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by rockythesqurel

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I got an ATI x700 256MB graphics card. When I tried it on my computer I found out that I needed a larger power source, so I bought a 500w. Now when I plug the new video card in the computer runs but the monitor stays black. I have uninstalled the old video card driver and I believe I have installed the new. (Though I'm not 100% sure, because it ends in the middle of installation) Any Ideas what could be the problem?

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by w2ktechman

make sure that the new card is listed as the Primary. If need be, disable the on-board card.

by langlier

and I mention this only because I've seen it far too often... Make sure you are plugging the monitor into the new video card and not the existing on board.

by kalat

I am having similar troubles but instead I have an Ati X700 Pro card. I have it hooked up to the AGP slot and all the wires are hooked up as should be. I have the monitor hooked up to the graphics card but when I turn on my computer nothing happens . I have the drivers for my old on board graphics uninstalled but I suspect that it has something to do with my on board graphics. I don't have an acessable BIOS, Help?

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