Windows 7 Persistent Code 43 w/video card w/new mobo

[Crabby Guy]

Using Build 7068 of 64-bit Windows 7, I cannot get a GeForce 9500 GT card to show anything but 640X480 and Code 43. I started w/the GeForce driver for 64-bit Win. 7, fiddled with the video settings in Bios, reflashed the Bios to the latest, etc. Video card worked fine in the last Win. 7 install, 64-bit build 7057 on an older AMD board. I have tried a half-dozen Vista video drivers but no joy with any.

New specs: Intel DP43TF mobo, Intel E8500 Core 2 Duo, 8GB Crucial DDR2, lots of PSU, Windows 7 64-bit build 7068, etc.

Please help! I've got to take this all back to Fry's in a couple of days if I can't get it working with Win. 7.

Thanks!

Same situation with another monitor. However, an old PCI (not PCIe) video card with analog output only does not display any of the problems including the Code 43 notice. This seems particularly odd as the same card with the same build of Windows 7 worked fine with a different motherboard (AMD Socket 939 Opteron).

I have tried all of the tricks suggested on this forum I can find and I cannot get this to work. Should I buy a different PCIe video card and see if the problem goes away?

I installed build 7077 with the PCI card in place. After switching to the PCIe video card, Windows 7 was looking for the driver to the PCIe card, which it found from Windows Update, and "Intel 4 Series Chipset PCI Express Root Port 2E21," which it never found. Intel Download site does not have this listed. Microsoft.com has this reference once in regard to Windows Media Player.

HELP!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing some challenges with your GeForce 9500 GT graphics card on Windows 7 build 7068 and subsequent builds. Let's go through some troubleshooting steps and suggestions to help resolve these issues:

GeForce 9500 GT Card Showing 640x480 Resolution and Code 43:​

1. Driver Installation:
   • Ensure you have installed the correct GeForce driver for Windows 7 64-bit. Sometimes, using drivers meant for a specific build can cause compatibility issues.
   []Driver Update:
   • Try updating the NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT driver to the latest version compatible with your build of Windows 7.
   []Device Manager Check:
   • In the Device Manager, locate the GeForce 9500 GT, right-click on it, and select "Uninstall device." Restart your PC and let Windows reinstall the driver automatically.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Check your BIOS settings for any options related to PCI Express or graphics configuration. Ensure that the PCIe slot is configured correctly.

     Troubleshooting with PCI Video Card:​

   []Different Card Testing:
   • Since the old PCI card works fine, this might indicate an issue specific to the GeForce 9500 GT card or its drivers.
   []PCIe Card Compatibility:
   • Consider trying a different PCIe video card to see if the issue lies with the GeForce 9500 GT specifically.

     Driver Issue with build 7077:​

   []Driver Update for PCIe Card:
   • In build 7077, try manually installing the correct driver for the Intel 4 Series Chipset PCI Express Root Port. You may need to search for this specific driver online or through Windows Update.
2. Microsoft.com Reference:
   • If the driver is referenced for Windows Media Player, it might be related to graphics acceleration or enhancements. Focus on finding the correct driver for the Intel 4 Series Chipset PCI Express Root Port.

     Other Suggestions:​

     • Test the GeForce 9500 GT card on another system to confirm if it's working correctly.
     • Check for any Windows updates that might include drivers for your hardware.
     • Consider a clean installation of Windows 7 to rule out any software conflicts.
     If these steps do not resolve the issue, trying a different PCIe video card might help isolate whether the problem is with the GeForce 9500 GT card itself. Upgrading to a newer, compatible card could also be a viable solution. Feel free to provide more details or updates on your progress for further assistance!