URGENT - PLEASE HELP!

[berbo]

Hi, I have problem using the AGP slot in my SiS 730S-chipset motherboard. I cannot use the AGP slot instead of the default onboard AGP since I don't find a "AGP VGA Selection" in its bios but the manual shows that there is such option. If I need to download a new version of Bios, where I can download it? There is no web site address on my manual. How do I install it into Bios? Please help! Thank you.

 

[4Ryan6]

If you actually have an AGP slot on the M/B there should either be an option in the CMOS setup to disable onboard video, or a jumper on the M/B,that you can set to disable the onboard video and enable the AGP slot. Post the M/B manufacturer and model number if this doesn't lead to solving your problem.

 

[berbo]

MA-MS730B

It might automatically switch to AGP slot by auto-detecting an AGP card. Maybe there is a conflict between the motherboard and the brand of my AGP card.

 

[4Ryan6]

It is possible to autodetect but I doubt it, is there no reference in your M/B manual at all about this?

 

[CMRvet]

Did you clear the CMOS after the installation of the video card?

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[berbo]

No, as I said, the manual only says that there is an "AGP VGA Selection" option in the Cmos but I find everything exactly the same as what the manual says except "AGP VGA Selection". And there is no jumper for AGP switch on the motherboard. Strange.

 

[berbo]

No. Why should I do that?

 

[CMRvet]

After a clear (reset)of the CMOS, the motherboard should detect every card installed on it as the first day installation. Sometimes it works.

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[berbo]

I have already reset the Cmos but the problem still exists. I have contacted the retailer where I bought my motherboard and they said that such problem exists because of the imcompatible brand of the AGP card.

 

[Crashman]

I've had boards where it automatically detected the card and switched from onboard to AGP slot video.

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[tilepusher]

Hey B,

Not that I will be of any help, but could you list the mobo brand & model.........& bios/version if you can read it. Also the brand & name of this video card in question.

It is very helpful to tell you where to look for as far as Driver/Bios updates. If you know your Bios chip maker, you can go to that website & look for your mobo and read the Bios flashing instructions. Good Luck

Peace Out...............tile

god knows your entire system setup & he would answer your questions if he could just stop laughing