no signal input

tmh88

Everytime I start up my computer, my monitor reads "no signal input". I have checked the video card and it is in firmly. I have tested my video card on another computer so I am positive it works. I have also tested 3 different monitors(which work on other computers) with my computer and i still get the no signal input. Also, when i plug speakers into my sound card, a voice comes on saying "system failed cpu test," but the thing is i am 100% sure processor is working fine, because ive also tested it in another computer. I called asus, and a guy on the tech line said that my power supply could be too weak (350 watts), and i dont have alot of devices plugged into it. He also said that my bios could be outdated, and that it needs to be flashed with a newer version to run. I have also checked out the jumper settings, and the only ones are for keyboard wakeup, usb, and clrtc. Any suggestions would be helpful.

my setup (i only have a 350 watt powersupply)
amd athlon 64 3200+
asus k8v se deluxe motherboard
chaintech invidia fx 5700 LE
rosewill 512mb ddr pc3200 ram
western digital 120 gig hd

muddocktor

It kind of sounds like the mobo could be bad but I know that A64 systems can be picky about the memory they will run too. Have you tested the ram in another computer by any chance?

Also, to check and see the the psu is the issue, try to boot up with just the video card and ram and hsf plugged in and everything else unplugged to keep the load on the psu to the absolute minimum. It also might be an older bios installed on the mobo too, like the asus tech said, but if it's that then I would RMA the board anyways since you are probably like me and don't have multiple procs hanging around for flashing older bioses.

tmh88

I havent tried the memory yet, or another psu, but I am going to a friends house today and im testing all my parts on his computer to narrow down the problems. thanks for the help

tmh88

i tested the memory in another computer and it works. I tried using another power supply on my computer, and i still get the no signal input on my monitor. I called asus and they said that i need a new bios, but im not sure if thats going to solve anything. suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Weedo

The only time I ever saw that was when the monitor wasn't plugged into the video card.

tmh88

My monitor is plugged in, and ive also tested 3 differnt monitors. The asus tech people said that my bios is probably old and cant run with my processor. I have an asus k8v se deluxe motherboard, and an amd athlon 64 3200+. My friend has the exact same mobo and processor so im sure they work together.

profdlp

Is there anything in the BIOS relating to Video Drive Strength? I have a setting like that on my Abit board.

Is there a newer BIOS available?

Weedo

I would expect the monitor to work regardless of the BIOS version as far as getting a signal. I can't see what one has to do with the other but then again, weird stuff happens.

tmh88

Ok, well after talking to the tech people at asus for about 1/2 an hour, i bought the latest bios chip. He said that with the newer processors/motherboards, if the bios is outdated it wont work with the processor, which causes you not to get any signal(which i have no idea why) He said that my bios is probably outdated, which is the reason why my monitor reads no signal input. If anyone thinks something I may have said sounds way off, please say something because I really want my computer to work!!!!

Weedo

Is this a brand new motherboard? If so, I'd say that it's crapola for the BIOS to be THAT out of date. And you had to BUY a new BIOS chip? I don't know what the answer is, but I think I'd be RMAing that sucker, if it's a new one.

Oh, and when you tried the memory in another system, was it the same type of mobo as yours? Memory can work on one type of board yet not work in another type.

tmh88

it is a new motherboard (k8v se deluxe), but i just wanted to try one more thing before i rma it. I dont know how long the motherboard has been in production, but the guy at asus told me that if the bios is old or just the wrong one, then I will be having all kinds of problems, like the ones ive been describing. please make some more suggestions!!!

O yea it was the exact same mobo, and procesor that i tried the memory on.

Weedo

I think I'd RMA it at this point. Where did you get from?

tmh88

i got it at newegg. I will rma it if the bios doesnt work. I just wanted to try something quick(asus said that the bios should only take 3-4 days to come), rather than having to wait 2 weeks+ to get a new mobo. thanks for the help

tmh88

I keep on forgetting to mention that on my motherboard, you can plug in speakers and a voice will come on giving post errors. Mine says "system failed cpu test" but ive tested my processor in another computer and it works. What are the chances that it be a dead socket, and do you think it could bios related like the tech said? PLEASE HELP!!!!

tmh88

I found my problem. My motherboard was dead the whole time. I took my computer to a friends house, who has the exact same motherboard and processor, and i put everything from my computer into his(except the mobo) and it worked! So now i have to RMA the motherboard and wait another week or 2, but at least i solved my problem

profdlp

It stinks having to wait, but at least you know what it was and that it will be fixed soon.

I hope you post a message when you get the replacement board and everything is working. After all your troubles it would be nice to wrap things up with a happy ending.

tmh88

I FINALLY GOT IT WORKING!!!! thanks to everyone for the help. It turns out that I had a bad motherboard. I just got my new one today and it started up perfectly. thanks

Weedo

Congrats! Nothing like the feeling of sweet victory over your machine.