Windows 7 Problem with nvidia drivers and dual monitor support

[El-Ravager]

Hello evryone. I have been searching allover the net ofr a lasting forx for this probem for days but to no avail:

I have Seven home Premium, a Nvidia GeForce 988 GX2 and two 22 inch TFT displays. At first I had no issues at all runnig the two dispalys for weeks just after the install of Seven, without even bothering to install any specific drivers for the card. But after a while I got to optimizing and installed the current drivers for my card and thats when the problems started.

Now I have a seemingly random (50%) chance, at a random time between 1 and 20 minutes after I first start the computer for the day, that one or both screens will shut off for no good reason. If it happens to the 2nd screen I can still access the settings and see that only 1 screen is recognized and that the nvidia drivers are gone.
WHn I now reboot, it stays the same but if the main monitor was the one to go out, it is now on with the other off and I can then see that the drives are missing and the 2nd screen is not recognized.

The only fix I have so far found is to:
1. reinstall the drivers
2. reboot, disable Multi-GPU for the card so it can be used in dual screen mode
3. shut off the comp, unplug both screens and boot up till it should be in windows login screen
4. shut off again, shut off the power to the comp, then wait for a minute or so
5. plug evrything back in, give the comp power again, boot up and it works

This process has been worked out in a laborous process of trial and error over the last 2 weeks. I am really at my wits end as to why it happens and how to make it stop.

The drivers as I said are the current ones. Multi-GPU is disabled, logically it should work without problems.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an issue with your Nvidia GeForce 988 GX2 graphics card and dual display setup on Windows 7. The problem started occurring after you installed the latest drivers for your graphics card, and now you're experiencing random screen shutdowns and driver issues.
Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve this issue:
1. Driver Reinstallation: Since the problem started after you installed the latest drivers, try a clean reinstall of the Nvidia drivers. Follow these steps:
- Uninstall the current Nvidia drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU).
- Download the latest Nvidia drivers from the official website.
- Install the drivers after a clean boot to ensure no other software conflicts.
2. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with all the latest updates. Sometimes, Windows updates can also include driver updates that might help stabilize your system.
3. Check Power Settings: Make sure that your power settings are not causing any conflicts. Set your power plan to "High Performance" to ensure that the system does not power off devices to save power.
4. Check Cables and Connections: Ensure that all cables connecting your graphics card to the displays are secure and not damaged. A loose connection can sometimes cause display issues.
5. Monitor Temperatures: Monitor your GPU temperatures to ensure that overheating is not the cause of these random shutdowns. Use third-party software like MSI Afterburner to monitor temperatures.
6. Check Event Viewer: Check the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages or warnings that might provide more insight into why the screens are shutting off.
7. System Restore: If the issue started after a specific point in time (like after driver installation), you can consider using System Restore to revert your system to a previous state before the issue occurred.
8. Contact Nvidia Support: If the issue persists, reaching out to Nvidia support for dedicated assistance might also be helpful.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the issue with your dual display setup and Nvidia graphics card on Windows 7. If you encounter any specific error messages or have further details on the issue, please provide them for more tailored assistance.