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‎08-27-2016 01:15 AM

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Product: Pavilion p7-1207c
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hello,

 

I am wanting to upgrade from the integrated graphics that came with my computer to a GeForce GT 730.

 

I already have the card and had plugged it into my PCIe x16 slot and do see the fan running but neither my BIOS or Windows sees a card plugged into that slot.

 

I did go into the BIOS to see if I had to enable the slot but the only option I see is to Disable or Enable security on the slot. It was already set to disabled.

 

I'm kind of at a loss as to getting it recognized and if any more info is needed I'm happy to provide.

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‎08-27-2016 03:10 AM - edited ‎08-27-2016 03:26 AM

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Your desktop PC's motherboard is pre-UEFI. That means that a video card with an EFI vBIOS will not work.

 

Return the video card and find one that allows switching between legacy vBIOS and EFI BIOS. A video card with a legacy vBIOS will also work.

 

Check out the Sapphire Technology video cards. They manufactured a number of gaming cards that have a dual video BIOS that allows switching between UEFI or legacy vBIOS.

http://www.sapphiretech.com/catapage_pd.asp?cataid=271&lang=eng 

 

You can verify that by removing the video card and booting the machine into Windows.  In the search box type in MSINFO. That will invoke system informatioon. Take a look down the list to find the topic which says BIOS mode. to the right you will see which BIOS type your motherboard has.

 

The following sysinfo image is from the DIY desktop I am typing this on.

 


I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"



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‎08-27-2016 03:10 AM - edited ‎08-27-2016 03:26 AM

HP Recommended

Your desktop PC's motherboard is pre-UEFI. That means that a video card with an EFI vBIOS will not work.

 

Return the video card and find one that allows switching between legacy vBIOS and EFI BIOS. A video card with a legacy vBIOS will also work.

 

Check out the Sapphire Technology video cards. They manufactured a number of gaming cards that have a dual video BIOS that allows switching between UEFI or legacy vBIOS.

http://www.sapphiretech.com/catapage_pd.asp?cataid=271&lang=eng 

 

You can verify that by removing the video card and booting the machine into Windows.  In the search box type in MSINFO. That will invoke system informatioon. Take a look down the list to find the topic which says BIOS mode. to the right you will see which BIOS type your motherboard has.

 

The following sysinfo image is from the DIY desktop I am typing this on.

 


I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"



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