Monitor-Check Display signal

[hatchman]

I usually have my desktop connected thru HDMI cord on flat screen tv. I moved it to my 17" monitor today and it says "check display cable". It worked with my other desktop fine.
I tried unplugging and replugging
Removing battery from motherboard for several minutes.
Not sure what to do?
New gfx card Radeon RX 480 so know there's no issue there since it worked fine on tv.

 

[terry4536]

Has the monitor worked with HDMI before? What are the system components and monitor? Some monitors require a display port cable (for example 144Hz monitors).

 

[terry4536]

I would try resetting the monitor by unplugging all cables and the power cord. Then reconnect the cables. Also you can try the monitor trouble shooting steps in your manual. The monitor manual is available on the monitors manufacturer website.

 

[hatchman]

Actually updated my gpu to Radeon RX 480..freaking huge lol..way bigger than my last..
I read online something about maybe needing a VGI/DVI adapter?
The monitor is Samsung SyncMaster 906BW
Windows 10
AMD FX 6300 - Vishera 6core 3.5ghz (4.1ghz turbo)S
MSI R7770-PMD1GD5 RADEON HD 7770 GHZ EDITION 1GB 1
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ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AM3+ AMD 760DG+ SB710 MICRO
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CORSAIR CX SERIES CX500 500W ATX12V V2.3 80 PLUS B+50
RAIDMAX VORTEX ATX-404WB BLACK STEEL/PLASTIC ATX
COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO-CPU COOLER WITH 120

 

[terry4536]

The DVI adapter just gives you the option of using a monitor with an old style VGA (D-Sub) monitor cable.

Samsung no longer has a web page for this monitor. If the model number that you listed is correct, then the monitor doesn't support HDMI. The specifications are listed below. I would suggest a DVI cable for this monitor. That will give you the best result. Th D-Sub is also a possibility.

https://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-syncmaster-906bw/specs/

 

[hatchman]

Yea this monitor has the old style monitor plug..i wish I could add photos haha..either way I had the tower originally connected via HDMI cord through my tv..no pc monitor...now I am trying to hook simply to my pc monitor...i hooked up the monitor cord to my pc via the motherboard input..im thinking maybe there's a cord that instead could go from my gfx card to the monitor ? Otherwise I may just buy new monitor

 

[terry4536]

You can use a DVI monitor cable to your monitor directly. You can get a DVI to D-Sub cable or an DVI to D-Sub adapter (and use a regular VGA D-Sub cable). Either path will allow you to graphics card and monitor together. The DVI cable from your GPU to monitor will give you the best video results.

Your best option is a new monitor. That will allow 1080p graphics at a minimum cost. And for a bit more you can get a gaming monitor.

 

[hatchman]

@Terry yea I probably should have ordered that type of cord. It is an old monitor so I went ahead and ordered a new gaming monitor..in a few months ill be choosing a new processor and cpu t9 get the most out of my graphics card..thanks everyone