Video Card Installation

PC Apprentice | How to install a Video Card into your computer <TITLE>   <style type="text/css"> body { margin: 0px; padding : 0px; text-align: center; height: 100%; width: 100%; background-color: #256caa; } a:link { color: #0000ff; } a:visited { color: #800080; } </style>   <style type="text/css"> #container { position:relative; margin: 0px auto 0 auto; height: 100%; width:800px; text-align:left; padding-left:0px;} </style>   </head> <body >  <div id="container">  <div id="background" style="position:relative; top:0px; left:0px; z-index:0;"> <table style="height:1800px; background-color:#ffffff;" width="800" border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td> <br> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="Object83"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_34.jpg" alt="" width=1 height=1></div> <div class="Object84"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_35.jpg" alt="" width=800 height=62></div> <div class="Object85"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_25.jpg" alt="" width=800 height=30></div> <div class="Object86"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_37.jpg" alt="" width=799 height=4></div> <div class="Object87"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_38.jpg" alt="" width=4 height=54></div> <div class="Object88"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_39.jpg" alt="" width=800 height=4></div> <div class="Object89"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_40.jpg" alt="" width=4 height=58></div> <div class="Object90"><script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></div> <div class="Object91"><script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></div> <div class="Object92"><script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></div> <div class="Object93"><script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></div> <div class="Object94"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_41.jpg" alt="" width=249 height=157></div> <div class="Object95"><h1 style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: normal;">Video Card Installation</h1></div> <div class="Object96"><img style="border:none;" src="files/IMG_42.jpg" alt="" width=255 height=148></div> <div class="Object97"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle0">1. Power down your PC and unplug it from the wall. Remove all <br> cables from the rear of the PC.<br> <br> 2. Remove the screws holding the left-hand side of the case on <br> and carefully slide off the panel.<br> </span><span class="textstyle1">*While it is ideal to use an anti static strap while working inside <br> the PC case not many people keep one at home. As an <br> alternative you can touch the frame of the computer while <br> working inside your PC. Static electricity can spell death to a <br> computer and what is worse is that the component suffering <br> from the static discharge may degrade over time giving you <br> intermittent problems that are nearly impossible to pinpoint.<br> </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object98"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle2">Video Card Installation by PC Apprentice 2009<br> </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object99"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><br> <br> <span class="textstyle0">4. Remove the new card from its anti-static bag and line the card up <br> with the slot. AGP slots tend to be brown and set back from the PCI <br> slots, whereas</span><span class="textstyle3"> PCI-E</span><span class="textstyle0"> slots (most cards today are PCI-E) are longer and <br> tend to be black. Push down on the card until it sits firmly within its <br> slot. Push the plastic catch up on the slot to further secure the card.<br> <br> 5. Using the screw from the previous video card or the cover plate, firmly <br> fasten the backing plate of the video card to the case.<br> <br> 6. Check whether or not your new card requires an additional power <br> source. Some</span><span class="textstyle3"> PCI-E</span><span class="textstyle0"> cards have a square four-pin power connector slot, <br> located on the front end of the board, so you may need to purchase an <br> additional cable to convert a Molex connector if one hasn't been bundled <br> with your graphics card.<br> <br> 7. Replace the sides of your case and reconnect the cables to your <br> machine.<br> </span><span class="textstyle1">* When reattaching the</span><span class="textstyle4"> </span><span class="textstyle1">video cable connector to your PC make sure to <br> plug it into the video card installation and not the original motherboard <br> socket.<br> </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object100"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle0">You've decided that the graphic card in your computer just isn't good enough anymore. Your <br> only option is a video card installation. Whether you are running the latest games or </span><span class="textstyle3">video</span><span class="textstyle0"> <br> editing software, you need to upgrade your system. You might still be using </span><span class="textstyle3">integrated <br> graphics</span><span class="textstyle0"> or a dedicated video card</span><span class="textstyle3"> </span><span class="textstyle0">but it's time for something new.<br> <br> Depending how old your system is you have to find out what kind of video card your <br> motherboard will support. Older systems will more than likely have an </span><span class="textstyle3">AGP</span><span class="textstyle0"> slot while newer <br> models will support a </span><span class="textstyle3">PCI Express</span><span class="textstyle0"> board. You will need to refer to your motherboard <br> documentation to find out what type of video card installation it will support or you may be able <br> to go to the manufacturer's website to obtain the information.<br> <br> Research different </span><span class="textstyle3">video cards </span><span class="textstyle0">to find one that matches your pocket and what you expect to <br> receive in the way of a performance upgrade. Then you can move onto the video card <br> </span><span class="textstyle3">installation</span><span class="textstyle0">.<br> </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object101"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle0">3. Before you can begin with your video card installation. If you are <br> upgrading or replacing an older </span><span class="textstyle3">graphic card</span><span class="textstyle0">, you will need to <br> remove it by loosening the screw holding the backing plate to the <br> case and carefully sliding the card out of the slot.<br> </span><span class="textstyle1">* You may also have to undo a clip near the back of the video card <br> depending on the design of your motherboard.<br> * If you are upgrading from integrated graphics and your computer <br> does not have a separate video card already then you will have to <br> undo the screw holding the cover plate on the back of the PC. It will <br> be the cover plate nearest the video card slot.<br> </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object102"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle0">8. Boot up your PC and make sure that the Windows splash screen is displayed. <br> This verifies that your video card installation was installed correctly and <br> functioning.<br> </span><span class="textstyle1">*If the display does not show first power down and recheck your video card <br> installation steps.<br> <br> </span><span class="textstyle0">9. Once Windows has started, you may be prompted to install drivers for your new <br> card. However it is usually best to cancel this process and run the installation <br> program on the driver CD that came with your card.<br> </span><span class="textstyle1">* Once you have installed the new drivers and rebooted, you should be able to <br> reset your desktop resolution by going to the desktop, right clicking, selecting <br> properties and then choosing to the Settings tab. You should also visit the <br> manufacturer's website and check for the latest drivers, as these will offer <br> optimum performance and iron out glitches with previous driver versions.<br> </span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object103"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle5"><a href="index.html">How to Fix A Computer - <br> Home<br> </a></span></div></td></tr></table></div> <div class="Object104"><table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><div class="text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;"><span class="textstyle5"><a href="hardwareindex.html">Computer Hardware Index<br> </a></span></div></td></tr></table></div> </div>   <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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