1. Get the Latest Driver
The driver that controls your new graphics card performs a crucial function in getting maximum performance and reliability from the card. Fortunately, graphics card companies upgrade their drivers regularly. Before you install your new card, go to the vendor's Web site and check the file date on the latest driver. If the driver on the Web site is newer than the one on the floppy disk or CD-ROM that came with your card, download it, and note the folder on your hard disk where you store it. (In most cases, you'll need either to extract the needed files from a compressed ZIP folder or to run an .exe file that will automatically extract the files.) And before you begin, check for a readme file that may contain critical information about installation.
It's also a good idea to back up all your data in case something goes wrong.
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