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June 17th, 2008 13:00
How Do I Identify My Graphics Adapter?
I have a Dimension 4700 that needs the operating system reinstalling.
The restore disks are not available and the hard drive needs to be formatted.
I need to download all relevant drivers which is not a problem but I need to identify the PCI E Graphics card.
I have looked all over the card and there is nothing to suggest that it was made by any particular manufacturer.
How do I find out which one it is so I get the correct drivers.
It has DVI out, S-Video out and the standard VGA connector.
I've uploaded 2 images of the card if anyone can help:
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Stuart.
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SR45
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June 17th, 2008 13:00
Belarc advisor 7.2.24.3 (Computer hardware/software information including video card)
http://majorgeeks.com/Belarc_Advisor_d1385.html
Everest free version ( System information/sensor temps, etc )
http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.php?ps=UE&lang=en
Another system installed hardware and software advisor. Nice one
http://majorgeeks.com/Auslogics_System_Information_d5679.html
GPU-Z link [info on the video card on your system]
http://majorgeeks.com/GPU-Z_d5796.html
StuartB4
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June 18th, 2008 00:00
The PC is not working. The drive needs formatting and the operating system needs reinstalling.
That's why I asked for help.
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June 18th, 2008 11:00
Just reinstall Windows XP OS onto the system as you normaly would with that video card installed.
Windows will use their generic driver for the video card. Once the system is up and running, you can run the programs I linked to or suggested to do to identify the card, then install the more current driver from the web site that manufactured the video chip, either www.nVidia.com or www.ATI.com
Then reset the monitors resolutions since the fonts will be much larger then before. Done. Real simple
After you install windows with the video card installed, you can also go to this link below and fill in the service code number and it will tell you what you have on that system as well
https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/details?~ck=ln&~tab=2&c=us&l=en&lnki=0&s=gen
StuartB4
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June 18th, 2008 14:00
SR45, I see what you mean now. Got it sorted and all is well again.
Thanks for the help, I do appreciate it.
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June 18th, 2008 15:00
Good to hear. Was hoping that you understood what I was suggesting. Now if you wish, download the newest drivers, not only for the video card but for the other hardware on the system then burn them to a disk and save it some where safe just in case you might need the drivers again and not have to download them. Also keep them up to date. Mainly the video card driver changes a lot so keep them if you wish up to date.
Good luck