I want to install a new video card in my x-16 slot, but according to the manufacturer (evga) I must first disable the integrated graphics. This apparently is not possible through GUI device mgr.

Ubuntu dapper
PowerSpec 6343 / ATI Raedon Express 200 integrated graphics

New Card: nvidia 7300 GT PCI-E x-16

when you boot up hit either 'del' or 'F2' to enter your bios and you should be able to disable from in there.

I agree with the above poster...

The reason the manufacturer is telling you to disable integrated graphics is that they want their card to be the initial display device. Rather than simply telling you that, they tell you to disable everything else.

I suppose it is a 'dumbed down' way of telling you what actually is important.

Some graphics cards - actually I think most - will not display correctly if they are initialized after system post. Therefore, if your 'new' card is not the initial display device, then it may not display properly or at all if not initialized at post. I have seen a few rigs that use mutiple display devices, however that is a topic for another post... in short... what you have to do it go into your bios, disable onboard / integrated video, and set 'display first' or 'initial display' or 'primary display' (or whatever your bios calls it) to PCI (E or X or whatever it is).

Hey, xpromisex, don't you think we have all thopught of that? F*^>ing brilliant!

?!? Is there a point to this post?

Like they say, if you don't have anything good to say..... don't say anything.

jtshaw -
He was reporting that the response worked for him. It also helps me to know that I gave correct advice (in some form or fashion.)

While I cannot speak for everyone, I enjoy having someone say thank you every once in a while. Helps me know that people actually appreciate the time I spend here.

Ah.. I read it differently then that. Right-o.

Better late than never, OK! Thanks all for the advice. The problem has been resolve via your answers.

End of thread!