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April 2nd, 2010, 10:15 AM
#1
[RESOLVED] Video Card Install
I hope I am posting this to the correct forum. FYI: I have Windows XP SP3 if that matters.
I just purchased a LG 2240T 22" wide screen monitor and my video resolution does not support the monitor. I need 1920 x 1080 according to LG. My video is currently on the Motherboard which is NVIDIA GEForce 6100. I need an AGP Video card.
I have ordered a EVGA GeForceFX5200 W/128MB. I do not do and gaming, just the usual internet and view and post process photos from my DSLR.
When I install this card and fire up the PC will I need to do anything besides install the driver which will be on the enclosed CD? Will my pc recognize that I have a new video card? Will I have to go into the BIOS in reference to the previous video setup? I am not bad with pc's but this will be new to me since I have never done this. Why I am doing this is I saw that icons, photos etc are a bit squished if you know what I mean.
I would appreciate all the detailed help I can get.
Last edited by Coach17; April 2nd, 2010 at 10:20 AM.
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 2nd, 2010, 10:57 AM
#2
I suspect all you needed to do was to update the driver for the existing card, actually. But to answer your question, once the driver is installed for the new card, it should show you the correct resolution for your monitor.
Nick.
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April 2nd, 2010, 11:19 AM
#3
Thanks for the reply and moving this to the Windows XP forum, I realized after wards I had in it the wrong one.
I did update the drivers for the existing card but that did not change anything and that is why I am getting the new card. I am glad to hear I should not have to do anything else.
Another question, once I install the video card and I boot up my machine
(pre- installing the driver) will there be any issues? Will Windows already recognize there is a new video card?
I also just looked and with my current card if I take it up to 2048 x 1556 and hit apply a message comes up and says (d-link) it is out of range and I have to hit the escape key and it goes back to 1024 x 768.
Last edited by Coach17; April 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 AM.
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 2nd, 2010, 02:46 PM
#4
Since you have that option, the lower setting should work, 1920 x 1080. Did you also try that instead of going to highest setting?
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April 2nd, 2010, 11:33 PM
#5
Photolady, I do not have the option to get to 1920 x 1080. When I slide the bar to the right it only goes to the highest setting which will not work.
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 3rd, 2010, 10:27 PM
#6
I am still looking for a reply.
Thanks
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 3rd, 2010, 10:53 PM
#7
What actual sizes do you see when you slide the bar between the lowest setting and the highest? You should see more than two settings.
And just so you know, that 5200 runs on the hot side which will eventually burn out, plus it is older than the onboard chip you have. I suggest you look for something ilike this card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143102
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April 4th, 2010, 06:43 AM
#8
I see 1280 x 1024
1600 x 1200
1400 x 1050
2048 x 1536
As far as the card goes it will be here on Monday since I ordered it on line.
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 5th, 2010, 09:41 PM
#9
I received the video card today and installed it however I have nothing on the screen. It is just black. The machine is booting up but cannot see anything. Any idea what the issue can be?
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 5th, 2010, 11:33 PM
#10
And the new card is . . .?
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April 5th, 2010, 11:39 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Train
And the new card is . . .?
EVGA GeForceFX5200 W/128MB
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 6th, 2010, 12:06 AM
#12
Remove new video card.
Connect video cable to onboard video port.
Change/save setting in CMOS/BIOS menu from onboard video to AGP.
Shut down system, disconnect video cable from onboard video port,
Install new video card and connect video cable to video card.
Test...
Cheers.
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April 6th, 2010, 07:53 AM
#13
Originally Posted by Shinma
Remove new video card.
Connect video cable to onboard video port.
Change/save setting in CMOS/BIOS menu from onboard video to AGP.
Shut down system, disconnect video cable from onboard video port,
Install new video card and connect video cable to video card.
Test...
Having issue with getting to CMOS/BIOS. After tapping f8 key I see the following choices:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with command prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA Mode
Last Known Configuration
Directory Services for mode
Debugging Mode
Disable auto restart on system failure
Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu
I thought the f8 key would take me to the Bios Menu? Can you please advise.
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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April 6th, 2010, 08:38 AM
#14
Tap the Delete key. If that doesn't work, we will need the make and model or the motherboard info to find what key you need to press.
boots
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April 6th, 2010, 09:02 AM
#15
Originally Posted by boots
Tap the Delete key. If that doesn't work, we will need the make and model or the motherboard info to find what key you need to press.
boots
The delete key got me there but I do not see where I can make a change for the video. Here is what I see and I went into each one but did not see what I need: Below I will add the link for the mother board which is a CRU51-M9
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?inv...100-M9&cat=MBB
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced Bios Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Perpherials
PNP/PCI Configuration
PC Health Status
Frequency Voltage Controls
Load optimized defaults
Set supervisor password
Set user password
Save and exit setup
exit without saving
upgrade Bios
coach17
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
AMD Athlon (tm) 64 processor
3400+
2.21Ghz 8GB RAM
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