Monitor/Screen Black-outs

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Island/Island

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Dear Vista Forum Users

I have finally found out why my monitor/Screen kept blacking-out during use, it was a simple mistake that could be made by any-one and I would like to share this small problem with those that have had the samw problem.

The problem was I wasn't down-loading updates of Windows Vista regularly and this was causing the black-outs.

If any one else has been in this position you may keep quite and allow other not so smart people, like myself suffer frustration and anxiety to the fullest.

I would like to hear from any one else that has been in this situation, and if i have been able to help some one else that has had this problem.

Thanks for puting up with my sillyness


Regards




Island/Island:cool:
 

My Computer

System One

Ummm, I have more than a couple of machines that don't get updated regularly, and yet none of them blackout unless they go to sleep and / or have the power options set to turn off the monitor after a specified period of inactivity.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro X64 Insider Preview (Skip Ahead) latest build
    Manufacturer/Model
    The Beast Model V (homebrew)
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 965 EE @ 3.6 GHz
    Motherboard
    eVGA X58 Classified 3 (141-GT-E770-A1)
    Memory
    3 * Mushkin 998981 Redline Enhanced triple channel DDR3 4 GB CL7 DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-3979-KB)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio (onboard)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 * Lenovo LT2323pwA Widescreeen
    Screen Resolution
    2 * 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SanDisk Ultra SDSSDHII-960G-G25 960 GB SATA III SSD (System)
    Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SATA III SSD (User Tree)
    2 * Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II Mech. HD
    Seagate ST1500DL001-9VT15L Barracuda 7200.12 1.5 TB S
    PSU
    Thermaltake Black Widow TX TR2 850W 80+ Bronze Semi-Mod ATX
    Case
    ThermalTake Level 10 GT (Black)
    Cooling
    Corsair H100 (CPU, dual 140 mm fans on radiator) + Air (2 *
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (gen 2)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master (shared)
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Lightspeed Gigabit duplex
  • Operating System
    Sabayon Linux (current, weekly updates, 5.1.x kernel)
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkPad E545
    CPU
    AMD A6-5350M APU
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Radeon HD (Embedded)
    Sound Card
    Conextant 20671 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Lenovo 15" Matte
    Screen Resolution
    1680 * 1050
    Hard Drives
    INTEL Cherryvill 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SSD
    PSU
    Lenovo
    Case
    Lenovo
    Cooling
    Lenovo
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master (shared) | Synaptics TouchPad
    Keyboard
    Lenovo
    Internet Speed
    AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex
Dear Johngalt


Thanks for the information it was very helpfull, but now I am wondering what else is going on with my computer. I don't think I have changed any of the setting or switches or maybe I may have unknowingly.

The problem was fine yesterday but today it is back and I have already had a few blackouts.

I am at a loss to what I can do to fix this, I have been in touch with the people who I purchased this computer from and they have not provided me with information yet so maybe they are still assessing this problem.

I am not that computer savy so I am thinking it may take some time for me to solve this problem.

Another problem we had was the printer was not print good, but after I installed the updates we had better printing results.

Thanks for your responce, I hop you will keep in touch and share your knowledge and help me with my problem.


Thanks again,



Island/Island:confused:
 

My Computer

System One

question, are these long black outs or just quick little blinkish type of black outs, because today I've been getting fast little ones occasionally. I would probably miss it if I was blinking at the same time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU
    Motherboard
    Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
    Memory
    2 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerat
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ display with TrueLife™
Dear Marrypoppins,



Marrypoppins the blackouts I have been experiencing are permanent ones, the only way I am able to restore the screen is to switch it off and restart it.

It has happened to me twice today and has not occurred again?.

This problem seemed to be fixed after I installed windows updates, maybe that had some thing to do with it.

Will keep up posted about this problem, I also have been in touch with the people I purchased this computer from, but as yet we are unable to sort it out.


Keep in touch, I appreciate your input,


Thanks



Island/Island:confused:
 

My Computer

System One

Microsoft updates can cause as many problems as they solve if you just let them install them selves.

Set the update to notify and install the updates that you need.

As to getting black screens it sounds as you need to reinstall your graphics drivers.
The flashes marrypoppins is getting sounds like the video ram refreshing. This can happen when closing a fullscreen app. Another reason for this is when the cable is loose.:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I5 3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
    Memory
    4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
    Sound Card
    creative x-fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    Both 1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
    PSU
    Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
    Case
    Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
    Cooling
    3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
    Keyboard
    Logik
    Mouse
    Technika TKOPTM2
    Internet Speed
    288 / 4000
    Other Info
    Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers
    Trust Graphics Tablet
I doubt its a loose cable considering the only wire from my laptop is the battery, and I know when that one gets loose. Usually it happens when Im opening or refreshing a web page.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU
    Motherboard
    Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
    Memory
    2 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerat
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ display with TrueLife™
What video card are you using? and how old is your laptop.
If you are using a Nvidia 8500 or 8600 laptop card I think you might have issues with your video card as these cards seem to have a defective chip and there have been alot of reports on this at the moment.
Do a google search for know problems on your Laptop and video card.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HOME BREW
    CPU
    Core 2 E8500 3.16Ghz @ 4.05Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NVIDIA NFORCE 750i SLI FTW
    Memory
    2x2Gb Patriot PC2-6400 LL
    Graphics Card(s)
    Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    SATA 150GB
    SATA II 250GB
    USB IDE 300GB Ext.
    PSU
    HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake Toughpower Power Express 650W
    Case
    Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
    Cooling
    Liquid Cooling System
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
I use a Dell Inspirion 1525, with a Intel GM965 Graphich driver. I think it may have to do with after upgrade install I had to reinstall everything, and I may have done it out of order (idk what the proper order is). Is there way to unistall just the drivers and utilities part? My lap top is pretty new too, I just got it in May this year.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU
    Motherboard
    Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
    Memory
    2 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerat
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ display with TrueLife™
I had a mate with a similar problem and he took his laptop back and turned out the screen was faulty and they ended up replacing the screen, maybe this is your problem too. If you still have warranty I think this should be your first step.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HOME BREW
    CPU
    Core 2 E8500 3.16Ghz @ 4.05Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NVIDIA NFORCE 750i SLI FTW
    Memory
    2x2Gb Patriot PC2-6400 LL
    Graphics Card(s)
    Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    SATA 150GB
    SATA II 250GB
    USB IDE 300GB Ext.
    PSU
    HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake Toughpower Power Express 650W
    Case
    Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
    Cooling
    Liquid Cooling System
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
Thanks, I'll have to take a look at the warranty. It hasnt been happening too much this moring though. Maybe I'm just blinking at the right time though :).
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU
    Motherboard
    Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
    Memory
    2 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerat
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ display with TrueLife™

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HOME BREW
    CPU
    Core 2 E8500 3.16Ghz @ 4.05Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NVIDIA NFORCE 750i SLI FTW
    Memory
    2x2Gb Patriot PC2-6400 LL
    Graphics Card(s)
    Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    SATA 150GB
    SATA II 250GB
    USB IDE 300GB Ext.
    PSU
    HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake Toughpower Power Express 650W
    Case
    Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
    Cooling
    Liquid Cooling System
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
Thank you for that link.....Its a college computer so Im pretty happy with it although I recoginize and agree with a lot of those complaints. Particularly about the touch pad, but its not my life long computer. It just need to get me through four years of college. I dont really get mad, particularly at costumer service people they get crap all the time. Plus its not there fault its Dell and there flawed design. If I do end up going to get my computer checked I'll tell you how it goes, but since Im leaving soon I may wait and see if the problem becomes more frequent and noticable.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU
    Motherboard
    Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A11
    Memory
    2 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerat
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ display with TrueLife™
Island/Island said:
Dear Marrypoppins,



Marrypoppins the blackouts I have been experiencing are permanent ones, the only way I am able to restore the screen is to switch it off and restart it.

It has happened to me twice today and has not occurred again?.

This problem seemed to be fixed after I installed windows updates, maybe that had some thing to do with it.

Will keep up posted about this problem, I also have been in touch with the people I purchased this computer from, but as yet we are unable to sort it out.


Keep in touch, I appreciate your input,


Thanks



Island/Island:confused:
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Have you sorted your problem?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 5920gmi notebook
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800 x 4294967296 colors
    Internet Speed
    crawl
johngalt said:
Ummm, I have more than a couple of machines that don't get updated regularly, and yet none of them blackout unless they go to sleep and / or have the power options set to turn off the monitor after a specified period of inactivity.
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Thanks for your reply

I have considered your response and maybe you have some thing, the problem is still presisting and it's driving me nuts.

I logged on this morning and I have had many blackouts.

Another response to this problem was that maybe the graphics needs to be reinstaled.

I will investigate some further suggestions and get back to you.

Thanks for your input.


Regards Island/Island
 

My Computer

System One

marrypoppins said:
I use a Dell Inspirion 1525, with a Intel GM965 Graphich driver. I think it may have to do with after upgrade install I had to reinstall everything, and I may have done it out of order (idk what the proper order is). Is there way to unistall just the drivers and utilities part? My lap top is pretty new too, I just got it in May this year.
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The computer we have is a Dell Insperon 530 desktop with windows vista home premium. I should have posted my details with my first log on, sorry about that.

I am not that computer savvy so I will have to find out what Graphics driver is installed and get back to you on that one.

One other subscriber suggested the Graphics could be the problem so I will suggest that to Dell as I am going to be intouch with them next week.

Thanks for the input I will get back to you if I find and solutions.

Regards



Island/Island
 

My Computer

System One

Mr GRiM said:
I had a mate with a similar problem and he took his laptop back and turned out the screen was faulty and they ended up replacing the screen, maybe this is your problem too. If you still have warranty I think this should be your first step.
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My computer is a desktop but I think this problem would be universal.

I have had a lot of replys and most indicate that the Graphics Driver maybe the problem, will have to investigate further as I am just a beginer with computers.

Will get back to you if i find an answer.

Regards


Island/Island
 

My Computer

System One

Thanks to all the Forum users who have responded to my problem of screen blackouts.

I have sorted through all your recomendations and had a look at some of your latest computer creations and they are a trully remarkable and I wish I had the tallent to build a computer.

To try to fix this problem I have down loaded all recommended updates from Windows and have defragmented my hard drive with some success. The blackouts were not as frequent and after I persisted they stopped altogether.

I was reporting this problem today via Email to the company we purchased this computer from and had had to deal with it at leat ten times.

These blackouts are strange as there are other users of this computer and they don't seem to have the problems with this as I do.

And after I logged off the Internet and then logged back on I have not experienced a single blackout, is this strange?

My computer details are:

Dell™ Inspiron™ 530
Model DCMF
Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 CPU 4400@ 2.00 GHz
3.00 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS
32-bit Operating System
320GB SATA 3.0 Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing
Duel Drivers 16X Max DVD-ROM
56K PCI Data/Fax Modem

My computer is a standard off the rack model and there for it should'nt be behaving badly.

REgards



Island/Island
 

My Computer

System One

As it is computers we are dealing with, we cannot always pinpoint the cause of a problem. That same problem can disappear without ever knowing what caused it.:confused::D
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 5920gmi notebook
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800 x 4294967296 colors
    Internet Speed
    crawl
echrada said:
As it is computers we are dealing with, we cannot always pinpoint the cause of a problem. That same problem can disappear without ever knowing what caused it.:confused::D
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Thanks a lot for this information, I have been in touch with the company I purchased the computer from, and with help from their technical suport we found the problem, the screen is faulty.

They are sending a replacment screen and I am hoping to receive it tomorrow.

Thanks a heap for your input.

Regards,


Island/Island
 

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System One

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