2. Uninstall the old software
To improve your chances of completing a trouble-free board swap, it's a good idea to uninstall any utilities and drivers that your current graphics card uses. First check your current card maker's Web site to see whether it contains any information on uninstalling the software. If your card maker's site doesn't have an uninstall utility available online, go to Start, Programs and see whether your PC has an uninstall entry for your graphics card software. Alternatively, check the Add/Remove programs dialog box. If nothing is evident, just forge onward.
Important: If your PC's graphics circuitry is incorporated onto the motherboard instead of residing on an add-in card, you'll probably have to disable it before you can install the new graphics card. Check your PC's manual for the precise steps involved; usually you must disable the on-motherboard graphics from within your PC's BIOS setup. Procedures for entering the setup vary, but holding down <Delete> or <F1> during start-up are the most common ones.
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