How to Upgrade and Install a Video Card

1. Power off the computer and monitor. Then disconnect the monitor video cable from the back of your computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover.
   Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal surface of the computer chassis.
   
3. If you intend to run multiple displays with Windows 98, proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, remove any existing graphics card from your computer.
   If the old graphics card sticks, rock it gently from end to end. Remember to save screws.
   If your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer's manual.
4. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the empty expansion slot that you select (PCI cards use a PCI slot; AGP cards use an AGP slot); then, align your card with the expansion slot, and press firmly until the card is fully seated.
   Grasp the card by the top edge and carefully seat it firmly into the appropriate expansion slot. Do not force the card - it should fit snugly into the expansion slot.
5. Replace the screw fo fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug the display (monitor video) cable into the back of your card. Turn on the computer and display device. For cards with a Digital Flat Panel (DFP) connector, connect your monitor or flat panel display (or both) to the appropriate connector.
   Make sure your display cable is securely fastened

• If you install both a PCI and an AGP graphics cards in the same system, the AGP card will become the secondary graphics card.
• If you install two or more PCI graphics cards in the same system, the primary card is typically the one installed in the PCI slot with the lowest number. This is typically the PCI slot furthest from the computer's ISA slots. Consult your computer system manual for help in selecting a slot.

• Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot. Some AGP cards are well-know to "pop out" during transportation. For PCI cards, if the problem still exists, try a difference PCI expansion slot.
• Ensure the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.
• Make sure that the display and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
• If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more information, see your computer's manual.
• Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed your enhanced driver.
• If you have problems during start-up, start your computer in Safe Mode. In Windows 98, press the F8 key when "Starting Windows 98" appears; or, in Windows 98, press and hold the CTRL key until the Windows 98 Startup Menu appears on the screen. Then select the number for Safe Mode, and press Enter.