GT220 and W7 driver problem

[Woodskull]

Just built new system and everything ok until installed nvidia drivers for the gpu. On reboot just a blank screen following the startup - didn't make it to the password log on. Had to restart in SAFE mode and roll back nvidia drivers.
Tried bot DVI and Dsub but no joy.

System:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
dual core E5200 cpu
3 Gb ram
Nvidia Geforce GT220 %12MB 128 bit DDR2 gpu
ABIT AB9 Pro M/B

Any help appreciated

 

[Orpheous]

Which driver version did you install?
Latest version is 195.62

 

[Woodskull]

Tried 195.62 and 195.81 from Guru3D

 

[Orpheous]

I've read that there have been some issues with drivers since 191.07,
other threads I've read have said that 190.62 has worked ok for them, maybe give them a try?

 

[Woodskull]

I'll try that. Thanks for idea. I'll post back how I get on.

 

[Woodskull]

Tried suggested drivers but same result. Any ideas??

 

[Orpheous]

Have you installed the Intel chipset driver from the ABIT website?
ftp://ftp.abitshop.com/pub/driver2/intel_inf/inf_v8301013.zip
Also, do you have any other unknown devices in device manager?

(sorry about that last link, the european ftp site didn't like the direct link)

 

[Orpheous]

sorry about the stuff up with the links, I finally got one that works for you!

 

[Orpheous]

Also, I found this post which may work for you too. Seems like a few people are having the same problem as you with that card...

 

[Woodskull]

Thanks Orpheous, rang Scan and they reckon its a faulty gpu! Tried another monitor plus all combinations of DVI/Dsub with/without DVI to Dsub adapters - still no joy. Swapping for an ATI card!

 

[Orpheous]

You're welcome Woodskull, no problem
After all that you've been through with that card I'm glad your retailer is willing to swap it for you.
Happy New Year mate

 

[djjamieg]

Have you tried F8 with low resolution setting then updating the graphics like that?
Because i got a GTS250 today and that was a headache but working now.
Let me know
James

 

[Woodskull]

Just installed a Radeon HD4650 and what a difference! Immediately recognised by W7 and driver loaded automatically ( installed latest catalyst after). Leads me to believe that the Nvidia was faulty as w7 didnt recognise it upon the reboot following installation!!! Moral to this story -all's well that ends well and forget about the 12 hours of suffering in between