Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Tags
Welcome to Windows Vista Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows Vista. The Vista forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows Vista tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.

Go Back   Vista Forums > Vista Forums > Graphic cards

Vista - 2x 9800GTX+ on vista problem

Reply
 
Old 03-18-2009   #1 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate-64bit-X38T motherboard-Q9550 quad,3.5ghz-8gb ram-2x9800GTX+ nvidia graphic cards
 
 

2x 9800GTX+ on vista problem

Hello

I have 2 x 9800GTX+ Nvidia graphic cards installed for the purposes of running 4 monitors.

The problem is Vista is only reading the the driver for 1 card and although it's detected the 2nd card it will no install it a driver saying 1 is already installed.Meaning Vista will not install 2 of the same drives so I can't use the 2nd card.
Or Vista can't run 2 graphic drivers at once.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve the problem please.

PS

I have tried 2 different cards but I get the same problem with the 2nd card.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2009   #2 (permalink)


Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate)
 
 

Re: 2x 9800GTX+ on vista problem

Did you install the SLI BRIDGE? if so, you must go to Nvidia Control panel and enable SLI. As soon as you do this or after reboot (can't remember), Vista will see the other card and/or you can go back to NCP and set up your monitors.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2009   #3 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 64bit SP2
 
 

Re: 2x 9800GTX+ on vista problem

As ASTA says mate you dont need to install seperate drivers , just enable SLI in your control panel
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2009   #4 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate-64bit-X38T motherboard-Q9550 quad,3.5ghz-8gb ram-2x9800GTX+ nvidia graphic cards
 
 

Re: 2x 9800GTX+ on vista problem

Hello

Running SLi will disable the 4 monitors factor and this is not an option as it's the only reason I need the 2 graphics cards.Sli will not run 4 monitors as it will disable the 2 monitors on the second card.

I need to run the 4 monitors not increase graphic card performance.

Any other ideas please
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-19-2009   #5 (permalink)


Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate)
 
 

Re: 2x 9800GTX+ on vista problem

Fair enough,

have you enable or setup Dual/Multiple monitor on the Nvidia control panel? I heard the last few drivers from Nvidia support this?

Perhaps going to the Nvidia forums can yield better, or more direct answers for you.

Good Luck
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
9800gtx+ Graphic cards
9800gtx+ artifacting?? Graphic cards
9800gtx+ driver problem Graphic cards
Nvidia 9800GTX++++ Graphic cards
Vista 64 bit failing installation with Asus 9800GTX Vista installation & setup


Vista Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46