I just got an XFX Geforce 6800 XT AGP 8X 256MB DDR3 and I have no idea how to install it into my Dell Windows XP 2001. Can you go through the process step by step?
Am I supposed to uninstall my current video card first and then insert my new Video card in?|||Check the Dell site - they have manuals that show exactly how you open your case and replace various components.
It really is just as simple as taking the old one out and putting the new one in! There is usually only 1 slot it can go into (the AGP one).
Then you boot up and install the drivers from the CD or Nvidia's website.|||wow that is a VERY similar card to mine! What you want to do is go into device manager, and uninstall your current card. Then shut your computer down and take the old card out, replacing it with your new one. Boot up and when the "found new hardware" thingy comes up, press cancel. Put in your install CD and install the drivers for it. If you dont have a CD, download the current drivers from the internet. Make sure your DirectX is up to date (ver. 9.0c) and your VIA chipset drivers are updated too. Make sure your power supply is adequate to support your card. Mine wasn't and I had to install another 200W one!!! Make sure your system meets all the requirements on your cards box. If you run into any problems, call the toll-free tech support line! I know all this because i had to go through the same thing with my new nvidia geforce fx 5700ve by PNY! I've worked with it for almost a week now, and it STILL doesn't work!|||Did the card come with a good set of instructions? I'd follow them. They usually come with a nice step by step instruction booklet, with pictures.
My first question would be... Are you sure you have an AGP slot in your computer? A lot of newer machines have PCI-E (express) slots.
It's a relatively easy process. You may want to look inside your case to see what's there before you do anything else.
You'll want to remove your old card under Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Hardware-Device manager first, just to make certain all the old drivers are removed and won't conflict with the new drivers that you'll install for your new card.
First, figure out how to open your computer case. Tower cases usually give you more room to work in, but either way the motherboard layout will be similar.
As to whether or not you have to take out your old video card... that depends on whether or not you had an integrated video card (part of the motherboard) or if you actually had a separate video card that's taking up the AGP slot on your motherboard.
Look for your AGP slot. It's usually on the left side (looking at it from the back) of the other slots in your case, and sometimes a different color. If there is a card in the slot currently, remove the screw that is holding the card to the back of your case, then gently remove the card from the slot. Sometimes there's a little plastic hook on the back of the card as well, holding it to the motherboard. If there is, make sure you flip it back before yanking up on the card.
Put the new card in the AGP slot and gently (but firmly) make sure it's pressed down into the slot. Then take the screw you removed from the metal plate that presses against the back of the case (from the old card) and use it to attach the new card to the case.
Close the case up. Reboot your computer, and be ready to install the video card drivers.
If you had an integrated video card (the slot was empty and ready for your card) you may want to go into the BIOS and turn off the integrated card. The motherboard may figure out that you have a card in the slot, however, making that process un-necessary.
I don't think that card requires it's own connection to the power supply in your computer (some do). It should be able to draw enough power from the AGP slot.
Also, can you tell what the wattage of your power supply is? Sometimes Dell doesn't put a power supply in the system that can handle cards like that. I personally install good 400Watt power supplies in the systems I build. You might manage with 300W or above but if you have less than a 300W power supply you'll probably have issues down the road.|||I read Krista's (after writing mine) yes, her answer is good, thumbs up!
Just slip it into the slot. First, is your old video card on board or is it removable. If it's on board, some computers you have to go into the bios and disable the on board video. If not you have to just yank out your other card and place the new one in. If you have the install disk that came with your card, place it into the drive and use it to install. If not windows may do it automatically. If you took out your old card, go into control panel and uninstall or disable the old video card. It's actually one of the simplest things to do, you'll be amazed when you've completed the task! Just make sure you unplud your power cord first!
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