Windows 7 wont duel screen but Ubuntu will (Nvidia 8400GS)

PeterMcArthur

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I'm running windows 7 and my geforce 8400GS graphics card. I'm trying to duel screen using a siemens LL 3220T monitor and a Acer X223HQ monitor. The Siemens is connected via the VGA port and the Acer is connected via the DVI with a converter plugged in allowing the VGA monitor to connect to the DVI port. The problem is the Acer monitor doesn't work! Windows doesn't detect it at all! I can rule out hardware issues because when I run ubuntu using the exact same set up both monitors work perfectly well! I tried downloading the newest drivers for my Nvida card but still no success. The monitor doesn't show up as being connected on any of my settings! Can anyone help me?


Kindest regards,

Peter McArthur
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 32bit
I trust that you have the NVidia drivers installed.

In the NVidia control panel, in the pane at the left, chose the "setup multiple displays" task. Are both displays detected?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
Thank you for your reply,

Yes I have installed the latest set of Nvidia drivers for my Graphics card. While using the set up multiple displays feature, the only monitor detected is the Siemens (VGA) monitor and the Acer (DVI) isn't detected.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 32bit
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