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by twuf

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I am building Pentium 4 based computer. MB has integrated 2d/3d graphics and a 4X AGP slot. For furture upgrading i intend on adding graphics card in AGP slot but i want to use an LCD monitor. I see nothing in specs of MB that says it supports LCD technology. It is MSI MS-6714.020 MB. I assume i cannot use VGA compatable LCD monitor with the integrated graphics because the MB won't support it?. I assume if i buy a 4X AGP Video card that has DVI support i can use a LCD or does the motherboard still require LCD support?? Do i need to buy a MB that specifically supports LCD or does the video card take care of that? Please help

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by dcosgrove

Most LCD monitors have standard hd15 connectors. You don't generally need anything special to use them. Just make sure the monitor you get has the appropriate connector for the output you have.

by paulp

Your LCD will do just fine. If additional drivers are required, they will be included with the monitor with updates available on the compny website.
If it makes you feel better, email the company with your questions before you buy. From experience I know there are lots of thing they don't tell you in the marketing materials.

As an example, I've been installing LCD monitors on DeskPro 2000 Pentium 133 systems without any problems and without installing any additional drivers. The standard VGA driver in WIN95 works just fine.

by timwalsh

Most newer LCD monitors have the capability of accepting both analog and digital inputs. Obviously, you need a DVI-capable video card to use the digital input. As long as you use the analog input, you should be able to use any standard VGA-compatible video card, as long as it has refresh frequencies compatible with the monitor (but always check specs and ask the video card vendor to make sure). LCD monitors generally have a narrower refresh frequency band that can be used compared to standard monitors. The video card bears the burden of translating any data signal into the appropriate format for a given monitor.

As to whether the built-in graphics on your M/B will work, you might check MSI's website or ask their Tech Support.

Inthe manual, under BIOS Setup, Advanced Chipset Options, there is an option to set the boot display. On of the options is EFP, which according to the manula refers to LCD screens. This would lead me to believe that the M/B does in fact support LCDs.

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