new graphics card but no display

[John Adamo]

Hi guys!
I just built my first pc and I got every thing up and running with my onboard video... but now I want to install the graphics card I bought. When I plug in the card to the motherboard the display gives me a "no signal" message, but it works wiht onboard video. My system is as follows
asus m5a78l-m lx plus
8 gigs 1 stick of ram
amd 8320 8 core 3.5
Rosewill 450 psu

The new card is a nvidia gtx 970 gigabyte mini itx.
any sugestions?

 

[Howdy615]

Are all 6 pins plugged into the graphic card? If so turn off and just push them in a little more and then try.

 

[John Adamo]

It's an 8 pin conector... is it possible that it is a wattage problem

 

[Howdy615]

You only need to plug six of them in. at least i did. I believe the other two are for an adapter

 

[John Adamo]

You only need to plug six of them in. at least i did. I believe the other two are for an adapter

 

[John Adamo]

But mine has 8... do you think it could be a wattage issue or maby I have to disable the onboard graphics

 

[Howdy615]

It could be 450w is really low especially using a amd processor. I would bump that up at minimum 100w

 

[Yeehu]

This might be silly but make sure that you plugged your monitor on your gtx 970 gigabyte , not the Onboard graphics card.
Make sure that the gpu is not dead.
Test it on other computer if it works, try another psu?

 

[John Adamo]

I ordered a new psu and I should b here on Monday... it is a 635w... Hope it works! Do I need to disable onboardvideo?

 

[Yeehu]

Not usually, it should automaticly detect your new graphics card.

 

[John Adamo]

Not usually, it should automaticly detect your new graphics card.

If it doesnt... how would I disable them

 

[Yeehu]

Step 1: Go to your bios.
Step 2: Use the arrow keys to select "Advanced," "Advanced BIOS Features" or a similar option from the menu. Press "Enter."
Step 3: Select "North Bridge Configuration," "Video Configuration," "Internal Graphics" or similar option from the sub-menu, if available. Press "Enter."
Step 4: Look for and highlight an option such as "Primary Video Controller," "Primary Video Adapter" or "Initiate Graphic Adapter." Press "Enter."
Step 5: Change it from IGP-PCI-PCIE to PCIE-PCI-IGP

 

[John Adamo]

Step 1: Go to your bios.
Step 2: Use the arrow keys to select "Advanced," "Advanced BIOS Features" or a similar option from the menu. Press "Enter."
Step 3: Select "North Bridge Configuration," "Video Configuration," "Internal Graphics" or similar option from the sub-menu, if available. Press "Enter."
Step 4: Look for and highlight an option such as "Primary Video Controller," "Primary Video Adapter" or "Initiate Graphic Adapter." Press "Enter."
Step 5: Change it from IGP-PCI-PCIE to PCIE-PCI-IGP

Do I install my graphics card before or after I do these steps

 

[Yeehu]

Before,if that doesn't help check this out http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

 

[John Adamo]

Alright guys... I called newegg and the guy said that I needed a new 550+ psu... is that correct

 

[Howdy615]

550w should work fine. if you find a better deal for a 600 certified bronze at least and modular i would get that.