Help!!! Compaq Deskpro 2000 Video

[450]

I got the Matrox Mystique (Voodoo 2 SLI's in the mail), but I have a HUGE problem! I placed the card in the PCI port and turned on the computer. The card was not detected at all be Windows 98 (1st)! When I hook up the monitor to it, the computer screen is just blank! The integrated video took precidence. What can I do to remedy this?

BTW: Matrox software didn't recognise any cards either.


THANKS

 

[MrSlacker]

the card might be dead. install it to another comp and see

 

[450]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSlacker the card might be dead. install it to another comp and see

It came in the mail direct from Matrox today (refurb).

 

[wallijonn]

f10

go into the BIOS, disable onboard vga, save, boot.

 

[m0nKeY bUsiNeSs]

Make sure that you have onboard video disabled. There will probably be a jumper on your motherboard for it. I know a Matrox Mystique will work with Win 98 as i have used them together before.

 

[450]

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Originally Posted by wallijonn f10 go into the BIOS, disable onboard vga, save, boot.

The Deskpro 2000 isnt letting me go to the bios. I start it up, press f10 or f8 or f5 and it doesnt work

 

[hongda]

Try F2. This is before any of the Microsoft Windows icons show up.

 

[450]

yay and boo in the same post.

I got the Compaq Diagnostic and Computer setup thing going...GOOD

I tried to disable the integrated graphics...ok so what?

I disabled PCI graphics...bad, now i dont have a screen!!!

 

[wallijonn]

Now you either plug in the Matrox board or you reset the BIOS.

 

[450]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallijonn Now you either plug in the Matrox board or you reset the BIOS.

Thanks, I did that and it worked!!!