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If you’re trying to get your older HP computer to recognize and use a new graphics card, here’s a simple way to do it. Although your current card should work, there are some compatibility considerations to keep in mind.
Since your computer uses an older legacy BIOS, not UEFI, the new GT 710 graphics card might not automatically be recognized. Normally, the GT 710 runs fine on systems with UEFI BIOS, but with legacy BIOS, you may need to make some adjustments.
I’ve seen similar setups where replacing the graphics card worked smoothly. For example, I have an older HP dc7800 desktop with a legacy BIOS, and a GT 730 graphics card worked in it because the motherboard had a PCIe x16 slot supporting graphics cards. Your model is from roughly the same era, but your PC probably has a PCIe x1 slot, which is smaller.
To get your system to recognize the new card, you should go into the BIOS settings during startup. Look for an option called “PCI VGA Configuration” or something similar. This setting appears only if your system detects multiple PCI graphics controllers and the onboard video is enabled.
Once you find this setting, change the primary display from the onboard Intel graphics to the PCIe card you installed. This forces your computer to use the new graphics card at startup, instead of the built-in video.
You can find detailed instructions in the BIOS setup guide, specifically on page 11. Here’s a link to the manual for easy reference: HP BIOS Setup Guide.
Remember, when you change these settings, save your changes and restart your computer. This should help your system recognize and use the new graphics card properly.
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