Hi
Im having the same problem, I just rebuilt a cyrix P150 using a old Trident 1 meg
card and a 2 speed CD, using the MB connection vs the sound card connection that this
originally was .The video would boot all alone but as soon as I add the cd the video
goes blank. This is a old CD with the same ribbon cable, replaced cable and still a
no go. I used the old cable on the sound card and it boots. 1 this may help, 2 Can I
use ths CD only with the sound card?? (Aztec CD kit from MEI Micro about 2 years ago.

Thanks Joe Carchedi

Michael Chan wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Feb 1998 22:53:44 -0800, Frank B Smith
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >I am assembling a new system.  Everything was going together ok.  Then the video
> >output to the monitor was lost... i.e. the monitor did not respond... even on
> >boot up.   I fiddled with it and took the card out and put it back... it
> >worked... then I installed the sound card.. and the video blacked out again..
> >any ideas?  where to look and what to look for?
>
> In some bad PC cases or bad motherboard installation, the device
> cards(mostly the PCI's) cannot be plugged secure into the slots. Once
> you push it back into the slot, the problem will disappeared. Therefore,
> make sure the board has enough support from the bottom, particular the
> middle area of it.
>
>  Michael