Need help w/ vid card! 640x480 8 bit!?

kyle` · 07-10-2005, 09:47 PM

I think the problem is with my video card but it COULD be something to do with my monitor. My video card is an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700.

Ever since I reformatted my computer, I havn't been able to get my video card working. When I install the video card using my "3D Graphic Accelerator" disc, the resolution in Display Properties changes to 640x480 and the color quality changes to Low (8 bit). The screen really looks the same as before the video card was installed though. I guess this is because I have to restart for it to take effect? If I try to restart it goes through it's normal thing but instead of it going to the blue screen that says 'Welcome' and has the list of users, the screen goes black. After I install the video card, if I try to change the crappy resolution or color quality, the screen goes black there too.

After this happens, I have to run in safe mode. The computer will not start up in the normal mode. In safe mode if I go into Device Manager and disable NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 under Display Adapter, I am able to start up in normal mode. So what exactly am I doing wrong? Could it be something wrong with my monitor? Everything is plugged in fine. I have had this problems for a couple of weeks.

This problem has gotten so annoying and I really just don't know what to do. If anyone can help, I will love you forever.

elf · 07-10-2005, 11:53 PM

go HERE and click "Graphics Driver" then click "Geforce and TNT2" then pick your Operating System. Click "I accept" and install the file that will download.

These are drivers for your video card and should help with the graphics.

kyle` · 07-11-2005, 12:16 AM

I have tried installing those but I get the same problem. I'm supposed to put install my video card and then download and install the newest drivers off the nvidia site? Because I have tried that and when I restart for the changes to take effect, the screen comes up black.

07-10-2005, 09:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
kyle` Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9 OS: XP	Need help w/ vid card! 640x480 8 bit!? I think the problem is with my video card but it COULD be something to do with my monitor. My video card is an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700. Ever since I reformatted my computer, I havn't been able to get my video card working. When I install the video card using my "3D Graphic Accelerator" disc, the resolution in Display Properties changes to 640x480 and the color quality changes to Low (8 bit). The screen really looks the same as before the video card was installed though. I guess this is because I have to restart for it to take effect? If I try to restart it goes through it's normal thing but instead of it going to the blue screen that says 'Welcome' and has the list of users, the screen goes black. After I install the video card, if I try to change the crappy resolution or color quality, the screen goes black there too. After this happens, I have to run in safe mode. The computer will not start up in the normal mode. In safe mode if I go into Device Manager and disable NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 under Display Adapter, I am able to start up in normal mode. So what exactly am I doing wrong? Could it be something wrong with my monitor? Everything is plugged in fine. I have had this problems for a couple of weeks. This problem has gotten so annoying and I really just don't know what to do. If anyone can help, I will love you forever. Last edited by kyle`; 07-10-2005 at 09:49 PM.

07-10-2005, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	go HERE and click "Graphics Driver" then click "Geforce and TNT2" then pick your Operating System. Click "I accept" and install the file that will download. These are drivers for your video card and should help with the graphics. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

07-11-2005, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
kyle` Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9 OS: XP	I have tried installing those but I get the same problem. I'm supposed to put install my video card and then download and install the newest drivers off the nvidia site? Because I have tried that and when I restart for the changes to take effect, the screen comes up black.