DVI to VGA adapter not working!!

[chaimek1]

Hey,
So for some reason the DVI to VGA adapter isn't working. The monitor is an NEC multisync LCD 1970NX and my graphics card is MSI Gaming N760 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card- maybe the graphics card is too high of a resolution? or maybe the adapter is the problem because it a DVI-I to VGA?
the computer turns on and the fans on the graphics card turn on if that helps and i also tired to connect it to the tv and it wont work
this is my first build ever and i have waited so long to build it and now it wont work!!!
PLEASE HELP!!!

 

[RazerZ]

You need a DVI-D adapter not DVI-I ( short for DVI). Problem solved.

 

[chaimek1]

You need a DVI-D adapter not DVI-I ( short for DVI). Problem solved.

You seriously don't know how grateful I am to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
YOU ARE FREEKING AWESOME!!!!!

 

[COLGeek]

A DVI-D port can't pass the analog signal required by a VGA display. For that, you need a DVI-I or (rarely used) DVI-A port on the video card itself.

The GTX 760 has 2 DVI ports, the one with more pins is the DVI-I port and the proper one to use with the VGA adapter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

 

[chaimek1]

A DVI-D port can't pass the analog signal required by a VGA display. For that, you need a DVI-I or (rarely used) DVI-A port on the video card itself.

The GTX 760 has 2 DVI ports, the one with more pins is the DVI-I port and the proper one to use with the VGA adapter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

oh. well that doesnt work. whenever i plug it in my monitor just says no signal and yes i tried it when my pc was turned on and then i turned my monitor on
so what should i do?

 

[RazerZ]

Edit: Just saw your monitor has both DVI-D and VGA ports. My monitor has a VGA port and I just bought a DVI-I to VGA adapter for it and it worked perfectly. You might want to check if your VGA cable is working, or it might be a faulty adapter.

 

[COLGeek]

The monitor has 2 ports, a VGA port and a DVI port. One cable, just a regular single link (dual link would also work) DVI cable would provide the best interface (not adapters required.

If the OP has no DVI cable, then the DVI to VGA adapter should be connected to the DVI-I port on the GPU and the VGA cable attached to it and the monitor.

 

[chaimek1]

The monitor has 2 ports, a VGA port and a DVI port. One cable, just a regular single link (dual link would also work) DVI cable would provide the best interface (not adapters required.

If the OP has no DVI cable, then the DVI to VGA adapter should be connected to the DVI-I port on the GPU and the VGA cable attached to it and the monitor.

sorry im really new to this so could you explain that a bit more to me like what should i buy?

 

[COLGeek]

For the DVI port to be used on the monitor, it doesn't matter if connected to a DVI-I or DVI-D port on the video card. Either will work, as noted above.

On the monitor, however, it might be necessary to set (via its on-screen menu) the input port (VGA or DVI). Some older monitors require this to be set by the operator.

 

[COLGeek]

The monitor has 2 ports, a VGA port and a DVI port. One cable, just a regular single link (dual link would also work) DVI cable would provide the best interface (not adapters required.

If the OP has no DVI cable, then the DVI to VGA adapter should be connected to the DVI-I port on the GPU and the VGA cable attached to it and the monitor.

sorry im really new to this so could you explain that a bit more to me?

What video cables do you have? DVI cables usually have big white connectors. VGA cables usually have smaller purple connectors.

 

[chaimek1]

For the DVI port to be used on the monitor, it doesn't matter if connected to a DVI-I or DVI-D port on the video card. Either will work, as noted above.

On the monitor, however, it might be necessary to set (via its on-screen menu) the input port (VGA or DVI). Some older monitors require this to be set by the operator.

ah i see so just make sure its set on vga and then plug it in?

 

[COLGeek]

For the DVI port to be used on the monitor, it doesn't matter if connected to a DVI-I or DVI-D port on the video card. Either will work, as noted above.

On the monitor, however, it might be necessary to set (via its on-screen menu) the input port (VGA or DVI). Some older monitors require this to be set by the operator.

ah i see so just make sure its set on vga and then plug it in?

Yes, if you have the DVI to VGA adapter connected to the DVI-I port on your video card and the VGA cable attached to it and the monitor.

 

[bignastyid]

Did you make sure you are using the DVI-I port and not the DVI-D port? The DVI-I port on your card is the one just below the HDMI port.

 

[chaimek1]

For the DVI port to be used on the monitor, it doesn't matter if connected to a DVI-I or DVI-D port on the video card. Either will work, as noted above.

On the monitor, however, it might be necessary to set (via its on-screen menu) the input port (VGA or DVI). Some older monitors require this to be set by the operator.

ah i see so just make sure its set on vga and then plug it in?

Yes, if you have the DVI to VGA adapter connected to the DVI-I port on your video card and the VGA cable attached to it and the monitor.

Did you make sure you are using the DVI-I port and not the DVI-D port? The DVI-I port on your card is the one just below the HDMI port.

yup thats the one im using and its giving me a no signal

 

[COLGeek]

Did you make sure you are using the DVI-I port and not the DVI-D port? The DVI-I port on your card is the one just below the HDMI port.

Very nice! Well done!!

 

[chaimek1]

Did you make sure you are using the DVI-I port and not the DVI-D port? The DVI-I port on your card is the one just below the HDMI port.

Very nice! Well done!!

but thats what i have been plugging into and it wont work!

 

[bignastyid]

Ok, so the computer is probably not completing POST. Are the 8-pin and 6-pin power connectors plugged into the card? Does your PSU have atleast 30a on the +12v rail(if you are not sure post the make and model of the PSU and we can look it up)?

 

[chaimek1]

Ok, so the computer is probably not completing POST. Are the 8-pin and 6-pin power connectors plugged into the card? Does your PSU have atleast 30a on the +12v rail(if you are not sure post the make and model of the PSU and we can look it up)?

this is my PSU Corsair Builder Series CX500 500 Watt ATX 12V Power Supply

 

[chaimek1]

and could you explain what POST means?

 

[COLGeek]

POST means getting past the BIOS screen when starting the system. Are you getting any beeps when you press the power button?

Also, did you connect both the 24-pin main power and 4 (or 8) pin aux power connectors from the PSU to the motherboard, as well as the 2 PCIe connectors from the PSU to the GTX 760. Did all "click" into place, indicating they are fully inserted?

 

[chaimek1]

POST means getting past the BIOS screen when starting the system. Are you getting any beeps when you press the power button?

Also, did you connect both the 24-pin main power and 4 (or 8) pin aux power connectors from the PSU to the motherboard, as well as the 2 PCIe connectors from the PSU to the GTX 760. Did all "click" into place, indicating they are fully inserted?

no to the beep but yes to all the cables

 

[COLGeek]

When you press the power button, do all of your fans start spinning? Can you hear the hard drive spinning as well?

 

[chaimek1]

When you press the power button, do all of your fans start spinning? Can you hear the hard drive spinning as well?

yeah all the fans spin

 

[COLGeek]

You need to step through this troubleshooting guide before we can go forward:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Make sure your monitor is set to the VGA input as well.

 

[chaimek1]

You need to step through this troubleshooting guide before we can go forward:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Make sure your monitor is set to the VGA input as well.

problem fixed
first i kept on seeing a red leight blinking on and off near my RAM and right near that was the memOK button i pressed that and it stopped blinking. I tried it on my monitor still didnt fixed so i decided to hook it up to my tv and it worked!!! so my plan is to get a new monitor.