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How do i install my graphic cards power connecter? It has a side with a big black pin and 2 different other pin connecters. where do i plug them ect.:eek: as my comp is haveing power difficulties and i cant im sure i havent connected to the power supply properly.

please help me again so i can enjoy my new card :'(

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Short note for (and following ): there are two separate things to troubleshoot — the physical power feed to the AGP card and the software/BIOS report about AGP/FastWrite. Do not force any connector. Identify the card model (printed on the PCB or on any stickers) and confirm the exact connector type in the vendor/manual before connecting anything.

Practical checklist to work through in order:

  • Identify the connector visually and by model number; many add-on cards that need extra juice use the 4‑pin peripheral (Molex) style but some use proprietary plugs. If it is a Molex, use a proper peripheral power lead from the PSU (not a floppy adapter). See general notes on AGP cards and auxiliary power at the AGP overview and the peripheral power (Molex) description (AGP basics, Molex peripheral connector).
  • Check the PSU: ensure it has spare peripheral connectors and sufficient wattage/rails for the card. If the system becomes unstable or the PSU fan slows when the card is inserted, swap with a known-good PSU or use a PSU tester (PSU basics).
  • Re-seat the card and verify BIOS settings: disable any on‑board video, confirm AGP mode is appropriate, then reinstall chipset drivers and the GPU driver. Everest saying "AGP not enabled" or "FastWrite disabled" often points to driver or chipset configuration rather than a physical fault.
  • Only flash the motherboard BIOS if the vendor release notes explicitly list AGP fixes; BIOS updates carry risk and should be a last resort.

If uncertainty remains, testing the card in another working machine (or the machine with a known-good PSU) will quickly show whether the problem is the card, the PSU, or the motherboard.

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usually they are just a molex connector (ie the 4 pin connector that your cd rom and hard drive connect with.) Did you try that connector?

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yeah i hope i got it this time i disconnected my dvd rom this time to see if that works without problems. should be okay now. but now i have the first problem that i posted about everest system analysis report saying im losing power because agp fastwrite and agp not enable. it said pci is enabled but i have them both enable ?:(
im sure im losing power as well but not sure because i enabled it all in the bios.Does anyone think i have to update the bios? im not sure advice would be much apreciated.

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