Re: Time for a New Video Card?

"M and D" <m.and.d@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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[XP Home SP 2]

When I restart my computer, the Welcome Screen looks like it's on a 'bad
trip' and within a few seconds my monitor goes black. This happens much of
the time, but not always, when I restart my computer. No way to predict when
it's going to happen.

However, when I shut down my computer, let it rest for a few seconds, and
then start it up, all is well.

The rest of my computer operates without any trouble.

The card is an old Radeon 9600 - not exactly a hot rod. It's got the latest
driver

I'm thinking I need to replace the video card. Could there be any other
likely cause for what I'm experiencing?

M and D

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From other replies, I've determined you're using a DVI stimulated monitor.
You've had same problem with video card for a couple of years now, but has
increased in frequency.

My opinion is leaning toward one of 2 things. The 1.5 volt supply on the
motherboard is weak. Or, the 3.3V and/or 5V line from the power supply is
marginal. This, assuming, that the video card is okay.

Usually, the "bad trip" is the monitor running in 640X480 resolution. When
actually entering windows where the resolution may change again, the monitor
may not be able to reproduce that resolution with video. Have you attempted
to remove all ATI software and driver, switch to the default PCI video card,
then reboot, then reinstall the current ATI driver? Directions specifically
on how to do this at ATI website.
Dave


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