BG808 not showing computer boot

[tryingtimes]

I guess this could be a graphics card problem but just in case it isn't I thought I'd post here.

My BG808 says 'no signal' while the computer is booting and doesn't let me see the bios or safe mode options. The only time it shows a picture is when the desktop appears! (and then changes memory block once powerstrip kicks in)

I was going to have a rummage in the bios but even though i'm sure I'm in there it doesn't display anything.

Any ideas?
Regards
Alex

[Roland @ B4]

I'm fairly sure this is a +ve sync issue which the 808 can't handle (808s does)

I take it you have still got the Extron grey box plugged in cos I haven't made your cable up yet. but this should automatiocally sort out -ve an +ve sync.

Try pulling the lead from vertical output of the extron box. If that doesn't work try both hand v leads off and select input 4 on your projector (sync on green).

After that you'll need a monitor.

[tryingtimes]

Cheers - I'll give that a try tonight.
I was thinking that this might have started after your last visit and that would make sense as one of the sync cables was definitely out before.

I shall report back (I'm going to have to do a full format and reinstall over the next couple of evenings)

I have a monitor just in case!

Cheers
Alex

[tryingtimes]

Yep - sorted it, thanks
I can now see my boot and bios in all their resplendent ugliness!

[Rob.Screene]

Alex,
Well now you can turn the contrast way down (in that memory block), so when the boot text appears, you'll hardly see it!

I only turn the contrast back-up if I you need to, say to do a ghost disk image backup.

regards,
Rob.

[tryingtimes]

Good tip Rob - I'll give that a go, once I've stopped fiddling!