Corrupted graphics in BIOS

[kamui34]

I have an issue with my computer, although difficult to pinpoint exact problem.

Computer at boot has corrupted graphics, as in mispelled words as well as symbols inserted, llines/colors that appear during boot-up and even inside
configuration panel of the BIOS.


I cannot get past the loading screen of WIndopw XP, after that the monitor just shuts down by itself.

Since I do not have an on-board graphic card, I am unable to test the card itself, which is a GeForce 6600GT with latest Forceware drivers and DX9.

Current mobo is an Asus A7N8X Deluxe, powered by Athlon XP+ 2800 Barton and 1GB Dual Channel RAM PC 3200.

IS my motherboard screwing up and nearing its death or the graphic card itself?

[Richard Longfellow]

Based on my experience and your description, I would say the video card failed. But unfortunately you never really know until you swap in another card.

[Dezuria]

Never heard of that happening. You didn't flash the bios lately right?

[SOSTrooper]

Very likely the video card has failed. Like Richard said, you may need another AGP video card to test.


Edit*

I too have a failing video card; my EVGA 7900GT KO produces dots and those white text in boot up become 'colored'. My friend (who works as a tech at XFX) says the card is fried due to factory OC'ing higher than the card's quality allows. Thus killing the card early:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/sostrooper/stuff/IMG_7270.jpg