Mobo with no onboard video

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  1. Estuansis

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    I was wondering. I'm putting together a computer for my buddy from school. He wanted a certain motherboard but it has no onobard video. I will be installing an X800GT on it though. Without onboard video to begin with how do I go about this? Do I install XP then reboot in safemode? Will I be able to see anything while I'm going about this?

    Thanks for the help guys.
     
    Estuansis, Jun 3, 2006
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  2. tocool4u

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    All you do is put the Video Card in the Slot....Make sure you get the right kind...Ex.AGP/PCI/PCI-E

    Once yo put it in the slot that is all you need to do...YOu have video.....Then after you install XP then you can load the drivers and stuff
     
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    So the video works it just doesn't have 3D drivers installed at that point?
     
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    yes.
     
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    Okay. That makes it much easier. Thank you!
     
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    no problem, teach & learn
     
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