New motherboard boot problem

[Moof]

Im tryin to install my new motherboard, L4VXA2 is the boardname, tryin to use a P4 2.8ghz, running XP home. Whenever i try and boot, it will get past the memory check, and then the screen goes black, sometimes with a grey line. I think it might have something to do with my video card, Xtasy 9200 256mb PCI. if anybody can help me out here it would be great.

[Bovon]

I would try a different video card first..any kind of old video card will do.

Second, I would try a different monitor... I think probably your problem is one or the other.

[filipino]

sometimes you need to read the manual that came along with the motherboard.

[jmichna]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bovon

I would try a different video card first..any kind of old video card will do.

Second, I would try a different monitor... I think probably your problem is one or the other.

Bovon...
How's things in S.C.?

Moof is trying to install a new mobo on an existing system, running XP. I'm pretty sure his problem is NOT the video card or the monitor....

Moof,
What mobo are you attempting to replace? XP is not as simple to move to a new mobo as W9x was... especially if you are changing mobo chipsets (e.g., Via-->nForce)

[filipino]

i have found a solution over like when replacing motherboard on your system. before you replace your motherboard, boot your system then log on to windows then unplug your computer .. then replace the motherboard then ! WALA! magic it will login to windows with your new motherboard

i have tried this 4 times nd works

[jmichna]

Quote:

Originally Posted by filipino

i have found a solution over like when replacing motherboard on your system. before you replace your motherboard, boot your system then log on to windows then unplug your computer .. then replace the motherboard then ! WALA! magic it will login to windows with your new motherboard

i have tried this 4 times nd works

filipino...
Viola! Does this work with XP systems? Pull plug while in the middle of a logon session? Curious... never heard of this before....

[filipino]

yes it is on Windows XP and its 4 reals! just shutdown the computer inproperly like the way i do it is while the computer is running or turn on i unplug the computer.

not actually when loggin in inside windows when everything loads up

try it to believe it

4 reals!

[Bovon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmichna

Bovon...
How's things in S.C.?

Moof is trying to install a new mobo on an existing system, running XP. I'm pretty sure his problem is NOT the video card or the monitor....

Just great...thanks.

Well, maybe I really need to stop commenting on problems that deal with Winxp. I do not have this OS, and do not plan to use it anytime in the foreseeable future.

Apparently, from what you are saying, XP has video control before the OS is even loaded?..

Maybe I should just backup 15 and punt!...I understand power supplies, electronics in general etc., but Operating Systems are not one of my better points, LOL...

Your comments were received in the manner they were given...helpfull, and tactfull...thanks!

[Moof]

i guess i can try that filipino, its worth a shot, i do have the other mobo set up in a different tower, id just need to move everything over. thanks for the help all

[Moof]

well filipino, i tried what you had suggested to no prevail. i got the same old black screen with a grey line, if anybody else has some suggestion, please tell me, thanks