Hi, my son recently restored the Operating System of my eMachines D2266 computer but didn't reinstall the video/graphics card. Unfortunately, he left the next day to go to Marine Boot Camp. I don't have the original eMachines CD. How can I reinstall this card from an online source or get a CD? I tried a few websites but couldn't download the software because not having the video card itself created a problem with the download. Thanks. Saul Porecki

Unclear of your statement. (More like run-on sentence)

Problem heading statement reads,
"trouble with install second video card HD5450 TO eMachines T6532"

Need clarification

The eMachines T6532 Desktop PC uses an MSI MS-7207 motherboard.
Also known as the MSI K8NGM2-L,

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/K8NGM2-FID--IL--L.html

(Click on photo for a better image)


Has one long white PCI Express x16 slot. (Expansion Slot)
Only uses one graphics card at a time, will Not use two.

[Graphics card / Video card. Same/same]

Therefore I surmise you are not referring to adding a Second graphics card, but are referring to;

A) This is the second time you have added a graphics card.

Or,

B) This is the second ATI Radeon HD5450 graphics card.
Had one before. Removed it, and are using a new one.

Or,

C) This is the second time you have added a graphics card.
It is not an ATI Radeon HD5450 like the old one is.

Know this;
1) You can ONLY use the OnBoard (Integrated) graphics,
OR the graphics card.
You CANNOT use both.

When using a graphics card the monitor is plugged into it.
You cannot plug into the onboard graphics of the motherboard, with it installed in the computer.

Said differently;
With the graphics card physically installed in the computer, you cannot just unplug the monitor from the graphics card; and plug it into the OnBoard graphics of the motherboard.

[Also; Computer on, you CANNOT unplug a monitor, and plug it back in.
This = NO ]


2) Driver: Small piece of software that allows the Operating System to communicate with a device.

The device is the graphics card.
The version of Windows operating system was not stated.

Did you install the software from the Installation Disk? (CD/DVD)
Has the drivers on it, and the user interface software.
User interface software for an ATI graphics card, is Catalyst Control Center.

(Just to note; I'm using a Powercolor Radeon HD5450 graphics card, right now.
I'm using dual monitors.

HP 2009M - 20 inch widescreen LCD monitor, and an RCA L26HD31 HDTV as the main monitor. (26 inch HDTV)
They work GREAT! ]

(It is an ATI Radeon HD5450 graphics card just like yours, IF yours has 1GB of graphics memory.

Doesn't matter what graphics card manufacturer, makes that HD5450, it is still an ATI (AMD) design.

Powercolor, VisionTek, Sapphire, Diamond Multimedia, Mickey Mouse, or Goofy. It is still an ATI graphics card )

The ATI Radeon HD5450 graphics card, has to have a MINIMUM power requirement of 350 Watts.
Does your power supply have 350 Watts or more?

If it is the original power supply, the answer is NO.

Back then power supply manufacturers were 'fudging' the true maximum rated wattage.
Why?

Sold more power supplies.

Power supply rated at 250 Watts?
Nope.
More like 60 to 70 percent of that.

Divide 250 by 10.
= 25.
Take that times 6. = 150 Watts (60 percent)
Times 7 = 175 Watts (70 percent)

Would like your opening statements clarified.
Post back in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

There can be several issues for the slow rate and if your PC is scanned for virus or malware it will confirm the case.
Also if there are faults in the operating software the system can be slow and if so the OS must be reinstalled or the recovery is used or also if you can reset it using RESTORE..

Hi,you can try this uninstall the sound card driver,then reboot your computer.When you reboot the computer the operating system will automatically reinstall the sound card driver.
This is how to uninstall the driver in windows 7,you didn't say what operating systyem you have so I'm hoping this helps.
Click start and open Control Panel by default the window will open in Category view (top right) click the arrow and slect Large icons.Once that is done look on that page for Device Manager and left click.
A new window will open called Device Manager,look for Sound,Video and game controlers and left click the arrow,You will see the installed Audio devices,right clicking the listed installed components will give the option to update or uninstall.After you finish uninstalling the driver or drivers reboot your computer windows will auto reinstall any needed drivers.I hope this has helped good luck.

Hi ,
Please follow the steps required for restore you system factory setting.

1. Click on Start and then All Programs
2. Click on the eMachines folder
3. Double click on eMachines Recovery Management.
4. It will open your recovery console.
5. In Recovery management console you have different option .( Left side menu)
6. Click on Restore. It will open the three options.

Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults - Restores the computer the factory settings, all data on the computer is removed and cannot be recovered.

Restore Operating System and Retain User Data - Restores the Operating System on the computer, files within the User accounts folders are moved to "c:\backup".
Reinstall Drivers and Applications - Launches the application used to reinstall the drivers and applications on the computer.

Which option you want to use ,click on that and follow the instruction.

Hope this will help you.

Thanks for using FixYa.

in this case , the problem is in Hard disc.In my experience the new hard disc also giving the same trouble like your problem.first you shoud install the fresh os.it might be solved your problem.

Hi,

If you go on to the following website www.amd.com here you can download the drivers for your graphics card.

Hope this helps, let me know if you need more information.

Thanks

Jason

Hi! Normally the emachine came with an eRecovery Disk that you can use to restore the PC back to factory settings. To do that follow this steps:

1. Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup during Power-On Self-Test (POST while the eMachines logo is being displayed).
2. Using the keyboard arrow keys, arrow over to Boot.
3. Refer to on screen instructions to set the first device to CDROM.
4. Press the CD-ROM drive eject button and insert the System CD.
5. Close the CD-ROM tray.
6. Press "F10", then press "Enter" to save the changes and reboot the system.
7. The computer will boot from the eMachines Recovery Media, follow the prompts to reinstall the operating system.

Ok so are you getting video from the card? Look in system information and see what graphics hardware the computers says is installed. Are you replacing a video card or did you add a card to the system? If you are adding a card make sure that you change the settings in the BIOS to boot first on AGP/PCI-E express slot. Make sure that fast write settings and bus speed settings are compatible with your card. For example if you purchased a 8X AGP card and your computer only does 4X the card may not work. Double check that you are trying to install the correct drivers for your card and operating system.

You could tell us you model number or look it up yourself on the e-machine website(Link provided below).  I do know that the PCIe x1 slot is only about an inch long. Maybe that is why you didn't see it?
http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html

To get to device manager, open windows control panel. Double left click the System icon. Once the System Properties window opends click the Hardware tab & than click the Device Manager button. If this does not open at any point or you can not get there at all. Your operating system is damanged & you will need to reinstall it. Your system may be infected with a virus or worm. If it is, windows system restore is also infected & you can not use win system restore.
Run a full system virus scan with an "up to date scanner".
If you do not have a virus scanner you can download AGV's virus scanner for free. Click on this link:
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

Mike