Uninstalling The Old Driver (Windows Vista/Windows 7); Installing The Graphics Card - AMD ATI Radeon HD 5850 User Manual

Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®/
Windows 7™)
Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in preparation
for installation of a new card.
1. With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open
applications.
2. Click Start ▷ Control Panel.
3. Double-click Hardware and Sound and then double-click Device Manager.
4. Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graphics
card you are replacing.
5. In the shortcut menu that appears, click Uninstall.
The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled.
6. Turn off the system.

Installing the Graphics Card

1. Turn off the computer, monitor(s), and other peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord, and then disconnect all cables from the
back of the computer.
Caution:
Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before
disconnecting a peripheral cable or removing a component from the
motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.
3. Remove the cover to the computer's case.
Note: If necessary, consult the computer manual for help in removing the
cover.
Caution:
Static electricity can seriously damage computer components. Discharge
your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal
surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside
the computer's case to avoid damaging them.
4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the
computer, if necessary.
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