Computer Diagnostics

[Depja]

Hey everyone,
I just put together a computer from some parts I found at a garage sale, but am having some problems. The computer is assembled but when I power it on nothing appears on the monitor . The computer makes all the normal startup noises, the fans turn on, and sounds like it's working fine.
Right now I have the monitor cable plugged into the VGA port on the mobo, but there is also a DVI-D Dual link port, could this be affecting anything or is it a different problem altogether?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dngrsone]

DO you have a video card plugged in also? If so, the computer might be automatically detecting the add-in card and directing video to it.

You could also try resetting the BIOS.

 

[Depja]

I don't have a video card in, and I'll try to reset the BIOS, thanks.

Resetting the BIOS didn't work, anything else I can try?

 

[GibsonSGKing]

Sounds to me like there's some sort of other video something in it. I would try the DVI port if possible *shrug*

 

[Depja]

What about plugging in a video card and then running the monitor through that, or would that cause more problems?

 

[zackcon2]

make sure both power cables are pluged into the board

 

[Depja]

Yes both power cables are plugged in. I can't find a VGA to DVI-D dual link converter so I'm unable to test it. Could the motherboard be bad?

 

[arsenalbates]

Could be a bad monitor ? have you tested on another monitor. or even a dodgy cable. although you can get to the bios right ?

 

[Depja]

Tried on another monitor that I know works, and no it doesn't boot to BIOS.

 

[arsenalbates]

HOw many times does the pc beep on startup. Could be a bad motherboard.