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Second Monitor Not Working

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by El.Plates, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. El.Plates

    El.Plates Guest

    I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO VGA
    FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using VGA.
    Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    Display Memory: 888 MB
    Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    Shared Memory: 766 MB
    Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    DDI Version: 9Ex
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    WHQL Logo'd: Yes

    My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything - it
    does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    TIA
     
    El.Plates, Jun 18, 2009
    #1
  3. Dusko Savatovic

    Dusko Savatovic Guest

    On your Vista,
    Right click on desktop, Personalize.
    Choose Display Settings.
    Click second monitor. Drag it to the correct position (left-right, up or
    down).
    Click "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
    OK


    "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    news:7ABFBCB2-1B1A-4FC4-B4FD-9F6140B5EB86@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO VGA
    >FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using VGA.
    > Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    > Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    > Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    > DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    > Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    > Display Memory: 888 MB
    > Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    > Shared Memory: 766 MB
    > Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    > Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    > Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    > Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    > DDI Version: 9Ex
    > Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    > Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    > WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    >
    > My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything - it
    > does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    > Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    > TIA <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Dusko Savatovic, Jun 18, 2009
    #2
  4. El.Plates

    El.Plates Guest

    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    >
    > "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    > news:7ABFBCB2-1B1A-4FC4-B4FD-9F6140B5EB86@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO VGA
    >>FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using VGA.
    >> Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    >> Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    >> Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    >> DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    >> Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    >> Display Memory: 888 MB
    >> Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    >> Shared Memory: 766 MB
    >> Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    >> Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    >> Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    >> Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    >> DDI Version: 9Ex
    >> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    >> Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    >> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    >>
    >> My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything - it
    >> does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    >> Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    >> TIA<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    "Dusko Savatovic" <nospam.savatovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:Ob8d16$7JHA.240@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On your Vista,
    > Right click on desktop, Personalize.
    > Choose Display Settings.
    > Click second monitor. Drag it to the correct position (left-right, up or
    > down).
    > Click "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
    > OK<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Have done that but still have the same problem. Have also noticed that when
    I switch off and back on the second monitor I also get a very brief page
    display and then black screen.
     
    El.Plates, Jun 18, 2009
    #3
  5. Mike Hall - MVP

    Mike Hall - MVP Guest

    "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    news:%23SJPmAB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >>
    >> "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    >> news:7ABFBCB2-1B1A-4FC4-B4FD-9F6140B5EB86@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO VGA
    >>>FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using VGA.
    >>> Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    >>> Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    >>> Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    >>> DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    >>> Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    >>> Display Memory: 888 MB
    >>> Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    >>> Shared Memory: 766 MB
    >>> Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    >>> Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    >>> Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    >>> Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    >>> DDI Version: 9Ex
    >>> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    >>> Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    >>> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    >>>
    >>> My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything -
    >>> it does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    >>> Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    >>> TIA<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > "Dusko Savatovic" <nospam.savatovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:Ob8d16$7JHA.240@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> On your Vista,
    >> Right click on desktop, Personalize.
    >> Choose Display Settings.
    >> Click second monitor. Drag it to the correct position (left-right, up or
    >> down).
    >> Click "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
    >> OK<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Have done that but still have the same problem. Have also noticed that
    > when I switch off and back on the second monitor I also get a very brief
    > page display and then black screen.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


    Maybe the second monitor is not a good one. Have you tired it on another
    system?


    --

    Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
     
    Mike Hall - MVP, Jun 18, 2009
    #4
  6. El.Plates

    El.Plates Guest

    "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.org> wrote in message
    news:ulpgDjB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    > news:%23SJPmAB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    >>> news:7ABFBCB2-1B1A-4FC4-B4FD-9F6140B5EB86@microsoft.com...
    >>>>I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO VGA
    >>>>FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using VGA.
    >>>> Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    >>>> Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    >>>> Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    >>>> DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    >>>> Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    >>>> Display Memory: 888 MB
    >>>> Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    >>>> Shared Memory: 766 MB
    >>>> Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    >>>> Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    >>>> Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    >>>> Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    >>>> DDI Version: 9Ex
    >>>> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    >>>> Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    >>>> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    >>>>
    >>>> My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything -
    >>>> it does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    >>>> Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    >>>> TIA
    >>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >> "Dusko Savatovic" <nospam.savatovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >> news:Ob8d16$7JHA.240@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> On your Vista,
    >>> Right click on desktop, Personalize.
    >>> Choose Display Settings.
    >>> Click second monitor. Drag it to the correct position (left-right, up or
    >>> down).
    >>> Click "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
    >>> OK<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> Have done that but still have the same problem. Have also noticed that
    >> when I switch off and back on the second monitor I also get a very brief
    >> page display and then black screen.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    >
    > Maybe the second monitor is not a good one. Have you tired it on another
    > system?
    >
    >
    > --
    >
    > Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
    >
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    Yes,have tried that and also have swapped the 2 monitors over,with the same
    results..
     
    El.Plates, Jun 18, 2009
    #5
  7. Tae Song

    Tae Song Guest

    "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    news:2122C4C0-1EDB-4A54-A23A-07A7526F62C8@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    >
    > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.org> wrote in message
    > news:ulpgDjB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%23SJPmAB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    >>>> news:7ABFBCB2-1B1A-4FC4-B4FD-9F6140B5EB86@microsoft.com...
    >>>>>I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO
    >>>>>VGA FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using
    >>>>>VGA.
    >>>>> Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    >>>>> Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    >>>>> Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    >>>>> DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    >>>>> Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    >>>>> Display Memory: 888 MB
    >>>>> Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    >>>>> Shared Memory: 766 MB
    >>>>> Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    >>>>> Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    >>>>> Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    >>>>> Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    >>>>> DDI Version: 9Ex
    >>>>> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    >>>>> Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    >>>>> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    >>>>>
    >>>>> My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything -
    >>>>> it does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    >>>>> Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    >>>>> TIA
    >>>>
    >>> "Dusko Savatovic" <nospam.savatovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >>> news:Ob8d16$7JHA.240@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
    >>>> On your Vista,
    >>>> Right click on desktop, Personalize.
    >>>> Choose Display Settings.
    >>>> Click second monitor. Drag it to the correct position (left-right, up
    >>>> or down).
    >>>> Click "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
    >>>> OK
    >>>
    >>> Have done that but still have the same problem. Have also noticed that
    >>> when I switch off and back on the second monitor I also get a very brief
    >>> page display and then black screen.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >>
    >> Maybe the second monitor is not a good one. Have you tired it on another
    >> system?
    >>
    >>
    >> --
    >>
    >> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
    >>
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > Yes,have tried that and also have swapped the 2 monitors over,with the
    > same results..<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Having read through the thread it seems like maybe you are using a refresh
    rate that is too high for the 2nd monitor. Either install a driver for the
    2nd monitor which will tell the video card what the optimal refresh rate is
    for it or set the refresh rate manually.

    On the Display Settings dialog box, hit Advanced Settings... button. Select
    Monitor tab and check box Hide modes that this monitor cannot display. Set
    Screen refresh rate: to about 60Hz. I have a driver installed for Samsung
    930B and it tells me it can only handle up to 75Hz, but the video card can
    put out a refresh rate of about 120Hz. Way too high for the monitor to
    handle.
     
    Tae Song, Jun 18, 2009
    #6
  8. El.Plates

    El.Plates Guest

    "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    news:2122C4C0-1EDB-4A54-A23A-07A7526F62C8@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    >
    > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.org> wrote in message
    > news:ulpgDjB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    >> news:%23SJPmAB8JHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "El.Plates" <pints@onthebar.com> wrote in message
    >>>> news:7ABFBCB2-1B1A-4FC4-B4FD-9F6140B5EB86@microsoft.com...
    >>>>>I have just plugged in a second monitor on my PC using a DVI MALE TO
    >>>>>VGA FEMALE MONITOR ADAPTER / CONVERTER. The primary monitor is using
    >>>>>VGA.
    >>>>> Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
    >>>>> Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    >>>>> Chip type: GeForce 7300 LE
    >>>>> DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    >>>>> Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_01D1&SUBSYS_04051028&REV_A1
    >>>>> Display Memory: 888 MB
    >>>>> Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
    >>>>> Shared Memory: 766 MB
    >>>>> Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    >>>>> Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    >>>>> Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
    >>>>> Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
    >>>>> DDI Version: 9Ex
    >>>>> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    >>>>> Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
    >>>>> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    >>>>>
    >>>>> My problem is that I cant get the second monitor to display anything -
    >>>>> it does briefly show images for a second or so during system boot up.
    >>>>> Any help on this greatly appreciated,
    >>>>> TIA
    >>>>
    >>> "Dusko Savatovic" <nospam.savatovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >>> news:Ob8d16$7JHA.240@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
    >>>> On your Vista,
    >>>> Right click on desktop, Personalize.
    >>>> Choose Display Settings.
    >>>> Click second monitor. Drag it to the correct position (left-right, up
    >>>> or down).
    >>>> Click "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
    >>>> OK
    >>>
    >>> Have done that but still have the same problem. Have also noticed that
    >>> when I switch off and back on the second monitor I also get a very brief
    >>> page display and then black screen.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >>
    >> Maybe the second monitor is not a good one. Have you tired it on another
    >> system?
    >>
    >>
    >> --
    >>
    >> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
    >>
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > Yes,have tried that and also have swapped the 2 monitors over,with the
    > same results..<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Have swapped mains power on monitors and found the problem !!!
     
    El.Plates, Jun 18, 2009
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