Windows not recognizing Graphix card

Darktemp · Jul 19, 2009, 06:13 PM

After reformatting my computer, windows no longer detects the hd 3650 ddr2 agp graphics card in my computer. The graphics card that is currently used is the onboard one. i cant install any drivers for this because i always get the error that there are no drivers compatible with your hardware. the odd thing is that the monitor is connected to the hd 3650 and it is working but as i said windows still for some reason does not recognize it. Thus i cant play anything other than going on the internet.
(before reformatting this card was detectable and was working fine)

DJ BIG T · Jul 19, 2009, 07:25 PM

i had that happen everytime when i have ati cards all i did was go get the driver install it..restart it and then it pic it up...

Darktemp · Jul 19, 2009, 07:31 PM

what do you mean exactly because i have tried the installation cd which results in nothing and i cant install any drivers online because of setup not finding any hardware compatible

Tipstaff · Jul 20, 2009, 02:04 AM

First up, welcome to the forums.

The first thing you must do is to make sure that you install the chipset drivers for your motherboard. This is especially true if you are running Windows XP, but not so much a big deal with Vista/Windows 7 as those operating systems will know more about, or rather have better support for your motherboard, and it's components.

After that you will need what's known as the "AGP Hotfix" drivers for the version of Windows you are using (current release is based on Catalyst 9.6 drivers). You can get those HERE. Keep that page bookmarked, as any new drivers will be posted on that page. These drivers are made specifically for the AGP versions of cards based on the HD2000 and HD3000 series of cards.

Jul 19, 2009, 06:13 PM	#1
Darktemp DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Windows not recognizing Graphix card After reformatting my computer, windows no longer detects the hd 3650 ddr2 agp graphics card in my computer. The graphics card that is currently used is the onboard one. i cant install any drivers for this because i always get the error that there are no drivers compatible with your hardware. the odd thing is that the monitor is connected to the hd 3650 and it is working but as i said windows still for some reason does not recognize it. Thus i cant play anything other than going on the internet. (before reformatting this card was detectable and was working fine) Last edited by Darktemp; Jul 19, 2009 at 06:30 PM.

Jul 19, 2009, 07:25 PM	#2
DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	Re: Windows not recognizing Graphix card i had that happen everytime when i have ati cards all i did was go get the driver install it..restart it and then it pic it up... __________________

Jul 19, 2009, 07:31 PM	Thread Starter #3
Darktemp DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Windows not recognizing Graphix card what do you mean exactly because i have tried the installation cd which results in nothing and i cant install any drivers online because of setup not finding any hardware compatible

Jul 20, 2009, 02:04 AM	#4
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,660 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Re: Windows not recognizing Graphix card First up, welcome to the forums. The first thing you must do is to make sure that you install the chipset drivers for your motherboard. This is especially true if you are running Windows XP, but not so much a big deal with Vista/Windows 7 as those operating systems will know more about, or rather have better support for your motherboard, and it's components. After that you will need what's known as the "AGP Hotfix" drivers for the version of Windows you are using (current release is based on Catalyst 9.6 drivers). You can get those HERE. Keep that page bookmarked, as any new drivers will be posted on that page. These drivers are made specifically for the AGP versions of cards based on the HD2000 and HD3000 series of cards. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.