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    How to Change graphics card

    The method described below is valid for an AGP card format or PCIexpress, as well as under OS Windows XP and Vista.

    The market for graphics processors (GPU) is dominated by two manufacturers: Nvidia and ATI.
    They sell their production assemblers (Asus, Powercolor, Saphire, .....) which confectionnent the final product: the graphics card.

    1. Uninstalling the old card
      • In the Control Panel, click System -> Hardware -> Device Manager -> cards.
      • Unroll the sub-menu and select your current graphics card.
      • Right click and choose uninstall.


      This will lead to uninstall the drivers and remove the card from the list of hardware installed on your computer.

    2. Shutting down the PC
      Food and unplug all cables connected to the rear panel.
    3. Place the unit on a table

      • Remove the side panel to access cards extensions.
      • Before continuing, check if your new acquisition has a dedicated power connector,
        • If so, check that your food is equipped with the proper outlet.
        • Otherwise, look in accessories supplied with the box, maybe one adapter is compris.Si you do not have this adapter, you must obtain one, in some cases, changing food , Be careful to check this before buying a new card.

    4. Before touching your card inside the box
      Remember to discharge static electricity (just touching the pipe of a radiator or a tap).

      • Remove the screw fixing your graphics card to the PC box, and then repel or unlock the locking system at the rear of the PCI-Express or AGP. (most motherboards have a system which prevents the graphics card to the connector lane, each manufacturer has its own solution, refer to the motherboard manual for details)
      • Remove the card, without undue force. (it is often easier to place the housing flat for this operation)


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    Re: How to Change graphics card

    Installing your new card
    • Gently insert the card into the PCI Express / AGP pressing both hands, still without undue force.
    • Putting the screws card / box and close the round.
    • Reattach the PC and all devices.


    Restart
    • Windows will detect the new card and you claim the pilots.
    • Click Cancel until the dialog box appears, do more and a message appears telling you "that a problem occurred during the installation and that the device may not function normally." No panic, this is normal.
    • Insert the driver CD that came with your card or the latest downloaded from the net.
      • Nvidia Drivers
      • ATI drivers

    • Start the installation and follow the signs.
    • Once installation is complete, restart the computer, even if no dialog box prompts you to.
    • If the screen resolution has changed, right-click on the desktop and then go to the Properties menu-> Settings to select the best resolution, at your convenience.

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