[gsan]

Hi all, recently installed Geforce 5200 FX 256ddr dual monitor graphics card. Currently running three monitors (third monitor off default card) no problems. I want to run a further two monitors. Brought another Geforce 5200 graphics card to do so. installed it no probs, when I go into Display properties all 5 screens are recognised fine but one screen on the first Geforce 5200 displays a black blank screen. When I uninstall the second 5200 graphics card the intial 3 screens work perfectly. I don't understand why the two cards are not working together?! Hope this doesnt sound too confusing! Would very much appreciate some feedback! many thanks

[Dave Hybrid]

Have your tried tweaking the settings in the Nview control panel?

[gsan]

Hi Dave, i have tried playing with the settings but to no avail im afraid. It might be something really obvious that I cant see!! It is really frustrating..

[slipend]

5 screens! Woah, nice.

Sorry, i can't be of any help just thought i'd comment on the whole 5 screen thingy :)

[Dave Hybrid]

Got the latest drivers off the nvidia website?

[gsan]

Hi Dave, ive downloaded the latest drivers from their website. When I run the setup there is an error. "The NVIDA Setup program could not locate any drivers that are compatible with your current hardware. Setup will now exit"
Strange..

[Dave Hybrid]

I'd update all your motherboard drivers, then retry the Nvidia ones.

Get a 4in1 package off the manufacturers website.

[gsan]

Hi Dave, ive updated Bios and nvidia drivers. Still no luck. I have uninstalled both 5200 cards are reinstalled them. Changed them around in their PCI slots. I have found that the problem occurs in one DVI, on one particular PCI slot. How ever when the other 5200 card is not plugged in, that DVI works perfectly. I have tried disabling the onboard card to see if that was the problem, but still experienced prob. There is no physical problems with the cards or the monitors/leads. One thing I noticed when they are both plugged in, when I go into the properties of one the cards in device manager, the resource settings do not have any I/O ranges. Pulling my hair out now!!!