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Thread ID: 27423 2002-11-22 05:31:00 Does any one know if a MS-6378 can support PCI graphic cards? Jase1 (459) Press F1
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100562 2002-11-22 05:31:00 Hello

I was just wondering can a MS-6378 mainboard support PCI graphics card? If so, does any one know like what type?


Thanks alot :)


Jase Sen 		Jase1 (459)
100563 2002-11-22 05:40:00 Has it got PCI slots? :D Graham L (2)
100564 2002-11-22 06:09:00 I don't see why not .. :D Check it out (www.msi.com.tw) SKT174 (1319)
100565 2002-11-22 06:22:00 The issue is, if it will work with a PCI graphics card at all.

The MS-6378 does not permit the disabling of the on-board graphics.
It may allow a PCI to work or it may not

See if you can borrow one or be able to return anything you buy.

I have had experience with other types of motherboards where they refused to boot with a PCI graphics card when it was not possible to disable the on-board graphics. 		godfather (25)
100566 2002-11-22 07:34:00 So there's no way of telling, unless I actually try it? Ooh... :_| By the way if you can't disable the on-board graphics, how high are my chances of getting a PCI graphic card working?

And To SKT174: Does that site really tell me if MS-6378 can or can not support PCI graphics cards? Cause I don't seem to be able to find it ?:| . Thanks for the site though.

Any more ideas? or suggestions?


Thanks alot :) 		Jase1 (459)
100567 2002-11-22 08:04:00 If your Motherboard has a PCI slot (and it does) it is reasonable to assume a PCI card will work .

As I said however, I have found a situation where the on-board graphics would not allow disabling and the PCI Graphicd (32 Meg Geoforce 2 MX) would not work . Any slot, anyhow . The PC would beep to indicate "faulty video adapter"

Another PC, different Motherboard and it was OK, even though the on-board graphics couldn't be disabled on that one either, it shared OK . It just recognised it and I loaded the drivers .

Short answer, you've probably got a good chance it will work, and both adapters will function .

But if it doesn't work, because its not able to share, you will not be able to "force" it work .

It may depend on the type of video card as well . 		godfather (25)
100568 2002-11-22 08:57:00 Thanks alot godfather :)

And thanks alot for everyone's help :)


Jase Sen 		Jase1 (459)
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