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analog - DVI driver issue
I pulled my hair out (what I have left) trying to figure this out. I could not install windows 7 on my PC. I would end up with a black screen.
I have an NVIDIA 8800GS vid card. The card has 2 DVI ports on it. I use a KVM switch on my computers that only supports Analog so I use a DVI-Analog adapter. Works great in Vista and XP.
After a lot of playing I figured out that I had to plug a monitor with a DVI port into my PC for the install. I had to make sure that the DVI-Analog adapter was disconnected.
Once I got Windows 7 installed I was able to load some "older" Vista drivers to get it to work. I now have a working Windows 7 configuration. The problem is, I can't update my vid drivers. The later Vista drivers are for both Vista and Windows 7. If I install them I have to dig out the other monitor to downgrade the drivers.
Anyone else seeing this? Is there a solution? I'm not really into buying another KVM switch that supports DVI just so I can upgrade the video drivers on one out of 3 computers.
I pulled my hair out (what I have left) trying to figure this out. I could not install windows 7 on my PC. I would end up with a black screen.
I have an NVIDIA 8800GS vid card. The card has 2 DVI ports on it. I use a KVM switch on my computers that only supports Analog so I use a DVI-Analog adapter. Works great in Vista and XP.
After a lot of playing I figured out that I had to plug a monitor with a DVI port into my PC for the install. I had to make sure that the DVI-Analog adapter was disconnected.
Once I got Windows 7 installed I was able to load some "older" Vista drivers to get it to work. I now have a working Windows 7 configuration. The problem is, I can't update my vid drivers. The later Vista drivers are for both Vista and Windows 7. If I install them I have to dig out the other monitor to downgrade the drivers.
Anyone else seeing this? Is there a solution? I'm not really into buying another KVM switch that supports DVI just so I can upgrade the video drivers on one out of 3 computers.
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It sounds like you encountered quite a frustrating issue with installing and updating drivers for your NVIDIA 8800GS video card in Windows 7, especially when using a KVM switch that only supports analog connections. Here are some insights and potential solutions for your problem:
Installation Issue:
- Compatibility with Analog Output: Windows 7 installation might have been problematic due to the use of a DVI-Analog adapter. Windows 7 might not have recognized the monitor when using the adapter, leading to the black screen issue.
Driver Update Issue:
- Requirement for a DVI Monitor During Driver Update: The need to connect a DVI monitor directly during driver update suggests that the driver installation process requires the presence of a DVI connection for recognition or compatibility reasons.
Possible Solutions:
- Alternative Installation Method:
- During driver updates, temporarily connect a DVI monitor directly to the NVIDIA 8800GS card to update the drivers successfully.
- Ensure the analog connection works properly post-driver update.
- Explore modded driver options that might bypass the requirement for a DVI monitor during updates.
- Look for custom NVIDIA driver packages that cater to specific compatibility needs.
- If updating drivers necessitates downgrading them temporarily, consider creating a strategic plan for when this may be required.
- Keep a backup monitor with a DVI port handy for driver downgrade scenarios.
- KVM Switch Considerations:
- Evaluate the feasibility of acquiring a KVM switch that supports DVI connections to streamline future driver updates seamlessly across all connected devices.
Additional Suggestions:
- Driver Compatibility: Check NVIDIA's official website for the latest driver versions and release notes specific to the NVIDIA 8800GS card for Windows 7 compatibility.
- Community Forums: Explore tech forums or NVIDIA-specific communities where users might have shared similar experiences and potential workarounds.
- Evaluate the feasibility of acquiring a KVM switch that supports DVI connections to streamline future driver updates seamlessly across all connected devices.
- Alternative Installation Method:
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