Loss of signal to VDU

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kthelwell

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Any suggestions please? I'm running Home Premium edition on a HP Pavilion Slimline and have had the odd problem with the screen going black (can't remember the precise error message as has been infrequent problem).
Today however the VDU is indicating there is a total absence of signal although the processor seems to be going through the motions of booting normally. I have tried a spare monitor without success and also tried to ensure the connections are as tight as possible but all without any luck.
I have current anti-virus protection and am not aware of any problems in that direction. Nothing has been changed recently in terms of software/hardware.

Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

Hello kthelwell,
Is there anything on the screen at all during boot up, any post messages ?.
Also have you tried in safe mode ?.
Can you also list your system specs, CPU, video card, memory, as much information as you can thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor
    300 Gig Maxtor
    300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
Hi, thanks for replying. Bizarrely I have now solved the problem but I still don't understand the cause exactly.
When buying the PC new 2 years ago I was told to use the adaptor supplied with the PC when connecting to my secondhand monitor, which I have done without any problem, other than the occasional incidence of the screen going blank. Feeling inspired (or desperate!) tonight I tried without the adaptor using different port and presto, the problem of the complete absence of signal to the VDU was solved.
 

My Computer

System One

Glad you got it fixed. :party:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor
    300 Gig Maxtor
    300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
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