disabling Intel "Extreme" Graphics on 865G

[gribbly]

Hiya,

I'm thinking of buying a 865G based system (specifically a Shuttle XPC). However I want to be sure that I can completely disable the integrated graphics hardware, since there's a significant performance hit associated with using it. The plan is to use the integrated video for a while while I save for something better (read Half Life 2 ready). Since the Shuttle 865G board has an AGP 8X slot, there'll be a BIOS option to turn off the integrated graphics, right? That would make sense, but I don't want to *assume*, and I'm not in a position to do a hands on test before I buy...

thx in advance,

grib.

 

[MDE]

If there isn't a jumper or BIOS setting, then it most likely will disable automatically when you put an AGP card in there.

 

[us3rnotfound]

just push the F2 function button upon bootup, and completley disable the silly onboard video there.

 

[Viper96720]

Just use a videocard it disables automatic

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: Viper96720
Just use a videocard it disables automatic

Yep, and make sure AGP is selected as the video in the bios not pci. Should be by default.

 

[Wingznut]

Welcome to the forums... And yes, it is easily disabled.

Personally, I like onboard graphics. It's an excellent backup in case you find yourself temporarily w/out a good video card.