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Hello. I recently tried to install the X1600PRO graphics card.

When I tried to install the software it came with, the setup did not complete saying that I needed to run a Standard VGA Driver and try again.

I skipped that part... I then decided to install the 7.1 Catalyst drivers.
It worked fine, I ran a game.
But When I checked DXDiag, AGP was greyed out.

How do I fix this?

(This card support AGP; it's in an AGP port.)
 
What do I need enabled in the BIOS for AGP to work?
AGP8x is enabled, but had a X by it. I noticed that Fastwrite and others was not.

I installed the newest VIA chipset drivers.


When I ran CPU-Z, it did not detect a Graphics Interface.


In Device Drivers it shows that my computer IS detecting the device - x1600 Series.
 
Sounds like and AMD motherboard, which needs AGP drivers added.
Outside of the regular chipset drivers be sure to download the AGP support.

Check the literature on VIA's site.

If after you've done this you're still having problems then uninstall the graphics drivers and re-install. If the problem still persists you may have to reinstall directX, bad installls happen.
 
Hello ape.

Yes AGP is not available. I checked using CPU-Z, and graphics interface was not detected!

I did download the Hyperion 4in1 update, I will check for another update.

Sometimes I get a screen with lines going everywhere; graphics are messed up very badly for me.

I did not install the software that came with the BOX.
Could that be a problem?

I have had an AGP 8X Geforce card installed before this... worked fine
 
I uninstalled the catalyst drivers.



Then I tried again to install the drivers that came with my graphics card. I got an error saying that Setup cannot complete, try using a Standard VGA Driver before installing this.

I skipped that, installed the Newest Catalyst,DRivers (7.1?).

I installed newer VIA drivers that fit my KT880 chipset.

I still see no AGP texturing available.

Guess I'll reinstall DX9.

And if that doesn't work?
 
Reinstalled DX9, getting same problem.

Any more ideas?

Maybe I have left scraps of Nvidia laying around... How would I get rid of them... would that be a problem?

and the error I get from the beginning CD still erks me... Setup cannot complete. Try using a standard VGA driver.
 
Well, I have done everything suggested here. Deleted all drivers using Driver cleaner pro in safe mode. uninstalled All ATI drivers manually and then used driver cleaner. installed newest VIA Chipset. Reinstalled DX9. I am still having a problem with AGP not being detected.

I suppose I will take it to a professional to get this fixed.

Thanks all for the quick responses and support.
 
What was your old video card? The X1600 Pro uses an AGP to PCI Express bridge on the card, and that could be that issue. I do not know since I do not have that card.
 
Have you gotten rid of all Nvidia stuff on your machine? Check your registry for any Nvidia stuff and get rid of it. (Click Start, Run, type- regedit, look under each folder for another folder titled "Software", Look for anything Nvidia and delete them. Be sure to backup your registry saving it to your desktop before deleting files!
 
Having gone through a similar exercise recently (6800GT to 1950 PRO) I advise following these steps.

1. boot as normal and remove all installed drivers via Add/Remove programs - might have to perform a couple of reboots, ignore any new hardware found/install driver messages.
2. boot into safe mode and run DriverCleaner a few times to remove everything Nvidia/ATI.
3. boot as normal, again ignore any new hardware, etc and then install the new drivers. Make sure you disable your AV/Firewall/Anti-Spyware software before you try the install (it is a good idea to dis-able your internet connection to be safe).

The cannot find VGA driver message is because you tried installing in the wrong mode. I used to get that when trying to install Nvidia updates.

If this does not sort it try step 3 in safe mode.

Hope this helps.
 
Sounds like something is wrong with the card itself.

This sort of gives a hint:

Sometimes I get a screen with lines going everywhere; graphics are messed up very badly for me.
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Try booting normally, and without installing the drivers, right-click the desktop and select Properties. Go to the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. Select the Adapter tab. Tell us what it says under Adapter Type.
 
Hmm, I thought it might have come up as VGASave which is a generic driver that loads if the primary driver doesn't load.

Did you try installing the VIA 4 in 1 before trying to install the ATI driver? If not, install the VIA 4 in 1 first, reboot as normal and then try installing the ATI drivers once you're finished with all of the VIA stuff.
 
Could you please post the make and model of the motherboard. CPU-Z can tell you this.

Right-click the desktop and select Properties. Go to the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. Select the Adapter tab. Tell us what it says under Adapter Type.
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What does this tell you after you've installed what you could of the ATI drivers. Note that if you plan to use the Catalyst software you need to have .NET installed first. If you only want to install just the Display driver, you do not need .NET installed. A lot of people install only the display driver and then use ATItools instead of Catalyst.
 
I installed my NVIDIA... AGP works fine.

I am sure though that the ATI CARD is not faulty.

Could it have done anything with the Power cable connectors?
 
I've had a problem similar to this with my nvidia card. After a certain driver version, the AGP acceleration was disabled (when I reverted back to the older version it worked again.)

I found the problem to be the "AGP Aperature Size" in the BIOS. I switched it to 8MB (from 4MB) and it worked fine. I'd just try setting it to a medium size, ~128MB and see if it works for you.
 
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