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2007-08-19 07:13:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
onboard graphics is literally integrated into your motherboard.
see mobo documentation for details and if you can disable it so that an addon card can be used. [Frequently no.]
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2007-08-19 07:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is located on the motherboard itself. Depending on the particular motherboard and the layout of the motherboard it could be located just about anywhere, but it will be rather easy to recognize. It will look similar to a half-size or one third-sized memory chip (normally onboard graphics are no larger than 64MB) soldered onto the motherboard. Another way to recognized it is, the chip will have the video/graphics name on it; RealTek, nVidia, ATi, S3, etc.
If you have a schematic of your motherboard, it will probably be easier to point out.
Good luck!
2007-08-19 14:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by Combat ID 2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get into your bios and disable the onboard video and audio. This should force the computer to only see the ones in the slots.
You get into bios during your bootup, but before the OS starts to load.
2007-08-19 14:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually integrated into the north bridge (thing covered with heatsink below the CPU.)
2007-08-19 14:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by o0lcm0o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋