Video Adapter Cards - IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

Before you install an adapter card, use the table on
page 91 to determine whether you need to change any
settings.
If your computer came with any preinstalled adapter
note:
cards, they are non–Plug and Play adapter cards.
Table 11: Adapter card configurations
If the adapter card or
cards currently
installed are:
None
Plug and Play
Non–Plug and Play
Both Plug and Play and
Non–Plug and Play

Video Adapter Cards

When you install a video adapter card, you do not need
to reset (move) jumpers on the system board. The built-
in video controller will be disabled automatically.
However, you may need to set jumpers on the video
adapter card. Check the users guide that came with the
card to see if any jumpers need to be set.
and the adapter card
then:
you are installing is:
Plug and Play Do not change any settings.
Non–Plug and Play Do not change any settings.
Plug and Play Do not change any settings.
Non–Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card. For
instructions on changing the Plug and Play Setup Utility, see the Aptiva Index.
Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card. For
instructions on changing the Plug and Play Setup Utility, see the Aptiva Index.
Non–Plug and Play Do not change any settings.
Plug and Play Do not change any settings.
Non–Plug and Play Change settings in the Plug and Play Setup Utility before installing the card. For
instructions on changing the Plug and Play Setup Utility, see the Aptiva Index.
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