Built PC - need help

dashboardconf · 28th July 2012, 7:22 PM

Hi all,

So I built my PC today. It's all working except a couple things (please bear with me, I know almost nothing about PC's)

- The computer is not recognising my graphics card, do I need to install anything?
- What do I need to be able to connect to the internet? I can connect fine on my Mac which I am using now. Do I need to purchase anything separate in order to access my wireless internet?

Again, please assume I know absolutely nothing about PC's.

Thanks

issh · 28th July 2012, 7:26 PM

With regards to the graphics card

Is the:
1) Power plugs in for the Graphics Card?
You see here: (it's the 2 * 6 plug)
http://techreport.com/r.x/gtx260-vs-...ower-plugs.jpg
2) The video cable plugged in to the graphics card(not the motherboard)?

______________

With the wifi

1) Depends on the motherboard, and if your motherboard doesn't have wifi you have to buy a Wireless Lan Network Card OR a Wireless Lan USB

If possible, can you post your computer specs?

dashboardconf · 28th July 2012, 7:30 PM

Thanks, yeah I have plugged the monitor into the graphics card.

The motherboard is a Asus P8H77-m LE and the graphics card is GTX 560 1GB

Moarkill · 28th July 2012, 10:46 PM

Have you installed the driver disk that came with your mother board? YOu will likely need to plug your motherboard into your Wifi modem/router AFTER installing the drivers for you lan port

issa2006 · 29th July 2012, 2:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashboardconf

Hi all,

So I built my PC today. It's all working except a couple things (please bear with me, I know almost nothing about PC's)

1) - The computer is not recognising my graphics card, do I need to install anything?
2)- What do I need to be able to connect to the internet? I can connect fine on my Mac which I am using now. Do I need to purchase anything separate in order to access my wireless internet?

Again, please assume I know absolutely nothing about PC's.

Thanks

1)- have you hook up your monitor to the back of the graphics card ... (not the back of the motherboard plate(wheres sound is)

(not here if using a graphics card (below))

(hook it up here)

- does you graphic card need extra power ? plug in?
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...e,3061-12.html

see extra power connectors on side of card?

- have you installed all extra software (drivers+ motherboard cd drivers-luicid etc)

ati+ nvidia drivers (came with card cd)(+ if needed lucid from motherboard cd)

2) wired- usb/ 10-100/1000 lan patch cat5e or 6 cable (from modem to pc) or if using wirless
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...x&cPath=19_151

you need wirless (card or usb) + you need to set it up(drivers + then hook up to modem+password)

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...&cPath=200_328

darke101 · 29th July 2012, 11:45 AM

Have you installed all drivers for your components?
If not, your graphics card will only be recognised as a VGA adaptor, not as a gtx560.
The same goes for internet connection, it wont work until you install your modem drivers for your mobo

RAtSAcK · 30th July 2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darke101

Have you installed all drivers for your components?
If not, your graphics card will only be recognised as a VGA adaptor, not as a gtx560.
The same goes for internet connection, it wont work until you install your modem drivers for your mobo

Not many motherboards have onboard modems, probably none these days.

You were obviously trying to say network/ethernet drivers.

pb3xunleashd · 30th July 2012, 12:24 PM

What power supply have you got?

GTX 560 will usually require more than a "generic came with the case" PSU

To connect to wireless like your laptop, you are seeking a wireless network adapter. USB form is fine as is internal form. Depending on the room on your PCI-e Slots, you might want to go USB.

Internal - http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...2.html?sort=2a
USB - http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...6.html?sort=2a

Please keep in mind if there is any chance for a "cabled" connection at all, this is what you should go with.

You could also look at http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...5.html?sort=2a as another alternative.

Disclaimer:
Only linking for example purpose, not brand, retailer or best price, DO your own price and brand research, just pointing to the type of components you need. Support the various site sponsors where possible of course.

Lichking · 30th July 2012, 1:36 PM

check that your card is pushed into (firmly/correctly/whatever) the pcie slot..if its not correct your mobo will never see it. afaik cheers

28th July 2012, 7:22 PM	#1
dashboardconf New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6	Built PC - need help Hi all, So I built my PC today. It's all working except a couple things (please bear with me, I know almost nothing about PC's) - The computer is not recognising my graphics card, do I need to install anything? - What do I need to be able to connect to the internet? I can connect fine on my Mac which I am using now. Do I need to purchase anything separate in order to access my wireless internet? Again, please assume I know absolutely nothing about PC's. Thanks

28th July 2012, 7:26 PM	#2
issh Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 566	With regards to the graphics card Is the: 1) Power plugs in for the Graphics Card? You see here: (it's the 2 * 6 plug) http://techreport.com/r.x/gtx260-vs-...ower-plugs.jpg 2) The video cable plugged in to the graphics card(not the motherboard)? ______________ With the wifi 1) Depends on the motherboard, and if your motherboard doesn't have wifi you have to buy a Wireless Lan Network Card OR a Wireless Lan USB If possible, can you post your computer specs? __________________ Laptops:HP DV6-3042tx \| VAIO VGN A-130P \| APPLE Powerbook G4\| Main Rig: Intel i7-2600k \| 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws(4x4GB) \| Gigabyte GTX580 SuperOC \| Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 \|Thermaltake XT875W PSU \| Asus DRW-24B1ST \| CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo \| Fractal Design Define R3 \| LG E2441v-BN 24" LED \| Member of Ozbargain: issh\|Whirlpool: issh Last edited by issh; 28th July 2012 at 7:29 PM.

28th July 2012, 10:46 PM	#4
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30th July 2012, 1:36 PM	#9
Lichking Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nangiloc Posts: 528	check that your card is pushed into (firmly/correctly/whatever) the pcie slot..if its not correct your mobo will never see it. afaik cheers __________________ AMD PC..home built. Trusted Traders Gbtaufae, Gtarmanrob,pcwizard,DarkSlayer1666,Koi,Gammods. I find arguing with idiots tends to lead to confusion on who the idiot actually is.

28th July 2012, 7:30 PM	#3
dashboardconf New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks, yeah I have plugged the monitor into the graphics card. The motherboard is a Asus P8H77-m LE and the graphics card is GTX 560 1GB

29th July 2012, 11:45 AM	#6
darke101 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central Coast, NSW Posts: 9	Have you installed all drivers for your components? If not, your graphics card will only be recognised as a VGA adaptor, not as a gtx560. The same goes for internet connection, it wont work until you install your modem drivers for your mobo

30th July 2012, 12:24 PM	#8
pb3xunleashd Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 118	What power supply have you got? GTX 560 will usually require more than a "generic came with the case" PSU To connect to wireless like your laptop, you are seeking a wireless network adapter. USB form is fine as is internal form. Depending on the room on your PCI-e Slots, you might want to go USB. Internal - http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...2.html?sort=2a USB - http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...6.html?sort=2a Please keep in mind if there is any chance for a "cabled" connection at all, this is what you should go with. You could also look at http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...5.html?sort=2a as another alternative. Disclaimer: Only linking for example purpose, not brand, retailer or best price, DO your own price and brand research, just pointing to the type of components you need. Support the various site sponsors where possible of course.