Video Card Install Question

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Two places to find the info you need:

1. The Compaq website

2. The owners manual that came with the computer.

Bobby

"JJO" <jjo@nospam.ca> wrote in message
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> My daughter-in-law has an S6000CL with integrated video. I am installing
> an AGP video card to improve performance and just want to be sure of the
> process. I have read conflicting information about disabling the onboard
> video. Some have said that it will be disabled automatically with the AGP
> card installed. Others have said to enter the BIOS and set the video to
> disabled in the settings (where the video RAM size is set). I am wondering
> if anyone has a definitive answer on the procedure? Thanks for any help.
>
> Regards,
> John O.
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Neither the web site or the manual touch on the subject of integrated video.
The whole approach is for a system that has a card already installed but not
integrated. I guess the proof will be when we plug it in.

Regards,
John O.


"NoNoBadDog!" <mypants_bjsledgeATpixi.com> wrote in message
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> Two places to find the info you need:
>
> 1. The Compaq website
>
> 2. The owners manual that came with the computer.
>
> Bobby
>
> "JJO" <jjo@nospam.ca> wrote in message
> news:Qk2zd.41462$GK1964979@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> My daughter-in-law has an S6000CL with integrated video. I am installing
>> an AGP video card to improve performance and just want to be sure of the
>> process. I have read conflicting information about disabling the onboard
>> video. Some have said that it will be disabled automatically with the AGP
>> card installed. Others have said to enter the BIOS and set the video to
>> disabled in the settings (where the video RAM size is set). I am
>> wondering if anyone has a definitive answer on the procedure? Thanks for
>> any help.
>>
>> Regards,
>> John O.
>>
>>
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

You were right on the nose and I should have tried it first. The onboard was
disabled automatically and installation was a breeze.

Regards,
John O.

"HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If there is integrated video + an AGP slot, installing an AGP video card
> will automatically disable the onboard video. Just to be sure, check in
> the BIOS and set the video to onboard/AGP.There likely is a second setting
> for PCI video.
> HH
>
> "JJO" <jjo@nospam.ca> wrote in message
> news:Qk2zd.41462$GK5.1964979@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> My daughter-in-law has an S6000CL with integrated video. I am installing
>> an AGP video card to improve performance and just want to be sure of the
>> process. I have read conflicting information about disabling the onboard
>> video. Some have said that it will be disabled automatically with the AGP
>> card installed. Others have said to enter the BIOS and set the video to
>> disabled in the settings (where the video RAM size is set). I am
>> wondering if anyone has a definitive answer on the procedure? Thanks for
>> any help.
>>
>> Regards,
>> John O.
>>
>>
>
>
>