Onboard Graphics vs AGP Slot

[Guest]

Hi

I have an EI systems motherboard with onboard graphics, I have recently
borrowed an AGP graphics card to see if I can increase my graphics
performance. However when I fit the AGP card the graphics still revert to the
onboard and the card works ok on other machines. So far I have checked the
BIOS settings which look ok, reset the CMOS and disabled and uninstalled the
onboard graphics, but the motherboard just can't seem to let go of the
onboard graphics.

I'm hoping someone has got some good info for me, any response will be
appreciated

thanks

Gary

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

Having installed the AGP card, install the drivers for it too.. then reboot
with the monitor cable attached to the new card..

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your input Mike..

Having installed the AGP card, install the drivers for it too.. then reboot
with the monitor cable attached to the new card..

 

[Jonny]

Hi

I have an EI systems motherboard with onboard graphics, I have recently
borrowed an AGP graphics card to see if I can increase my graphics
performance. However when I fit the AGP card the graphics still revert to
the
onboard and the card works ok on other machines. So far I have checked the
BIOS settings which look ok, reset the CMOS and disabled and uninstalled
the
onboard graphics, but the motherboard just can't seem to let go of the
onboard graphics.

I'm hoping someone has got some good info for me, any response will be
appreciated

thanks

Gary

Typically, this is how I switched from onboard graphics to an AGP last
motherboard. In XP, removed all associated software for controlling the
graphics like size, color depth and so forth. Went to safe mode, and
removed the driver software for the card. Rebooted, went to the bios setup
and disabled the onboard graphics. Turned off the PC. Physically installed
the AGP card. Moved the monitor cable from the PC's graphics port to the
AGP card port. Ignored XP's message at boot regarding this, and let it
finish booting. Installed the new driver software for the AGP card,
rebooted. Done.

If the AGP card goes south, clear the cmos (see PC/mobo manual). Move the
monitor cable to the onboard video port. Boot into safe mode. Remove the
drivers or software package for the AGP card. Reboot normal. Install
software for onboard video.