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pikachuooo0
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07-14-2024, 11:48 AM
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I upgraded my old PC with an R5 240 to run some simple games. The issue is that when I connect the video card, no signal appears and the screen remains black.
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CPU: Core 2 Duo E7200
RAM: 4GB DDR2 667MHz
Board: Asrock board wolfdale1333-d667
GPU: R5 240
The monitor is connected to the graphics card.
I tested the card on another similar machine with a Foxconn G41 and it worked.
Using a GTX 560 Ti I borrowed also produced video, so the port functions.
However, when I connect the R5 240, no video appears, but if I detach the video cable from the card and plug it into the board, video works with the built-in graphics even though the R5 is connected.
I suspect the card might not be recognized.
I’ve cleaned the connector, uninstalled old drivers using DDU, and reset the board by removing the battery for 5 minutes before reinserting it.
What do you think could be the cause? I’ve checked everything so far and believe there should be no issue.
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pikachuooo0
07-14-2024, 11:48 AM #1

I upgraded my old PC with an R5 240 to run some simple games. The issue is that when I connect the video card, no signal appears and the screen remains black.
Details:
CPU: Core 2 Duo E7200
RAM: 4GB DDR2 667MHz
Board: Asrock board wolfdale1333-d667
GPU: R5 240
The monitor is connected to the graphics card.
I tested the card on another similar machine with a Foxconn G41 and it worked.
Using a GTX 560 Ti I borrowed also produced video, so the port functions.
However, when I connect the R5 240, no video appears, but if I detach the video cable from the card and plug it into the board, video works with the built-in graphics even though the R5 is connected.
I suspect the card might not be recognized.
I’ve cleaned the connector, uninstalled old drivers using DDU, and reset the board by removing the battery for 5 minutes before reinserting it.
What do you think could be the cause? I’ve checked everything so far and believe there should be no issue.

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iObeyNothing
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07-22-2024, 06:22 AM
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Please find the full spec sheets with PSU included, along with all the details. Power is available on the scale for your reference.
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iObeyNothing
07-22-2024, 06:22 AM #2

Please find the full spec sheets with PSU included, along with all the details. Power is available on the scale for your reference.

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25daniel
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07-22-2024, 10:28 AM
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This setup seems to be using a basic 550w power supply unit. It appears the configuration is straightforward, with an older dual-core processor and a 50w graphics card.
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25daniel
07-22-2024, 10:28 AM #3

This setup seems to be using a basic 550w power supply unit. It appears the configuration is straightforward, with an older dual-core processor and a 50w graphics card.

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07-23-2024, 08:48 AM
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Which motherboard is this, and have you verified for BIOS updates? Is the 560Ti model in use? If not, could you switch to that version? It performs about twice as well.
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07-23-2024, 08:48 AM #4

Which motherboard is this, and have you verified for BIOS updates? Is the 560Ti model in use? If not, could you switch to that version? It performs about twice as well.

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