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Old July 3rd, 2009, 03:57 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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GPU Install Issues

I've been trying to install my new geforce 8400gs graphic card but as soon as i turn on the computer it freezes and won't let me run the disc or do anything. It works fine when i remove the card but the built in card isn't enough to play games on. not sure what to do next please help.
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Old July 3rd, 2009, 05:02 PM     #2 (permalink)
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You probably need to disable the on-board graphics in the BIOS.
Or maybe set the new card to boot first, depending on what the options are in the BIOS.

What kind of card AGP or PCI-express?
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thanks for reply, it is a pci express card, i've disabled the onboard card and everything worked fine for about half hour then it froze again. once it happened once it kept happening every 10 minutes.
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You probably got a defective card.
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