Nvidia, Ubuntu and Old CRT Monitor

[Chris Rees]

2008/10/30 Chaman Singh Verma <csv610 at gmail.com>:
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:34 PM, Chris Rees <utisoft at googlemail.com> wrote:
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>> 2008/10/30 Chris Rees <utisoft at googlemail.com>:
>> > 2008/10/30 Charlie Kravetz <cjk at teamcharliesangels.com>:
>> >> On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:34:23 +0530
>> >> "Chaman Singh Verma" <csv610 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Hello,
>> >>>
>> >>> Is someone using NVidia 8800 GT card with Samsung SyncMaster 753s
>> >>> Monitor ? I am having troubles
>> >>> installing and using the card. Someone told me that Nvidia cards
>> >>> require digital monitors and Analog
>> >>> monitors may not work.  I am using Ubuntu 8.10 and don't have
>> >>> Windows/Vista or anyother OS  to verify
>> >>> that same problems exists with them.
>> >>>
>> >>> Can someone give authentic answer ?
>> >>>
>> >>> csv
>> >>
>> >> I am running intrepid with a nVidia NV44A [Geforce 6200] on an old
>> >> Compaq MV540 monitor. I also use a nVidia MX4000 with the same monitor.
>> >> I think Intrepid with nVidia with analog monitors is working fine here.
>> >>
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>> > I'm running on a Geforce 8800 GT, 512 MB RAM, with this monitor
>> >
>> > http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-L225WS-SF-display-widescreen-silver/dp/B000UA2KSU.
>> > It's VGA only :(, but it works fine. Your problem is because the
>> > nvidia driver included with 7.10 doesn't support the 8800 GT.
>> >
>> > The easiest way to deal with this is to upgrade to 8.04
>> >
>> > Chris
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>> OK, sorry, ignore that, I thought you said 7.10. Try using the
>> restricted nvidia driver.
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>
> Hello,
>
> I tried all permutations, but somehow couldn't get Nvidia working. After
> booting
> I get a message:
>
> The GeForce 8800 GT doesn't have appropriate external cable, unless it is
> rectified X will not start.
>
> Now I don't understand what are the appropriate external cable. I
> reinstalled
> Ububtu 8.10 without Nvidia installed, then everything works fine. I tested
> with
> glxgears programs.
>
> I am unable to get the core of the problem, so can someone help ?
>
> csv
>
>

Um, try plugging the cable into the other DVI port?


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