Trouble adding new graphics card to replace integrated card

a1andrewmarchant · 3rd Jan 2008, 02:45 AM

I have a Dell Inspirion Desktop computer with an AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5600+
CPU Speed 2800Hz
x2 1024k RAM
Vista Basic

The initial Dell screen where BIOS is entered states BIOS version 1.0.7

It has a 6150 NVida integrated card and I have purchased a HIS Graphics accelerator to connect my comp to my monitor through VGA and to my LCD through DVI.

I have fitted the card and when I come to install the CD it states "Failed to find any installable components!" with a Whit cross in a red circle next to it. My brother has said I need to change something in the BIOS but I am unsure of the next step and so is he.

I think the following thing needs to be changed but am not at all sure

"PnP/PCI Configurations"

Under "Init Display First" (the only option under the above menue) it is currently set to PCI. The other options are Onboard and PCI-E.

The graphics card has been put into the availible PCI-E slot and I think it is installed properly as
1) I wore an anti static band
2) I have checked and there doesnt appear to be a seperate power lead needed.

Please help and my thanks in advance

Chai · 3rd Jan 2008, 07:55 AM

Is there an option to disable onboard graphics?

goldfries · 3rd Jan 2008, 08:43 AM

usually the system will switch to graphic card upon detection.

set the "Init Display First" to "PCI-E"

Mac Daddy · 3rd Jan 2008, 10:49 AM

Looking at the latter two posts nothing to add ...

Hope ya get it sorted

a1andrewmarchant · 3rd Jan 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Looking at the latter two posts nothing to add ...

Hope ya get it sorted

Hi - thanks for the replies.

My only worry is that my monitor will not work if I make the adjustment and I dont know how to return the bios to default - is this easy and if so could you please explain how before I make the change

thanks again

Mac Daddy · 4th Jan 2008, 11:26 AM

Monitor should adjust just set onboard graphics - off in BIOS. (On a Dell system this may be in your Legacy settings)

On reseting BIOS defaults should be a function key like F10 if you need too.

Set PCIE as primary as mentioned and hope this helps

3rd Jan 2008, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
a1andrewmarchant Newbie Join Date: 3 Jan 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Trouble adding new graphics card to replace integrated card I have a Dell Inspirion Desktop computer with an AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ CPU Speed 2800Hz x2 1024k RAM Vista Basic The initial Dell screen where BIOS is entered states BIOS version 1.0.7 It has a 6150 NVida integrated card and I have purchased a HIS Graphics accelerator to connect my comp to my monitor through VGA and to my LCD through DVI. I have fitted the card and when I come to install the CD it states "Failed to find any installable components!" with a Whit cross in a red circle next to it. My brother has said I need to change something in the BIOS but I am unsure of the next step and so is he. I think the following thing needs to be changed but am not at all sure "PnP/PCI Configurations" Under "Init Display First" (the only option under the above menue) it is currently set to PCI. The other options are Onboard and PCI-E. The graphics card has been put into the availible PCI-E slot and I think it is installed properly as 1) I wore an anti static band 2) I have checked and there doesnt appear to be a seperate power lead needed. Please help and my thanks in advance

3rd Jan 2008, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
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3rd Jan 2008, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,850 Reputation: 398 Rep Power: 16	usually the system will switch to graphic card upon detection. set the "Init Display First" to "PCI-E" __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

3rd Jan 2008, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 11	Looking at the latter two posts nothing to add ... Hope ya get it sorted

4th Jan 2008, 11:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 11	Monitor should adjust just set onboard graphics - off in BIOS. (On a Dell system this may be in your Legacy settings) On reseting BIOS defaults should be a function key like F10 if you need too. Set PCIE as primary as mentioned and hope this helps