Using integrated graphics after installing aftermarket card

[daviddiaz]

Hi, about a year ago, i bought an aftermarket AGP graphics card to put in my computer to replace the integrated graphics that it came with. I just recently bought a second monitor that I want to use side by side with my old one. However, when I connect the new monitor to the VGA port on the motherboard, nothing shows up on the monitor. It would be very nice if someone could tell me how to get my integrated graphics to work along with my other graphics card.

Thank you very much!

~david

 

[thirtythree]

Check your BIOS settings, though there may not be an option to use both.

 

[Fardringle]

It really depends on the computer itself. Many OEM motherboards (name brand computers) are configured so that the onboard graphics adapter is disabled when you install a video card. As thirtythree mentioned, check the settings in the BIOS to see if there is an option to not disable the onboard graphics. If not, you'll need a second video card (even a very simple PCI card is enough to drive a second monitor for basic web/office use) or a single card that supports dual monitors.

 

[daviddiaz]

Alright, thank you very much!