No Video SIgnal

Randy P · Dec 8, 2005, 08:34 PM

Weird, sometimes when my pc boots up in between screens it will go black for a quick second and say "No video signal", but then flash to the next screen. Any idea why??

niceguyrichy · Dec 8, 2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy P

Weird, sometimes when my pc boots up in between screens it will go black for a quick second and say "No video signal", but then flash to the next screen. Any idea why??

porbably just lag while windows boots video drivers

Randy P · Dec 8, 2005, 08:51 PM

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porbably just lag while windows boots video drivers

Even though it happens in POST too? It'll also happen when WIndows is fully booted adn I play a game. It'll go black and say "No signal" before the game actually kicks in????? Why??

Vikingod · Dec 8, 2005, 08:55 PM

Could be a problem with the cord or something else with the monitor. To know for sure, try out a different monitor and/or a different cord. As long as its not happening during play, I wouldnt worry about it.

By chance do you have a Viewsonic monitor? What type of video card are you using? Any other information you have, post it. This will help out in fixing the problem.

edit: Make sure you are running your games and everything at a refressh rate your monitor supports. That can cause problems.

Randy P · Dec 8, 2005, 09:19 PM

The name of the monitor is MultiSync LCD1760v and my refresh rate matches what it can handle (75 hertz). Video card is Leadtek 6800gt 256mb AGP. So you think it's no big deal????

Vikingod · Dec 8, 2005, 09:27 PM

If its only happening when the video card drivers activating, its nothing. There may even be a setting on your monitor not to display that message until x amount of seconds have passed. Look at the manual.

If its happening randomly, while windows is up and running, or during the middle of a game, then its something else, maybe a bad monitor or cord.

niceguyrichy · Dec 8, 2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy P

So you think it's no big deal????

i'd still test the cable personally.
or if it's hard wired, a different monitor.

Tril · Dec 8, 2005, 09:49 PM

From your description, it looks like it happens when the monitor changes resolution or refresh rate. Maybe the monitor is a bit slow to detect the new resolution/refresh rate and it displays the message 'no signal' for one second before detecting the new mode.

Dec 8, 2005, 08:34 PM	#1
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	No Video SIgnal Weird, sometimes when my pc boots up in between screens it will go black for a quick second and say "No video signal", but then flash to the next screen. Any idea why?? __________________ You only go this way once.

Dec 8, 2005, 09:19 PM	Thread Starter #5
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	The name of the monitor is MultiSync LCD1760v and my refresh rate matches what it can handle (75 hertz). Video card is Leadtek 6800gt 256mb AGP. So you think it's no big deal???? __________________ You only go this way once.

Dec 8, 2005, 08:55 PM	#4
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Could be a problem with the cord or something else with the monitor. To know for sure, try out a different monitor and/or a different cord. As long as its not happening during play, I wouldnt worry about it. By chance do you have a Viewsonic monitor? What type of video card are you using? Any other information you have, post it. This will help out in fixing the problem. edit: Make sure you are running your games and everything at a refressh rate your monitor supports. That can cause problems.

Dec 8, 2005, 09:27 PM	#6
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	If its only happening when the video card drivers activating, its nothing. There may even be a setting on your monitor not to display that message until x amount of seconds have passed. Look at the manual. If its happening randomly, while windows is up and running, or during the middle of a game, then its something else, maybe a bad monitor or cord.

Dec 8, 2005, 09:49 PM	#8
Tril S-3D enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,676 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	From your description, it looks like it happens when the monitor changes resolution or refresh rate. Maybe the monitor is a bit slow to detect the new resolution/refresh rate and it displays the message 'no signal' for one second before detecting the new mode.