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Justin Johnson

I have a really weird problem. My friend wanted my video card and I didn't
really need it and I had an extra laying around so I figured, why not? So I
removed the video card that was in the PC and put in my other one. When I
turned on the computer again, the BIOS beeped an error at me, of course, I
didn't know what it meant and I couldn't see anything on the screen. So I
figured I would put the video card that was originally in there back in.
Well, now the computer won't even turn on, I have a Gateway Select 700, four
years old. I've tried switching the power supply, with no luck. I put it on
a different circuit, still no luck, I tested the switch and that appears to
be in working order. I took everything out, dusted it, about 10 lbs of dust,
and put everything back in. Still, no power. I gave it to another friend to
try and figure out, he has no idea. So I'm stuck, the only thing I can think
of is a problem with the motherboard. If anyone has any other suggestions
short of replacing the motherboard I would appreciate it. If you need any
other info let me know and I'll be happy to comply.

Regards,
Justin Johnson
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It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do
what you are afraid to do." --Ralph Waldo Emerson
 
This has happened to me and most people, just make sure
you've seated the card correctly in the slot. If it still
doesn't work look around the slot, make sure nothing is
blocking you or if anything is damaged.
 
Is an initialization error.

Be sure that the card is properly inserted in the slot.

Then, try reseting the bios, look in the manual of the
Mother board, for the jumper to do it.

Or simply: remove the battery and put it again.

After that, you must re-configure the bios.

PD: Excuse my english please.
 
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, yes I am sure the card is seated
properly, I've already tried to remove the battery and reset the BIOS so if
you have any other ideas that would be great.

Regards,
Justin Johnson
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Money, it turned out, was exactly like sex: you thought of nothing else if
you didn't have it, and thought of other things if you did.
 
and no I turned the computer off before opening it.

Regards,
Justin Johnson
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Stay at home in your mind. Don't recite other people's opinions. I hate
quotations. Tell me what you know. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
 
I have a really weird problem. My friend wanted my video card and I didn't
really need it and I had an extra laying around so I figured, why not? So I
removed the video card that was in the PC and put in my other one. When I
turned on the computer again, the BIOS beeped an error at me, of course, I
didn't know what it meant and I couldn't see anything on the screen. So I
figured I would put the video card that was originally in there back in.
Well, now the computer won't even turn on, I have a Gateway Select 700, four
years old. I've tried switching the power supply, with no luck. I put it on
a different circuit, still no luck, I tested the switch and that appears to
be in working order. I took everything out, dusted it, about 10 lbs of dust,
and put everything back in. Still, no power. I gave it to another friend to
try and figure out, he has no idea. So I'm stuck, the only thing I can think
of is a problem with the motherboard. If anyone has any other suggestions
short of replacing the motherboard I would appreciate it. If you need any
other info let me know and I'll be happy to comply.
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First, did you uninstall the card's driver before removing it? It may
conflict with any new card you insert!

Also, make sure the card is seated correctly in the correct slot. I
assume its an AGP card.

A beep sometimes indicates a hardware conflict or failure of some
sort.

Peter Hutchison
 
Assuming AGP..... My motherboard manual states that it only accepts AGP
cards that require 1.5v(?) and that inserting certain AGP cards that require
3.0v(?) will either damage the card or the motherboard. Check the
motherboard manual and the specs on this spare AGP card.

r.
 
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