I agree with Jim.  One more thing you can try if that doesn't work is to put
the PCI card back in and get into your BIOS on bootup.  Check if it has a
setting for Video Boot, or something like that.  You can set it to either
PCI or AGP.  Set it to AGP, save it, let the machine boot, make sure the
drivers are set to Standard VGA Device, and shut down.  Now install the AGP
card and see if it works.

Hope this helps.

Kyle Elmblade
Distinct Computer Solutions
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From: Jim Meagher <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Boot Problem After Replacing PCI Display Adapter with
AGP Adapter


> Rich,
>
> You didn't mention anything about the video drivers.......
> have you installed the appropriate driver for the new card?
>
> If  so, then I would guess that the most likely problem is that the new
card
> is
> not fully seated correctly.  AGP cards have an edge connector with a much
> higher density of contact points than the older style cards.  Ergo, each
> connection point is much smaller and needs more precise alignment.
>
> Pull the card, reseat it, and GENTLY wiggle it around a little.
>
> Jim Meagher
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich Warren" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> > I just replaced my PCI Voodoo3 Display Card with an AGP Voodoo5 5500.
When
> I boot my machine for the first time, it gives a long bleep and does not
> recognize the card, on reboot it works fine.  I browsed the motherboard
> manual, but this didn't help, and there are no jumpers on the voodoo card
to
> change.
> >
> > The Board is a Biostar M7MKE.
> >
> > The PCI slot nearest the AGP slot is currently empty.  Is it true that I
> need to fill that slot with a card(not Display Card) otherwise my system
> will continue to check for a PCI Adapter every time I boot first time?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Rich Warren

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