Problem with GTX 570 in new build

[jamesy505]

Well spotted. Could be the cause!

No, the photo is misleading. There is quite a gap there

 

[jamesy505]

Ok done that. Bios came up.

Nothing has changed, the pc restarts right as windows is about to ask for password, then reboots and I get "no video input"

 

[jamesy505]

Did you reset the CMOS when you put the card back in? Reason I ask is the bios might have a daft setting for the speed of the PCIe slot the gcard is sat in with it overclocked or something. Long shot but you never know lol. Would definitely cause instability if it was.

I haven't removed the graphics card since earlier.

 

[jamesy505]

What's the model and wattage of that Lepa PSU, OP? Had a quick browse through the thread and can't seem to find it mentioned.

Its a Lepa bronze 750watt

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-LA

 

[jamesy505]

Can you do re-install of Windows?

Yes, you think that would help?

 

[jamesy505]

Im not sure if this issue sounds like hardware or software issue.

 

[jamesy505]

Its worth a try.

One question,

The PC doesnt work with the graphics card in it and the monitor connected to the graphics card?

The PC does work without the graphics card fitted and the monitor connected to the motherboards video outputs?

Correct, I keep getting the message "no video input" when I have graphics card in (unless I start in safe mode). Although I didnt realise at one point that I needed to connect my monitor to the card via DVI adatper.

If I remove the graphics card and allow the on board graphics to kick in, I have no problems.

 

[jamesy505]

When you did your Windows install, did it ever get to the desktop? or has it always crashed at the password screen?

When I installed windows I didnt have the card installed, so all worked ok.
It is only when trying to get the gfx card installed that this issue has came up.

At the very beginning of my build, I had a DRAM light on which I have now resolved.

Without the 570 in, it all works ok. As soon as I put it in, cant get to windows

 

[jamesy505]

Dont suppose you ever installed the Lucid software?

Not seen that? I put in the motherboard disc and installed stuff from there. And then the 570 disc.

 

[jamesy505]

Done a quick search and dont have Lucid software on the pc

 

[jamesy505]

Do a fresh re-install with the card fitted and the monitor connected to it.

Ok, what is the best way to do that? Is there an option when I put the windows disc back in?

 

[jamesy505]

It does seem like a software / driver issue. Put the card in and connect the monitor, as stulid says, and then just pop the DVD in and go through the Windows 7 install process again, as you did before.

Ok, will report back soon. Hopefully before I need to go out for dinner

 

[jamesy505]

Make sure the BIOS boot order is the DVD drive first, put the disk in the drive and boot up, it will say "press any key to run from disk etc"

So press any key and wipe the boot drive and start a fresh install.


Also before this can you try getting into windows in "safe mode" as the PC currently is?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Yes, im in safe mode now (with networking)

 

[jamesy505]

You need to:

- put the clean windows DVD in the DVD drive
- Enter the BIOS and ensure the DVD drive is set as the first priority boot drive
- save and exit from the BIOS
- wait for "press any key to boot from CD/DVD"
- press any key
- install windows as a custom install (not upgrade)
- format your existing primary HDD (unless there is important data on there - if there is, stop the install, retreieve the data and start again).

Brand new PC, not had time to install anything on it yet of importance due to this issue.

 

[jamesy505]

Im wondering if Lucid has cocked your install up TBH, its a bit of a juggling act as it is to get it to work.

What is Lucid exactly?

 

[jamesy505]

Ok, windows says it can't install to a MBR partition table?

I'm trying to install to my SSD

 

[jamesy505]

Delete everything you see on the SSD, delete the partitions, the lot.

Take no prisoners.

I has selected Format. Choose delete when highlighted on my SSD?

 

[jamesy505]

Yes.

Thanks, installing now. Let you know how I get on

 

[jamesy505]

Ok windows reinstalled. Device manager says Standard VGA adapter (is this normal if no drivers are installed?)

Do I install the mobo software then move onto disk that came with graphics card?

 

[jamesy505]

Put the asus disk in, but be a bit more selective with what you put on.

Intel chipset INF.
SATA etc
Audio driver
USB and ethernet driver.

Then stick the latest nvidia driver on for you operating system.

Do I just download the latest drivers or use GFX card disk first?