How to Update My Acer 1691 Graphics Card

On-board video cards are actually a physical part of the motherboard.

The Acer Aspire 1600 series of computers included either an Intel on-board video card or an ATI Radeon video card, depending on selected upgrades. The computer shipped standard with Windows XP Service pack 2, which allows users to easily update their graphics card drivers with just a few clicks using Windows Device Manager. Updating graphics card drivers will ensure that your card is compatible with the latest technologies, as well as repair any errors that have been discovered with the present drivers since their release.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connection

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and right-click on "My Computer" or "Computer." Select "Properties" from the context menu. Click the "Hardware" tab from the System Properties window and click "Device Manager" to open the Windows Device Manager.

2. Click the "+" to the left of the "Display Adapters" entry.

3. Right-click on your video card and select "Update Driver." Windows will now search the Internet for the latest drivers available for your video card. Once the drivers are found, Windows will compare them to the version installed on your Acer Aspire 1691 computer. If the drivers found are newer than the drivers installed, they will be automatically installed on the computer. Once updated, you may be required to restart your computer for the drivers to take effect.

References

• Acer: Aspire 1690 Series Specifications
• Microsoft: How to Manage Devices in Windows XP