Abstract: A method and system of an automated computer video display driver management system in setting up a video driver for a corresponding video display controller adapter is disclosed. The process including the steps of executing an automated driver management program prior to replacing a new controller with an old controller in the system; copying a predetermined program for subsequent execution in a rebooting process to the computer system; invoking command keystrokes in accordance to the version of the operating system being executed in the computer system; setting up reboot registry in the computer system; rebooting the computer system; configuring the computer system with standard video graphics adapter driver upon installing a new video display controller; rebooting the computer system again; and scanning for a second predetermined program for selecting a corresponding software driver for the corresponding video display adapter.

Abstract: Graphics card apparatus with improved heat dissipation and including a planar metallic cover plate having an external perimeter configuration that generally corresponds to the plan-form of the printed circuit board used in the graphics card assembly, a plurality of thermal transfer blocks that can be selectively affixed to sources of thermal energy on the graphics card assembly and thermally coupled to the cover plate, and a fan and carriage therefor comprised of a heat sink and flow directing structure. Heat generated by the active board elements is transferred to the thermal blocks, sinked in part to the cover plate and ultimately removed from blocks and plate by air flow drawn into and through thermal baffles or vanes in the cooling structure. The outer surface of the cover plate also provides a broad surface upon which the manufacturer or marketer can display artwork, trademarks or other decorative indicia.