Why Won't My G Force FX 5200 PCI Work with Windows XP?

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The G Force FX 5200 PCI graphics card is experiencing compatibility issues with Windows XP Service Pack 1 on a Biostar M7VKQ motherboard. Users should disable the onboard VGA in the BIOS and switch to "default VGA" drivers before installation. If the system fails to boot in safe mode, it indicates a hardware issue. Successful booting in safe mode allows for the uninstallation of previous drivers and installation of new drivers for the FX 5200.

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ello all,
i just bought a g force fx 5200 on pci ( i know its not top of the line but itll serve my needs) but i can't seem to get it to run. on boot up the monitor light goes orange (Suspended mode screen goes black) I am using a M7VKQ by biostar as a mobo and I am running windows xp service pack 1 as an os. on a few other forums they sugested disabeling the onboard vga but in bios i only got a option to switch between the defaults (onboard or PCI). this allows me to use the new card in dos and in the bios but when the os comes up the simptoms return. I've also tried uninstalling the onboard but its the same all thing.

help?
 
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Before you disable the onboard, change the driver to "default vga". It sounds like its trying to boot with the old drivers for the new card.
 
Try booting in safe mode. If it doesn't boot in safe mode, it's a hardware problem. If it does boot in safe mode, uninstall the drivers for the previous card, and install new drivers.
 

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