using BIOS to disable graphics card

Question

Im asking this question all over the place. Maybe you BIOS experts can help. Im changing my graphics card. I have a dimensions 2400 with an intergrated graphics card. Im changing to a geforce FX. I was told that i had to press F2 to go to the BIOS, then right arrow to advanced, then go to peripheral configuration and disable the intergrated video card from there. When i go into the BIOS, i cannot find any advanced title, theres just system date, time, boot sequence etc. There is a title called intergrated device but if i go in there, there still isnt anything like advanced or peripheral configuration. These are the options:

sound
network interface controller
mouse port
usb emulation
usb controller
PCI slots
serial pot 1
parallel pot
diskette interface
primary video controller
onboard video buffer

Do you know if i need to disable any of these?

volcano11 · Answer

Try the Primary Video Controller option.  Steve

minxymite · Answer

The primary video controller is currently on auto and i get the chance to change it to onboard.

volcano11 · Answer

If it is set Auto, then it should be using the PCI video adapter. Steve

Dymarq · Answer

I can't locate the advanced tab as well. I updated the bios to A05 thinking it might be a versioning issue with the bios but it didn't help. I checked the online manual and it mentions the advanced tab as well but I can't see anything other than the main page.

What am I missing? I need help on this quickly as I really need to disable the onboard graphics and I was told to do this via the advanced tab.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dymarq · Answer

OK, I see that, but then how do you disable the onboard video if not presented with the option. I only hear of this advanced option across the boads but I have never seen it.

Sorry to be a pain but there has got to be a way.

Thanks again.

Majestic · Answer

The 2400's BIOS Setup doesn't use the 'Advance' tab menu style.  The video option you are looking for is found under the Integrated Devices sub-menu of the BIOS Setup.

Majestic · Answer

Disabling the integrated video on the 2400 model is done mainly in Windows Device Manager.  You can click here for a FAQ that is found in the Dimension - Video forum.  It will explain how to disable the on-board video and use a PCi video card in your system.

Dymarq · Answer

Hi again, the link that you sent again refers to this advanced tab.  I understand uninstalling from the OS but I can't get the OS to see the new PCI card.  I believe this is due to the bios not set to recognize the PCI card.  I assume again we do this by disabling the onboard.    Could all this be jumper related.  Is there something on the board itself that I should be adjusting.   Let me know when you get a chance.   Thanks

Dymarq · Answer

What I have just noticed is that I also installed a wireless network adapter (PCI, Netgear ).  It didn't recognize that either even after the drivers were installed.  Could it be that the PCI slots are not functional.  Could there be an IRQ conflict.  There is modem in the middle PCI slot and it seems to be recognized.  I am going to swap out positions and see what happens.    Keeping you all up to date for those interested.

Majestic · Answer

The FAQ over in the Video forum was written to cover a four different computer models in your class and some of those have the Advance tab menuing style of the BIOS. You just have to take the basic information offered and apply it to your system.

From what you have described the lack of recognition of the new cards maybe the root of your problem. Try clearing the NVRAM (CMOS) to see if the cards will be detected. It is not uncommon for the hardware information stored in the NVRAM (CMOS) that the BIOS uses to not be updated properly after a hardware change. By clearing the NVRAM (CMOS) the system will redetect all the installed hardware. To clear the NVRAM (CMOS) just follow these steps with the new cards installed.....

Reboot system and enter the BIOS Setup by pressing F2.
Turn on Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and Num Lock.
Press ALT+ E then ALT+ F then ALT+ B

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