[afksn1p3r]

I have a HP Pavilion a1730n. Recently, while downloading a file my computer froze and I had to turn off the power supply. When I restarted it, I get a "No Input Signal Detected" message. I have removed the video card (Nvidia 8600 GT), but don't know how to access the onboard video. I've plugged in the VGA cable to the correct port, but i still get the same message. I'm assuming that onboard video is disabled so how do I enable it without going through the BIOS?

[Mike0001]

Good point! Do you have another monitor cable to try? These things are easily damaged!

[Carbon]

You may not even have onboard video. Regardless, there's no way to do so (you MIGHT be able to do it by resetting the CMOS button/jumper, but that's not guaranteed). Reseat the graphics card, check your cable.

[afksn1p3r]

So far I've tested the monitor on another computer and it works fine. I even tested the adapter. I know for a fact that there is onboard video and reseating the card doesn't help. However it the card moves a bit when I move the adapter around. I will test the video card on another computer in the afternoon or so.

[Carbon]

Yeah, also try clearing your CMOS.