Monitor problem during installation.

[BrettAwesome]

Hi, really not sure what i can do here.

Trying to install Windows 7 32bit on an all-new, untouched system. The installation froze at 'completing installation', but i left it for about an hour just incase. I then had a power cut. Brilliant. When i turned the computer on again, there's absolutely no signal detection on my monitor/TV through the VGA cable. Is this salvageable at all?

 

[kword88]

try unplugging the monitor from the wall outlet or wherever its getting power from. plug it back in after about a 15 minutes.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

try unplugging the monitor from the wall outlet or wherever its getting power from. plug it back in after about a 15 minutes.

That's an excellent idea.



Hello BrettAwesome, welcome to Seven Forums!

If the above doesn't do it you may need to start another clean install though as there is a failed install 'floating around' there somewhere I would do a wipe (secure erase) to the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) just to remove any code that may cause issues.

Also use this same tutorial at the link below to create a 100GB partition to install Windows 7 to, I wouldn't make it much bigger because we're seeing issues with some installs stalling when trying to install to too large a space.


Have a look at this tutorial for an out-line of the process and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

 

[kword88]

i've had that problem a couple times. once with a monitor, and once with a set of klipch speakers. something to do with a relay switch i believe.

 

[BrettAwesome]

Thanks for the advice. Tried unplugging everything for 15 mins+, and things are even stranger now. I turned the computer on, and the monitor was recognised. Brief relief. Then i put in the W7 activation disc, rebooted, then it didn't recognise it again. No boot screen, no nothing. What the hell?

UPDATE: Unplugged everything for another 15 minutes, and tried to boot the computer up with the disc already in. Still no monitor recognition, though immediately something starting beeping really loudly. (Not really a hardware person as you may have guessed, i don't know what was beeping) After about 30 seconds i turned the computer off, and tried again. No monitor, a couple of seconds worth of beeping, then after the beeping stopped the notice on my monitor/TV changed from 'No Signal' to 'Invalid Format'. Does that narrow it down at all?

 

[kword88]

i dont think its your monitor. fill in your system specs so we can help you more easily. write down the exact error messages you are getting, and describe the beep code you are getting, such as: one long beep-three short beeps, three lonng beeps, etc.
each beep code has its own meaning and can give a clue as to what the problem is.

 

[BrettAwesome]

AMD Athlon II 630 Quad Core
ASROCK N68C-S Motherboard
2x2GB DDR2 RAM
Hitachi 1TB HDD


All brand new, and it's a genuine W7 installation disc. I'm using my 42in 1080p LCDTV as the monitor.


The beeps were continuous the first time, and there was 3 beeps the second time. The third time, no beeps.

I'm being told that it may have something to do with the screen not being able to handle the native resolution of W7 after the first restart, as before the restart it worked fine. I'm going to try and get a hold of a dedicated PC monitor and See if it works there.

 

[kword88]

these are the beep codes for your BIOS: AMI Beep Codes - AMIBIOS Beep Code Fixes - AMI POST

if you are correct about 3 beeps, its a memory issue. if you have more than one memory module, try taking them out, and test one at a time.

 

[BrettAwesome]

I've turned the computer on a couple more times now, and there hasn't been any beeps. Thanks, though.

 

[BrettAwesome]

Just tried booting up on a regular monitor. Still doesn't work. Once it went to the boot screen, but froze. All other times, no signal detection by the monitor.

 

[kword88]

try resetting the BIOS to default values.

what kind of connection does it use? HDMI?

 

[BrettAwesome]

Boot screen clarification - the screen that tells you to press F2 for setup etc.

Just reset the BIOS and tried it, it led to a blinking line at the top left, like in BIOS. Didn't respond to anything. After that, same as before. Froze at the screen 3 times, then didn't even go to the screen after that.

 

[kword88]

when you say this is a new system, did you buy it retail or build it yourself?

please fill in your system specs as completely as you can. it may give someone a better idea of what the problem is.

 

[BrettAwesome]

I built it myself.

AMD Athlon II 630 Quad Core
ASROCK N68C-S Motherboard
2x2GB DDR2 RAM
Hitachi 1TB HDD

No graphics card.

 

[kword88]

Primary Graphics Adapter​

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video
card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple
video controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI]. Configuration​

options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express].

make sure this setting is correct in the BIOS. it should be under the advanced tab under chipset settings.

are you using an HDMI cable?

 

[BrettAwesome]

Nah, VGA cable. I can't even access the BIOS.

 

[kword88]

well, if you just built the computer, its quite possible that the motherboard is defective. its hard to determine because you said it beeps sometimes, and you have receive an "invalid format" error message. so your getting power, and base video, but you cant access the BIOS. here are some other things you can try, in no particular order:

disconnect everything you dont need to boot the computer, including expansion cards.

remove one module of RAM at a time.

check all internal cable connections.

remove the motherboard battery for 5 minutes, then replace.

if you have a spare video card, try it.

tear it apart and rebuild it.

contact Asrock and RMA the motherboard.

 

[gregrocker]

Are the beep codes chronic at restart? Troubleshoot them if so.