New machine,after GPU installed, it shows no signal on my monitor

[Joe_Z]

So I just built my first PC:
GPU:EVGA GTX1070 FE
MOBO: Asus z170a
PSU:EVGA 750W 80+ Gold.
So after I installed everything, then powered it on, the monitor showed no signal. I've tried replace all psu cables, tried using a different pci-e slot, tried with one RAM in all different slots, and use a different monitor. Finally I tried taking the battery out from MOBO for 20 min! Now, the monitor will turn on without a GPU installed and only via VGA cable (not working with HDMI), but my GPU doesn't have VGA port. I was going to use a VGA-HDMI converter but the manual says "please do not connect to 'DVI to VGA' adapter." since I can go to the BIOS without my GPU installed, I tried set the primary to pci-e and others, save and exit. Then it will just reboot and goes back to AUTO. I really don't know what to do now. btw the gpu lights up and fans are spinning, just no signal..

 

[Suztera]

If you have a HDMI to VGA converter, use that then on the graphic card. You need to connect the monitor to the graphic card to fully utilise it.

 

[Joe_Z]

If you have a HDMI to VGA converter, use that then on the graphic card. You need to connect the monitor to the graphic card to fully utilise it.

ill try that tonight. but it is weird that my monitor shows signal via VGA on my MOBO, nothing when HDMI plugged in.

 

[RobCrezz]

The 1070 doesnt have analogue output as far as i know, so using VGA from that just wont work. A signal converter could work.

 

[Joe_Z]

can you give me a link of the signal converter that I could use?

 

[RobCrezz]

does your monitor not have any Digital inputs? DVI? HDMI? Display port? Surely on a system this good you should be using a modern monitor with digital input?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Black-Adapter-Converter-Laptop/dp/B007KEIRNG

 

[Joe_Z]

does your monitor not have any Digital inputs? DVI? HDMI? Display port? Surely on a system this good you should be using a modern monitor with digital input?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Black-Adapter-Converter-Laptop/dp/B007KEIRNG

It has ports for 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 VGA, 1 Audio In, and 1 Optical Audio Out.

 

[RobCrezz]

I would recommend using Displayport or HDMI really.

Try reseating the card if its not displaying. Do you get any beeps from the motherboard?

 

[Joe_Z]

I would recommend using Displayport or HDMI really.

Try reseating the card if its not displaying. Do you get any beeps from the motherboard?

HDMI is just not working...even on my MOBO. I heard that drivers need to be downloaded for using HDMI, I haven't tried that yet. No beeps from the MOBO neither any red lights.

 

[RobCrezz]

no, drivers arent needed for hdmi..

bad hdmi cable?

 

[Joe_Z]

no, drivers arent needed for hdmi..

bad hdmi cable?

I tried it on my TV, works with my DVD player.

 

[Joe_Z]

no, drivers arent needed for hdmi..

bad hdmi cable?

it was stupid....I have to set my monitor to HDMI mode, everything works fine now

 

[RobCrezz]

no, drivers arent needed for hdmi..

bad hdmi cable?

it was stupid....I have to set my monitor to HDMI mode, everything works fine now

:lol:

At least you figured it out.