I just recently (today) upgraded to 7 from Vista. I did a clean install because I was running 32 bit and wanted 64 bit. Everything installed fine except the computer is no longer showing that I have a graphics card. It is a Dell laptop. When I upgraded a different computer 7 automatically detected and installed the drivers for that graphics card.
In this computer, however, the graphics card does not even appear. It is not in Device Manager or System Information. Both programs just say all that is installed is a Standard VGA Graphics Adapter.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem and make the computer detect the graphics card?
Unfortunately no. I got it a year or so ago and haven't ever had a problem. I don't want to open up the bottom of the laptop and look either. I don't really know where to go because the system is not even detecting that there is a graphics card plugged into.
Is there a sticker on it with a Dell Model # & Dell service tag # ?
My Computer
At a glance
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
Unfortunately no. I got it a year or so ago and haven't ever had a problem. I don't want to open up the bottom of the laptop and look either. I don't really know where to go because the system is not even detecting that there is a graphics card plugged into.
are there any stickers at all (other than the MS Hologram) that identify the machine?
there are usually at the bottom of the computer and wouldnt need any type of disarming...
well it obiously does as it shows something on the screen...
if you dont know then try using windows update and see if it can recognize the card...
if it still does not recognize it then try start and type system information and then go to components and then display ...
take a pic of it...
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Serv...Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4...OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual ChannelHD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergra...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server
OS
Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
CPU
Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4)
Motherboard
IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS
Memory
OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012
Yeah, there is a service tag. I just went to Dell's website and plugged it in. They say the specific model isn't completely compatible with 7. They suggest downloading vista drivers and using them but I don't see what good this will do if the computer can not actually see the hardware.
Yeah, there is a service tag. I just went to Dell's website and plugged it in. They say the specific model isn't completely compatible with 7. They suggest downloading vista drivers and using them but I don't see what good this will do if the computer can not actually see the hardware.
Yeah, there is a service tag. I just went to Dell's website and plugged it in. They say the specific model isn't completely compatible with 7. They suggest downloading vista drivers and using them but I don't see what good this will do if the computer can not actually see the hardware.
allright check back with us...
just in case these should be your drivers for windows 7 x64 NVIDIA DRIVERS 195.62 WHQL
just looked up your system and it seems there is also a sbios update for fan control
have you installed this already? Drivers and Downloads
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Serv...Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4...OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual ChannelHD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergra...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server
OS
Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
CPU
Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4)
Motherboard
IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS
Memory
OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012
