Re: Trying to install Video Card

From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 01/09/05 

Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 02:28:09 -0600

What is the model of the HP computer? That bit of info might
be useful/

But here is a general HP instruction, which can be found at
this URL
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?dlc=en&lc=en&product=61617&lang=en&cc=us&docname=bph06273

Which says, in part:

   HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Adding a Video Card to an HP
Pavilion

                         Before you begin

                         Adding a new video card in Windows
XP

                         Adding a new video card in Windows
98 and Me

                  This document contains the required steps
to install an after-market video card into an HP Pavilion
computer. Some models include AGP slots, while others have
only PCI slots. Before purchasing a video card, open the
case and look for a brown AGP slot above the other white or
cream-colored PCI slots. If a brown AGP slot exists, it is
recommended that an AGP video card be purchased and
installed. If no AGP slot exists, purchase and install a PCI
video card and install it into the top PCI slot.

                    CAUTION: HP cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from improper installation of software
and/or parts, or the installation of parts and/or software
that were not supplied by HP.

                  Before you begin
                  Make sure that the new video card is not
installed in the computer. If it is, remove it and its
drivers per the video card manufacturer's suggestions.

                  Adding a new video card in Windows XP
                  Use the following steps to add a new video
card on an HP Pavilion computer that has Windows XP:

                    1.. Click Start and right-click My
Computer.

                    2.. Click the Hardware tab, and then
click the Device Manager button.

                    3.. Click View, and then Show Hidden
Devices.

                    4.. Click the Plus (+) sign next to the
Display Adapters category to expand it.

                    5.. Select a graphics controller under
Display Adapters and click Disable. Click OK to confirm.

                    6.. Continue to disable all of the
graphics controllers until all are disabled. Do not restart
the computer until all controllers are disabled.

                    7.. Turn the computer off.

                    8.. Install the new video card and
software using the instructions that came with the video
card. For help, refer to the HP Support document Taking
Apart the Computer for Upgrade or Service .

                  --
                  The people think the Constitution protects
their rights;
                  But government sees it as an obstacle to
be overcome.

"Denaluu" <Denaluu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
news:3A3AB261-6351-4A64-B6CC-012404A7EC87@microsoft.com...
|I am trying to install a GeFORCE MX 4000 card on my HP
Pavillion ( 1.3 ghz
| 256mb 40GB) and I cant get the flippin thing to go. I have
gone in to the HP
| Support and XFX Support, I cant find information on how to
change it in my
| system. When I install the card all I get is a blank
screen. This is what
| graphics I have in it now.
|
| Driver Version: 6.13.01.3196
| Operating System: Windows NT* 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
| Default Language: English
| DirectX* Version: 8.1
| Physical Memory: 253 MB
| Processor: x86 family 6 Model 11 Stepping 1
| Processor Speed: 1296 MHZ
| Vendor ID: 0x8086
| Device ID: 0x7125
| Device Revision: 3
|
| * Accelerator Information *
|
| Accelerator In Use: Intel(R) 82810E Graphics Controller
| Video BIOS: 2438
|
| I hope this is enough information.. I dont usally purches
games for my pc,
| but my daughter REALLY wants this game. Any input would be
greatful.

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