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More info?)
Fair enough,
r.
"JeffS" <JeffS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:732AF771-552F-4873-8C45-0952BCB5A4EC@microsoft.com...
> Thanks, but a fresh install is not an option....
>
> Jeff
>
> "namniar" wrote:
>
>> Personally I would do a fresh install, careful of any custom settings
>> you
>> do with the install of XP. Download updated drivers for your video card
>> and
>> SP2 prior if you need them( burn to cd-r) That way these updates can be
>> done without connecting to the internet without risk of viruses etc. and
>> any
>> interference with install from AV programs. (ATI recommends removal of
>> AV
>> from system before install / updates - from tech support)
>>
>> Note: Before switching video cards in a machine ensure that the previous
>> cards software and drivers are completely removed prior to install of new
>> card.
>>
>> Ensure your motherboard and video card are compatible prior to install.
>>
>> If the above does not work then maybe you have a hardware issue with
>> mainboard - unlikely if both pci and AGP cards don't work.
>>
>> BTW I meant that "are your BIOS settings correct for the type of video
>> card
>> installed?" not that the BIOS was updated (latest BIOS updates and
>> chipset
>> drivers are of course a good idea as well).
>>
>> r.
>>
>>
>>
>> "JeffS" <JeffS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:5A4880D5-BC67-466A-8F9A-5A9E043BB16E@microsoft.com...
>> > New problem on a fairly new system (XP 3200+, gigabyte 7vt600 1394 512
>> > DDR3200, SATA 160G HD, Linksys Wireless USB adapter, ATI Radeon
>> > ALL-WONDER-
>> > PRO 9600 (AGP), tried nVidia GX 5200 (AGP) and old Jaton (PCI) as well.
>> > BIOS
>> > and CHipset drivers were updated after problem started.
>> >
>> > "namniar" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Is this a new problem on a new system? Old system, new problem?
>> >> Specifics would help as to what was done and why.
>> >>
>> >> Is this AGP card - BIOS settings correct?
>> >>
>> >> r.
>> >>
>> >> "JeffS" <JeffS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:2A98720B-932D-4987-A4CB-CB36AB08B3E7@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Windowx XP w/SP2. The OS does not seam to recognize a video
>> >> > adapter.
>> >> > Does
>> >> > not matter which one (tried 3 different). It installs the native
>> >> > VGA
>> >> > driver,
>> >> > not as a display adapter but rather an unknown device. Do not have
>> >> > any
>> >> > bugs
>> >> > etc that I know of (use NAV Internet Security 2005, but ran other
>> >> > scans
>> >> > just
>> >> > in case). MB is a GigaByte 7Vt600 1394. Tried ATI, nVidia and a
>> >> > old
>> >> > Jaton
>> >> > (trident) card. All memory and video memory tested good w/ Gold's
>> >> > Test.
>> >> >
>> >> > Idea's??????
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks,
>> >> > Jeff
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
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