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The 8400 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Nvidia GeForce 8400 GS graphics card, particularly issues with dual display setups. Users report that certain driver versions (295.73 through 306.97) cause monitor 1 to lose signal after startup, while older drivers (285.62 and earlier) work correctly. The card uses a DMS-59 connector with a VGA adapter. Troubleshooting includes driver rollback and clean installs. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 users seeking solutions for multi-monitor configurations with legacy Nvidia hardware.
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    Windows 7 Nvidia GeForce 8400 GS can not Dual display -Monitor 1 loses signal after startup

    The following drivers will Not dual display: 295.73-Feb.2012 to 306.97-Oct.2012 But these previous drivers Will dual display: 285.62-Oct.2011 (also beta 290.53) and earlier to at least 185.93-May 2009 Card output: Dual Monitor Solution 59 pin socket (DMS-59) to VGAx2 cable adapter...
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    • 8400 control panel dms-59 drivers dual display geforce installation linux monitor issues nvidia refresh rate resolution signal loss troubleshooting ubuntu upgrade vga windows 7 windows vista
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    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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