Wednesday, September 16, 2015
How To Install Graphic Card Or Video Card In Your Computer ?
If you are wondering to upgrade your graphic card or if you haveing one which you wanna to get installed in your computer then you are at the correct webpage this time because in this tutorial I will show you how to do it in a correct way by taking our step by step tutorial. Installing a graphic card is such an easy task to do you’ll just replace the new one at the place of old one.
If you don’t have a graphic card yet then we will help you to find out which one to buy by the tutorial link given below.
Here’s a two important note for you before installation.
Shut down your computer if you are using it and unplug the power cable which is connected to your computer back.
Step 2 – Open your computer case
Open your computer case by removing the screws. After that it’s better to use an air blower to clean up all the dust off to your computer.
Step 3 – Finding the slot
Your motherboard should have a “PCI x16” slot to plug in a new graphic card. If you have a computer which already has a graphic card installed, it must be plugged in at “pcix16” or “AGP” slot on your motherboard.
Step 4 – Creating space for your new graphic card
A. Remove the metal cover – Remove the metal cover by unscrewing the screw which holding the cabinet’s card cover.
B. Removing old card – Remove the old card if you have installed in your computer by unscrewing the screw which holding your graphic card to the cabinet. After that push down the card holder to release your card.
Step 5 – Installing new card
Hold the card by its edges and position it over the correct slot and push down the card slowly into the slot. Don’t force it, do it gently. When the card fits into the slot, install a screw to letting it hold the card in that place.
Step 6 – Connect the external power (if needed)
If you have a higher end graphic card it must requires the external source of power to run nicely. So, connect the connector to your graphic card from SMPS to give power supply to your card.
Step 7 – Connect the video cable
Connect your video cable to your graphic card and start up your computer to test your new card. Normally your motherboard will usually recognize newly card and shows you the startup display.
Step 9 – Install drivers
Install the drivers by CD which is already comes with your graphic card’s in its box. Or you can Visit the manufacturer’s Website to download and install the latest drivers.
If you don’t have a graphic card yet then we will help you to find out which one to buy by the tutorial link given below.
- Graphic card are very delicate so, don’t break and drop them.
- There are sharp silver dots at the behind of every graphic card, be careful.
Shut down your computer if you are using it and unplug the power cable which is connected to your computer back.
Step 2 – Open your computer case
Open your computer case by removing the screws. After that it’s better to use an air blower to clean up all the dust off to your computer.
Your motherboard should have a “PCI x16” slot to plug in a new graphic card. If you have a computer which already has a graphic card installed, it must be plugged in at “pcix16” or “AGP” slot on your motherboard.
Step 4 – Creating space for your new graphic card
A. Remove the metal cover – Remove the metal cover by unscrewing the screw which holding the cabinet’s card cover.
Hold the card by its edges and position it over the correct slot and push down the card slowly into the slot. Don’t force it, do it gently. When the card fits into the slot, install a screw to letting it hold the card in that place.
If you have a higher end graphic card it must requires the external source of power to run nicely. So, connect the connector to your graphic card from SMPS to give power supply to your card.
Connect your video cable to your graphic card and start up your computer to test your new card. Normally your motherboard will usually recognize newly card and shows you the startup display.
Sometimes or video cable doesn’t supports the other slot which your card is contained in that case you can use connector to use your cable perfectly.
Step 8 – Assemble back
If everything works fine then put your PC’s cover back and start up your computer .If something goes wrong, turn off your computer and make sure you’ve sit down the card correctly.Step 9 – Install drivers
Install the drivers by CD which is already comes with your graphic card’s in its box. Or you can Visit the manufacturer’s Website to download and install the latest drivers.
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