Uninstall current graphics card drivers. Before you install your new card, you'll need to uninstall your current graphics card's drivers to avoid any potential conflicts. Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Under the Hardware tab, find the button to open the Device Manager. Your graphics card should be listed under the Display Adapter heading. Double-click the name of your graphics card to open a properties window for your current card. Still with us? We're almost there (it takes longer to describe the path than it does to actually click your way though it). Last step: Under the Driver tab, click the Uninstall button.
Step 2
Remove old card. Turn off your PC and unplug it from the wall. Open the case and locate the AGP slot--it's the brown-plastic slot typically found above the white-plastic PCI slots. Make sure you first ground yourself by first touching a metal part of your PC case or by wearing an antistatic wrist strap. (Grounding yourself will prevent you from getting shocked and from unintentionally damaging your PC's components.) If you are replacing a graphics card, you'll need to remove a small screw attached to the back plate prior to taking out the card.
Step 3
Install new card. It wouldn't hurt to page through your new card's instruction manual at this point. Then, take your new graphics card out of its foil wrapper and slide it into your motherboard's AGP slot. Press down firmly with even force until it is securely in place (your system won't boot up unless the card is in all the way). Screw it into the back plate and close up your case.
Step 4
Install new drivers. Turn on your PC and install the drivers. Windows XP should automatically recognize the new hardware and walk you through the installation wizard. If Windows doesn't detect the card, click Settings from the Start menu. Open the Control Panel and click Add Hardware. From there, a wizard will help you install the new drivers from the CD that came bundled with your new card. It's a good idea to check the graphic card vendor's Web site for more up-to-date drivers, just in case the vendor has released drivers since manufacturing your card. Once you've downloaded the drivers, simply restart your PC. Now, you're ready to start gaming.
Installing a Sound Card
When installing a sound card it is all the same steps as when installing a graphics card, so there was no need to put instructions to show how to, as its the same as the graphics card above.
Here is another short video tutorial of me installing a keyboard to a computer and showing that it works. Many keyboards are available so in the video i will show you how to a wierd keyboard to a computer and show you that they work by showing you letters that i type.
Here is another short video tutorial of me installing a mouse to a computer and showing that it works. Many mouses are available so in the video i will show you how to install a wired mouse to a computer and show you that they work by showing you the mouse moving on the page
Here is another short video tutorial of me installing a router to a computer and showing that they work. Many routers are available so in the video i will show you how to install netgear router to a computer and show you that they work by showing you the blue lights lighting up
Here is another short video tutorial of me installing speakers to a computer and showing that they work. Many speakers are available for example 2.1 to 7.1 so in the video i will show you how to install 2.1 speakers to a computer and show you that they work by playing a simple song for 5 seconds.
In this blog i am going to explain with a written tutorial of how to install a monitor to a computer. Just read all of the 6 steps and you will successfully install a monitor to the computer.
1. First of all you need to purchase a monitor cable compatible with your computer and monitor. You can use different types of cables e.g. most computer complete with a 15-pin connector cable. however they're is also different cable you can use HDMI, S-Video or even a VGA cable connection, you will need to buy the cable separately.
2. Be sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the cable to your monitor. also, connect the power cable that comes with the monitor if its not already connected. match the cable end to the available orts on your computer. plug the power cable into the wall once the other end is connected to the monitor. 3. Connect the monitor to yur computer, if you're using a desktop, you will need to turn the monitor around so the back is facing you. on laptops, the port will be either be on the back or the side of the laptop. Locate the matching port for your cable. Most ports will have a symbol near the port.
4. Start your computer. allow your system to automatically recognize and install the monitor. if the operating system doesn't install the monitor or an error occurs, insert the software that came with your monitor and follow the installation wizard prompts.
5. Select the monitor and adjust the resolution and colour quality. right-click anywhere on your desktop and choose "Properties." Choose the "Settings" tab. if using dual monitors, choose your monitor from the "Display" drop down box. Adjust your resolution by using the "Resolution" slider. The higher the resolution, the small object appear on your desktop. Adjust your colour quality by using the "Colour Quality" drop down box.
6. Adjust your screen size and contrast if necessary. For laptops, consult your computer manual to determine which function keys adjust which features. Typically, the contrast uses F7 and F8. For desktop, locate either a row of buttons or a small knob on your monitor. the buttons may be hidden behind a small panel on the front or side of the monitor. The knob will display a menu of screen adjustments. The buttons will adjust each features separately.
Also if you didn't understand all of the text tutorial there is a video tutorial underneath this short paragraph:-
