Computer freezes
Hi everyone,
So I got the new video card today. I opened my computer and installed the new card in the PCI slot. I closed my computer and tried to start up again. I had plugged my monitor into the new VGA output place. I think I went into the program called BIOS or Setup that is before the Windows XP. It said there was PCI and OnBoard. The PCI was already chosen.
When the system started, I could see my desktop, but much bigger than usual. It said it found new hardware, so I entered the CD and installed it. The book said to restart my computer, and since I couldn’t see the Start menu (screen was too big). I pushed the power button on the computer.
After that the regular startup occurred, but after the Windows XP screen (that says ‘Microsoft XP Home Edition’ and is black mostly) there was just blackness. I couldn’t see anything. I tried restarting and nothing helped. I tried going into the BIOS and switching to OnBoard, but it didn’t help.
I turned off the computer opened it and removed the card that was in the other PCI slot. I don’t know what that card is, but it was in the PCI slot, and I thought it could be the old graphics card? (Even though I think my system is supposed to have onboard?) I tried again and there was just absolutely nothing. I finally plugged my monitor back into the old VGA output place. Then, I was able to see the BIOS screen again. I entered Setup and switched from OnBoard where it was then, to PCI. I tried again, switching the monitor plug back to the new video card output place, and I can see the BIOS, but just blackness after the ‘Microsoft XP Home Edition’ screen.)
I’m not sure what I did wrong, but maybe I did not install the drivers in time? I have no idea what to do now, so I am thankful for any advice anyone might have. I guess I could always try reverting to what I had before, but I want this to work.
Thanks.
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