I recently uninstalled my GPU drivers because I wanted to swap in a new graphics card. I thought I could use integrated graphics to download the new drivers, just like when I built my PC before. However, now when I turn on my PC, the HDMI ports don't show anything at all. What can I do to get my system to post? Also, I've noticed a red light on my motherboard near the 'VGA' indicator. What does that mean?
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Don't forget to plug in the PCIe power cables into your new GPU. They don’t need the drivers to display an image; they'll generally run off Microsoft’s basic display driver until you install the proper ones.
You should be able to boot with your new GPU installed and then install the drivers. Have you tried that? Also, what’s the model of your CPU? Does it have integrated graphics?
Typically, when you install a GPU, the integrated graphics get disabled. Try connecting your monitor to the new GPU directly, it should display something, even with basic drivers.
Your new GPU should still display something even without the drivers installed. It may look a bit strange, but it should work. Are you sure your CPU has integrated graphics?
Just to double-check, are you connecting your monitor to the graphics card or the motherboard? The HDMI for integrated graphics would be on the motherboard. Also, check your BIOS settings for video output preferences.
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