1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

Resolved Installing GPU on a new build.

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by peterock1986, 2010/10/31.

  1. 2010/10/31
    peterock1986

    peterock1986 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/05/17
    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    I just built a new machine, however I didn't realize my MoBo does not have on-board video. This build is from scratch so I have two clear HDD's and a GPU that needs drivers to work.

    The only solution I can think of is take out one of the drives, put that into a dummy machine, load the OS and video drivers onto it and then swap it back into my new machine and it should load fine. Is this correct? Is than an easier solution?
     
    peterock1986,
    #1
  2. 2010/10/31
    Athlonite

    Athlonite Inactive

    Joined:
    2009/08/23
    Messages:
    174
    Likes Received:
    7
    What video card do you have

    also helpful if you fill in the system specs in you profile
     
    Athlonite,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2010/10/31
    peterock1986

    peterock1986 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/05/17
    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    Radeon HD 6850

    Asus Rampage III mobo
     
    peterock1986,
    #3
  5. 2010/10/31
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Windows will use the standard VGA driver when first installed - then you can install the graphics drivers for your card.

    If you're installing Windows 7 the chances are that a compatible driver for your card will be installed.
     
    PeteC,
    #4
  6. 2010/10/31
    Athlonite

    Athlonite Inactive

    Joined:
    2009/08/23
    Messages:
    174
    Likes Received:
    7
    Athlonite,
    #5
  7. 2010/10/31
    peterock1986

    peterock1986 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/05/17
    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    I must have some connections fuzzed up because It's not even POSTing.
     
    peterock1986,
    #6
  8. 2010/10/31
    Athlonite

    Athlonite Inactive

    Joined:
    2009/08/23
    Messages:
    174
    Likes Received:
    7
    Have you plugged the 2x 6 pinpower cables into the card

    also what wattage is your PSU
     
    Athlonite,
    #7
  9. 2010/10/31
    peterock1986

    peterock1986 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/05/17
    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    Yes, and 850w
     
    peterock1986,
    #8
  10. 2010/10/31
    Athlonite

    Athlonite Inactive

    Joined:
    2009/08/23
    Messages:
    174
    Likes Received:
    7
    Hows the monitor hooked to it

    I had a similar prob when i bought my AW2210 and tried going HDMI > HDMI turns out my HDMI port on the graphics card was poo'd but it runs fine going DVI > HDMI
     
    Athlonite,
    #9
  11. 2010/11/01
    Chiles4

    Chiles4 Inactive

    Joined:
    2002/01/09
    Messages:
    654
    Likes Received:
    1
    So you're saying your box is completely dead? Not even a POST beep code?

    Are you supplying power to the mainboard via the dedicated mainboard power connector?
     
    Chiles4,
    #10
  12. 2010/11/01
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Most mobos have a led on board to indicate that the board is powered up - my Asus P6T SE also has a power switch on the board.

    Is your led lit - I suspect not.

    Would be helpful to post make/model of mobo.
     
    PeteC,
    #11

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...