I want to use my new video card.What do I need to do?Step by step instructions would be great.I already have the card installed and downloaded the latest drivers but my game hasnt changed at all.Its like my computer isnt using the new video card and still running on my onboard card.
2007-11-29 00:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by tater_eatin_hillbilly 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Yes it is plugged into my monitor already.
2007-11-29 00:21:18 · update #1
Ok 2 cards in computer now what plug you put monitor cable into old or new? well, here step by step,
Switch computer off.
Put monitor cable in old on board grapix card port
when computer starts up hit delete or F2 what ever it asks you to press to get into the BIOS settings
once in BIOS look for the setting Grapix card onboard or PCI &AGP set it to either PCI if PCI express card or AGP if AGP card
save the settings but dont let the computer boot up into windows after mem count done switch computer off then swap minitor cable to new Grapix card port you just installed.
switch PC on again you should see the screen work else somming in BIOS not set right go back and fix BIOS settings else if screen shows up the grapix card is working and installed just needs driver now in windows and you set to go , hope this helps you
2007-11-29 00:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by lycanuss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the monitor plugged into the new card, then that is the new card it is using. Most computers are designed so that if they detect a new video card they automatically disable the onboard video. Normally you do not have to do it by hand.
Normally to disable the onboard card you have to go into the computers BIOS set up. That is done by pressing a key or key combination (F2 for Dell) at the first screen of the boot up. Normally the screen which tell you which key(s) to press.
As each computer system board's setup program is different, I can not tell you where in the set up you will find the option to disable the card. You will have to hunt.
You may want to check the setting for the new card to be sure that you have enabled memory sharing and/or have it set at the maximum amount, as the is usually the cause of a slow video card - not enough memory.
2007-11-29 08:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should only have to go to the device manager (right click my computer, click properties - go to the hardware tab and click the device manager button). Click the + on display adapters, then right click the one you're disabling and select disable. Is it possible you've got the monitor plugged into the wrong port? Since you've got two video cards, you may be plugged into the wrong one too.. Your adapter should have come with instructions on disabling the other adapter or making the one you've installed the default.
2007-11-29 08:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Joe M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Going to need a bit more info
Is this a home build or name brand?
What motherboard are you using if it is a home build?
What is the onboard graphics?
What graphics card are you using(new one)?
What OS?
2007-11-29 08:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by RTM3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is your monitor plugged into your new video card yet?
2007-11-29 08:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by MarnenLK 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋