CARD MANUFACTURERS

I'm not sure what you mean by default values but in Device Manager, under Display Adapters it should tell you the card. If it doesn't, then the right driver isn't installed. You may have to physically open the case and inspect the card. If you're lucky the info will be printed on the card. You may have to search on the FCC ID number to track down the manufacturer. You could also try removing the card in Device Manager, re-booting and see if ME picks it up.

There is a good guide on identifying cards at www.driverguide.com
In adition, they have links to mfg web sites, and drivers posted by users.

If the cards send enough information, you may be able to identify them using a utility such as
Sandra from sisoft
or Belarc Advisor www.belarc.com

What I do, is pull the cards and inspect them. The better mfgs have their name and a model number on the card.
If not, look for the FCC id number that is "suppossed" to be on the card.
I also note the mfg of the major chip on the card.
(If all else fails, you can usually download reference drivers from the chip mfg.)

While I have things apart, I see if I can id the motherboard. At a minimum, I id the chipset and general configuration of the mb.
If needed, I write down the bios string that is on the lower part of the screen while the memory test is going on.
You can go to either
www.wimsbios.com
or www.motherboards.org
They can help you identify who made the MB from the bios string.

Once I have everything identified, I start surfing over to mfg web sites and download manuals and drivers.

When installing updated drivers, start with the ones for the mb / chipset.
Then go on to the other devices.

Enjoy

I beleive sisoft sandra will read the actual signitures on the cards rom. Short of a tool like that, I think you'll be stuck pulling the cards and searching by FCC ID if the manufactuer isn't apparent

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