How to: Install a video card.
Solution:
Observe ESD considerations, turn off power, disconnect power cords, and remove base unit cover. Insert new video card, replace base unit cover, connect power and restart the computer. Start Windows 95 in safe mode, and install the video drivers.
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard! Always turn off the power to the computer and all external components, and disconnect the power cord from computer before removing the computer cover to prevent damage to yourself and the computer.
CAUTION 1: This task should be performed by a qualified computer technician.
CAUTION 2: Please observe steps to reduce the potential damage to computer components from electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION 3: Turn off and unplug the computer before removing the computer cover.
1) Refer to the documentation for new video card for the specific jumper settings that must be selected before the card is installed.
2) If jumpers are used to set hardware resource values for the new video card, do the following:
NOTE: The factory settings for jumpers on the video card are usually correct and there should be no reason to change any of the jumper settings.
a) Make sure that the hardware resources set by jumpers on the video card are not currently assigned to another device installed in the computer.
b) If the resources set by the jumpers on the video card are assigned to another device, follow the instructions in the video card's manual to change the resource settings to use an unassigned value for that particular resource.
c) If the resource set by jumpers on the video card cannot be changed to an unassigned value, change device resources of an installed device to free resources that the new video card can use.
3) Turn off power to the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the computer.
4) Remove the computer cover.
5) Remove the screw that attaches the video card to the computer, then using both hands, gently pull video card by its base from the expansion.
6) Determine the type of expansion slot that matches the edge connector of the new video card.
NOTE: If the new video card is designed for a expansion slot type that is not found on the motherboard in your computer, the video card cannot be used in your computer.
7) After locating a empty expansion slot that matches the card edge connector of the new video card, align the video card with the expansion the press down firmly until the card seats level in the expansion slot.
NOTE: To insert the card into the expansion slot, it may be necessary to insert the card into the slot at a low angle starting at the end of the slot in toward the middle of the motherboard, then gently pressing down until the card is seating level in the slot.
8) Screw the card to the computer, and replace the computer cover.
9) Reconnect the power cord to the computer, and the monitor cable to the video card.
10) Turn on the power to the computer and when 'Starting Windows 95' appears on the monitor, press F8.
11) Type the number to corresponding to 'Safe Mode' and press ENTER.
NOTE: Safe mode starts Windows 95 in VGA mode (16 colors in 640 by 480 pixel resolution) and loads only the device drivers needed to run Windows.
12) Open the 'Add New Hardware' icon.
13) Click 'Next', select the 'No' radio button, and click 'Next'.
14) Select 'Display adapters' from the 'Hardware type' list box and click 'Next'.
15) Select the manufacturer of the video card from the 'Manufacturers' list box, select the video card model from the 'Model' list box and then do one of the following:
NOTE: It is recommended that you install the video card with the drivers supplied by the manufacturer. If Windows cannot properly install the video card with the drivers from the manufacturer, try installing the video card with drivers from the Windows 95 CD-ROM or get updated drivers from the manufacturer.
a) If you are installing the video card with drivers supplied from the manufacturer, click 'Have Disk...' and then follow the instructions shown.
b) If you are installing the video card with drivers from the Windows 95 CD-ROM, click 'Next' and do the following:
1] Click 'Next'.
2] Click 'Finish'.
16) Restart Windows 95.
17) Refer to your video card and monitor manuals to determine the maximum color and size resolutions supported and then open the 'Display' icon and change the display resolution.
