black screen at start up - screen in sleep mode.

macarule · 08-27-10, 05:46 AM

hey,
the other day i started up my computer but the screen stayed in sleep mode while starting up. i know it booted successfully because my little de-bug screen shows that it has and i can also here windows log on screen sounds. could the be a problem with my video card? its a HD5770 only about 1 month old. is it possible my PSU is not powerful enough? its rated at 450w with a max of 550w.
got any ideas?

cheers

EarthDog · 08-27-10, 06:31 AM

Your PSU should be fine if it can actually put out that power. What brand is it?

But if its booting properly, its likely not the PSU. Are you certain your plug in the videocard is plugged in? Have you tried turning the monitor on/off?

rickoles · 08-27-10, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by macarule

hey,
the other day i started up my computer but the screen stayed in sleep mode while starting up. i know it booted successfully because my little de-bug screen shows that it has and i can also here windows log on screen sounds. could the be a problem with my video card? its a HD5770 only about 1 month old. is it possible my PSU is not powerful enough? its rated at 450w with a max of 550w.
got any ideas?

cheers

PERTH WOO! =D

Without knowing your full system specs I couldn't say if its the PSU's fault. Mind you I installed a 5770 in my mates compy which only has a 350w PSU so you should be fine.

If you're getting no visuals is probably monitor / card / cord like you said. If possible try testing a different monitor, card and cord (not all at the same time).

Does your mobo have another PCIE slot? If so try put your card in there. Have a look for any burns / damage on the underside of the card while you're doing it.

If all else fails... RESET THE CMOS! lol.

Neuromancer · 08-27-10, 07:23 AM

Try a different DVI cable.

macarule · 08-27-10, 07:32 AM

cheers for the fast replies. ive tried putting the card in the right port, that worked for the first boot but then it started happening again. ill try another DVI cable, ill try my old Nvidia 6600gt :P. my specs are:
CPU-Q6600 at 3.6GHz
MOBO-DFI DK P45 T2RS elite
RAM-corsair dominator, 3gb ( one of my 1 gb cards died D: )
PSU-gigabite superb550

@Rickoles
you dont see many people on here from perth haha :P

cheers

EarthDog · 08-27-10, 07:37 AM

Well, Im not sure if thats an FSP or AcBel OEM from them... it *should* be fine, but its not great by any means.

macarule · 08-27-10, 07:57 AM

yeah it was only $70 :/ but it has been doing fine. i am thinking of upgrading to a corsair 650w modular but i am short for cash at the moment so it probably wont happen anytime soon. i found out it was a dodgey DVI cable, thank god it wasn't my card! lets hope it doesn't start accruing again.

Neuromancer · 08-27-10, 08:09 AM

Do not forget to throw that cable out. I have had 2 DVI cables go bad on me...forget to throw them out... they get mixed back in rotation and the black screens come back lol.

rickoles · 08-27-10, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by macarule

yeah it was only $70 :/ but it has been doing fine. i am thinking of upgrading to a corsair 650w modular but i am short for cash at the moment so it probably wont happen anytime soon. i found out it was a dodgey DVI cable, thank god it wasn't my card! lets hope it doesn't start accruing again.

Cheapest solution of the lot! If only that was always the case

As to the PSU, i recommend Corsair highly! Always go bigger that what you need to future-proof.

macarule · 08-27-10, 09:26 AM

rickoles, what model of the Sapphire HD5770 do you have?

08-27-10, 05:46 AM	Thread Starter #1
macarule Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: perth Western Australia	black screen at start up - screen in sleep mode. hey, the other day i started up my computer but the screen stayed in sleep mode while starting up. i know it booted successfully because my little de-bug screen shows that it has and i can also here windows log on screen sounds. could the be a problem with my video card? its a HD5770 only about 1 month old. is it possible my PSU is not powerful enough? its rated at 450w with a max of 550w. got any ideas? cheers __________________ i7-920 4GHz @1.33/Asus P6X58D-E/6GB Corsair Dominator/HD6870 1000core/1200mem/ WD Caviar Blue 500gb raid 0/Fractal Arc midi/ZM-850HP
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08-27-10, 06:31 AM	#2
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Your PSU should be fine if it can actually put out that power. What brand is it? But if its booting properly, its likely not the PSU. Are you certain your plug in the videocard is plugged in? Have you tried turning the monitor on/off? __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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08-27-10, 07:23 AM	#4
Neuromancer Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tau'ri	Try a different DVI cable. __________________ Naval training is to be a Fireman a Plumber a Cop/Soldier and a Medic. Then you learn your rate. There is no 911 in the middle of the ocean. If your boat catches fire you put it out or you die.
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08-27-10, 07:32 AM	Thread Starter #5
macarule Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: perth Western Australia	cheers for the fast replies. ive tried putting the card in the right port, that worked for the first boot but then it started happening again. ill try another DVI cable, ill try my old Nvidia 6600gt :P. my specs are: CPU-Q6600 at 3.6GHz MOBO-DFI DK P45 T2RS elite RAM-corsair dominator, 3gb ( one of my 1 gb cards died D: ) PSU-gigabite superb550 @Rickoles you dont see many people on here from perth haha :P cheers __________________ i7-920 4GHz @1.33/Asus P6X58D-E/6GB Corsair Dominator/HD6870 1000core/1200mem/ WD Caviar Blue 500gb raid 0/Fractal Arc midi/ZM-850HP
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08-27-10, 07:37 AM	#6
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Well, Im not sure if thats an FSP or AcBel OEM from them... it should be fine, but its not great by any means. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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08-27-10, 07:57 AM	Thread Starter #7
macarule Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: perth Western Australia	yeah it was only $70 :/ but it has been doing fine. i am thinking of upgrading to a corsair 650w modular but i am short for cash at the moment so it probably wont happen anytime soon. i found out it was a dodgey DVI cable, thank god it wasn't my card! lets hope it doesn't start accruing again. __________________ i7-920 4GHz @1.33/Asus P6X58D-E/6GB Corsair Dominator/HD6870 1000core/1200mem/ WD Caviar Blue 500gb raid 0/Fractal Arc midi/ZM-850HP
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08-27-10, 08:09 AM	#8
Neuromancer Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tau'ri	Do not forget to throw that cable out. I have had 2 DVI cables go bad on me...forget to throw them out... they get mixed back in rotation and the black screens come back lol. __________________ Naval training is to be a Fireman a Plumber a Cop/Soldier and a Medic. Then you learn your rate. There is no 911 in the middle of the ocean. If your boat catches fire you put it out or you die.
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08-27-10, 09:26 AM	Thread Starter #10
macarule Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: perth Western Australia	rickoles, what model of the Sapphire HD5770 do you have? __________________ i7-920 4GHz @1.33/Asus P6X58D-E/6GB Corsair Dominator/HD6870 1000core/1200mem/ WD Caviar Blue 500gb raid 0/Fractal Arc midi/ZM-850HP
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