These are some symptoms that may be caused by the graphics card. Other components may also cause these same symptoms, check the general diagnosis page for more information. |
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It makes a squealing or other loud noise | - The fan on the graphics card may need to be cleaned or it may be failing. The fan on most cards is not replaceable.
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The screen is black and completely blank | - Check that the monitor is turned on. Most have a light to indicate power and another to indicate that it is receiving a signa;l from the PC.
- Check that the video cable's connectors are securely and properly fastened to the graphics card and on some models to the monitor.
- Check that no pins are bent or miossing from the connector.
- Unplug the PC and make sure the graphics card is securely and properly installed into it's slot.
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The display doesn't fit properly on my monitor OR The text or resolution is the wrong size | - The resolution is not set correctly in Windows. Go into the display settings in the Control Panel, and change the resolution settings.
- The monitor may have controls that allow you to adjust the size and position of the display. Use the monitor's controls to move or resize the display.
- You may need to install a different or updated driver for your graphics card and/or monitor.
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The display seems to flicker | - Reset the display's refresh rate in the Windows Control Panel. Do not use a refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor or damage may result.
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The colors don't look right | - The color depth is not set correctly in Windows. Go into the display settings in the Control Panel, and change the resolution settings.
- You may need to install a different or updated driver for your graphics card and/or monitor.
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The display is completely unreadable | - The color depth and/or resolution is not set correctly in Windows. Go into the display settings in the Control Panel, and change the resolution settings.
- You may need to install a different or updated driver for your graphics card and/or monitor
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