right, not getting anywhere with this - mini-itx + hd5450 graphics

Charlie-Bravo

I got hold of a HP s7610.uk small form factor PC. Ideally I want to set it up as a media centre at the main TV, networked to run videos through HDMI. Now I could use it as it is with the VGA output and sound through the on-boards port but a HDMI PCIe card would be so much better.

So here's where I'm at: bought an Asus HD 5450 1 Gb PCIe GPU and plugged it in - nothing. Went to bios set-up and selected PCI (other option was 'On-board'). Still nothing. Did hours upon hours of searching forums looking for someone trying something similar and nothing. No bios updates from HP.

Now, the mini-ITX has an AMI bios. Those lovely guys don't have a readily available free update for this board (MOCA-AR) and you need to 'subscribe' paying a sub fee to get updates etc: not up for that kinda crap. When I run the proprietary update inspection software it does say there's an update.

So guys, what are my next steps? Should I aim for a GPU with less power requirement? Is power the issue? Or is it a generation issue whereas the HD5450 might not be PCI 1.0 backward compatible? (not sure of the generation of the board). I'm limited in knowledge in this area (but learning through trouble shooting!). Any help is appreciated.

Charlie-Bravo

sorry this thread my be better suited in 'PC Building and upgrading'....{mods if you wouldn't mind moving across to it thanks}

tuxy

What wattage does the power supply have?

tuxy

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware/Latest-BIOS-for-s7757-de-MOCA-AR-Calcite-GL-8E/td-p/299577

Well that does not look good.
But I can't think why the card would not work. It should be ok in a 1.0 pci-e slot

EDIT: Looks like I was wrong
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:vyg_U3LjkGYJ:forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php%3Ft%3D200665+&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ie

Charlie-Bravo

yeah, I've read numerous forums but nothing I've found so far indicates what the problem specifically is. The PSU outputs 108Watts max

It's like this one here:


http://erecycleronline.com/index.php/computer-components/power-supplies/power-supplies-up-to-200w/hp-5188-2755-pavilion-slimline-108-watts-max-power-supply-mbtx-24-pin-1x-sata.html

tuxy

That's only 6 amps on the 12v rail (72 watt)
That could well be the problem.
This would probably be noticed by more people that can help you if it gets moved to the building upgrading forum.

Charlie-Bravo

Just in case I do come across a PSU with better wattage to test, what would you reckon a minimum wattage would suit? Happy to grab some second hand gear for little money...

ED E

Its not the normal form factor so that could prove tricky.