topic Re: Problem with Video Card in PCs & Accessories

Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:47:14 GMT

Hi, yesterday during a work, the monitor has become therefore:

(photoshop simulation)

Red Noise for 2~ seconds
and the same thing at last rebot

its the Video card Ram problem ?

I have bought the pc in 06-24-2004
the warranty is still good for sony vaio corporation?
it has not never taken hits

Re: Problem with Video Card

Blencogo — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:40:17 GMT

Hi magen1.

As it is intermittent it would seem to point to the LCD circuitry but it could be a software problem.

Have you reset the BIOS to default values and looked for any video driver updates?

What model Vaio do you have? If it is a notebook, have you tried an external monitor?

Re: Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:21:51 GMT

Hi Blencogo,

no , I have not never tried to update BIOS.
Ive tried to update Video Card driver whit the "omega driver" (perfect update, but too hot in little time.....therefore I have replaced the old ones) but 7 mounth ago not now.

Ive a "Sony Vaio PCG-K115M" with Ati Mobility Radeon 9200.

what can i do?

no i dont have tried with external monitor...but i can try with my Philips LCD!

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PS: EXTRA INFO: exist also VAIO MONITOR ? (not SONY monitor)
(i like vaio monitor for Desktop pc)

Re: Problem with Video Card

Blencogo — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:37:26 GMT

Hi magen1.

Try resetting the BIOS and then uninstall your card in Device Manager and reboot your Vaio.

1. Start or restart your VAIO.
2. When you see the Vaio logo, press F2 repeatedly to enter the BIOS.
5. When in the BIOS screen - Press F9 to restore the default values
6. When asked to confirm, press ENTER.
7. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS.
8. When asked to confirm, press ENTER again.
9. The VAIO restarts

In Device Manager, right-click on your graphics card and select Uninstall.
Reboot your Vaio to reload the drivers.

It is worth checking what you get with an external screen but if all else fails you need to contact Vaio-Link for the way forward. They will almost certainly ask you to do a full restore of drive C:\ (they always do).

Re: Problem with Video Card

kee-lo_ — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:35:29 GMT

Ouch that looks like LCD has leaked.

Re: Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:18:01 GMT

OK i try that STEP at the next time see the problem.....now im working and the problem dont come!!!!

You think i need to follow the step anyway ?

Re: Problem with Video Card

Blencogo — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:31:48 GMT

Although it can't do any harm, if it's OK now I'd leave it alone.

Re: Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:42:48 GMT

:smileygrin: ok....I will say if the problem returns....

for this question?

PS: EXTRA INFO: they exist monitor VAIO? (not SONY monitor)

Re: Problem with Video Card

Blencogo — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:11:33 GMT

PS: EXTRA INFO: they exist monitor VAIO? (not SONY monitor)

Sony do not make Vaio monitors but the SONY DISPLAYS are available with the same X-Black screen technology.

Re: Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:40:09 GMT

PS: EXTRA INFO: they exist monitor VAIO? (not SONY monitor)

Sony do not make Vaio monitors but the SONY DISPLAYS are available with the same X-Black screen technology.

X-Black is the name of monitor Vaio tecnology ?

superb High Quality and no Opacity glass !?!?

Re: Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:48:06 GMT

Im Back..... the problem is returned......but now im sure, the problem is the LCD cable, because when the red noise come i tuch on the speaker and noise disappears....sometimes i hear SOUND NOISE too (like metallic sound) what can i do ?? sony attendance ?

Re: Problem with Video Card

Blencogo — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:05:40 GMT

As you are now out of warranty, I would look for a local computer repair speciallist. The repair should be easy and inexpensive - the cable has either a poor connection or just needs replacing.

Re: Problem with Video Card

magen1 — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:38:11 GMT

ok tnx i will be back for news