Blank Screen After Upgrading Graphics Card.

[erickj92]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Why would you want to do that? You do not have to use the onboard graphics card to install the driver for the GeForce 9800 GT.

The onboard graphics circuitry should automatically disable itself when you install the GeForce 9800 GT. You may need to set the graphics boot priority to PCI-E or PEG Port instead of Onboard Graphics. See here - Tech ARP - PEG/Onchip VGA Control

But with the GeForce 9800 GT installed and hooked up to your monitor, you just need to boot up into Windows XP/Vista. Both OS will detect the new card and load up in SVGA mode. This allows you to install the driver, after which you just need to reboot for the driver to take effect.

I have set my motherboard to let the PCIe slot take priority. I cannot get into XP, though . This is very frustrating.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by erickj92

I have set my motherboard to let the PCIe slot take priority. I cannot get into XP, though . This is very frustrating.

Hmm.. Just wondering.. Did you try with a different card?

Also, please check the BIOS. Did you enable ACPI (not APIC)?

[erickj92]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Hmm.. Just wondering.. Did you try with a different card?

Also, please check the BIOS. Did you enable ACPI (not APIC)?

I have indeed tried the GeForce 9400 in the recent past, and that one worked. Sadly I no longer have the 9400. I will check out the ACPI setting shortly. Thank you for the responses.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by erickj92

I have indeed tried the GeForce 9400 in the recent past, and that one worked. Sadly I no longer have the 9400. I will check out the ACPI setting shortly. Thank you for the responses.

The reason why I asked is because if you enabled ACPI when you installed Windows and accidentally disabled ACPI, it will prevent Windows from booting up. Just re-enable ACPI and you should be able to boot up.

[erickj92]

Where are the ACPI settings? Also, would the "Maximum Payload Size" setting have anything to do with anything? That is set at 4096 right now.

Edit: A friend of mine also recommended I flash my BIOS. Would that be necessary? I don't like doing that if I have to lol. Too risky.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by erickj92

Where are the ACPI settings? Also, would the "Maximum Payload Size" setting have anything to do with anything? That is set at 4096 right now.

Edit: A friend of mine also recommended I flash my BIOS. Would that be necessary? I don't like doing that if I have to lol. Too risky.

Take a look here - Tech ARP - ACPI 2.0 Support

Try enabling ACPI if it's currently disabled and vice versa.

Yes, you should update the BIOS. Even if it doesn't directly help resolve your problem, an updated BIOS is always a good idea.

Be sure to read your motherboard manufacturer's guide on flashing the BIOS and make sure you download the correct BIOS update. You can also read our guide on flashing the BIOS - Tech ARP - Motherboard BIOS Flashing Guide

[erickj92]

I just got off the phone with my brother, and he said my motherboard is the likely cause of my card not working because it can't support the new graphics card in it. What he said to do was get a motherboard like this: Intel Desktop Board DP45SG Intel P45 Socket 775 ATX Motherboard w/RAID, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, HD Audio (8-channel) INTEL BOXDP45SG
And he said that *should* fix the issue. Would that be true, or should be motherboard handle the card without issues? The motherboard I have now (Link on first page) is a very cheap, low end board.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by erickj92

I just got off the phone with my brother, and he said my motherboard is the likely cause of my card not working because it can't support the new graphics card in it. What he said to do was get a motherboard like this: Intel Desktop Board DP45SG Intel P45 Socket 775 ATX Motherboard w/RAID, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, HD Audio (8-channel) INTEL BOXDP45SG
And he said that *should* fix the issue. Would that be true, or should be motherboard handle the card without issues? The motherboard I have now (Link on first page) is a very cheap, low end board.

The motherboard COULD be the problem. See here = Need Help disabling onboard graphics on Biostar P4M900

You might want to give the BIOS update a shot first though.

[erickj92]

Thanks for all the help. Solution found. Turns out after contacting Biostar tech support that my motherboard isn't compatible with newer graphics cards, specifically the 9600 and up. So what I did was dropped $120.00 on a ASUS motherboard, and the system works like a dream! Thanks for the help guys.

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that kinda suck.

anyway good thing you have solved your problem
did you have to reinstall windows when using the new asus motherboard?