7600GT (monitor wont turn on)

[mikec]

I just installed my new XFX 7600GT Extreme in my case. My monitor cable uses the smaller pin plug that plugs into the video card, so I had to use the power adapter to plug it into the card. However, my monitor will now not turn on like it isnt connect. I have checked to make sure it is plugged in correctly, and it is. I even tried both plug slots. Is there anything I am missing? I have a 475W PSU, so I don't think I need to use the extra power dongle.

I did a search but didn't really come up with anything. What reason could there be for the monitor not turning on? The temp crap video card I had in there worked fine before. Now that I am trying to use the adapter, the monitor just stays blank on boot.

ANY HELP APPRECIATED!

[xfxsupport]

What type of video card was in before this one? If it was onboard video please ensure that it has been disabled in the BIOS and/or Device Manager. Try also connecting to the other port on the video card. Do you have an extra DVI-VGA adapter as I have seen those go out before?

[mivanx77]

Have you made sure that you have a dedicated rail for your video card. Have you tested the monitor on another computer?