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Quick Fixes
Problem:
The display drivers install successfully, but when Windows reboots it tells you
that the display device is not functioning correctly.
Cause:
The display adapter requires certain hardware resources in order to function
correctly – if these resources are not available, then Windows cannot properly start the
device.
Solution:
The most common resource that is missing is called an IRQ (interrupt
ReQuest). Most motherboards, but not all, have a BIOS setting called ASSIGN IRQ TO
VGA (or some variation of this name). This setting needs to be changed to
ENABLED
.
Then save the BIOS settings and reboot into Windows. If you need assistance locating or
configuring your motherboard BIOS, please consult your motherboard manual or contact
your motherboard manufacturer for specific information.
Problem:
The computer will only display a black screen after it boots into Windows.
Cause:
Quite often this problem is caused by the integrated video adapter not being
disabled prior to installing the new PCI based video card.
Solution:
Ensure that the integrated video adapter has been disabled prior to installing
the new video card. After the new card has been installed, connect the monitor cable and
if required, any supplemental power adapters to the new video card and reboot the
system.
