Posted: 12/13/2014 3:23:10 PM EDT
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I have an about 7yr old HP computer and would like to connect an hdmi cable to my tv for a feed off the net. My computer does not have an hdmi output so I bought a video graphics card that has an hdmi port. When I plug the new card into the empty slot I have nothing on my monitor. I tried plugging the monitor cord into the new card and still nothing. Is my machine too old to accept the new card or is it bad? I can give more info if needed Thanks |
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Quoted: I get nothing on either the original port or the new one Quoted: Quoted: Can you plug the monitor into the original port, get video, and load the drivers for the new card? I get nothing on either the original port or the new one |
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I have an about 7yr old HP computer and would like to connect an hdmi cable to my tv for a feed off the net. My computer does not have an hdmi output so I bought a video graphics card that has an hdmi port. When I plug the new card into the empty slot I have nothing on my monitor. I tried plugging the monitor cord into the new card and still nothing. Is my machine too old to accept the new card or is it bad? I can give more info if needed Thanks If the original video output in the HP was built in to the motherboard then you have to go into the BIOS and disable it for the motherboard to pickup and use the new video card. If the original video card is an actual video card, remove it and insert the new video card. Once you boot the PC with the new video card you will probably have to install video card drivers for it. Normally I'd recommend uninstalling the existing video card drivers first before inserting the new video card. In certain rare cases there is a jumper on the motherboard that has to be set to use a video card with a motherboard with built in video. If all else fails see your computer/motherboard manual for any special settings. Edit to add: Going to assume you bought the right type of video card and it fits fully into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. And you have hooked up power to it if it requires a separate power connection other than drawing from the slot on the motherboard. |
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Quoted: If the original video output in the HP was built in to the motherboard then you have to go into the BIOS and disable it for the motherboard to pickup and use the new video card. If the original video card is an actual video card, remove it and insert the new video card. Once you boot the PC with the new video card you will probably have to install video card drivers for it. Normally I'd recommend uninstalling the existing video card drivers first before inserting the new video card. In certain rare cases there is a jumper on the motherboard that has to be set to use a video card with a motherboard with built in video. If all else fails see your computer/motherboard manual for any special settings. Edit to add: Going to assume you bought the right type of video card and it fits fully into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. And you have hooked up power to it if it requires a separate power connection other than drawing from the slot on the motherboard. Quoted: Quoted: I have an about 7yr old HP computer and would like to connect an hdmi cable to my tv for a feed off the net. My computer does not have an hdmi output so I bought a video graphics card that has an hdmi port. When I plug the new card into the empty slot I have nothing on my monitor. I tried plugging the monitor cord into the new card and still nothing. Is my machine too old to accept the new card or is it bad? I can give more info if needed Thanks If the original video output in the HP was built in to the motherboard then you have to go into the BIOS and disable it for the motherboard to pickup and use the new video card. If the original video card is an actual video card, remove it and insert the new video card. Once you boot the PC with the new video card you will probably have to install video card drivers for it. Normally I'd recommend uninstalling the existing video card drivers first before inserting the new video card. In certain rare cases there is a jumper on the motherboard that has to be set to use a video card with a motherboard with built in video. If all else fails see your computer/motherboard manual for any special settings. Edit to add: Going to assume you bought the right type of video card and it fits fully into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. And you have hooked up power to it if it requires a separate power connection other than drawing from the slot on the motherboard. |
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And if all else fails, and your TV has a VGA input and some form of audio input simply use a VGA cable between the PC and the TV along with the appropriate audio cable from the PC's audio/speaker output. Did that with an old Dell PC rather than dropping money on a new PCI Vid card with HDMI output.
You will also have to change the display settings on the PC to match your TV's capabilities as well no matter which type of connection you use. |
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Quoted: If the original video output in the HP was built in to the motherboard then you have to go into the BIOS and disable it for the motherboard to pickup and use the new video card. If the original video card is an actual video card, remove it and insert the new video card. Once you boot the PC with the new video card you will probably have to install video card drivers for it. Normally I'd recommend uninstalling the existing video card drivers first before inserting the new video card. In certain rare cases there is a jumper on the motherboard that has to be set to use a video card with a motherboard with built in video. If all else fails see your computer/motherboard manual for any special settings. Edit to add: Going to assume you bought the right type of video card and it fits fully into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. And you have hooked up power to it if it requires a separate power connection other than drawing from the slot on the motherboard. Quoted: Quoted: I have an about 7yr old HP computer and would like to connect an hdmi cable to my tv for a feed off the net. My computer does not have an hdmi output so I bought a video graphics card that has an hdmi port. When I plug the new card into the empty slot I have nothing on my monitor. I tried plugging the monitor cord into the new card and still nothing. Is my machine too old to accept the new card or is it bad? I can give more info if needed Thanks If the original video output in the HP was built in to the motherboard then you have to go into the BIOS and disable it for the motherboard to pickup and use the new video card. If the original video card is an actual video card, remove it and insert the new video card. Once you boot the PC with the new video card you will probably have to install video card drivers for it. Normally I'd recommend uninstalling the existing video card drivers first before inserting the new video card. In certain rare cases there is a jumper on the motherboard that has to be set to use a video card with a motherboard with built in video. If all else fails see your computer/motherboard manual for any special settings. Edit to add: Going to assume you bought the right type of video card and it fits fully into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. And you have hooked up power to it if it requires a separate power connection other than drawing from the slot on the motherboard. Original video card is in the motherboard and not able to unplug. The new card plugs into the empty slot on the mother just fine and does not need power, the cooling fan comes on. So I need to disable the old card? |
