Q. After installing my BFG graphics card in a computer with on-board graphics I can only get a black screen when booting, how can I fix this?
A. This is most likely due to a conflict with your motherboard's on-board (integrated) graphics. Prior to installing your BFG card the on-board graphics must be disabled. Please contact your motherboard or system manufacturer for details on disabling the on-board graphics in the BIOS as the method can vary a great deal. You may also disable the on-board graphics through device manager if there is no option in the BIOS. This can be accomplished:
1. a. In Windows 95, 98, ME or Windows NT start by clicking on Start > Settings > Control Panel and then double click on System.
b. For Windows 2000 or XP click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware.
2. a. For Windows 98, 98, ME or NT double click on the video card under display adapter and place a check in the box to disable in hardware profile. Close device manager; do not restart your computer. Remember, if the computer prompts you to restart the computer select " no ".
b. In Windows 2000 or XP right click on the display adapter and select disable. Click "yes" if asked "Do you really want to do this". Click "no" If prompted to restart, then proceed to step 4.
3. If using XP skip to step 4.While still in the control panel double click the display icon. In display properties select the settings tab. Now click the Advanced button (this button may vary depending upon the current display drivers and operating system). In the adapter tab (again this may vary depending upon the type of video or drivers installed on the computer click change, to select a new display adapter. List the display devices, DO NOT search or auto-detect the display adapter. If you do not see a listing of various computer video card manufactures and models select "show all hardware". In the listing select Standard display types (generally the first listing under manufacturers) and choose standard VGA for the model. Do not restart after the installation has finished.
4. Close all open windows and shutdown your system. Your system is now prepared for installation of your new BFG graphics card. Please follow the instructions in the Quick Install Guide
This can also be caused by an insufficient power supply please check the product page for each cards requirement.
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