adding video card to compaq presario

john · 04-03-2002, 04:15 PM

I've been having a problem adding a video card to my 700 mhz compaq.It seems that the video chip is built inti the mother board and I can't find a new card that will work in conjuction with the original one Do I need to upgrade the motherboard or is their a way to dissable the original?One computer shop tried but couldn't get the bios to recognize the new card so I'm back to square one ,Any ideas ??Thanks John

Blade · 04-03-2002, 05:20 PM

It depends on the motherbored setup, by brother has a HP pervalion a 600mhz one and he had a option in the motherbored setup that said turn off onbored vidio or sumshuch. I don't know about how compaq does it but they might have a simular option, most boreds with onbored vidio and or audio have it.

*\Conan/* · 04-03-2002, 05:23 PM

John, I am no expert in these matters but I suggest you do one of two things.
1. Dont try to fix what isn't broken with your Compaq.
2. Save your money to buy a new machine.
I view this situation like this. Remember how you could throw open a hood on cars dated say.. from 1978 on down and acually solve a problem with ease. Throw open a hood of a modern car now

Having gone through this (like alot of people) not to long ago I thought I would save you some pain...

Welcome to GD btw. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Wulfere · 04-04-2002, 08:22 AM

If you go to the Compaq site they tell you that the BIO's can be disabled. But since you have already tried having that done by folks who should know how (at the comp shop) it won't work for you. The disclaimer on the Compaq site says that you MAY be able too disable the BIO's, but that the Integrated card will still be used for some default actions. Like Conan said. I have just gone through this and finally was forced to go get another machine which is actually upgradeable. Sorry for the bad news.

Check out the Dell Outlet for refurbished machines and what you can get on them.
I have shopped about and found them to be pretty good.

04-04-2002, 08:29 AM

Unfortunately in this particular area Compaq is almost as bad as the deceased Pakard Bell's

If there isn't a jumper on the motherboard and you can't disable the onboard video in the BIOS then you do need to buy a new machine.

(possibly scavenging parts from this one)

04-03-2002, 04:15 PM	#1
john Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: central coast of Ca. Age: 77 Posts: 653	I've been having a problem adding a video card to my 700 mhz compaq.It seems that the video chip is built inti the mother board and I can't find a new card that will work in conjuction with the original one Do I need to upgrade the motherboard or is their a way to dissable the original?One computer shop tried but couldn't get the bios to recognize the new card so I'm back to square one ,Any ideas ??Thanks John __________________ John

04-03-2002, 05:20 PM	#2
Blade Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: spokane wa usa Age: 40 Posts: 926	It depends on the motherbored setup, by brother has a HP pervalion a 600mhz one and he had a option in the motherbored setup that said turn off onbored vidio or sumshuch. I don't know about how compaq does it but they might have a simular option, most boreds with onbored vidio and or audio have it. __________________ <br /><br />All blades cut, be they made from metal or wood, but the sharpest and deadliest blade is the one of knowledge, and that is the least used.<br />An Archmage of the HADB

04-03-2002, 05:23 PM	#3
\Conan/ Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62 Posts: 1,512	John, I am no expert in these matters but I suggest you do one of two things. 1. Dont try to fix what isn't broken with your Compaq. 2. Save your money to buy a new machine. I view this situation like this. Remember how you could throw open a hood on cars dated say.. from 1978 on down and acually solve a problem with ease. Throw open a hood of a modern car now Having gone through this (like alot of people) not to long ago I thought I would save you some pain... Welcome to GD btw. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ \\Conan/
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04-04-2002, 08:22 AM	#4
Wulfere Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska USA Age: 63 Posts: 893	If you go to the Compaq site they tell you that the BIO's can be disabled. But since you have already tried having that done by folks who should know how (at the comp shop) it won't work for you. The disclaimer on the Compaq site says that you MAY be able too disable the BIO's, but that the Integrated card will still be used for some default actions. Like Conan said. I have just gone through this and finally was forced to go get another machine which is actually upgradeable. Sorry for the bad news. Check out the Dell Outlet for refurbished machines and what you can get on them. I have shopped about and found them to be pretty good.

04-04-2002, 08:29 AM	#5
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Unfortunately in this particular area Compaq is almost as bad as the deceased Pakard Bell's If there isn't a jumper on the motherboard and you can't disable the onboard video in the BIOS then you do need to buy a new machine. (possibly scavenging parts from this one)

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