It turns out this error is quite common. Windows is in VgaSave mode. The common solution is to reload your motherboard's drivers. Unfortunately, this did not work for me. What should I try now?
Until my 9800GTX is RMAed I am using my old Ati Radeon X1300. Unfortunately, windows doesn't appear to be aware that a display adapter is even connected. The device manager says there are no display adapters. I attached a screenshot of my monitor properties window. I simply couldn't explain it...