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Several Possible Issues: Windows 7 Clean Install
I have an HP m8120n that recently roasted it's HD. I replaced it with a 1TB Seagate Barracuda, and decided to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit. When I install, the system reboots when it's supposed to, then stays at a solid black screen. I have left it for several hours (overnight) and I can here the optical drive running and the hard drive light goes on, but no display.
I have searched around and found that 7 likes to play tricks with the default display not being what you expect, yet the only output option is a DVI output. Could there be a different issue here, and what could I try to make this function? I am looking to set this computer up as a media control PC.
Thank you in advance for any advice you have on this issue.