Re: Gigabyte GA-8i915P - Dual Video Card Setup

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Again, thank you. That is some great information.

However I'm NOT trying to run in SLI mode. I'm trying to run it in Quad
Video mode. Two very seperate video cards. According to the motherboard
manual, this is very plausible. So they say.

I've set everything up as per instructions and the OS only recognizes the
first video card.

But thanks again for the effort.

"Jaymon" wrote:

I think you need an ATI Crossfire equipped mobo, you may even need an X800
series + card to run in ATI's SLI mode..?
http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/crossfireatireviewxxx/
Dual Nvidia cards may have been a better choice..?
You may need a SLI bridge connector, not sure if ATI cards will work,
though..?
http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?page=2509&head=58
Read the review for your mobo..
j;-j


"sizematters" wrote:

Again, thanks for the links. Not what I'm looking for.

I'm actually quite familiar with dual head as I've been running dual
monitors for over 6 years now. Pretty familiar with most tricks.

My real problem is the fact that my motherboard or the OS isn't recognizing
the second video card. The second I can get it to see the second card, I'm
can make it jump through hoops.

But thank you for your efforts.

"Jaymon" wrote:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/northrup_multimon.mspx
http://www.maxivista.com/testimonials.htm
Review the above links..
j;-j

"sizematters" wrote:

Thanks Rich,

However, I'm not trying to run the cards in SLi - essentially two video
cards working as one.

What I want is two fully seperate video cards - in theory to run 4 monitors.

Thank you for the effort though. (I was actually aware of that link you
posted.)

"Rich Barry" wrote:

See if this helps any
http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?head=58&page=2509


"sizematters" <sizematters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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After much frustration, I am unable to get quad display working.

I've tried everything I can think of and no joy. Any help would be
appreciated.

System specs:

3.2 Ghz Intel Proc
2 gigs Ram
2 SATA 300 gb Maxtor HD
2 Asus Extreme AX550 256mb PCI-E Video Cards

Things Tried:

Updated Windows - Ver 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519
Basically, I've installed every update for windows I could find.
Updated MB Bios ver f9
Swapped monitors (Samsung LCD Digital) - both work fine
Swapped video cards - both work fine
Checked seating on video cards - seems fine
Checked settings in Bios - no apparent setting for activating secondary
PCI-E slot
Set dip switches according to manual - all on
Even tried dip switches at all off - no change


Have installed as per the motherboard manual and have had no luck.
Manual clearly indicates that quad display is available, but it appears
that
windows doesn't even see the second card (as per device manager).

Any suggestions? Place of purchase for components has no clue.
What have I not tried?

Thanks in advance.



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