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9400gt not detected in system!!!

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bharat_14101991 Original post #1
Dec 6, 2011 at 1:24 AM
i brought a 9400gt from a friend of mine for some work. i installed the card in pci x16 slot. when i start the system the GPU fan runs but the card is not detected in my computer. please help what to do.

PS: my mobo is Intel D945GCNL & PSU is local one of 500w.
ashis_lakra
Dec 6, 2011 at 1:59 AM
Check whether you've connected the VGA / DVI cable to GPU and not mobo.

if that's not the case, do you get any display on the monitor and if error then wat's it ?
B
Dec 6, 2011 at 2:08 AM
when i connect vga cable(the one connected to monitor) to the GPU, the monitor just turns off, no signal or anything. but when i connect it back to mobo, it starts giving the display again.
ashis_lakra
Dec 6, 2011 at 2:23 AM
I'm afraid that your GPU already needs a RMA or replacement.

If you bought it in working condition, then Local PSU is culprit. Probably your GPU Ram modules have developed fault which can't be repaired in local shops.

You can read this good article : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/power-sup...89-power-supply-blacklist-thread-newbies.html
d6bmg
d6bmg #5
Dec 6, 2011 at 2:23 AM
faulty card/motherboard's pci-e slot.
Cross-check it in some other computer to be sure of it.
B
Dec 6, 2011 at 2:31 AM
card is working fine... my friend was using it till i took it... it may be psu coz i used a hd4670 few dayz back n it was working fine, so no mobo fault then... :( but i thought local psu can handle 9400gt...
ashis_lakra
Dec 6, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Yes, check it on other PC, if it works, then probably mobo needs replacement.. 50-50 chance.
B
Dec 6, 2011 at 8:12 AM
finally got it running.... the pcie slot needed some cleaning... took out the card.. cleaned the slot and after that the card worked.

thanx for the help guys :)