Can't install drivers for nVidia GeForce 8500 GT

That option hasn't worked for me... Thank you for assisting me in any case, I will keep trying and post here when I've solved the problem... I can't get over the discrepancy in my Device Manager with the PCI-Express device, so I'm going to try and get that working... I have a feeling it will work.

I'm also going to try plugging my monitor into the On-board port to see if I can figure anything out when the nVidia card is not in use.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i5
Motherboard
Intel DP55KG
Memory
4GB 3200
Graphics Card(s)
BFG nVidia GTX 260 O/C
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio (Integrated)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 32" HDTV
Screen Resolution
1360 x 768
Hard Drives
1.5TB Western Digital Cavier Green
1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
PSU
750W Corsair
Case
Antec 900
Keyboard
Logitech MX5500 Revolution Bluetooth desktop
Mouse
Logitech MX5500 Revolution
Can you download HWInfo32 and see what the app says for your graphics tab. Then, open up the BIOS, disable the onboard graphics and set the PCI 16x card slot as the boot up device. Also, check the IRQ in the BIOS. They should be automatically assigned. Finally, update your other drivers too. Use the guide in my sig.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio Z46GDU
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
CPU
[email protected] 1066MHz FSB
Motherboard
Sony branded
Memory
6GB DDR3 1066MHz
Graphics Card(s)
9300M GS 256MB Dedicated (Speed) + Intel4500MHD (Stamina)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
13.1' WXGA
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
320GB 7200RPM w/ 16MB cache
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1MB/s
Hello,
I had the same problem that you when I installed vista and now in win7. You don’t need to install the geforce driver, but only the North Bridge ATi Express driver. Due to your PCI-E error, win7 can’t indentify you geforce. Follow these steps:
- Download the ATI Radeon driver. In my case I used these 7-8-vista32-dd_ccc_wdm_50976.exe (I have a mobo asus P5RD1)
- Install used “run as administrator” mode (left click at the icon and select run as administrator)
- After install reboot the system.
- The Win 7 automatically detected your Geforce
If the driver can’t work, try to download other in AMD site www.amd.com
Best regards,
 

My Computer

OS
Win 7
CPU
Pentiun 4
Motherboard
P5RD1-VM
Memory
2GIGA DDR1
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce 9400 GT
Monitor(s) Displays
Sansung 17''
Hard Drives
2 HDs Sata
I don't understand how or why that worked, but it did! I installed the Radeon driver, and when I restarted the nVidia driver installed! a second reboot and everything was working fine! Thanks so much for your help Michelra!
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i5
Motherboard
Intel DP55KG
Memory
4GB 3200
Graphics Card(s)
BFG nVidia GTX 260 O/C
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio (Integrated)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 32" HDTV
Screen Resolution
1360 x 768
Hard Drives
1.5TB Western Digital Cavier Green
1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
PSU
750W Corsair
Case
Antec 900
Keyboard
Logitech MX5500 Revolution Bluetooth desktop
Mouse
Logitech MX5500 Revolution
fragment137 said:
I don't understand how or why that worked, but it did! I installed the Radeon driver, and when I restarted the nVidia driver installed! a second reboot and everything was working fine! Thanks so much for your help Michelra!
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Sorry you had so much trouble but good you got it going. I picked this card up yesterday, couldnt get the install cd to work so I downloaded the drivers posted in your thread for 7 and worked like a charm.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Home?
CPU
AMD Athlon 2.8Ghz
Motherboard
GA-MA78LM-S2
Memory
2GB 800MHZ
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 3000
Michelra said:
Hello,
I had the same problem that you when I installed vista and now in win7. You don’t need to install the geforce driver, but only the North Bridge ATi Express driver. Due to your PCI-E error, win7 can’t indentify you geforce. Follow these steps:
- Download the ATI Radeon driver. In my case I used these 7-8-vista32-dd_ccc_wdm_50976.exe (I have a mobo asus P5RD1)
- Install used “run as administrator” mode (left click at the icon and select run as administrator)
- After install reboot the system.
- The Win 7 automatically detected your Geforce
If the driver can’t work, try to download other in AMD site www.amd.com
Best regards,
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Thank you

Sorry to bump an old thread, but it solved my problem
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 64bit
I have the exact same problem, and I tried as explained in this thread, but I still can't get it to work :s Any other ideas? HWInfor32 DOES see my videocard
 
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My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500GT
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