I am trying to install a new PCI video card. I had an AGP but wanted to put in a PCI card. When I start up, the computer recognizes the card but before it can do anything else my computer goes blank with the flashing cursor. Please help.
2006-09-27 04:57:49 · 8 answers · asked by scogg311 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Try entering your BIOS and disabling your AGP slot. Your comp might be looking for a graphics card that no longer exists. Sometimes (depending on your BIOS options) you can also set the primary graphics card location, with a choice between AGP/PCI.
2006-09-27 05:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Goffik 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have AGP card then do not insert that Card into your PCI slot bec. they aren't compatible and absolutely it won't work. If your motherboard do not have any AGP slot then you have no choice but you must purchase a PCI card before your video card will work. You have only two options:
1st: Replace your motherboard if you want to use AGP card
2nd: Purchase a new PCI card
2006-09-27 05:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your card is probably PCI-EXPRESS and if you have AGP your motherboard probably won't support it.
Which means you should have bought an AGP one or a new motherboard. Faced with this option I chose to wait until buying a whole new computer.
2006-09-27 05:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by Pingi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 04:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the computers motherboard isnt pci compatable.
2006-09-27 04:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by Scott L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will need to change the video settings in the BIOS
2006-09-27 05:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by yonitan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check in the bios ..you probably need to alter the settings
2006-09-27 05:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by bluebottle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try booting up in vga mode.
2006-09-27 05:17:20 · answer #8 · answered by derek c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋