Thanks for all the help. We still couldn't get the video card to work. We
cracked and took it for diagnostic ($70) and they told us we needed a new
motherboard. He didn't actually recommend us getting a new motherboard. He
kinda recommended we let the poor computer rest in peace and look into
another computer. But they did refund the video card. Anyways, you all are
the best. You absolutely gave us a great big confidence boost!!!

Sharon

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dias" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Video Card


> The new video card should work well enough to see the screen without
running
> the setup disk. The PC will start with some default VGA drivers at
640x480.
> Once you get into Windows you can run the video card's CD and install the
> proper drivers. If you get no video at all after installing the new card
> then it's time to look elsewhere for the problem, like the monitor, cable,
> or the motherboard itself. Good luck, and let us know what you find.
>
> steve
>
>
>
> > Appreciate all the help. We returned the AGP video card and got a PCI
> video
> > card. We've just put it in but the directions that we had printed out
from
> > the cd say to click the start menu etc to run the set-up and
installation.
> > But since the monitor doesn't come up because the video card hasn't gone
> > through set-up, we can't run the set-up. So, what now? Therapy?
> >
> > TIA, -Sharon
>
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              Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along
             with the OpenOffice CD...  at a great price!!!
             http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml