Power Save mode came on and does not go away Closed

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Hello,

I turned on my computer and instead of windows coming on there is a box floating on my screen that says "Attention on signal check input signal connection or follow power save mode has been enabled".  I have checked all my connections and seems okay but the screen does not come on even though the computer sounds like it is on.

Please help.  

Thanks,
Jay

xpcman · Accepted Answer

Are you sure it doesn't say "Attention no signal check input signal connection"?  This error message is displayed by the monitor when it does not detect an input signal.  The PC is NOT sending a signal to the monitor.  Check your cable connections -  then you might remove the video card and replace it. (with the PC unplugged).  Just about anything past this stage requires a PC technician to fix.    Good Luck

Jay · Answer

xpcman,

thank you for your help.  You are right, it is "no" not "on".

I have checked the connections and they seem to be okay.  where would the video card be and what does it look like?

Jay

xpcman · Answer

I assume that this is a desktop PC and not a laptop. (if it's a laptop - take it in for repair - there is nothing you can do)
Trace the video cable back to the PC.  The cable can be plugged into two things:
1.  a socket on the motherboard near where the keyboard and mouse sockets are
2.  a socket on a video card this is in turn plugged into the motherboard (removed from the area of the other sockets).

If you have the second configuration you can remove the case cover - remove the monitor cable - remove the screw holding the video card - remove the video card - dust it off - replace card - reverse the steps and reassemble the PC.
Restart the PC.

If this doesn't work then it's time to take the PC to a repair shop.  

Good Luck

Jay · Answer

Hello again xpcman,

It seems like the video card is integrated in motherboard.   It is Elitegroup Mainboard.  I have attached the link for specs.  

What do you suggest??  Thank you in advance.

Jay

xpcman · Answer

I would test the monitor with another computer and test your computer with a different monitor.  If the monitor proves to be good you are dealing with a dead video chip on the motherboard or a dead motherboard.  You could have a repair shop take a look - one option might be to  add a video card to the computer.

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