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Flash Gordon
Hi All,
I have just built my second ever computer. The unit is as follows and in
some cases, like the video card model, case, etc - recommended for my needs
(I work with lots of 3D models/graphics, etc) by the guy in the comp store.
AMD Athlon X2 - 4200 Chip
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe M/Board
nVidia 7800 GTX Graphics Card (PCIe x16)
WD Caviar SATA Hard Drive (WD3200JS) - 320GB
USB 2.0 - 4 port PCI Card (For extra ports - but not used yet)
4 x 1GB RAM sticks (total 4 GB)
Macron WT-8006 ATX Midi-Tower case - 400W
Also installed - from my previous computer
BenQ DVD Writer DW1625
SB Audigy Live! Sound Card (No speakers connected yet)
There are no other drives not even a floppy drive.
It all went together reasonably well and I have power connected to the
following m/board connections
EATXPOWER - 24 Pin
ATX12V - 4 Pin
EZ Plug - 4 Pin
There are no other external peripherals attached as yet....apart from a
setup monitor, keyboard (USB) and Mouse (USB)
So all very basic so far for set-up purposes/Windows XP install, etc.
The problem is this....every time I restart the computer and it loads up I
get a Power Indicator problem message/warning - as follows:
"Problem Report
The NVIDIA System Sentinel is reporting that the NVIDIA-powered graphics
card is nor receiving sufficient power.
To protect your hardware from potential damage or causing a potential system
lock-up, the graphics processor has lowered its performance to a level that
allows continued safe operations."
Then, when clicking on Troubleshooting, it says:
"To remedy the problem ensure your NVIDIA graphics card in your system has
the supplemental power connector attached. This connection is required and
your system may be damaged if it not in place. Please refer to your owners
manual for complete inspection instructions. Also, the power supply in your
computer must be able to supply ample power to power all of the attached
peripherals in addition to this extra connection."
No other warning pop up again during usage.....until the next time I reboot,
etc.
Could someone please advise on possible solutions to the above as any help
would be appreciated. Also I apologise if I may have missed inadvertently
any important info at this time.
Many Thanks
FG
I have just built my second ever computer. The unit is as follows and in
some cases, like the video card model, case, etc - recommended for my needs
(I work with lots of 3D models/graphics, etc) by the guy in the comp store.
AMD Athlon X2 - 4200 Chip
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe M/Board
nVidia 7800 GTX Graphics Card (PCIe x16)
WD Caviar SATA Hard Drive (WD3200JS) - 320GB
USB 2.0 - 4 port PCI Card (For extra ports - but not used yet)
4 x 1GB RAM sticks (total 4 GB)
Macron WT-8006 ATX Midi-Tower case - 400W
Also installed - from my previous computer
BenQ DVD Writer DW1625
SB Audigy Live! Sound Card (No speakers connected yet)
There are no other drives not even a floppy drive.
It all went together reasonably well and I have power connected to the
following m/board connections
EATXPOWER - 24 Pin
ATX12V - 4 Pin
EZ Plug - 4 Pin
There are no other external peripherals attached as yet....apart from a
setup monitor, keyboard (USB) and Mouse (USB)
So all very basic so far for set-up purposes/Windows XP install, etc.
The problem is this....every time I restart the computer and it loads up I
get a Power Indicator problem message/warning - as follows:
"Problem Report
The NVIDIA System Sentinel is reporting that the NVIDIA-powered graphics
card is nor receiving sufficient power.
To protect your hardware from potential damage or causing a potential system
lock-up, the graphics processor has lowered its performance to a level that
allows continued safe operations."
Then, when clicking on Troubleshooting, it says:
"To remedy the problem ensure your NVIDIA graphics card in your system has
the supplemental power connector attached. This connection is required and
your system may be damaged if it not in place. Please refer to your owners
manual for complete inspection instructions. Also, the power supply in your
computer must be able to supply ample power to power all of the attached
peripherals in addition to this extra connection."
No other warning pop up again during usage.....until the next time I reboot,
etc.
Could someone please advise on possible solutions to the above as any help
would be appreciated. Also I apologise if I may have missed inadvertently
any important info at this time.
Many Thanks
FG