@ego3pmaryca I would also check under "Other Devices" in Device Manager, if you have a section labeled this, to see if you have a "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" or something along those lines listed as this may be the new video card as well without the drivers installed. If it does this list, then you may want to try installing the drivers to see if Windows will automatically disable the on-board video. Otherwise, try installing the video card on another computer.
ive followed all steps up this this point but when i go to the device manager, then display adapters it only shows one graphics video ( the onboard one ) but doesnt show the new graphics card option. so i disabled the onboard card and tryed plugging in the monitor to the new graphics slot and i get no picture. PLZZ HELP!!!!
@Limitless313 I would try the new video card in another slot, or on another computer, to see if you get the same problem. If you still do not get any video from the card, then contact the manufacturer of the video card as there may be an issue with it. If the new video card works in another computer, then I would check your system to make sure it meets the minimum requirements to run the new video card.
And oh, I forgot to mention that all the drivers were installed from a disc that I have prepared with all the necessary drivers beforehand. I did not connect to the internet until I completed all my driver installations in order to prevent my computer from automatically downloading the inappropriate drivers from Microsoft. After completing all the driver installations, I connected to the internet and continued updating from Windows XP SP2 to SP3. Was this a good or bad approach? Thanks again.
I recently re-installed Windows XP from scratch, and added a new graphics card to my computer. Instead of disabling the on-board graphics card before installing the drivers for the new one, I simply didn't install the drivers for the on-board card, and proceeded installing the drivers for the new card only. Then I connected the new graphics card by VGA cable with my monitor. Was skipping the on-board driver installation altogether a good or bad idea? Thank you, and great tutorial!
@petraheinrichs Even if the drivers were or were not installed for the on-board, Windows will load generic drivers if there is an issue with the new video card so that you get at least some video image to appear on your monitor. As long as you do not experience any issues with the new video card, then if the new video card is the only device listed under "Display Adapters" within Device Manager, you should be fine.
@TheFatal1111 Does the video card you are putting in have an HDMI port on it that can carry both video and sound? If it does, are you using it at the moment? Regardless, if the card installed drivers for the HDMI port's audio, then it may have overwritten the existing sound you had on your computer. In which case, you may want to uninstall the HDMI Audio drivers for the nVidia card and then see if the old sound card get detected again on your computer and install the drivers for it
@dmmadmin2 when i go to sound press it ,, it say no audio output is installed ,, but on add or Remove programs is installed `Nvidia HD audio driver`,, so i must Unistall it, and install Sound max From first ???
I have tryed to intall Soundmax without `Unistalled Nvidia hd audio,,,,
and it dosent work couse it say `` the audio files do not support for your computer hardware :S ... but when i unistall the nvidia hd audio driver
@TheFatal1111 Try a custom install of the video card drivers from the disc, or do a manual installation (locating the .INF file) of the video card drivers, so that the sound drivers do not get installed on your computer. Before that, you may want to remove the drivers for the video card, along with the software, first so that you start off with a clean slate. If all else fails, I would try contacting the manufacturer of the video card to see if they can assist you.
So what if i want to install a graphics card just for better performance? Will I have to use it's VGA slot to get that performance or can i just stick with my computer's built in VGA and still get all the other effects of the graphics card?
@rufflesthemonkey Usually when you install a new graphics card, the built in video card will be disabled to prevent device conflict. In which case, the VGA port on the built-in card will not function and you will have to use the VGA port on the new graphics card.
@OmegaQuave If the video card is not showing up on your computer, then I would try to re-seat the video card in the slot and try a different slot in the same computer to see if you get the same problem. Also, if you have another computer, try installing the non-detected card in there to see if it works. If it does, you may have an issue with your system. If it does not, you may have a bad video card and you should contact the video card manufacturer for a replacement.
@Airstorm10 It could be compatibility, power supply being too low to run the card, bad slot on motherboard, or a bad video card. One thing you may want to try is to install the video card on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If you do get the same problem, then there is an issue with the video card and it should be replaced. If the card works fine on another computer, then you may want to check your system.
Hey there sorry to disturb you but I have put my graphics card in and I know it's inserted properly because the fan is spinning on it. At 0:52 only my onboard video is shown. I've tried this with two seperate graphics cards! Can my computer just not take new cards?
@whyemceeay I would try those cards on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If both cards work, then you have a bad slot on your motherboard and it should be replaced. If the video cards do not work on another computer, then you may have two bad video cards (highly unlikely, but possible) and you should try replacing both of them.
@MasterProBeats The integrated (on-board) card will be disabled once a new video card is installed into your computer as Windows may have issues detecting two of the same type of device on one computer. Usually most video cards nowadays will run two monitors off of the single card. Unfortunately, unless the integrated graphics card on the motherboard supports an additional card being installed, you will have to use the new video card to plug your monitor into.
What cable would an LCD monitor have? I'm wondering because the Asus desktop I'm getting for my birthday comes with an LCD monitor, and I may install a dedicated graphics card, depending on what's already in the system. To give you a possible idea as to what the graphics card would be, the computer has a dual-core processor (Might be AMD Athlon II X2) and 4GB of ram.
@GamerzHideaway It would depend on the LCD monitor you are picking up. Most monitors will come with VGA and DVI ports to plug a cable into. Some monitor manufacturing companies do not include the DVI cable for a monitor, but just only a VGA cable. If the monitor also comes with HDMI, then the cable for it may or may not be included. I would contact ASUS for more details about the system you are getting.
@dmmadmin2 Thanks. I will. I found a similar machine on Best Buy for around the price of the computer that my parents are getting with the same memory specs and processor type, so I'm confident that it's the same computer, I will check, though.
@Biweirdos If you are currently getting video from your video card on your monitor and not the On-Board video, then if it still shows up in Device Manager, you can disable it.
@MalarticCommentarys If there is only one device listed under Display Adapters in Device Manager and it is the graphics card, then the on-board video was automatically disabled by Windows and there is no other action you have to take in disabling it.
@101gameadvice Not every graphics card will work with every PC. Some of the factors to consider when seeing if a card will work or not are the system requirements to run the card, the intention of using the card, and the budget available to purchase the card. Other factors include more technical aspects such as slot type, power supply, and operating system. You always want to consult the video card manufacturer to see if a certain card will work with your system.
@machomamajr I would check your Display Properties to see if you can adjust the resolution that way instead of using the GPU software to adjust it. If the resolution is still low, then I would next try and check Device Manager to see if the video card is being detected correctly under Display Adapters. If it still does not work, then I would contact the manufacturer of your laptop computer to see if there is a problem with your system.
@srjustinjustin No matter what expansion card (video, sound, TV tuner, etc.) you put into the computer, the Windows operating system has a set of generic drivers that allow the device to be recognized within Device Manager. With those generic drivers, Windows knows that "There is something on the computer that is a video card and it has these properties and resolutions available at the moment." After driver installation, the card will be fully recognized and be available for use.
I'm having a problem were when I install the card I can't get anything to display. It's just a black screen on start up. I have tired to use the on board VGA port to display, but still I can't get a display when the card is installed. Any suggestions ?
@TheOggin If you remove the video card from your system and get video from the on-board, then try the video card on either a second slot in your computer that it fits in, or another computer, to see if you get the same problem. If it does not work on another computer, then contact the video card manufacturer as the card may have to be replaced.
If the video card works on another computer, then I would contact the manufacturer of your computer as the issue may be with your system.
thanks well this is the problem i took out the graphics card because i didnt want it so when i took it out and changed my power supply back to my old one but now when i turn my pc on all it says is "No bootable partiton in table_" what does this mean and can you help me fix it?
@TheAsh377 You may have a problem with your system as it cannot recognize the hard drive where the operating system is located. I would either contact the manufacturer of your computer to see if they can assist you with this issue.
When I was trying to get my computer working I reset my computer with the dell thing. It stopped working. I have no applications on here. How do I get a device manager? I had to download chrome onto a flash drive so I could use the internet.
@Catpwnszer Depending on what version of Windows you have, you can go into your Start Menu and type in the Search Box directly above the Start Menu icon "Device Manager" (for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users), then press the Enter key on your keyboard, or by clicking on the "Run..." command and type in "devmgmt.msc" (for Windows XP users). This will access the Device Manager on your Windows computer.
hi im got the radeon hd 6870 and i installed it using the drivers the only problem is when i go to device manager there is only my old graphics card shown (the old one is intergrated into the cpu). so i can disable the old one but the new one never showed up. also my graphics card never came with a adapter for my vgi moniter. an answer would be really great thanks
@TheAsh377 I would contact the manufacturer of the video card regarding the adapter as they may or may not be able to provide you with one for VGA to DVI. I would also check under "Other Devices" within Device Manager for a device listed as "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" or "Video Controller" to see if it is being detected, but without drivers for the video card.
@TheAsh377 (cont.) If the card does not show up there, I would try another PCI-E slot on your computer to see if it detects there, as well as update the drivers for your motherboard from the manufacturer's website, and install the video card on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If you still do, then contact the video card manufacturer as there may be a problem with the video card. Also, make sure that for your 6870, you have the power cord plugged in from your power supply.
Hi. I installed a graphic card in a computer that never had a graphics card but always runned on mainboard graphics. I installed it the way u showed in the previous video. The only difference is that it doesn't have a power supply. Under display adapters it doesn't get detected. What am I doing wrong? Thx!
@Diversitism If the video card does not install on your computer or get detected, I would try re-seating the video card and possibly trying the video card in another slot to see if you get the same problem? If that still does not work, make sure to disable the on-board video on your BIOS, as well as Windows, and try to update the firmware for your motherboard. I would also try another computer with the video card and if you get the same problem, then the issue may be with the video card.
is there a way to have the video card operating like the onboard graphics by cutting the signal to the monitor when u shut the pc down or it goes into standby or sleep mode? instead of manually turning the monitor off
@sheek1982 On a desktop computer, there is no way to have the monitor shut off when you shut off the computer as they are two separate devices and require some sort of push button to turn them both on and off. The video and power for the monitor are two separate signals that are not tied in together. Therefore, the monitor, by default, will go to sleep or standby mode if there is no video signal being sent from the video card.
@blue9933 Laptops have graphics that are on a chip set that come physically glued to the main board that runs everything on the laptop. Because of the size required to keep a laptop small, a large graphics card will not fit onto the laptop. Therefore, in order to upgrade the video card on a laptop, you will need to purchase a new laptop with a better video card than you currently have.
Hi. I got a HD 6850. I put it in my system, replacing my GT 240. But I get NO display. All I see is DVI power save mode. I can heard windows etc. I have tried uninstalling Nvidia drivers, disabling onboard video, resetting CMOS and installing ATI drivers though onboard. Nothing. Please help me. The cards fan is spinning as well.
@Totaljakeey The 6850 does require a power connector from your power supply in order to run the video card. Have you made sure that this is plugged in to the 6850 and did you check to see if the power supply meets the minimum requirements in order to run the video card? If it does and the card still does not work in the computer, I would try installing the video card on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If you do, then there may be a problem with the 6850.
@dmmadmin2 Hi, my PSU actually blew up, so I would guess the psu was too weak? Ima get a corsair one at XMAS, no rush to RMA the card as it has 2 yr warrenty.
Thank for the quick reply. I have on more question. I just updated my ati integrated graphics drivers and it kept saying that the display drivers have stopped working but have recovered. I ended up rolling them back to where they were. I'll have to disable them in the near future anyway when I get my new Video card, but do you know if I did something wrong?
@lemans24fan If there is an update for the integrated graphics card, if it was done through Windows Update, then it might be an issue with your operating system. If you downloaded the update, make sure it came from either the manufacturer of the computer or the integrated graphics chipset. You might want to try uninstalling the drivers first before running the update or remove the software that controls the chipset from your programs list and then run the update.
Hi. My mobo is Asrock 790gx with hd3300 on-board vga. The question is, before i put a dedicated GPU(hd5670) on my pc, sould i disable the on-board vga?
@adio09x You should put the GPU in first to make sure that Windows detects the video card in Device Manager. Then, once it detects, disable the on-board video. If the card does not detect, at least you can go back to your on-board video without problems. Even if you disable the on-board first before installing the GPU, Windows has a set of generic drivers that allows it to know if there is a video card on the system or not and output video to a monitor using those generic drivers.
@AyminnrDj For most computers, Windows will automatically disable one of the two cards to prevent system conflicts. There have been exceptions where the computer allowed both on-board and another video card to work at the same time, but it depends on the system. If you do not get video when plugging into your on-board, then most likely your system has disabled the on-board within the operating system and you will have to plug in both monitors to the new video card.
DMmadmin2 I got a new graphics card(brand new)(5750) and a new PSU and installed both successfully(physical install) and plugged in the 6 pin connector. However, the graphic card still fails to be detected by device manager. I downloaded the ATI catalyst software thing for my 64bit version, correct OS and it still did not detect. Oh and after the end of the Catalyst installation I got a log error saying "other devices detected". What does that mean?
Hi dmmadmin2, me again. I wanted to let you know I bought a brand new graphics card(Radeon 5750) and I also upgraded to a 450w power supply. I successfully installed the PSU and everything worked fine. Then I plugged in the GPU and connected the 6pin connector and it STILL doesn't get detected by Device Manager. Do I need to install the drivers?
@MercenaryArek I would try the 5750 on another computer to see if it detects on that system. If the card does detect fine on another computer, then you may have a problem with the PCI Express slot on your motherboard. In which case, you may need to contact the computer or motherboard manufacturer to have the unit replaced. Otherwise, if the video card does not work on another computer, then you may want to contact the video card manufacturer and get a replacement as the card may be bad.
@chipsonpie The PCI Express cable will come with the power supply on your computer. If the power supply does not have these cables, then you can always purchase adapters for your power supply to connect to a PCI Express power connector. Some video card manufacturers may include the PCI Express power connector with their video cards. You may want to contact the video card manufacturer to see if they supply the connectors with the card you are inquiring about.
My computer does come with Onboard video, I disabled it just like you did, and then the resolution just dropped really low and everything got bigger in the display. Still the Device Manager didn't detect it. I tried entering the BIOS and I started looking up BIOS guides but I only found one that looked like my BIOS, but the guide had some Options my BIOS didn't have, specifically the option to force the PC to look for a PCI Express card and not the Onboard video.
@MercenaryArek I would contact the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer and ask them if there is an option to disable the on-board video for your particular system. Some possibilities for the on-board video in the BIOS and what it would show up as include "Primary Graphics Adapter", "INIT Display First", "On-Board Video", or "Primary Video Adapter" to name a few. Also, try the video card in another computer to see if you get the same problem as you may have a faulty video card.
Thanks, All the other videos I looked at only covered the card install. You're complete 3-part video is done well & very easy to follow for those of us who want to install a discreet video card into a machine that already has onboard video.
and another question, does NVIDIA work on HP computers? because im getting a NVIDIA Geforce GTX 560 TI for my computer, and i want to know if it will work on HP computers beforehand, before i waste 300 dollars on something that is not compatible
@wierdkiller It depends on whether or not the HP computer meets the requirements to run the video card. You may want to contact the nVidia manufacturer of the video card you are looking at purchasing and give them the specs for your HP computer. From there, they should be able to tell you if the card will work in your computer or not.
you can disable onboard video before installing your graphics card? and does all computers have a VGA cable or whatever you mentioned? because i dont know if my computer has one
@wierdkiller Take a look at the back of your computer and see if you have a VGA slot somewhere around the area where your mouse and keyboard are located. If you do, then you have onboard video. Not all computers will have onboard video, especially those that are custom-built and some newer store bought computers. In which case, you can disable the on-board video before installing the graphics card as Windows should still detect video without problems.
@wierdkiller (cont.) Most times, Windows will disable the onboard video automatically after installing the video card. In which case, as long as you get video from generic drivers loaded by the operating system for the new video card, you can continue to install the drivers for the new video card and upon restarting the computer, the new video card should detect without problems.
@TheGamerTiger If the old graphic card was built into the computer when you first bought it, then it is your onboard video. If it is a separate video card like your new one, then it is the default display adapter that Windows recognizes. In either case, it must be disabled or removed, within Windows and/or the system BIOS, once you put in the new video card. Windows will put on generic drivers for the new video card to be recognized so that you can disable the old card before installing drivers.
@dmmadmin2 great video, it was very helpful. I have a PC with an onboard card that seems to be faulty because when I connect the monitor to the VGA on the PC I get a black screen. Now I have tested this same monitor in another PC so the monitor is working ok. So my question is if I get an external video card and install it before disabling the onboard video card is there a chance that this will work? note: I can't get into bios because I cant see anything and I'm running XP, thanks in advance
@darksidedavid If the BIOS was set to "Auto" detect the video adapter it is supposed to use, then the new video card should work. However, make sure that the new video card works on another computer as the video card itself could be faulty. If the system cannot detect the new video card, then unfortunately this will not work and you will have to replace the motherboard.
i have a HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n with an Onboard Nvidia 6150 LE i don't seem to find the slot. or i just know how it looks like lol and how can i tell if it a Pci Express? Thanks in Advance :D
@BAOUZIZI Onboard video cards are actual chipsets that are physically soldered onto your motherboard and do not have a slot to put a video card into, nor are they upgradable. As for a PCI Express slot, it will usually be different in color from a PCI slot, which is white, and longer than a PCI slot. If you want to see what a PCI-E slot looks like, see Part 1 of this series as it goes over the type of slots you would normally see inside your computer.
Thanks for this video as it has helped loads. I get a new card tmoz and have integrated so hopefully this vid is all i need to disable and not have to go to bios. I have win 7 which is usually good when installing new things so fingers crossed.
@TheGamingEagle Windows will usually disable your on-board video when you install a new video card into your computer. If for some reason it does not do this, then when running two video cards in your computer, you may end up with program conflicts which can cause system instability. If Windows automatically disables your video card upon installation and detects the new card, then you can skip this step and go on to installing the drivers for your video card.
My PC has ati radeon hd 4200 integrated graphics! Im worried that there may be no pcie slot for my graphics card! Its a good pc so i just wondered if pcie comes standard with all new pcs
@zXJulianXz Most pre-built PCs from computer manufacturers will come with PCI-e slots built in on them. It is a standard nowadays, but you may want to contact the computer manufacturer and give them the model number of your computer. From this, they can tell you if there is a PCI-e slot in your computer, or you can pull up the specs of the computer and see if it has the PCI-e slot.
@Surveylol If you are using a separate graphics card, you will want to uninstall the drivers and software for that card if you are upgrading the video card or changing manufacturers from nVidia to AMD, or vice-versa. In this case, as long as the new video card detects the same way as the old card does initially, you can continue on to Step 3 to install the drivers for your new card.
@ThePhoenixFeather To get the on-board video to work again, you would plug the monitor into the on-board video card. From there, you will open Device Manager and under "Display Adapters", right-click on the device for the on-board video and select the "Enable" option. You will need to take out the old video card in order to enable the on-board video once more. If you went into your system BIOS to disable the on-board video, you will have to go in and re-enable it.
@dmmadmin2 all that appears under nboard is winvnc video hook driver. I meant to say integrated graphics. Er, I think I did. What I mean is there is no video card in the slot where you put the video card. I plug my VGA cable into the motherboard.
@ThePhoenixFeather You need to either run the driver disc that came with your computer or download the drivers from the computer manufacturer's website to restore the on-board video card back onto the system. If you still have problems with the on-board video on your motherboard, contact the computer manufacturer as you may have a problem with the motherboard.
@ASyncProduction If your computer came with a video card built in, then it has onboard video. You can try to install the nVidia GTX 460 into your computer and Windows should detect the video card by installing generic drivers. If it does this, you can skip this step and install the drivers for your video card. If, however, you run into any problems after installing the video card without disabling the onboard video, the first thing you should do is disable it to see if the issue goes away or not
I have the same problem as iTzD3sM0nDxD except the card I'm trying to put is ATI Radeon HD 3650. I couldn't find anywhere to plug in the power supply pin thing, so I figured it was already wired into the card or something. The computer is brand new, and the card worked perfectly fine on my old computer. The card fits perfectly in the new one yet it doesn't show up in Device Managers, even after installing the drivers.
@MercenaryArek Does your new computer come with on-board video? If it does, you may have to disable it within either the System BIOS or Windows. I would also check for motherboard BIOS updates to see if the card gets detected after installing them. If the card detects without problems on an older system, then the card seems to be fine, but there may be a problem with your new system's operating system if it cannot detect at least the generic drivers for the video card.
Hey dmmadmin , I have a COMPAQ CQ3020 IL Desktop pc . It has Intel G31/G33 express graphics. I want to play burnout paradise on it but due to some reasons it doesn't starts. So, I have decided to buy a new graphics card. Please suggest me which Graphic card I should buy within the range of 50 U.S.D
@MrMF101 If you are looking for a card to play games on, you should contact an nVidia or AMD video card manufacturer and have them give you suggestions on what card will work best with the game you are trying to play.
@Latvietis96 As mentioned in our video, the on-board video is a graphics chip set that will have a VGA, DVI, and/or an HDMI port on the back of your computer without having to install an expansion card such as your nVidia 7100gs PCI-E video card. As for exchanging out your nVidia card with the AMD card, as far as I know you should not have any problems as a PCI-E x16 video card will fit into a PCI-E x8 slot, it will just make the card run slower, data transmission-wise, than normal.
I put my Ati Radeon 5750 on the X16 lane and it fits perfectly without even moving a bit . The Problem is that in my Windows 7, they dont show the VGA Graphics Adapter . Help please ?
@iTzD3sM0nDxD If under "Display Adapters" it shows more than one device listed, then one of them may be your on-board video and the other may be the 5750 video card. If the card does not show up in Device Manager, then you can try to re-seat the video card, make sure external power is connected from your power supply to the card, and try the card in another slot to see if it fixes the problem. If the card does not work in another computer, then you may have a bad card.
@dmmadmin2 Now i see the "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter" ONLY on SIW"System Information for Windows".Now i can see it there but not in device manager . So does this mean Device Manager can't reconize it ?
@iTzD3sM0nDxD If the video card is not under "Display Adapters", it is possible that the video card could be under "Other Devices" or it may be identified as an "Unknown Device". However, after installing the drivers, if the device does not show up correctly under "Display Adapters", I would suggest trying the video card on another computer to see if it detects correctly. If it does, then you have an issue with the slot on your motherboard and if it does not, then you have a bad video card.
@iTzD3sM0nDxD If the card works on another system, then you may have an issue with your system's PCI-express x16 lane slot. In which case, you would need to replace your motherboard or another component in your system.
this is awesome!But,can you please answer a question?Should i update my drivers for my current graphics card,or wait till i get a new one(which i am currently thinking of)?Because during games the screen flickers and i don't know what to do.Can you help me?
@codmwlover Games flickering can be a sign of either a failing card, or a failing power supply. One of the first things to try is to update the drivers for the video card, as you mentioned, to see if the problem goes away. If the problem still does not go away, then you may want to try to re-seat the video card and install the video card in another computer. If the card works on another computer, then the issue may be with the power supply not carrying enough power to the video card.
@afroman2190 While this goes beyond the scope of the video, the concept of sharing memory is not something that can be shown through a video. However, there are other sources that can explain this, including posting on forums and contacting video card manufacturers directly.
How could you do this if you dont have an on board video slot and only the video card installed.I want to replace my video/graphics card but cant follow this tutorial for I dont have an on board video slot.
@fantem This part of the tutorial can be skipped if you do not have an on-board video card. You would uninstall the drivers and any additional software that came with the old video card. Then, you will install the new video card into your system and plug a monitor to the new card. If the card and the board are working, then as long as Windows detects the new card and you have an image on your screen, simply install the drivers for the new video card and it should work.
@afroman2190 Unless your laptop has a PCI-Express slot available to plug in a graphics card into, most are designed to be on-board graphics on laptops. The only way to upgrade a graphics card on a laptop that does not have a slot available to upgrade would be to purchase a new laptop. The reason for this is because since laptops have to be designed to fit all the parts of a computer desktop into a small space, there is not that much room available to add or replace common parts as with a desktop
Hello, I have a little problem here. I am using an ASUS N53JF. It has an Intel i3 processor which means it has an integrated graphics card with it. I have an Nvidia GeForce GT425M as well. Is there a way to change the primary display adapter from the on-board graphics card to the Nvidia GPU? I tried everything you said here but with no success.
@BP2611 If the only device listed under "Display Adapters" within Windows' Device Manager is the GT425M, then that is the on-board graphics card since you are using a laptop. The "M" in the GT425M stands for "Mobility", which means it is a laptop graphics chipset. If there is an on-board graphics chip in addition to your GT425M under the "Display Adapters" section, then you can disable it within the Device Manager.
@dmmadmin2 question sir, should i have the card in the slot before or after disabling onboard video. And after that i plug the video cable into back of graphics card and not back into the normal stock one correct?
@starwars910 It depends on the system. Most times, you will want to put the graphics card in the system before disabling the on-board video so that Windows at least identifies the new hardware. The drivers you can install after you disable the on-board as Windows will load generic drivers for the video so you can see what is on your screen. If your BIOS still defaults to the on-board video, then you will have to disable that setting as well in order for the new card to be recognized.
@starwars910 After which, you are correct in saying that the video cable will be plugged into the back of the new graphics card instead of the on-board video card.
@dmmadmin2 I want to uninstall the Intel HD Graphics. I uninstalled (via Device Manager) it but my resolution went from 1366x768 to 800x600. I reinstalled the Nvidia drivers with no effect. The way I see it, I need to somehow command the monitor to run on the Nvidia GPU.
@BP2611 If you uninstall the Intel graphics, Windows will simply try to re-detect and install the drivers for the Intel graphics once you restart your computer. Therefore, uninstalling the Intel graphics will not make nVidia the default. Check to see if there is any software for the Intel graphics installed on your computer and uninstall it to see if the problem goes away. If all else fails, you can also contact the computer manufacturer and find out how to make the nVidia chip the primary video
Hi, I have already inserted my new graphics card inside but when i looked at the device manager, my pc did not detect it. What should i do.. Tnx for the help
@BetterQuitt If it detected your card as a "Standard VGA Controller" in Device Manager as either an "Unknown Device" or "Other Device", then the card was detected. If nothing shows up, then you can check your motherboard BIOS to see what setting the primary video card is defaulting to. If it is set to the slot where the new card is supposed to go into, then try another slot in the same computer, or try another computer to see if the card detects as you may have a bad card or a system problem.
i have a problem wait my computer hp compaq dc7600 small form factor
when i install my graphic card in the motherboard the computer is on but the tv is stay off end any time the computer is on normaly but is not on wait the graphic card is sayed this message 921-device in pciexpress slot failed to initialize.
@s3aydimanar I would make sure the card you are trying to put into your computer is designed for a small-form factor computer. If it does, then try to re-seat the graphics card in your computer to verify it locks into place. I would also try the video card in another computer to see if you get the same problem. If the same problem occurs on another computer, then the issue may be with the graphics card. If the card works on another computer, then there may be a problem with your system.
@mikeyRavens52 This method may not work as Windows needs to know that it has some graphics controller installed in order for it to output a video signal to your monitor. You can try, but if the new graphics card does not detect the monitor attached to it, you will have to plug back in to the on-board graphics. This will still work because Windows installs generic drivers for basic video from within its operating system files.
@dmmadmin2 brother, i dont think i did this part right. I never uninstalled anything, i just pluged in the card, and runend what i think are drivers. Is it ruind or will it lack performing, or can it be done right later? Also, are the drivers not meant to be used, i have a zotac gtx 460, and there did'nt happen anything after installing. Also, the old card was not on that memory something, just strait into the card. And last, does card memor effect texture, and what about bits? big thx x)
@MultiSnoopDawg Depending on how Windows is performing on your computer, what is supposed to happen is that you should be able to put the card in your computer, plug power to it if the card requires it, turn on the computer, and have it detect the new card while disabling the old card immediately. If the card is recognized by Windows, you can install the drivers for the card from the installation disc later, but your performance will degrade since the system does not recognize the card fully.
@MultiSnoopDawg Card memory and bits affect how fast the data is being sent from the graphics card to the system, along with accessing resources that are used for video editing, photo editing, and gaming applications. The processor (GPU or Graphics Processing Unit) determines the performance for the card, which would directly affect the output and the textures of what you see on screen.
@dmmadmin2 well, i got a gtx 460 with about 750 MB,and 192 bits for starcraft, and i was seing reviews of how it worked, and it didnt performe right t.t Can it be the fact that my pc has to low ram?
@MultiSnoopDawg You may want to check with the manufacturer of the game to see what the system requirements are and make sure that your system meets those requirements, especially the recommended requirements, if you want to maximize the performance of your graphics card. Keep in mind that the memory on the video card is used separately from the memory in your computer, so having 2 GB of RAM in your computer plus 1.5 GB of memory on the video card does not mean you have 3.5 GB total memory.
@dmmadmin2 My friend said that 4 to 6 was all needed to run any game with a good card at just something like 780 like i got. Now the dumb thing is that Starcraft 2 is on texture 1024 MB to run, and the PC at 2 gigs. So the game bare picture takes more than half, and so with movement the PC is scrued. Soooo... would a PC at lets say 6 gigs run fine, or is the cards need over my 780mb? And thx, the vids where nice to x)
@MultiSnoopDawg It depends on the operating system. If you run a 32-bit operating system, it will only be able to see up to 3.6 - 3.7 GB of RAM, even if you install more than that in your computer. If you run a 64-bit operating system, you will see all the remaining RAM available that you put in your computer above 3.6 - 3.7 GB. If you want to put 6 GB of RAM in your computer, that will work fine as long as your computer can read all of it.
@dmmadmin2 This PC stuff is getting weird. But im useing the Dell XPS, wich to me is shit. Well it is a windows7 and meh i dont think it gets the job done. Now also with the software errors, or whatever they are, its really looking bad. So new PC and windows 7 64bit right?
@MultiSnoopDawg Depending on how old the Dell XPS is, most newer computers come with Windows 7 64-bit on them by default. You may want to check with the manufacturer to confirm that it will come with it and that the system you get can add better parts, such as a better video card, power supply, and memory. You can also build your own computer if you want to get better performance, but you would want to do more research to make sure all the parts will work together in the system you are building.
@MultiSnoopDawg 4 gigabytes or RAM are enough.Also,you should upgrade your graphics card to 1000mb(or 1gb) or 1024mb.The best one for me(at a low price)is the gtx550Ti(point of view)
@956Joeboy In our video, we disabled first before installing drivers. Usually when a video card is installed into a computer physically, Windows will disable the on-board video card for you. Even if you do not have an install DVD, Windows will load generic drivers for your video card to get basic video. From here, you can head over to the manufacturer's website and locate drivers for your card, or download the drivers from another computer and transfer then via flash drive to your computer.
hi i have a pretty good computer and i have a integrated graphic card. and im going to add a new graphic card. and when im doing that do i have to disable the old graphic card? or would both off the graphic cards work together. PLEASE ANSVER ANYONE!
@Thedriftfreak Depending on the manufacturer of the integrated graphic card and the card you are adding, you may be able to use both of them at the same time. You would have to verify with the manufacturer of the new video card you are adding to make sure you can use it with the integrated graphics card because some manufacturers may require that the integrated card be disabled in order for the new card to work.
Ok, I have a small 'issue' with the on board GPU. First, I didn't installed the GPU (my friend installed it since at the time I didn't know much at the time). Now, when I check Device Manager, the on board is still functioning. While I don't have issues with it, shouldn't it be disabled?
@nintendowiids12 Sometimes Windows does not disable the on-board video automatically after installing a new graphics card in your system. While not disabling it will not immediately cause a problem, to prevent future conflicts later on in your system, you will want to make sure to disable it so that other applications on your computer do not try to use lower video settings from your on-board video.
can someone please tell me what im doing wrong!. Ive made sure the card is secure and in properly, ive installed the new drivers and dissabled the onboard graphics. Yet still my screen still says 'no signal' when I turn on the comp with the card in. Take the card out and the monitor works fine again? wtf. please can someone help me, ive been trying to install this for days. Its driving me insane!!
@MrDeano324 If disabling the on-board video in Windows did not allow the new graphics card to be detected, it is possible that you may have to disable it within your system BIOS. Also, it is possible that the card may not work in your computer unless you update the motherboard drivers through firmware updates. You may want to test the graphics card in another computer to see if you get the same problem. If the card works in another system, then you have an issue with your system.
Hi umm....under my Display Adapters, the graphic card i put in already says "This device is working properly." but when i plug my Vga wire into the graphic card, all i get is a blank screen. the graphic card i put in is GE Forve 8400.
@animemaste If your computer came with on-board video, then you may want to make sure it is disabled in either Windows or your system BIOS or both. Usually the disabling is automatic and you should be able to plug a monitor to the new graphic card. If it still does not work, try another monitor or vga cable with this card. Also, try another slot in your computer to put the graphics card in and another computer if all else fails.
@UploaderGodz laptops have their own graphics cards built into the machine itself. Laptop graphics cards in general cannot be installed similar to how a desktop graphics card can be installed. If you wanted to change a laptop graphics card, you would have to purchase a new laptop or contact the laptop manufacturer to see if they have a better version that can be put on your laptop.
@UploaderGodz Unfortunately, most laptop manufacturers cannot upgrade cards if they are built in to the motherboard. Depending on whether or not you have a version of a laptop that has a separate expansion slot for peripheral cards such as PCI-Express, you may have to upgrade the entire laptop to get better graphics.
and im putting in a gtx 460 1gb graphics card soon...
do i need to disable the shared graphics card in safe mode with your method and then just turn off my pc put in the gtx 460, install drivers and its all done? sorry im dont know much about pcs lol
@TheMusiicMan In our installation, the computer was not in safe mode at any point. The reason it looks that way is because Windows loaded drivers for the card to allow basic video to be seen on your monitor. Other than this, the method to install your graphics card is pretty much what you described. There are times when, depending on your BIOS, just putting in your new graphics card will disable the shared graphics in your computer automatically so you just have to install the drivers.
heey I have solved the problem with sound the problem with sound was on Bios on divice menager **sound was disable i just enable it and it work :D:D
TheFatal1111 2 days ago
when i try to disable onboard gp .. in device menager i dont have my new graphic card.. only onboard card.. what can i do? :S
ego3pmaryca 1 week ago
@ego3pmaryca I would also check under "Other Devices" in Device Manager, if you have a section labeled this, to see if you have a "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" or something along those lines listed as this may be the new video card as well without the drivers installed. If it does this list, then you may want to try installing the drivers to see if Windows will automatically disable the on-board video. Otherwise, try installing the video card on another computer.
dmmadmin2 1 week ago
@dmmadmin2 ty u saved me ♥
ego3pmaryca 1 week ago
I just added this video to my favorites.
Very helpful tutorial! Thanks!
KingOfAceZ1 2 weeks ago
ive followed all steps up this this point but when i go to the device manager, then display adapters it only shows one graphics video ( the onboard one ) but doesnt show the new graphics card option. so i disabled the onboard card and tryed plugging in the monitor to the new graphics slot and i get no picture. PLZZ HELP!!!!
Limitless313 2 weeks ago
@Limitless313 I would try the new video card in another slot, or on another computer, to see if you get the same problem. If you still do not get any video from the card, then contact the manufacturer of the video card as there may be an issue with it. If the new video card works in another computer, then I would check your system to make sure it meets the minimum requirements to run the new video card.
dmmadmin2 1 week ago
And oh, I forgot to mention that all the drivers were installed from a disc that I have prepared with all the necessary drivers beforehand. I did not connect to the internet until I completed all my driver installations in order to prevent my computer from automatically downloading the inappropriate drivers from Microsoft. After completing all the driver installations, I connected to the internet and continued updating from Windows XP SP2 to SP3. Was this a good or bad approach? Thanks again.
petraheinrichs 2 weeks ago
@petraheinrichs As long as the card is not experiencing any problems running on your computer, then you should be good to go.
dmmadmin2 1 week ago
I recently re-installed Windows XP from scratch, and added a new graphics card to my computer. Instead of disabling the on-board graphics card before installing the drivers for the new one, I simply didn't install the drivers for the on-board card, and proceeded installing the drivers for the new card only. Then I connected the new graphics card by VGA cable with my monitor. Was skipping the on-board driver installation altogether a good or bad idea? Thank you, and great tutorial!
petraheinrichs 2 weeks ago
@petraheinrichs Even if the drivers were or were not installed for the on-board, Windows will load generic drivers if there is an issue with the new video card so that you get at least some video image to appear on your monitor. As long as you do not experience any issues with the new video card, then if the new video card is the only device listed under "Display Adapters" within Device Manager, you should be fine.
dmmadmin2 1 week ago
you just saved my life
lyquochuy 2 weeks ago
Hi ... i have install a videocard Geforce 440 on my pc , and i dont have sound on my pc no more please help ..thanks!
TheFatal1111 2 weeks ago
@TheFatal1111 Does the video card you are putting in have an HDMI port on it that can carry both video and sound? If it does, are you using it at the moment? Regardless, if the card installed drivers for the HDMI port's audio, then it may have overwritten the existing sound you had on your computer. In which case, you may want to uninstall the HDMI Audio drivers for the nVidia card and then see if the old sound card get detected again on your computer and install the drivers for it
dmmadmin2 2 weeks ago
@dmmadmin2 when i go to sound press it ,, it say no audio output is installed ,, but on add or Remove programs is installed `Nvidia HD audio driver`,, so i must Unistall it, and install Sound max From first ???
I have tryed to intall Soundmax without `Unistalled Nvidia hd audio,,,,
and it dosent work couse it say `` the audio files do not support for your computer hardware :S ... but when i unistall the nvidia hd audio driver
it will work ? >.<`` damn .can u help me :( ?
TheFatal1111 1 week ago
@TheFatal1111 Try a custom install of the video card drivers from the disc, or do a manual installation (locating the .INF file) of the video card drivers, so that the sound drivers do not get installed on your computer. Before that, you may want to remove the drivers for the video card, along with the software, first so that you start off with a clean slate. If all else fails, I would try contacting the manufacturer of the video card to see if they can assist you.
dmmadmin2 1 week ago
@dmmadmin2 Anyway thnx for help ! :D
TheFatal1111 1 week ago
So what if i want to install a graphics card just for better performance? Will I have to use it's VGA slot to get that performance or can i just stick with my computer's built in VGA and still get all the other effects of the graphics card?
rufflesthemonkey 1 month ago
@rufflesthemonkey Usually when you install a new graphics card, the built in video card will be disabled to prevent device conflict. In which case, the VGA port on the built-in card will not function and you will have to use the VGA port on the new graphics card.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
@dmmadmin2 Alright then thanks a lot for the answer!
rufflesthemonkey 1 month ago
My card doesn't show up :(
OmegaQuave 1 month ago
@OmegaQuave If the video card is not showing up on your computer, then I would try to re-seat the video card in the slot and try a different slot in the same computer to see if you get the same problem. Also, if you have another computer, try installing the non-detected card in there to see if it works. If it does, you may have an issue with your system. If it does not, you may have a bad video card and you should contact the video card manufacturer for a replacement.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
@Airstorm10 It could be compatibility, power supply being too low to run the card, bad slot on motherboard, or a bad video card. One thing you may want to try is to install the video card on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If you do get the same problem, then there is an issue with the video card and it should be replaced. If the card works fine on another computer, then you may want to check your system.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
Hey there sorry to disturb you but I have put my graphics card in and I know it's inserted properly because the fan is spinning on it. At 0:52 only my onboard video is shown. I've tried this with two seperate graphics cards! Can my computer just not take new cards?
whyemceeay 1 month ago
@whyemceeay I would try those cards on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If both cards work, then you have a bad slot on your motherboard and it should be replaced. If the video cards do not work on another computer, then you may have two bad video cards (highly unlikely, but possible) and you should try replacing both of them.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
After i install my graphics card into my computer I dont get any signal from my integrated card. Do you have any recomendations?
MasterProBeats 1 month ago
@MasterProBeats The integrated (on-board) card will be disabled once a new video card is installed into your computer as Windows may have issues detecting two of the same type of device on one computer. Usually most video cards nowadays will run two monitors off of the single card. Unfortunately, unless the integrated graphics card on the motherboard supports an additional card being installed, you will have to use the new video card to plug your monitor into.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
What cable would an LCD monitor have? I'm wondering because the Asus desktop I'm getting for my birthday comes with an LCD monitor, and I may install a dedicated graphics card, depending on what's already in the system. To give you a possible idea as to what the graphics card would be, the computer has a dual-core processor (Might be AMD Athlon II X2) and 4GB of ram.
GamerzHideaway 1 month ago
@GamerzHideaway It would depend on the LCD monitor you are picking up. Most monitors will come with VGA and DVI ports to plug a cable into. Some monitor manufacturing companies do not include the DVI cable for a monitor, but just only a VGA cable. If the monitor also comes with HDMI, then the cable for it may or may not be included. I would contact ASUS for more details about the system you are getting.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
@dmmadmin2 Thanks. I will. I found a similar machine on Best Buy for around the price of the computer that my parents are getting with the same memory specs and processor type, so I'm confident that it's the same computer, I will check, though.
GamerzHideaway 1 month ago
@Biweirdos If you are currently getting video from your video card on your monitor and not the On-Board video, then if it still shows up in Device Manager, you can disable it.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
Do you need to be in safe mode when u do this? Or normal windows is fine???
Clutch0Matic1337 1 month ago
@Clutch0Matic1337 You can disable the on-board video in Windows either in Normal Mode or Safe Mode.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
If mine says that my gfx card i s working properly does that mean my onboard is diabled already?
MalarticCommentarys 1 month ago
@MalarticCommentarys If there is only one device listed under Display Adapters in Device Manager and it is the graphics card, then the on-board video was automatically disabled by Windows and there is no other action you have to take in disabling it.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
i have a question! will any graphics card work with any pc?
101gameadvice 1 month ago
@101gameadvice Not every graphics card will work with every PC. Some of the factors to consider when seeing if a card will work or not are the system requirements to run the card, the intention of using the card, and the budget available to purchase the card. Other factors include more technical aspects such as slot type, power supply, and operating system. You always want to consult the video card manufacturer to see if a certain card will work with your system.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
@dmmadmin2 thanks for the help! i subscribed to your channel!
101gameadvice 1 month ago
even after I installed mine gpu software on laptop its still in low resolution plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help
machomamajr 1 month ago
@machomamajr I would check your Display Properties to see if you can adjust the resolution that way instead of using the GPU software to adjust it. If the resolution is still low, then I would next try and check Device Manager to see if the video card is being detected correctly under Display Adapters. If it still does not work, then I would contact the manufacturer of your laptop computer to see if there is a problem with your system.
dmmadmin2 1 month ago
@dmmadmin2 I found out it had something to do with Nvidia optimus
machomamajr 1 month ago
it doesnt make sense do disable the on board before installing the drivers for the new one because then how are you suposed to get any video at all?
srjustinjustin 2 months ago
@srjustinjustin No matter what expansion card (video, sound, TV tuner, etc.) you put into the computer, the Windows operating system has a set of generic drivers that allow the device to be recognized within Device Manager. With those generic drivers, Windows knows that "There is something on the computer that is a video card and it has these properties and resolutions available at the moment." After driver installation, the card will be fully recognized and be available for use.
dmmadmin2 2 months ago
I'm having a problem were when I install the card I can't get anything to display. It's just a black screen on start up. I have tired to use the on board VGA port to display, but still I can't get a display when the card is installed. Any suggestions ?
TheOggin 2 months ago
@TheOggin If you remove the video card from your system and get video from the on-board, then try the video card on either a second slot in your computer that it fits in, or another computer, to see if you get the same problem. If it does not work on another computer, then contact the video card manufacturer as the card may have to be replaced.
If the video card works on another computer, then I would contact the manufacturer of your computer as the issue may be with your system.
dmmadmin2 2 months ago
thanks well this is the problem i took out the graphics card because i didnt want it so when i took it out and changed my power supply back to my old one but now when i turn my pc on all it says is "No bootable partiton in table_" what does this mean and can you help me fix it?
TheAsh377 2 months ago
@TheAsh377 You may have a problem with your system as it cannot recognize the hard drive where the operating system is located. I would either contact the manufacturer of your computer to see if they can assist you with this issue.
dmmadmin2 2 months ago
When I was trying to get my computer working I reset my computer with the dell thing. It stopped working. I have no applications on here. How do I get a device manager? I had to download chrome onto a flash drive so I could use the internet.
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@Catpwnszer Depending on what version of Windows you have, you can go into your Start Menu and type in the Search Box directly above the Start Menu icon "Device Manager" (for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users), then press the Enter key on your keyboard, or by clicking on the "Run..." command and type in "devmgmt.msc" (for Windows XP users). This will access the Device Manager on your Windows computer.
dmmadmin2 2 months ago
hi im got the radeon hd 6870 and i installed it using the drivers the only problem is when i go to device manager there is only my old graphics card shown (the old one is intergrated into the cpu). so i can disable the old one but the new one never showed up. also my graphics card never came with a adapter for my vgi moniter. an answer would be really great thanks
TheAsh377 3 months ago
@TheAsh377 I would contact the manufacturer of the video card regarding the adapter as they may or may not be able to provide you with one for VGA to DVI. I would also check under "Other Devices" within Device Manager for a device listed as "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" or "Video Controller" to see if it is being detected, but without drivers for the video card.
dmmadmin2 3 months ago
@TheAsh377 (cont.) If the card does not show up there, I would try another PCI-E slot on your computer to see if it detects there, as well as update the drivers for your motherboard from the manufacturer's website, and install the video card on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If you still do, then contact the video card manufacturer as there may be a problem with the video card. Also, make sure that for your 6870, you have the power cord plugged in from your power supply.
dmmadmin2 3 months ago
Hi. I installed a graphic card in a computer that never had a graphics card but always runned on mainboard graphics. I installed it the way u showed in the previous video. The only difference is that it doesn't have a power supply. Under display adapters it doesn't get detected. What am I doing wrong? Thx!
Diversitism 3 months ago
@Diversitism If the video card does not install on your computer or get detected, I would try re-seating the video card and possibly trying the video card in another slot to see if you get the same problem? If that still does not work, make sure to disable the on-board video on your BIOS, as well as Windows, and try to update the firmware for your motherboard. I would also try another computer with the video card and if you get the same problem, then the issue may be with the video card.
dmmadmin2 3 months ago
is there a way to have the video card operating like the onboard graphics by cutting the signal to the monitor when u shut the pc down or it goes into standby or sleep mode? instead of manually turning the monitor off
sheek1982 3 months ago
@sheek1982 On a desktop computer, there is no way to have the monitor shut off when you shut off the computer as they are two separate devices and require some sort of push button to turn them both on and off. The video and power for the monitor are two separate signals that are not tied in together. Therefore, the monitor, by default, will go to sleep or standby mode if there is no video signal being sent from the video card.
dmmadmin2 3 months ago
Hey, if im using a laptop with an integrated graphics chipset, will i be able to change it to a different graphics card?
blue9933 3 months ago
@blue9933 Laptops have graphics that are on a chip set that come physically glued to the main board that runs everything on the laptop. Because of the size required to keep a laptop small, a large graphics card will not fit onto the laptop. Therefore, in order to upgrade the video card on a laptop, you will need to purchase a new laptop with a better video card than you currently have.
dmmadmin2 3 months ago
Hi. I got a HD 6850. I put it in my system, replacing my GT 240. But I get NO display. All I see is DVI power save mode. I can heard windows etc. I have tried uninstalling Nvidia drivers, disabling onboard video, resetting CMOS and installing ATI drivers though onboard. Nothing. Please help me. The cards fan is spinning as well.
Totaljakeey 3 months ago
@Totaljakeey The 6850 does require a power connector from your power supply in order to run the video card. Have you made sure that this is plugged in to the 6850 and did you check to see if the power supply meets the minimum requirements in order to run the video card? If it does and the card still does not work in the computer, I would try installing the video card on another computer to see if you get the same problem. If you do, then there may be a problem with the 6850.
dmmadmin2 3 months ago
@dmmadmin2 Hi, my PSU actually blew up, so I would guess the psu was too weak? Ima get a corsair one at XMAS, no rush to RMA the card as it has 2 yr warrenty.
Totaljakeey 3 months ago
Thank for the quick reply. I have on more question. I just updated my ati integrated graphics drivers and it kept saying that the display drivers have stopped working but have recovered. I ended up rolling them back to where they were. I'll have to disable them in the near future anyway when I get my new Video card, but do you know if I did something wrong?
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@lemans24fan If there is an update for the integrated graphics card, if it was done through Windows Update, then it might be an issue with your operating system. If you downloaded the update, make sure it came from either the manufacturer of the computer or the integrated graphics chipset. You might want to try uninstalling the drivers first before running the update or remove the software that controls the chipset from your programs list and then run the update.
dmmadmin2 4 months ago
Hi. My mobo is Asrock 790gx with hd3300 on-board vga. The question is, before i put a dedicated GPU(hd5670) on my pc, sould i disable the on-board vga?
adio09x 4 months ago
@adio09x You should put the GPU in first to make sure that Windows detects the video card in Device Manager. Then, once it detects, disable the on-board video. If the card does not detect, at least you can go back to your on-board video without problems. Even if you disable the on-board first before installing the GPU, Windows has a set of generic drivers that allows it to know if there is a video card on the system or not and output video to a monitor using those generic drivers.
dmmadmin2 4 months ago
Can i enable both? the onboard and the build-in card? so i can use 2 monitors?
AyminnrDj 5 months ago
@AyminnrDj For most computers, Windows will automatically disable one of the two cards to prevent system conflicts. There have been exceptions where the computer allowed both on-board and another video card to work at the same time, but it depends on the system. If you do not get video when plugging into your on-board, then most likely your system has disabled the on-board within the operating system and you will have to plug in both monitors to the new video card.
dmmadmin2 4 months ago
I tried the "Find and fix problems with devices" and it said "Hardware Change might not be detected"(obviously)
MercenaryArek 5 months ago
DMmadmin2 I got a new graphics card(brand new)(5750) and a new PSU and installed both successfully(physical install) and plugged in the 6 pin connector. However, the graphic card still fails to be detected by device manager. I downloaded the ATI catalyst software thing for my 64bit version, correct OS and it still did not detect. Oh and after the end of the Catalyst installation I got a log error saying "other devices detected". What does that mean?
MercenaryArek 5 months ago
Hi dmmadmin2, me again. I wanted to let you know I bought a brand new graphics card(Radeon 5750) and I also upgraded to a 450w power supply. I successfully installed the PSU and everything worked fine. Then I plugged in the GPU and connected the 6pin connector and it STILL doesn't get detected by Device Manager. Do I need to install the drivers?
MercenaryArek 5 months ago
@MercenaryArek I would try the 5750 on another computer to see if it detects on that system. If the card does detect fine on another computer, then you may have a problem with the PCI Express slot on your motherboard. In which case, you may need to contact the computer or motherboard manufacturer to have the unit replaced. Otherwise, if the video card does not work on another computer, then you may want to contact the video card manufacturer and get a replacement as the card may be bad.
dmmadmin2 5 months ago
Great video. Saved on my favourites.
90210blackman 5 months ago
Just to be sure do computers already have the PCI express cable or does it come with the graphics card?
chipsonpie 6 months ago
@chipsonpie The PCI Express cable will come with the power supply on your computer. If the power supply does not have these cables, then you can always purchase adapters for your power supply to connect to a PCI Express power connector. Some video card manufacturers may include the PCI Express power connector with their video cards. You may want to contact the video card manufacturer to see if they supply the connectors with the card you are inquiring about.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
My computer does come with Onboard video, I disabled it just like you did, and then the resolution just dropped really low and everything got bigger in the display. Still the Device Manager didn't detect it. I tried entering the BIOS and I started looking up BIOS guides but I only found one that looked like my BIOS, but the guide had some Options my BIOS didn't have, specifically the option to force the PC to look for a PCI Express card and not the Onboard video.
MercenaryArek 6 months ago
@MercenaryArek I would contact the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer and ask them if there is an option to disable the on-board video for your particular system. Some possibilities for the on-board video in the BIOS and what it would show up as include "Primary Graphics Adapter", "INIT Display First", "On-Board Video", or "Primary Video Adapter" to name a few. Also, try the video card in another computer to see if you get the same problem as you may have a faulty video card.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
@dmmadmin2 Thanks, I'll check it out
MercenaryArek 6 months ago
Thanks, All the other videos I looked at only covered the card install. You're complete 3-part video is done well & very easy to follow for those of us who want to install a discreet video card into a machine that already has onboard video.
888MikeF888 6 months ago
and another question, does NVIDIA work on HP computers? because im getting a NVIDIA Geforce GTX 560 TI for my computer, and i want to know if it will work on HP computers beforehand, before i waste 300 dollars on something that is not compatible
wierdkiller 6 months ago
@wierdkiller It depends on whether or not the HP computer meets the requirements to run the video card. You may want to contact the nVidia manufacturer of the video card you are looking at purchasing and give them the specs for your HP computer. From there, they should be able to tell you if the card will work in your computer or not.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
you can disable onboard video before installing your graphics card? and does all computers have a VGA cable or whatever you mentioned? because i dont know if my computer has one
wierdkiller 6 months ago
@wierdkiller Take a look at the back of your computer and see if you have a VGA slot somewhere around the area where your mouse and keyboard are located. If you do, then you have onboard video. Not all computers will have onboard video, especially those that are custom-built and some newer store bought computers. In which case, you can disable the on-board video before installing the graphics card as Windows should still detect video without problems.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
@wierdkiller (cont.) Most times, Windows will disable the onboard video automatically after installing the video card. In which case, as long as you get video from generic drivers loaded by the operating system for the new video card, you can continue to install the drivers for the new video card and upon restarting the computer, the new video card should detect without problems.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
@TheGamerTiger If the old graphic card was built into the computer when you first bought it, then it is your onboard video. If it is a separate video card like your new one, then it is the default display adapter that Windows recognizes. In either case, it must be disabled or removed, within Windows and/or the system BIOS, once you put in the new video card. Windows will put on generic drivers for the new video card to be recognized so that you can disable the old card before installing drivers.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
@dmmadmin2 great video, it was very helpful. I have a PC with an onboard card that seems to be faulty because when I connect the monitor to the VGA on the PC I get a black screen. Now I have tested this same monitor in another PC so the monitor is working ok. So my question is if I get an external video card and install it before disabling the onboard video card is there a chance that this will work? note: I can't get into bios because I cant see anything and I'm running XP, thanks in advance
darksidedavid 6 months ago
@darksidedavid If the BIOS was set to "Auto" detect the video adapter it is supposed to use, then the new video card should work. However, make sure that the new video card works on another computer as the video card itself could be faulty. If the system cannot detect the new video card, then unfortunately this will not work and you will have to replace the motherboard.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
i have a HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n with an Onboard Nvidia 6150 LE i don't seem to find the slot. or i just know how it looks like lol and how can i tell if it a Pci Express? Thanks in Advance :D
BAOUZIZI 6 months ago
@BAOUZIZI Onboard video cards are actual chipsets that are physically soldered onto your motherboard and do not have a slot to put a video card into, nor are they upgradable. As for a PCI Express slot, it will usually be different in color from a PCI slot, which is white, and longer than a PCI slot. If you want to see what a PCI-E slot looks like, see Part 1 of this series as it goes over the type of slots you would normally see inside your computer.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
Thanks for this video as it has helped loads. I get a new card tmoz and have integrated so hopefully this vid is all i need to disable and not have to go to bios. I have win 7 which is usually good when installing new things so fingers crossed.
MM34ify 6 months ago
@TheGamingEagle Windows will usually disable your on-board video when you install a new video card into your computer. If for some reason it does not do this, then when running two video cards in your computer, you may end up with program conflicts which can cause system instability. If Windows automatically disables your video card upon installation and detects the new card, then you can skip this step and go on to installing the drivers for your video card.
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
My PC has ati radeon hd 4200 integrated graphics! Im worried that there may be no pcie slot for my graphics card! Its a good pc so i just wondered if pcie comes standard with all new pcs
zXJulianXz 7 months ago
@zXJulianXz Most pre-built PCs from computer manufacturers will come with PCI-e slots built in on them. It is a standard nowadays, but you may want to contact the computer manufacturer and give them the model number of your computer. From this, they can tell you if there is a PCI-e slot in your computer, or you can pull up the specs of the computer and see if it has the PCI-e slot.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
Do i need to do this in separate graphics card? or do i need to uninstall the drivers?
Surveylol 7 months ago
@Surveylol If you are using a separate graphics card, you will want to uninstall the drivers and software for that card if you are upgrading the video card or changing manufacturers from nVidia to AMD, or vice-versa. In this case, as long as the new video card detects the same way as the old card does initially, you can continue on to Step 3 to install the drivers for your new card.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
@dmmadmin2 Thanks. I'm planning to buy GTX 560 next week :D
Surveylol 7 months ago
I'm on XP. Let's say I disable my on-board video and the video card won't work either. How do I get the onboard to work again?
ThePhoenixFeather 7 months ago
@ThePhoenixFeather To get the on-board video to work again, you would plug the monitor into the on-board video card. From there, you will open Device Manager and under "Display Adapters", right-click on the device for the on-board video and select the "Enable" option. You will need to take out the old video card in order to enable the on-board video once more. If you went into your system BIOS to disable the on-board video, you will have to go in and re-enable it.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
@dmmadmin2 all that appears under nboard is winvnc video hook driver. I meant to say integrated graphics. Er, I think I did. What I mean is there is no video card in the slot where you put the video card. I plug my VGA cable into the motherboard.
ThePhoenixFeather 7 months ago
@ThePhoenixFeather You need to either run the driver disc that came with your computer or download the drivers from the computer manufacturer's website to restore the on-board video card back onto the system. If you still have problems with the on-board video on your motherboard, contact the computer manufacturer as you may have a problem with the motherboard.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
@dmmadmin2 Will this work for a NVIDIA GTX 460? Because I am looking to get that.
ASyncProduction 6 months ago
@ASyncProduction If your computer came with a video card built in, then it has onboard video. You can try to install the nVidia GTX 460 into your computer and Windows should detect the video card by installing generic drivers. If it does this, you can skip this step and install the drivers for your video card. If, however, you run into any problems after installing the video card without disabling the onboard video, the first thing you should do is disable it to see if the issue goes away or not
dmmadmin2 6 months ago
I have the same problem as iTzD3sM0nDxD except the card I'm trying to put is ATI Radeon HD 3650. I couldn't find anywhere to plug in the power supply pin thing, so I figured it was already wired into the card or something. The computer is brand new, and the card worked perfectly fine on my old computer. The card fits perfectly in the new one yet it doesn't show up in Device Managers, even after installing the drivers.
MercenaryArek 7 months ago
@MercenaryArek Does your new computer come with on-board video? If it does, you may have to disable it within either the System BIOS or Windows. I would also check for motherboard BIOS updates to see if the card gets detected after installing them. If the card detects without problems on an older system, then the card seems to be fine, but there may be a problem with your new system's operating system if it cannot detect at least the generic drivers for the video card.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
Hey dmmadmin , I have a COMPAQ CQ3020 IL Desktop pc . It has Intel G31/G33 express graphics. I want to play burnout paradise on it but due to some reasons it doesn't starts. So, I have decided to buy a new graphics card. Please suggest me which Graphic card I should buy within the range of 50 U.S.D
MrMF101 7 months ago
@MrMF101 If you are looking for a card to play games on, you should contact an nVidia or AMD video card manufacturer and have them give you suggestions on what card will work best with the game you are trying to play.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
how to I know that I have a onboard video? probably an awesomely dumb question
now i have a nvidia 7100gs pci-e 8x
can I change it with a hd5570?
Latvietis96 7 months ago
@Latvietis96 As mentioned in our video, the on-board video is a graphics chip set that will have a VGA, DVI, and/or an HDMI port on the back of your computer without having to install an expansion card such as your nVidia 7100gs PCI-E video card. As for exchanging out your nVidia card with the AMD card, as far as I know you should not have any problems as a PCI-E x16 video card will fit into a PCI-E x8 slot, it will just make the card run slower, data transmission-wise, than normal.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
@Latvietis96 Contact a video card manufacturer to make sure that your motherboard supports the card you want to upgrade to.
dmmadmin2 7 months ago
I put my Ati Radeon 5750 on the X16 lane and it fits perfectly without even moving a bit . The Problem is that in my Windows 7, they dont show the VGA Graphics Adapter . Help please ?
iTzD3sM0nDxD 8 months ago
@iTzD3sM0nDxD If under "Display Adapters" it shows more than one device listed, then one of them may be your on-board video and the other may be the 5750 video card. If the card does not show up in Device Manager, then you can try to re-seat the video card, make sure external power is connected from your power supply to the card, and try the card in another slot to see if it fixes the problem. If the card does not work in another computer, then you may have a bad card.
dmmadmin2 8 months ago
@dmmadmin2 Now i see the "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter" ONLY on SIW"System Information for Windows".Now i can see it there but not in device manager . So does this mean Device Manager can't reconize it ?
iTzD3sM0nDxD 8 months ago
@iTzD3sM0nDxD If the video card is not under "Display Adapters", it is possible that the video card could be under "Other Devices" or it may be identified as an "Unknown Device". However, after installing the drivers, if the device does not show up correctly under "Display Adapters", I would suggest trying the video card on another computer to see if it detects correctly. If it does, then you have an issue with the slot on your motherboard and if it does not, then you have a bad video card.
dmmadmin2 8 months ago
@iTzD3sM0nDxD If the card works on another system, then you may have an issue with your system's PCI-express x16 lane slot. In which case, you would need to replace your motherboard or another component in your system.
dmmadmin2 8 months ago
this is awesome!But,can you please answer a question?Should i update my drivers for my current graphics card,or wait till i get a new one(which i am currently thinking of)?Because during games the screen flickers and i don't know what to do.Can you help me?
codmwlover 9 months ago
@codmwlover Games flickering can be a sign of either a failing card, or a failing power supply. One of the first things to try is to update the drivers for the video card, as you mentioned, to see if the problem goes away. If the problem still does not go away, then you may want to try to re-seat the video card and install the video card in another computer. If the card works on another computer, then the issue may be with the power supply not carrying enough power to the video card.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
i appreciate ur help dmmadin2 this really helped
i think am gonna replace my desktop's gpu
nd use my laptop as it is
and can u plz make a vid about sharing ram memory with the graphic card if its on board!!!
afroman2190 9 months ago
@afroman2190 While this goes beyond the scope of the video, the concept of sharing memory is not something that can be shown through a video. However, there are other sources that can explain this, including posting on forums and contacting video card manufacturers directly.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
How could you do this if you dont have an on board video slot and only the video card installed.I want to replace my video/graphics card but cant follow this tutorial for I dont have an on board video slot.
fantem 9 months ago
@fantem This part of the tutorial can be skipped if you do not have an on-board video card. You would uninstall the drivers and any additional software that came with the old video card. Then, you will install the new video card into your system and plug a monitor to the new card. If the card and the board are working, then as long as Windows detects the new card and you have an image on your screen, simply install the drivers for the new video card and it should work.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
bro ur 3 vids r amazin
but i have some ? marks
i have Hp G-62 a13Se Laptop
with an intel core i3
nd intel hd graphics
nd i wanna know, wat graphics card are compatible ,if any
as well as how to know if my graphic card is on board or not
plz help
afroman2190 9 months ago
@afroman2190 Unless your laptop has a PCI-Express slot available to plug in a graphics card into, most are designed to be on-board graphics on laptops. The only way to upgrade a graphics card on a laptop that does not have a slot available to upgrade would be to purchase a new laptop. The reason for this is because since laptops have to be designed to fit all the parts of a computer desktop into a small space, there is not that much room available to add or replace common parts as with a desktop
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
Hello, I have a little problem here. I am using an ASUS N53JF. It has an Intel i3 processor which means it has an integrated graphics card with it. I have an Nvidia GeForce GT425M as well. Is there a way to change the primary display adapter from the on-board graphics card to the Nvidia GPU? I tried everything you said here but with no success.
BP2611 9 months ago
@BP2611 If the only device listed under "Display Adapters" within Windows' Device Manager is the GT425M, then that is the on-board graphics card since you are using a laptop. The "M" in the GT425M stands for "Mobility", which means it is a laptop graphics chipset. If there is an on-board graphics chip in addition to your GT425M under the "Display Adapters" section, then you can disable it within the Device Manager.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@dmmadmin2 question sir, should i have the card in the slot before or after disabling onboard video. And after that i plug the video cable into back of graphics card and not back into the normal stock one correct?
starwars910 9 months ago
@starwars910 It depends on the system. Most times, you will want to put the graphics card in the system before disabling the on-board video so that Windows at least identifies the new hardware. The drivers you can install after you disable the on-board as Windows will load generic drivers for the video so you can see what is on your screen. If your BIOS still defaults to the on-board video, then you will have to disable that setting as well in order for the new card to be recognized.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@starwars910 After which, you are correct in saying that the video cable will be plugged into the back of the new graphics card instead of the on-board video card.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@dmmadmin2 I want to uninstall the Intel HD Graphics. I uninstalled (via Device Manager) it but my resolution went from 1366x768 to 800x600. I reinstalled the Nvidia drivers with no effect. The way I see it, I need to somehow command the monitor to run on the Nvidia GPU.
BP2611 9 months ago
@BP2611 If you uninstall the Intel graphics, Windows will simply try to re-detect and install the drivers for the Intel graphics once you restart your computer. Therefore, uninstalling the Intel graphics will not make nVidia the default. Check to see if there is any software for the Intel graphics installed on your computer and uninstall it to see if the problem goes away. If all else fails, you can also contact the computer manufacturer and find out how to make the nVidia chip the primary video
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
Hi, I have already inserted my new graphics card inside but when i looked at the device manager, my pc did not detect it. What should i do.. Tnx for the help
BetterQuitt 9 months ago
@BetterQuitt If it detected your card as a "Standard VGA Controller" in Device Manager as either an "Unknown Device" or "Other Device", then the card was detected. If nothing shows up, then you can check your motherboard BIOS to see what setting the primary video card is defaulting to. If it is set to the slot where the new card is supposed to go into, then try another slot in the same computer, or try another computer to see if the card detects as you may have a bad card or a system problem.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
hello!
i have a problem wait my computer hp compaq dc7600 small form factor
when i install my graphic card in the motherboard the computer is on but the tv is stay off end any time the computer is on normaly but is not on wait the graphic card is sayed this message 921-device in pciexpress slot failed to initialize.
s3aydimanar 9 months ago
@s3aydimanar I would make sure the card you are trying to put into your computer is designed for a small-form factor computer. If it does, then try to re-seat the graphics card in your computer to verify it locks into place. I would also try the video card in another computer to see if you get the same problem. If the same problem occurs on another computer, then the issue may be with the graphics card. If the card works on another computer, then there may be a problem with your system.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
Can I disable my onboard graphics before putting the new card in? Then plug my monitor into my card?
mikeyRavens52 10 months ago
@mikeyRavens52 This method may not work as Windows needs to know that it has some graphics controller installed in order for it to output a video signal to your monitor. You can try, but if the new graphics card does not detect the monitor attached to it, you will have to plug back in to the on-board graphics. This will still work because Windows installs generic drivers for basic video from within its operating system files.
dmmadmin2 10 months ago
@dmmadmin2 brother, i dont think i did this part right. I never uninstalled anything, i just pluged in the card, and runend what i think are drivers. Is it ruind or will it lack performing, or can it be done right later? Also, are the drivers not meant to be used, i have a zotac gtx 460, and there did'nt happen anything after installing. Also, the old card was not on that memory something, just strait into the card. And last, does card memor effect texture, and what about bits? big thx x)
MultiSnoopDawg 9 months ago
@MultiSnoopDawg Depending on how Windows is performing on your computer, what is supposed to happen is that you should be able to put the card in your computer, plug power to it if the card requires it, turn on the computer, and have it detect the new card while disabling the old card immediately. If the card is recognized by Windows, you can install the drivers for the card from the installation disc later, but your performance will degrade since the system does not recognize the card fully.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@MultiSnoopDawg Card memory and bits affect how fast the data is being sent from the graphics card to the system, along with accessing resources that are used for video editing, photo editing, and gaming applications. The processor (GPU or Graphics Processing Unit) determines the performance for the card, which would directly affect the output and the textures of what you see on screen.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@dmmadmin2 well, i got a gtx 460 with about 750 MB,and 192 bits for starcraft, and i was seing reviews of how it worked, and it didnt performe right t.t Can it be the fact that my pc has to low ram?
MultiSnoopDawg 9 months ago
@MultiSnoopDawg You may want to check with the manufacturer of the game to see what the system requirements are and make sure that your system meets those requirements, especially the recommended requirements, if you want to maximize the performance of your graphics card. Keep in mind that the memory on the video card is used separately from the memory in your computer, so having 2 GB of RAM in your computer plus 1.5 GB of memory on the video card does not mean you have 3.5 GB total memory.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@dmmadmin2 My friend said that 4 to 6 was all needed to run any game with a good card at just something like 780 like i got. Now the dumb thing is that Starcraft 2 is on texture 1024 MB to run, and the PC at 2 gigs. So the game bare picture takes more than half, and so with movement the PC is scrued. Soooo... would a PC at lets say 6 gigs run fine, or is the cards need over my 780mb? And thx, the vids where nice to x)
MultiSnoopDawg 9 months ago
@MultiSnoopDawg It depends on the operating system. If you run a 32-bit operating system, it will only be able to see up to 3.6 - 3.7 GB of RAM, even if you install more than that in your computer. If you run a 64-bit operating system, you will see all the remaining RAM available that you put in your computer above 3.6 - 3.7 GB. If you want to put 6 GB of RAM in your computer, that will work fine as long as your computer can read all of it.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@dmmadmin2 This PC stuff is getting weird. But im useing the Dell XPS, wich to me is shit. Well it is a windows7 and meh i dont think it gets the job done. Now also with the software errors, or whatever they are, its really looking bad. So new PC and windows 7 64bit right?
MultiSnoopDawg 9 months ago
@MultiSnoopDawg Depending on how old the Dell XPS is, most newer computers come with Windows 7 64-bit on them by default. You may want to check with the manufacturer to confirm that it will come with it and that the system you get can add better parts, such as a better video card, power supply, and memory. You can also build your own computer if you want to get better performance, but you would want to do more research to make sure all the parts will work together in the system you are building.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
@MultiSnoopDawg 4 gigabytes or RAM are enough.Also,you should upgrade your graphics card to 1000mb(or 1gb) or 1024mb.The best one for me(at a low price)is the gtx550Ti(point of view)
codmwlover 9 months ago
did you install drivers befor disableing or what becuase a have a ati 64bit grahpics card but i have no install dvd
956Joeboy 10 months ago
@956Joeboy In our video, we disabled first before installing drivers. Usually when a video card is installed into a computer physically, Windows will disable the on-board video card for you. Even if you do not have an install DVD, Windows will load generic drivers for your video card to get basic video. From here, you can head over to the manufacturer's website and locate drivers for your card, or download the drivers from another computer and transfer then via flash drive to your computer.
dmmadmin2 9 months ago
hi i have a pretty good computer and i have a integrated graphic card. and im going to add a new graphic card. and when im doing that do i have to disable the old graphic card? or would both off the graphic cards work together. PLEASE ANSVER ANYONE!
Thedriftfreak 10 months ago
@Thedriftfreak Depending on the manufacturer of the integrated graphic card and the card you are adding, you may be able to use both of them at the same time. You would have to verify with the manufacturer of the new video card you are adding to make sure you can use it with the integrated graphics card because some manufacturers may require that the integrated card be disabled in order for the new card to work.
dmmadmin2 10 months ago
Ok, I have a small 'issue' with the on board GPU. First, I didn't installed the GPU (my friend installed it since at the time I didn't know much at the time). Now, when I check Device Manager, the on board is still functioning. While I don't have issues with it, shouldn't it be disabled?
nintendowiids12 10 months ago
@nintendowiids12 Sometimes Windows does not disable the on-board video automatically after installing a new graphics card in your system. While not disabling it will not immediately cause a problem, to prevent future conflicts later on in your system, you will want to make sure to disable it so that other applications on your computer do not try to use lower video settings from your on-board video.
dmmadmin2 10 months ago
can someone please tell me what im doing wrong!. Ive made sure the card is secure and in properly, ive installed the new drivers and dissabled the onboard graphics. Yet still my screen still says 'no signal' when I turn on the comp with the card in. Take the card out and the monitor works fine again? wtf. please can someone help me, ive been trying to install this for days. Its driving me insane!!
MrDeano324 10 months ago
@MrDeano324 If disabling the on-board video in Windows did not allow the new graphics card to be detected, it is possible that you may have to disable it within your system BIOS. Also, it is possible that the card may not work in your computer unless you update the motherboard drivers through firmware updates. You may want to test the graphics card in another computer to see if you get the same problem. If the card works in another system, then you have an issue with your system.
dmmadmin2 10 months ago
Thank you for making these videos! I just ordered a GTX 460 SE and if I hadn't watched this I would be wondering what the heck is going on!
bbvproductions 10 months ago
This is an awesome tutorial :)
gPaHaTaTa 10 months ago
Hi umm....under my Display Adapters, the graphic card i put in already says "This device is working properly." but when i plug my Vga wire into the graphic card, all i get is a blank screen. the graphic card i put in is GE Forve 8400.
Can you tell me whats wrong? Please and Ty. ><
animemaste 11 months ago
@animemaste If your computer came with on-board video, then you may want to make sure it is disabled in either Windows or your system BIOS or both. Usually the disabling is automatic and you should be able to plug a monitor to the new graphic card. If it still does not work, try another monitor or vga cable with this card. Also, try another slot in your computer to put the graphics card in and another computer if all else fails.
dmmadmin2 11 months ago
after doing this could i just install a graphics card im on a laptop btw
UploaderGodz 11 months ago
@UploaderGodz laptops have their own graphics cards built into the machine itself. Laptop graphics cards in general cannot be installed similar to how a desktop graphics card can be installed. If you wanted to change a laptop graphics card, you would have to purchase a new laptop or contact the laptop manufacturer to see if they have a better version that can be put on your laptop.
dmmadmin2 11 months ago
@dmmadmin2 so if i contacted dell i could possible pay or get them to install a better graphics card in my computer and thank u for replying
UploaderGodz 11 months ago
@UploaderGodz Unfortunately, most laptop manufacturers cannot upgrade cards if they are built in to the motherboard. Depending on whether or not you have a version of a laptop that has a separate expansion slot for peripheral cards such as PCI-Express, you may have to upgrade the entire laptop to get better graphics.
dmmadmin2 10 months ago
so i have a...
TB Hard Disk Drive
AMD Athlon 2 Triple Core Processor
4GB RAM
Windows 7 Home Premium
NVIDIA GeForce 9200 Shared Graphics
and im putting in a gtx 460 1gb graphics card soon...
do i need to disable the shared graphics card in safe mode with your method and then just turn off my pc put in the gtx 460, install drivers and its all done? sorry im dont know much about pcs lol
TheMusiicMan 11 months ago
@TheMusiicMan In our installation, the computer was not in safe mode at any point. The reason it looks that way is because Windows loaded drivers for the card to allow basic video to be seen on your monitor. Other than this, the method to install your graphics card is pretty much what you described. There are times when, depending on your BIOS, just putting in your new graphics card will disable the shared graphics in your computer automatically so you just have to install the drivers.
dmmadmin2 11 months ago