Mobo refuses 3.3V AGP Card?

kalv · 05-26-2005, 03:36 PM

i have recently purchased a new computer and a new Video Card, the
GeForce FX 5600. The AGP slot says "Do not put a 3.3V AGP Card or it will cause permanent damage" I already had to fix previous computers many times and it's just a pain in the ***!! and i'm being extra careful with this computer. I have a Intel mobo. I have checked it is a 3.3V and 1.5V Compatible. Does the warning mean it can only accept 1.5V AGP cards?

Please respond ASAP!!

ebackhus · 05-26-2005, 04:30 PM

I say that if it warns you then it's for good reason. Inserting a 1.5V card into a 3.3V slot is asking for trouble. Likewise, putting a 3.3V card into a 1.5V slot won't work right.

**UncleMacro** · 05-26-2005, 04:38 PM

A GeForce FX5600 is compatible with all AGP motherboards. It will work fine in a motherboard which doesn't support 3.3 volts. The rules for AGP compatibility are here.

05-26-2005, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
kalv Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 101 OS: xp	Mobo refuses 3.3V AGP Card? i have recently purchased a new computer and a new Video Card, the GeForce FX 5600. The AGP slot says "Do not put a 3.3V AGP Card or it will cause permanent damage" I already had to fix previous computers many times and it's just a pain in the ***!! and i'm being extra careful with this computer. I have a Intel mobo. I have checked it is a 3.3V and 1.5V Compatible. Does the warning mean it can only accept 1.5V AGP cards? Please respond ASAP!!

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,312 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	I say that if it warns you then it's for good reason. Inserting a 1.5V card into a 3.3V slot is asking for trouble. Likewise, putting a 3.3V card into a 1.5V slot won't work right. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

05-26-2005, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
UncleMacro TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,133 OS: Vista SP1 My System	A GeForce FX5600 is compatible with all AGP motherboards. It will work fine in a motherboard which doesn't support 3.3 volts. The rules for AGP compatibility are here.