What do I do when I switch my GFX card?

[SuperKev]

Hi,

I found an old AGP card I forgot I had and want to change it with my current one since it has better specs and a DVI connection which the current one lacks as well. I am hoping this may aide my sleep/hibernate issue as well.

Both I believe would use the same drivers so is there any need to un-install the driver first? Or would I still get a black screen?

And if I do get one will 'startx' fix it or do I need to do something like XFdrake?

Just need the procedure, I did it once a few years ago and honestly I don't remember how I went about it.

Thanks

[bicol_willem]

My guess is all you need to do is replace that card. The OS should detect it when you boot up.

[SuperKev]

Well, that didn't go so well 

I am supposing the card is not good but when I replaced it a long time ago it was still working. Guess I am back to the old one until I find a decent AGP card.

Pro tip: You do need the 173.xx drivers as well to get any resolution above 1024x768

[bicol_willem]

Sorry about that ... likely card is borked. Did you see the bios starting? If yes, you might try it running a LiveCD for double check. If not the thing is sure borked. (Me thinks  )