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eppur_se_muova

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2. Nothing. If I connect the monitor to the built-in video it gets as far as ...

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 25, 2021, 11:47 AM

Aug 2021

... a message that this configuration is not supported, and I should reboot w/monitor connected to PCIe card.

w/card connected, as I said, the monitor doesn't come on, so f12/f2 has no effect.

Hmmmmm .... did I try f2/f12 *AND* the onboard video ? Not sure. Would that still bail on me ? I'll have to consider giving that a try.

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Ugh. Dell Optiplex 780 won't display w/new graphics card, works fine w/old graphics card. [View all] eppur_se_muova Aug 2021 OP

Is anything visible when you boot into the BIOS? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2021 #1

Nothing. If I connect the monitor to the built-in video it gets as far as ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2021 #2

I have had issues with DVI monitors and adapters. discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2021 #3

Yes. I've tried several variations of adapter and cable, too. eppur_se_muova Aug 2021 #4

I remember cases where older PCs with onboard video... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2021 #6

Do any of your monitors support DVI or HDMI? PoliticAverse Aug 2021 #5

I have one 29-pin (gift from a neighbor) but no power adapter big enough for it. eppur_se_muova Aug 2021 #7

There's really only one variant your monitor needs - single link digital. PoliticAverse Aug 2021 #10

Do you have any free PCI slots? getagrip_already Aug 2021 #8

No, this was never a top-end machine. eppur_se_muova Aug 2021 #9

Check the Bios settings for the onboard graphics on the Dell LuvLoogie Aug 2021 #11