Adding a card with VGA/HDMI/DVI outputs.

HDMI can be exclusive--you might not be able to use the dvi and the hdmi at the same time. HDMI has copy protection builtin--that's what HDCP means--hi-def copy protected. If you want to use dual monitors, you have to use dvi and vga. Your tv will be an external monitor since the video card has no tv tuner. Research HDMI-HDCP by starting HERE  Use a search engine to learn more. It will make your head spin. If you want to use hdmi make sure you buy cables online for a few dollars. Unlike speaker cables, high priced $30-$100 HDMI cables are a scam. I bought 3 hdmi cables for $10 at Amazon and they work fine. Just make sure they are no longer than 6 feet so your tv needs to be close to your computer, an inconvenience.

Edit--Here is a detailed article with ATI instructions for connecting HDMI to a tv. I tried my 2 yr old ati radeon hd 3650 card's hdmi with my hd tv and it worked with dvi connection to my monitor, but mine does not have the hdcp limitations.

Hi Mary,

I should have asked the question do I have to somehow disable the Motherboard Intel integrated video?

I know the new card does not have a TV tuner, all I want to do is feed the HDMI to the TV so it will show the same video signal as I have on the desktop monitor. We have done this using VGA to watch family photos on the big screen when we have family get-togethers, but the VGA is pretty poor.

Thanks,

Don

Don,

When you install a video card into your computer, the BIOS will automatically detect its presence and disable the onboard video. Its been this way for a number of years now.

Masi_GC