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Yes, AGP is completely backwards compatible.
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Will an 8x agp video card work in a 2x slot?
Yes, However it just won't work at full speed.
Will a 1x AGP video card work in an 8x AGP slot?
AnswerYes.Added:Sometimes! Not all AGP 1x or 2x video cards will have the same connection type as 4x or 8x cards, some older cards will not physically fit in the slot for modern motherboards.
Will an mx420 work on a 2x agp?
In my experiences most of agp4x/8x card worked well on PII/PIII motherboards with agp 2x, but slightly slower because of that (but still VERY usable). So i am 99% percent sure that MX 420 will work with agp 2x. If not, try to upgrade BIOS to the newest version. Hope this will help. -dmc
Is a dell dimension 4400 motherboard compatible with 8x AGP?
The dimension 4550 motherboard supports up to 4x AGP according to spec. However, you can use an 8x AGP card as the specification is backwards compatible. It won't take advantage of 8x throughput but it should work just fine emulating 4x.
Will an 8x AGP video card work in a 4x AGP slot?
It will work, if it is compatible with the signalling voltage on the motherboard (1.5v for AGP 1x, 2x and 4x), but it will only work at up to the 4x that your motherboard is capable of. You may need to change your BIOS settings for AGP= 4x to obtain maximum performance from your motherboard and graphics card. AGP 8x cards run at 0.8v but some may permit 1.5v 4x compatibility. Those folks experiencing problems with 8x cards in 4x slots might consider the possibility of power supply issues. It's not unusual to see newer cards requiring 300-350 watt power supplies with specific voltages requiring up to 18 amps. Many old Dells and others have only 250 watt supplies, and the new dual gizmo gazillion megahertz screamers take a lot more juice than the factory-supplied cards. Some 8x cards are designed to be able to clock down to 4x, some are not. Many times it will say whether or not this is possible right on the box. In all respects the motherboard or 8x card should not be damaged by attempting this, the worst that will happen is it wont work. == == == == == ==
Can an Elitegroup motherboard P4VXASD2 v1 with a 4X AGP support an E-VGA GeForceFX 5700LE 256mb 8x AGP card?
Maybe. It depends on the AGP connector type of the motherboard and vga card. The ECS P4VXASD2.v1 motherboard has - I think - an Universal AGP slot ( not Universal AGP 3.0 !!) which can set 3.3 V or 1.5 V signal line voltage. The question is : What AGP connector does a vga card have ? Because of we are speaking about an 8x AGP card now the card connector type can be :AGP3.0 (in this case it won't work)Universal 1.5V AGP3.0 (it will work)Universal AGP3.0 (it will work).So the answer is : Try to find the voltage requirement or AGP collector type of card what you will purchase.If you have already bought the card and there is no signal from AGP (for example the monitor is dark )you can do a proof. Do the followings:check the card in an another computer with 8x AGP motherbord AGP slotif the card works try to find his "AGP driving control" value (for example on the working computer:PowerStrip->Adapter information->Report . You can see this value in a list. )note the "AGP driving control" value (it is a hexa value between 00 - FF)start the computer with motherboard P4VXASD2.v1 and enter BIOS setupgo to "Advanced Chipset Features" and see value of "AGP Driving Control" (the default is Auto)set it to FX5700LE's value"Save & Exit" from the BIOS Setupinstall your FX5700LE in the P4VXASD2.v1 motherboardstart the computerIf the "no signal problem" persists your FX5700LE has an AGP3.0 collector type.It means your card can not work together with your P4VXASD2 mobo. ( In this case you should set back in the BIOS the original "AGP driving control" value. It can be your old AGP will have a "no signal" problem now. If it was use a PCI card to set BIOS-value back) I hope , I could help you.Hi! I was asking similar question to ECS Technical Support (question was about different model of GeForceFX - 5200) The answer was that this mobo supports only AGP 4X graphics card (AGP 2.0), and it's not guaranted to work well with AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) cards. "This model is support AGP2.0(4X, 2X, 1X), so can not support AGP3.0 VGA card(4X/8X)" In attachment I got this: Differences between: AGP 2.0 // AGP 3.0 Signaling: 1.5V Signaling // New 0.8V Signaling Protocol: AGP1.0 + Fast Writes // AGP2.0 + Some enhancements - some deletions Speeds: 4X, 2X, 1X // 8X, 4X Connector: 1.5V keyed, Universal // 1.5V keyed, UniversalHowever, refering to the first answer, my graphics card's manufacturer technical support informed me that its connector is 1.5V, so it should work. I'll try the given proof and update my answer.
How do you tell if your AGP video card slot on your motherboard is recommended for 2x 4x or 8x?
You must consult your motherboard manual or look it up through the manufacturer's Web site. You may be able to spot something written on the waffer board itself, but that's rare.
Tried installing a new Gforce 256mb DDR 4x - 8x AGP video card on a PC with PC400 Motherboard and 512mb SDRAM 4X AGP now the machine doesn't boot why?
Boot back with original card, go into motherboard Setup and put all your AGP settings to conservative - ie: AGP 2x, AGP Fast Write off, etc. Now put in new card and see if it boots. If so, play with AGP settings one-by-one (ie: change one, reboot) to get maximum speed without crashing system. Also consider upgrading the motherboard's BIOS and double-check power connections. Double-check if the new card has a power connector on it. If so, it must be connected.
What is the difference between a VGA and AGP graphics card and slot compatibility?
VGA is ("Video Graphics Array/adapter") the term for a video card or other video adapter (such as an integrated one). AGP is a standard for video card expansion slots. Basically these are slots (designed for graphics adapters) that operate at a much higher throughput than PCI slots (normal, shoter, usually white expansion slots for other expansion cards). These come in a few versions: 2X, 4X, and 8X are the big ones right now. If you are interested in upgrading your video card (or lack thereof) you need to know what version your motherboard supports (an old one might support 2X /4X) and then you can decide what version of AGP to look for in a video card. also note that there is a new standard for video cards called PCI-express (PCI-x16). Currently, most of the newest video cards and motherboards are designed on this. later
Can you upgrade a dell optiplex 150 128mb ram 1ghz processr p3 desktop with a sata ii harddrive 512mb ram and 256mb video card?
Yes, but ...-you will need to remove the 128 MB module and replace it with two PC133 SDRAM modules of 256 MB each. The documented maximum RAM capacity is 512 MB-you will need to disable the on-board VGA (if any is present) and put an AGP 2x or AGP 4x video card in the AGP slot; AGP 8x is NOT supported-for a SATAII hard drive, you will first need to add a PCI card with a SATAII controller. So you should have at least 1 free PCI slot.
Will an AGP 8x 1.5V only motherboard run a 9800xt .8V AGP 8x 1.5V AGP 4x at top speed?
It may run, but with some problems. Performance may degrades. The card won't be damaged, though. If you already have the card, give it a try and run a bench mark. Mula I have a computer with an AGP card 1.0, that supports 1x/2x. Can I run higher cards that run at 8x or 4x, such as the Rosewell Radeon 9200SE. Right now I have a Voodoo3 3000. Yes it will, and it will run at 8x. The 1.5V only on the mother board means (not the old 3.3v AGP1 format) 8x AGP is only found with a .8v signal and therefor the fact that your main board supports 8xAGP means it can signal at .8v The 9800's spec's mean it can run at 8x AGP in any 8x agp main board and will run at 4x AGP in a main board that has a max AGP speed of 4x.
What is the speed of AGP bus?
Typicaly it is 8x but on older computers it can range from 4x, 2x, and 1x.
