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Old 03-28-2008, 12:56 AM
James75 James75 is offline
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Default Video card beeping problem during installation

Hi. I have a problem with my new video card. When I turned on my computer and tried to install it, it just beeps and wouldn’t boot up. Any ideas how I can fix this?
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Old 03-28-2008, 01:03 AM
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First, read your motherboard manual. It should tell you what the beeps mean. Sometimes, video cards (RAM) beep when it is not placed or installed properly. The fan spinning on your graphic card is a good sign. Take notice if the beeping is caused by your card.
You can try removing the graphics card and power up. If it still beeps, something is wrong with it or other components of your pc. Also consider the power requirements of your graphics card. You have to meet the appropriate power supplement to your motherboard.
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