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eppur_se_muova

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4. Yes. I've tried several variations of adapter and cable, too.

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #3)

Wed Aug 25, 2021, 11:57 AM

Aug 2021

At some point it gets hard to be sure if I've tried **every** permutation and combination, but I'd like to simplify the search with a little extra knowledge, if possible.

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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