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okay, while trying to install a new video card, I removed my old video card and then proceeded to attempt to install the new one. I uninstalled the system video card, the NVIDIA GE FORCE 4 and now my computer screen is just black. no menu comes up at all. I am wondering if anyone could help me with this problem ASAP. email me at or IM me at j9v1183 on my AIM sn. thanks.

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A short, structured checklist that complements the replies from and . Follow these steps in order — they go from the simplest fixes to the more involved checks. Each step is aimed at restoring a visible POST/BIOS screen so Windows (and the new driver install) can be done cleanly.

  1. Physical and cable checks — power everything off and unplug. Reseat the card firmly and make sure any auxiliary power plugs (if present) are connected. Confirm the monitor is plugged into the card’s active output (some cards have multiple connectors or need an adapter). Try a different known-good video cable and monitor input.

  2. Minimal-hardware POST test — disconnect nonessential cards and drives, leave only CPU, one stick of RAM, and the video card/monitor. Power on and listen for beep codes or watch motherboard LEDs; that tells whether the board completes POST. A general beep-code reference is helpful: POST and beep code guide.

  3. If you can get a temporary display (old card or onboard output) — remove leftover vendor drivers before switching cards. Use a thorough cleanup tool such as Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and then install the correct package from the new card vendor: Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU).

  4. BIOS/firmware and CMOS — if there’s no POST, try clearing CMOS per the motherboard manual or follow a BIOS reset guide. Resetting will restore default video settings that can block add-in cards: How to reset the BIOS/CMOS.

  5. Last-resort hardware checks — if none of the above restores video, test the new card in another PC or test a known-good card in this system. Suspect a bad card, a damaged slot, or an underpowered PSU. BIOS updates can help compatibility but only as a last step and only from the motherboard vendor.

Document each step taken. If a tested card fails in another machine, pursue an RMA for the card.

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Member Avatar for Paladine

So you have the ATI Card installed into your Computer?

Are you just getting the black screen on bootup or once the system is "supposedly" back into windows?

How long do you wait?

Have you tried booting into safe mode?

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the new card is not 8x by any chance ,maybe not supported by your motherboard .

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