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    H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

    Hi, all.

    I wanted to purchase a sound card to use on my new H81M-ITX. The device would be PCIe x1. I am warned that installing a sound card could disable the onboard graphics of my Intel HD 4400.

    Is this possible?

    Thank you.
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    Re: H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

    how 65 views and no replies?

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      Re: H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

      Originally posted by shunting123 View Post
      Hi, all.

      I wanted to purchase a sound card to use on my new H81M-ITX. The device would be PCIe x1. I am warned that installing a sound card could disable the onboard graphics of my Intel HD 4400.

      Is this possible?

      Thank you.
      Really, disable the onboard graphics, why? Never heard that one before, I highly doubt it. I've never heard of anyone with that issue.

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        Re: H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

        Allegedly, plugging a card (any card) into the PCIe slot will convince the motherboard that you are using a graphics card, even though you are not.

        That is the theory, at least.

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          Re: H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

          "Allegedly"???

          Links please to where you've read this. I cannot find one.
          #1 - Please, when seeking help, enter the make and model of ALL parts that your system is comprised of in your Signature, or at least the model #'s in your System Specs, then "Save' it.
          ____If you are overclocking, underclocking, or undervolting any parts, informing us of this and their values would prove beneficial in helping you.


          #2 - Consider your PSU to be the foundation from which all else is built upon. Anything built upon a weak foundation is poorly built.

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            Re: H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

            The BIOS has toggles for "Primary Graphic Adapter" along with toggles for audio.
            #1 - Please, when seeking help, enter the make and model of ALL parts that your system is comprised of in your Signature, or at least the model #'s in your System Specs, then "Save' it.
            ____If you are overclocking, underclocking, or undervolting any parts, informing us of this and their values would prove beneficial in helping you.


            #2 - Consider your PSU to be the foundation from which all else is built upon. Anything built upon a weak foundation is poorly built.

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              Re: H81M-ITX and a PCIe Sound Card: Bad Idea?

              Originally posted by shunting123 View Post
              Allegedly, plugging a card (any card) into the PCIe slot will convince the motherboard that you are using a graphics card, even though you are not.

              That is the theory, at least.

              As wardog said, there is a BIOS setting for choosing which video device you want to use, on-board (CPU) or a video card.

              I assume since your H87M-ITX only has one PCI-E slot, and a PCI-E x 16 slot too, that is why the theory is the board will "think" a video card is installed when it really is a sound card, and automatically select it as the video source. Some much older, simpler boards might do that, but not a current board like yours.

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