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Upgrade Graphics card will not install
Hi
I Have an Dell desktop XPS 8300 with on board Graphics card.
I'm trying to upgrade the graphics by installing a ''ASUS GT640 2GB DD3 VGA'' card
The cards fan will spin but I get no output from the card , the on board graphics takes over each time.
I have checked the power supply on the 8300 should be able to handle it.
I have installed the card in another PC and it works fine.
Any ideas ?
DELL-Chris M
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December 31st, 2012 10:00
robmck61,
Did you enter the Bios on bootup and open each section looking for the option to set the Primary Display to Discrete?
robmck61
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January 6th, 2013 03:00
The option isn't there.
Found these threads seems to be a common problem.
hardforum.com/showthread.php
forums.geforce.com/.../gtx-680-dell-xps-8300
rdunnill
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January 6th, 2013 11:00
Have you updated the BIOS to the latest version? If so, the card may simply be incompatible with the 8300, and I'd suggest trying another card, like a Sapphire 6450 (on sale for $40 before $10 mail-in rebate).