New Graphics Card - Disc Read Error Occurred

morc42

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I'm trying to install a new graphics card onto a new Dell desktop computer in order to run multiple displays. The computer was purchased with integrated graphics and therefore only has 1 VGA out. I installed the new graphics card, rebooted and now am receiving a "disc error occurred press ctrl + alt + del".

I changed boot priority to HD first and PCI Express, installed the new driver, ensured everything was seated correctly and still no result.

Graphics Card = e-GeForce 7100 GS PCI Express.
PSU = 300w
I'm not sure of the MoBo yet, but the system is the Vostro 220 (I haven't updated the BIOS.)

Any ideas?


 

hsetir

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Disc read error means either the hdd data cables are loose or there is insufficient power. Try booting with onboard gfx only, if it does, means you need a more powerful psu.