Problem on startup:

[Creamyapples]

I built a box for my g/f with some spare parts I had after an upgrade. The box worked great for awhile, but now it's acting goofy on startup. When you boot the pc up, it will come on, make all the sounds, etc, but show nothing on the monitor. If you push the power button in and hold it to let it shutdown then start it again, it boots right up, no problem. So everything she goes to use it and turns it on after it's been completely off for awhile, she has to turn it on, turn it off, turn it back on, then it's fine. Anyone have any similar experiences? Ideas? Thanks in advance.

Kevin

 

[Creamyapples]

/bump

 

[LstBrunnenG]

I've booted up XP without any video card at all, but I can't see how a vid card would be gone after a cold boot and return after a soft one...interesting problem.

 

[Creamyapples]

That was my view on it, was kinda hoping maybe someone could shed some light on it for me. Thanks!