How do I know my graphics card works?

markyd

New Member
Hi all,

This is my 1st time on ANY forum so bare with me if I'm a bit vague............

I have been on line trying to figure out how I can check if my NVIDIA 8600 GS graphics card is working or not. I have checked my laptop and it says the device is working OK however I have no signal via my HDMI output (everything is fine on my laptop screen).

I have checked my HDMI cable and I am getting a signal through my SKY HD box so I know it's not the cable.

I have had other probs with my laptop but all seem to be OK now since I have had Windows reinstalled, however I have just updated my NVIDIA driver but this problem still persists. My laptop does not recognise the HDMI cable is connected as NVIDIA doesn't give me the olption of dual display. I bought the laptop just over 1yr ago so I have no warranty left - anyone have any ideas - any and all suggestions welcome.
 

My Computer

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire X1700
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    3 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1 gig GeForce 210
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Vizio 21" tv
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 resolution
    Hard Drives
    1 terabyte sata in 1 partition
    Cooling
    fans that came with it
    Keyboard
    basic USB
    Mouse
    basic USB
    Internet Speed
    3 megabits on a cable modem, wired
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