Nvidia, Ubuntu and Old CRT Monitor

[Chris Rees]

2008/10/30 Chaman Singh Verma <csv610 at gmail.com>:
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> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:56 PM, Chris Rees <utisoft at googlemail.com> wrote:
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>> 2008/10/30 Chaman Singh Verma <csv610 at gmail.com>:
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>> > 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
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>> >> >
>> >> > 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,
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>> > I tried all permutations, but somehow couldn't get Nvidia working. After
>> > booting
>> > I get a message:
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>> > 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
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>> >
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>> Um, try plugging the cable into the other DVI port?
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> Hello,
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> I tried both the ports. The port near the TV output makes low resolution
> and other one high, but the problem remains the same.
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> Do we need to update the drivers for monitors too ?
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> csv
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I'm afraid monitors are an area that I happen to find frightening, so
I stay away from refresh rates ("drivers") etc until I have to touch
them

Can you please post /var/log/Xorg.0.log?

Chris
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