NF7-M no video - undocumented jumper block

I've just assembled a new system with a NF7-M mb (v.1.21) and am getting no
video, using the onboard IGP. I've tried two monitors with same result, no
input detected.

Is there a jumper that sets whether to use onboard video or the AGP slot?
There is a 3-pin jumper block between the PWRFAN1 connection and the ''U1"
riser (next to the RTL8201BL chip) that I can't find any documentation on.

Any thoughts on troubleshooting this? Everything else appears to start up
fine at boot.

 

There is no setting for onboard video, it's automatically disabled by
inserting an AGP card.

As for undocumented jumpers:

The KBPWR1 jumper near the PS/2 keyboard is to switch the PS/2
keyboard/mouse power.

1-2 (default): PS/2 keyboard/mouse uses 5V dual power. When the system is
off, optical mouse LED keeps light, and wake-up by keyboard/mouse function
enabled.
2-3: PS/2 keyboard/mouse uses VCC power. When the system is off, optical
mouse LED goes out, but wake-up by keyboard/mouse function disabled.

As for the unlabeled jumper near the LAN/USB ports, it is to switch the USB
power.

1-2 (default): USB device uses 5V dual power. When the system is off,
optical mouse LED keeps light, and wake-up by keyboard/mouse function
enabled.
2-3: USB device uses VCC power. When the system is off, optical mouse LED
goes out, but wake-up by keyboard/mouse function disabled..


Do you have video at the DOS/BIOS level?
That would indicate a Windows driver issue. Try reloading in Safe mode.

Or no video at all?
Possible onboard video or motherboard grounding problem.
Try it with the motherboard out of the case, and completely isolated from
it.
I use a bunch of magazines to set under the motherboard to isolate it.
If it works then, the motherboard is probably good. Reinstall it carefully.
If it won't work out of the case (on two different monitors), it's time to
call Abit support.


John

 

An easy mistake to make is to connect the monitor to the COM1 port, rather
than the VGA port. Just something to double check.