Intel XP-P5IM800GV Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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2.4.1. Graphics Card Support List
(The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. When
using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver
before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card.)
Graphics Chip Maker Model Name
Nvidia Gigabyte GV-GF2010D
Gigabyte GV-GF3000D
Gigabyte GV-GF1280T-32P
Gigabyte GV-GF3500TF-GH
Figure 1-1. 4X AGP Card
To be continued...
2.4. What is Axper's A.G.U.?
Axper's Advanced Graphics Upgrade (A.G.U.) is a unique feature on 865GV motherboards
that includes an added AGP graphics interface. Axper's A.G.U. allows the addition of a
graphics card for high-performance graphics for multimedia and gaming applications. Axper's
A.G.U. is both AGP 4X and 8X compatible and supports the new Microsoft DirectX 9.0 standard.
The Advantages of Axper's A.G.U.
1) Performance
Axper's 865GV motherboards offers better graphics output than other 865GV platforms due to
the extra addition of a dedicated AGP graphics interface
2) Flexibility
With the Axper A.G.U., users have the flexibility in choice of a wide range of AGP4X and
AGP8X-based graphics cards (please refer to support list on manual or website) for their
865GV chipset platforms.
3) Value
Axper's 865GV motherboards provide superior value by offering performance nearing to that
of 865G chipset platforms but at a noticeably lower cost for great performance at
unbelievable savings!
2.3. Installation of the Graphics Card
1. Before installing the graphics card, please carefully read the accompanying user manual.
As well, make sure the computer power is turned off.
2. When installing or removing the graphics card, first pull out the white AGU knob before
insertion or removal. Releasing the AGU knob will hold the graphics card firmly in place.