ATI X850 User Guide - Page 31

Solution Selector 25 Note: The Express installation option is recommended. If your ATI Graphics Accelerator card includes a multimedia component, the software for that component will automatically be installed, along with the ATI graphics driver. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation. Solution Selector General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card is properly installed in your system and connected to your monitor. • If you have problems during start-up, restart your computer in Safe Mode. While started Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP press and hold F8 until you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode, and press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your local technical support. • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot. • Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the card. • Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. • If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your mother board. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (Note: some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) • Make sure that you selected the appropriate monitor when you installed your enhanced driver.