[SOLVED] TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19

IceDread · 08-03-2008, 03:26 PM

Greetings!

I've a problem and have searched around but can not find the solution.

I just installed a seagate 1tb 7200.11.

When I start up my computer now it just can not find my tv, sony 40"!

I'm on windows vista 64 bit (updated).

I'd appreciate help, thanks!

Houndog777 · 08-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Hi,
did the nVidia setup ask you to configure your tv upon startup after the driver installation?

IceDread · 08-04-2008, 03:20 AM

Not what I noticed.

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 03:58 AM

Go into the the nVidia control panel and configure it for a TV.

IceDread · 08-04-2008, 04:37 AM

Hi

Mind if I ask how? Would love to know because I can't figure it out.

In Set up Multiple displays I can only chose "Only use one single display" :(

thanks

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 04:46 AM

I think you should uninstall and reinstall your drivers.
The install has obviously not picked up that you have a tv attached. Have the tv connected and switched on when you reinstall.

What do you mean by "I'm on windows vista 64 bit (updated)."?
Do you mean you have all the latest updates?

I presume you had your TV working before installing the new hard drive; what driver release did you use?

IceDread · 08-04-2008, 04:52 AM

I think I used the one before 175, 16x something.

I just tried with the latest beta, 177.66 but that didnt help with this problem eather.

About windows, yes all updates are installd.

This is very werid and annoying :/

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 04:56 AM

Why not try the 169.25 release?
nVidia are pretty poor these days with their drivers IMHO.

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 04:57 AM

Remember to disable any anti-virus or other non-windows programs before the install.

IceDread · 08-04-2008, 05:03 AM

That driver didnt fix the problem eather :/

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 05:29 AM

Strange. It should really give you the multiple display options even if a tv or extra monitor is not connected.

How about disconnecting the TV and reinstalling the drivers without it? You tried that?
BTW, you have been uninstalling from Control Panel> Programs & Features, then restarting in Low Resolution Mode and cancelling any windows search for drivers, haven't you?
Don't mean to question your ability, it's just that this is really strange.

IceDread · 08-04-2008, 05:59 AM

"Strange. It should really give you the multiple display options even if a tv or extra monitor is not connected."
Yeah I find it very strange too.

"How about disconnecting the TV and reinstalling the drivers without it? You tried that?"
Did that yesterday, did it again, didnt help.

When I installed the new drivers I used the setup in the driver.

The most weird part however is that it was working before.

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 06:03 AM

How about the Add New Hardware wizard? Try to force it to recognise the tv.
And even an uninstall of the monitor from Device Manager and restart. Gotta try everything because this is not normal behaviour.

IceDread · 08-04-2008, 06:08 AM

I tried the device manager to try and get some reaction but nothing.

My card does not feed 1080p movies at all nearly (when it worked) and 720p with some glitches, so maybe it's time for me to by a new card anyway, have been thinking about it.

Thanks a lot for your help thou, nice with people who makes an effort to try and help other people.

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 06:13 AM

Could always try a physical uninstall.
Remove the drivers etc, shut down, remove the card, check it looks ok, start without it, shut down, reinstall card and restart etc

Houndog777 · 08-04-2008, 06:14 AM

Or maybe try a new/different cable from pc to tv?

**magnethead** · 08-04-2008, 10:29 PM

how is the TV connected? VGA, HDMI, or S-video?

IceDread · 08-05-2008, 03:47 AM

Thanks for all the help, it was actually 1 of the hdmi ports on the tv that were broken!!

08-03-2008, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	[SOLVED] TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Greetings! I've a problem and have searched around but can not find the solution. I just installed a seagate 1tb 7200.11. When I start up my computer now it just can not find my tv, sony 40"! I'm on windows vista 64 bit (updated). I'd appreciate help, thanks!

08-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Hi, did the nVidia setup ask you to configure your tv upon startup after the driver installation?

08-04-2008, 03:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Not what I noticed.

08-04-2008, 03:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Go into the the nVidia control panel and configure it for a TV.

08-04-2008, 04:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Hi Mind if I ask how? Would love to know because I can't figure it out. In Set up Multiple displays I can only chose "Only use one single display" :( thanks

08-04-2008, 04:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 I think you should uninstall and reinstall your drivers. The install has obviously not picked up that you have a tv attached. Have the tv connected and switched on when you reinstall. What do you mean by "I'm on windows vista 64 bit (updated)."? Do you mean you have all the latest updates? I presume you had your TV working before installing the new hard drive; what driver release did you use?

08-04-2008, 04:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 I think I used the one before 175, 16x something. I just tried with the latest beta, 177.66 but that didnt help with this problem eather. About windows, yes all updates are installd. This is very werid and annoying :/

08-04-2008, 04:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Why not try the 169.25 release? nVidia are pretty poor these days with their drivers IMHO. http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us

08-04-2008, 04:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Remember to disable any anti-virus or other non-windows programs before the install.

08-04-2008, 05:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 That driver didnt fix the problem eather :/

08-04-2008, 05:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Strange. It should really give you the multiple display options even if a tv or extra monitor is not connected. How about disconnecting the TV and reinstalling the drivers without it? You tried that? BTW, you have been uninstalling from Control Panel> Programs & Features, then restarting in Low Resolution Mode and cancelling any windows search for drivers, haven't you? Don't mean to question your ability, it's just that this is really strange.

08-04-2008, 05:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 "Strange. It should really give you the multiple display options even if a tv or extra monitor is not connected." Yeah I find it very strange too. "How about disconnecting the TV and reinstalling the drivers without it? You tried that?" Did that yesterday, did it again, didnt help. When I installed the new drivers I used the setup in the driver. The most weird part however is that it was working before.

08-04-2008, 06:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 How about the Add New Hardware wizard? Try to force it to recognise the tv. And even an uninstall of the monitor from Device Manager and restart. Gotta try everything because this is not normal behaviour. Last edited by Houndog777; 08-04-2008 at 06:05 AM. Reason: Add

08-04-2008, 06:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 I tried the device manager to try and get some reaction but nothing. My card does not feed 1080p movies at all nearly (when it worked) and 720p with some glitches, so maybe it's time for me to by a new card anyway, have been thinking about it. Thanks a lot for your help thou, nice with people who makes an effort to try and help other people.

08-04-2008, 06:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Could always try a physical uninstall. Remove the drivers etc, shut down, remove the card, check it looks ok, start without it, shut down, reinstall card and restart etc

08-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 how is the TV connected? VGA, HDMI, or S-video? __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

08-04-2008, 06:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Or maybe try a new/different cable from pc to tv?

08-05-2008, 03:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
IceDread Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Win Vista 64bit	Re: TV problem, nvidia 7900 gto, driver 175.19 Thanks for all the help, it was actually 1 of the hdmi ports on the tv that were broken!!