Help me work my graphics card on my desktop?

[Timbo43]

Okay to make quick, I'll ask this, Why isn't my graphics card ,(Sapphire Radeon R7 240 1 GB) working with my desktop!? Desktop is a (Compaq Presario CQ5500F)... Things to know beforehand: I replaced the CPU with an (AMD Phenom X4 9750) and the PSU with an 800W PSU. I'll be MORE THAN WILLING to provide more information if what I shared is insufficient to your understanding on why this graphics card isn't working. I mean it fits in its slot and the little fan even spins... I'm really frustrated and just want to game it.

I've removed the integrated graphics already and seated the graphics card properly.
Here's the motherboard: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=dk&lc=da&dlc=da&docname=c01925534#N117

 

[smeezekitty]

Its also a possibility you got a DOA GPU. Rare but it happens once in a while

 

[d1rty_]

I'm seeing quite a few topics about your revision (narra 6) here: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=m2n68-la+narra6+bios+update+site:www.bios-mods.com&es_sm=93&biw=1920&bih=936#q=m2n68-la+narra6+bios+update+site:www.bios-mods.com&start=10

If you can find a newer/ modified BIOS this could be useful. Your best bet is to start a topic off on that site.

 

[Timbo43]

Thanks so much for your replies everyone, I now have a better understand on pesky little beast of a problem. Just a thought on my part though, before I try revising my motherboard with mods... would replacing the RAM stick with a different one work?

 

[junkeymonkey]

risking a bios hack mat brick the whole thing

 

[Timbo43]

Oh so should I just purchase a 'unlocked motherboard' that'll fit this case instead? or what about using a different RAM stick?... or the motherboard is the issue here huh?

 

[smeezekitty]

Oh so should I just purchase a 'unlocked motherboard' that'll fit this case instead? or what about using a different RAM stick?... or the motherboard is the issue here huh?

Do you have another computer you can test the GPU in? Or someone you know that has one?
Or otherwise any computer shop that can test the GPU?

Make sure it isn't bad before going through any more trouble.

But yes you could replace the motherboard with a better one. You would gain the ability to tweak many settings that are hidden in OEM systems as well. But changing a motherboard can be a bit involved.

 

[junkeymonkey]

you guys just don't get it..... I'm dun here good luck

 

[Timbo43]

lol hold on junkeymonkey so getting another motherboard won't work?

 

[d1rty_]

Getting another motherboard absolutely will work, just make sure you get the right socket, and memory module (DDR2) It will remove any trace of Compaq. So yes, thats a viable option and much much easier than trying to flash a BIOS.

 

[junkeymonkey]

ok heres a deal on this so ... acording to the hp link he posted that board is am3 and ddr3 memory... the chip he upgraded is am2+ for ddr2.. someone check me out on this ... if so then he's got a bigger issue now with this and dont help his cause also if you google this and go to a usa or English hp site the board is not the same on them , so now I don't know what were are even working with here
Compaq Presario CQ5500F

Pegatron M2N68-LA--- NARRA 2-3 -5 OR 6 ?? each one takes a different socket so you really need to be sure what narra revision it is

 

[Timbo43]

its a NARRA 5