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by cmartin70

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I just built a computer and plugged everything in and went to turn it on and have no picture but have power to everything.

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by rob miners

and some specifications wouldn't go astray.

Check the fitting of CPU, RAM, Video card, sound card etc. If necessary, remove and refit these components. If you are trying to connect to a Video Card and there is an onboard display you will have to connect to it first, go to the 'Advanced Features? page and select to 'Disable Onboard VGA?. The wording and location may vary according to your BIOS, but you should be able to find it. Remember to save the settings on exit.
Check the motherboard manual and perform a BIOS reset procedure.
This may indicate a faulty motherboard.
Check that the monitor is switched on at the wall socket.
Check that the monitor power cable is connected correctly.
Check that the that the monitor's signal cable is connected correctly to both the PC and Monitor.
Check that the monitor is switched on at its front panel.
This may indicate a faulty video card.

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