computer issue i didn't notice until now

[bkfount]

I got a flat panel monitor awhile back, but only now noticed that when I start up the cpu, the monitor stays off until windows actually boots. This is a noticeable problem now, since I need to view my bios to change some settings, but my monitor will not turn on or acknowledge a signal until windows boots up. I even got into the bios, as windows didn't boot up when I held F1 at bootup.

So I can't see my bios. Any general reason why this would be, or will I have to dig around in some manufacturer specific information? I didn't have this problem with my CRT monitor, which I no longer have. Maybe it's the resolution?

[aukevin]

Re: computer issue i didn't notice until now

This happens on a computer at my work because it has a graphics card that doesn't display the boot-up stuff on the computer for some reason. I can't offer any advice, I'm just letting you know that's why one of the computers at work is doing the same thing as what you are describing.

[youvalss]

Re: computer issue i didn't notice until now

Not sure why it acts like this, but I think u can press F5 or F8 early when the comp starts and it will show u everything.

[bkfount]

Re: computer issue i didn't notice until now

it appears it's just a problem with the startup screen resolution. It'll work fine with a CRT monitor, since they can be forced into any resolution really. Since I upgraded to a LCD monitor, I never bothered to change any of those settings for the bios. Windows runs fine once my computer boots, which is what it should be doing.

Doesn't seem like I can do anything about it either unless I find a CRT somewhere. I can press F1, F5, F8, Ctrl, anything, and I just can't see it. Windows isn't the problem. It's running fine rightn ow, as I really need to get into the bios.

[bkfount]

Re: computer issue i didn't notice until now

never mind, I got it fixed..

[csujd]

Re: computer issue i didn't notice until now

never mind, I got it fixed..

What was the eventual solution?

[bkfount]

Re: computer issue i didn't notice until now

What was the eventual solution?

still have an onboard video card with this computer. So when I upgraded to my nvidia card, I neglected to switch the bios setting to it. All I did was plug my monitor into the onboard video card port on the back of my computer and I could see it.

I needed to do it to reinstall XP, which runs lightning fast now.