help computer not working.... geforce 4??

ji1831 · Post by **ji1831** » Mon May 19, 2003 7:48 pm

well i have a client that i built a computer for and it had integrated video because thats what he wanted..... cele 2.0 256 ddr but then his son wanted more power so they went out and bought a geforce4 mx 440 from some little store.... they said they installed the video card and try it but to no avail..... so i installed it for them and they didnt disable the on board video so...... yea i did that... but then the computer would make a post beep..... then and beep same length then a short one total of 3 sometimes it'll just be 2 same length ones..... and then i smelled burning but i quickly turned off the comp and no more burning smell there after sooo what could be wrong.... im thinking faulty piece of geforce 4 but ur suggestions??????

thanks in advance......

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:34 pm

Well, you should probably double check that everything else still works. Take out the GF4 and run with onboard video. if that's the case, replace the card. Probably just a dud.

Absolut Talent · Post by **Absolut Talent** » Mon May 19, 2003 9:25 pm

what kinda of powersupply you got in that system?

i know that despite being a lower end card, they need atleast a 250w psu as stated in the system requirements

i think thats all the help I can provide

honz · Post by **honz** » Mon May 19, 2003 10:10 pm

also, you can usually check the beep codes in the manual. usually under troubleshooting, but it should be in there.

hope it all turns out ok

ji1831 · Post by **ji1831** » Tue May 20, 2003 9:56 pm

i left it alone and tried it this morning and all is well thanx for the help guys.