Can I use an older GPU, Nvidia Quadro K2200 4GB 128-bit PCI Express 2.0 x16 on my new OMEN 30L?

[Manny38]

Bought an OMEN 30L Desktop GT13-1380z without the original GPU that this model normally carries.  Installed Nvidia Quadro K2200 4GB Check 128-bit PCI Express 2.0 x16 Full Height Video Card,  which is operational on my current PC.  Computer Does not Start After Installing the Video Card. Display is completely dark. 

Suspect that  "Secure Boot" may be preventing computer from booting up.  Need a way to have the computer recognize this 'new' Video Card.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Yes, I agree with you that if your PC's power supply supports the card, you will have to disable secure boot in order for an older graphics card to work.

See this link for more information...

HP Desktop PCs - Computer Does not Start After Installing a Video Card (Windows 10, 😎 | HP® Custome...

Here is a recent related discussion...

Solved: Re: I try to use another Videocard, but it's doesn't work - HP Support Community - 8358447

[Manny38]

Disabling the "Secure Boot" on the BIOS would help resolve this, but I do not have the GPU/Video Card available to be able to perform this operation.

There must be a way to erase the hardware configuration on the computer at a more basic level.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

If your PC has one of those processors that needs to have a graphics card, there is nothing you can do other than to install a cheap supported graphics card so you can change the settings.

Secure boot is enabled by default so resetting the CMOS and whatnot would not help.

Can you borrow a card from someone?  A Nvidia GT 1030, R7 450 perhaps.

It's gotta be a card that needs a UEFI BIOS that should work with secure boot.

[Manny38]

Is there a way to get a BIOS from HP without the "Secure Boot" option defaulted on.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

No.

Secure boot has been included in all PC manufacturer's BIOS' since Windows 8 came out in 2012.

HP has it enabled by default.

[Manny38]

Thank you for your help. Now I understand the issue much better. I attempted to toggle the UEFI on my PC after finding a UEFI compatible Graphics Card, but realized that Windows 11 and UEFI are too intertwined to make it work and would loose much functionality and security with it. I guess I will try to sell the old faithful board on ebay, together with my ancient rig.  I guess that's the price to pay for having such an ancient rig for so long (14 years), even if  upgraded as time went by.