Can anybody help me...please...

[jesusgotcaught]

I was getting help i n the graphics card section, until it came to installing it. I havent bought it yet though, im am looking for info so i dont get stuck in a rut.

They said i will need to change my bios if my computer does not auto change them for me when i put the new graphics card in. I asked them about bios, they said

Unless someone is intimately familiar with the BIOS used in your particular motherboard no one can give you "detailed" instructions on how to do this. It is even possible that once you insert your new video card in its PCIex16 slot the motherboard will automatically disable its on-board (integrated) video card.

So i came here....there has to be some standard for BIOs...can anybody help me? ...some info about my computer if it helps...
This is a link to it on the gateway site:
http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/3726/3726sp29.shtml
This is a link to the thread in the graphics card section...if ur interested
http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/help-ftopict191257.html
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OS Information:
PropertyValue
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
Service Pack 2.0
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS


Processor:
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Current Clock Speed 3200
Description x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz

Current Clock Speed 3200
Description x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz


Memory (RAM):
PropertyValue
Bank Label CHAN A DIMM 0
Capacity 536870912

Bank Label CHAN A DIMM 1
Capacity 0

Bank Label CHAN B DIMM 0
Capacity 536870912

Bank Label CHAN B DIMM 1
Capacity 0

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~1024 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 1014MB

Disk Drives:
PropertyValue
Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model WDC WD2500JD-22HBB0
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 250056737280 (~233 GB)
Number of Partitions 1

Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model eM Bay Reader USB Device
Media Type
Number of Partitions

Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model eM Bay Reader USB Device
Media Type
Number of Partitions

Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model eM Bay Reader USB Device
Media Type
Number of Partitions

Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model eM Bay Reader USB Device
Media Type
Number of Partitions


Installed Printers:
PropertyValue
Name hp deskjet 5550 series
Port Name LPT1:
Default True
Driver Name hp deskjet 5550 series


Motherboard:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product D915GSE
Serial Number BTSE43704254
Version AAC77848-103


BIOS:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Intel Corp.
Name Default System BIOS
Release Date 20041012000000.000000+000
Version GATEWA - 6f2


Monitor:
PropertyValue
Description Plug and Play Monitor
Name Plug and Play Monitor
Screen Height 960
Screen Width 1280


Keyboard:
PropertyValue
Description USB Human Interface Device


Pointing Device:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer (Standard system devices)
Name USB Human Interface Device

Manufacturer Microsoft
Name Microsoft PS/2 Mouse


Sound Card:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Realtek
Description Realtek High Definition Audio
Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08600000&REV_0900\4&2BFFBDB6&0&0201


Video Card:
PropertyValue
Adapter Compatibility Intel Corporation
Adapter RAM 134217728
Description Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Installed Display Drivers ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version 6.14.10.3865
Driver Date 7/2/2004 12:26:00 AM
Video Mode Description 1280 x 960 x 4294967296 colors


DirectX Installation:
PropertyValue
Version 6.03.01.0148


Modem:
PropertyValue
Model SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Name SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP


Network Adapters:
PropertyValue
Description Marvell Yukon 88E8050 PCI-E ASF Gigabit Ethernet Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description Microsoft TV/Video Connection
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description 1394 Net Adapter
Description 1394 Net Adapter
Description External USB Cable Modem
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description Hamachi Network Interface

External Ports:
PropertyValue
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator

Expansion Slots:
PropertyValue
Slot Designation PCIE X16 SLOT
Slot Designation PCIE X1 SLOT
Slot Designation PCI SLOT 1
Slot Designation PCI SLOT 2
Slot Designation PCI SLOT 3
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[jesusgotcaught]

I'm assuming you only have onboard video.

First, shut down your computer. Disconnect everything and take your PC to a table or flat surface for you to work on. Make sure it isn't a place where you can create static electricity. Open up your case and touch the metal part of the case, or even the power supply. Place the video card in the appropriate slot. (PCI, AGP, PCIe x16). Place the card in the slot and connect the power cables from the power supply into the card. Put your PC back together and boot up. On boot up an option for other boot up options will be displayed (usually an F# key). Press it. From there, you'll be able to turn off your onboard video. When your computer starts up, go through the new hardware wizard and install the drivers.

I believe these would be the correct steps to accomplish your tasks. You could also ask in LWS's Technology Today forum. Good luck mate

Does that sound right?
Thx anyways guys. i dont know if this was the right place to post this, but then again i got the responce from esnow07 by posting in a pc games forum :lol:

 

[waylander]

Like the guy said it's pretty easy, Don't listen to the other guy, he sounds like a jerk (posts his own picture for his avatar... little in love with himself).

I don't usually take the motherboard out when i'm swapping parts, too much work.

sometimes you have to press esc to get into bios... so be ready. Even if you miss it and go into windows just install the card by following the instructions, make sure you use the "i have a disk" option. Put the cd that comes with the video card in your drive before pressing next. Disable the onboard when it tells you to reboot. Hopefully you get it the first time though.

As for the ram issue.... again that guy is a moron that would rather show off then help, I would suggest that you get a second gig of ram. Any time you don't have to read from your hard drive you speed things up.

As for your psu, if you do need to change it make sure that the new psu will fit in the computer, get dimensions of it and compare it to your current one.... the system makers used to put proprietary components in their systems to make you go back to them for upgrades.

The card should come with a little installation guide too so make sure you follow that, there should be pictures...

 

[jesusgotcaught]

thx
...sorry, but what does a gig of ram look like
And i cannot seem to find any dimensions for the psu's ...

 

[yourmothersanastronaut]

A GB of RAM should look like what's in your computer now. You can't differentiate capacity from just looking at it...if there's a sticker on the RAM it should tell you, or use CPU-Z (google it, free download) to find out from Windows. Ideally, for 2GB, you should have 2 x 1GB sticks. What's in your computer now?

For dimmensions, take a ruler and measure it yourself. Or see if anyone on the web has replaced the power supply in the same model as your computer.