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    Please help with Video Card upgrade trouble on Inspiron 8000

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ellandry, Jul 22, 2005.

  1. ellandry

    ellandry Notebook Consultant

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    ellandry, Jul 22, 2005
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    The BIOS may not support that card. That's part of the problem with upgrading video on your own.
     
    Brian, Jul 22, 2005
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  3. ellandry

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    hmm I upp the bios to the latest one of the 8000 which is a23. I read on a few websites that this card works with the 8000 but has power issues with Hitachi screens. from what i can tell my 15" UXGA is a Sharp
     
    ellandry, Jul 22, 2005
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    is that where you bought the card? on ebay? are u sure it works?
     
    drumfu, Jul 22, 2005
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    he swears it did work in his. i downgraded to the a22 bios but still no change. I took out the lcd and the manufacturer is Sharp 15" UXGA which from what i have read should be fine
     
    ellandry, Jul 22, 2005
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    put your other card back in and if it works, then i'd put money on a faulty card
     
    drumfu, Jul 22, 2005
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