display.
Your Video Cards may not support the display, I would try them elsewhere or replace it with a more recent 8000 or 9000 series card
SOURCE: My monitor says there is no signal from my new Dell Studio
Try reseating the video card in your new computer. Sounds like it may not be seating in the slot properly. Take it out and put it back in with the power off and then hook everything back up and then see if you get video,.
SOURCE: I have a dell dimension
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Thanks for all your replies.
I've re-seated the video card but it hasn't worked. and I've now also lost vga output too. I now get a buzz/beep sound as soon as I turn the PC on.
NB. its got windows vista OS not XP.
no, the vga and dvi are separate. I must've knocked something when faffing round with the dvi card. have read elsewhere that re-moving and re-seating the RAM can sometimes resolve the problem... - something else for me to break I guess!!
Ok folks, I've removed & re-seated both ram strips (excuse the lack of technical names), as well as the DVI video card. Both VGA and DVI cables are connected, but only VGA signal is getting to the monitor (VGA is direct to motherboard, i think). DVI Video card was pre-installed when purchased. Do I need to update any drivers? Or seeing as though VGA is working with DVI in the slot and cable connected, does that tell us its knackered? Any other ideas, or is it a case of buying a new video card (not ideal)?
Disconnected VGA, nothing through DVI, so it seems to have had its day. Any suggestions for a replacement? The DVI video card I have now is VIDEO CARD ATIX1300 PRO HALF HEIGHT 256M.You cant connect a DVI cable directly to it, it came with a 'double cable' that allows 2 DVI cables to connect to it. If I need to replace it, do you have any suggestions? PC is a Dell xps 210 (although labelled as Dimension DXC061 in Control Panel|System info). Its small form factor running Win Vista home premium; intel core2 CPU [email protected] 2.00GB RAM; Intel G965 Express Chipset Family; 32 bit operating system.
All i need is to connect to 2x LCD TV (not necessarily at same time) to watch SkyGo & movies (sourced from HD camera and iTunes) in the best possible quality (as well as usual websurfing etc). So HDMI or DVI output is (presumably) best? Do I need more RAM? Keep it simple please (e.g. what does the 'installed memory' on the video card signify). Any input much appreciated. Indications of prices I should expect to pay would also be useful. Is it best to buy new or are used cards a good option? Many many thanks
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