Corrupted graphics BIOS
 

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 the 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 lastest 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?

I saw this problem before,90% problem from graphic card.try to put other graphic card and see what happen.
try clean it or remove it and plug it again.(graphic card is got hot when pc turn on?)

Faulty VGA RAM?

Like RYU said, try replacing the card (lend one from a friend e.g.).

Did this problem recently showed up or is it a new assambled PC?

Maybe you just pulled the monitor cable and the card slipped out or the cooling fan died.