9800 pro + dual monitors

[StrandgecK]

Im trying to get dual monitors working in Windows 2000 with the ATI Radeon
9800 pro using the DVI adaptor.. at first I was getting an 'unexpected
kernel mode trap' BSOD error when I tried to boot up with the 2nd monitor
attached, then I unchecked "Alternate DVI operational mode" in the setup,
and now windows boots all the way but both monitors turn off as if they
arent receiving a signal?? and I'm pretty sure windows loads because if I
type in my password and press enter I hear the startup .wav play and the HDD
has activity.

thanks for any help

 

[StrandgecK]

Ok I get it working using v3.4 of the drivers.. (the version on the CD that
came with the card).. is this an acceptable downgrade from 3.9?

 

[StrandgecK]

ok.. now I can only enable directx on the 2nd monitor?? I go into dxdiag and
disable them under display 2 then go to display 1 and click enable.. but it
reenables them in display 2?!

 

[Ben Pope]

Im trying to get dual monitors working in Windows 2000 with the ATI Radeon
9800 pro using the DVI adaptor.. at first I was getting an 'unexpected
kernel mode trap' BSOD error when I tried to boot up with the 2nd monitor
attached, then I unchecked "Alternate DVI operational mode" in the setup,
and now windows boots all the way but both monitors turn off as if they
arent receiving a signal?? and I'm pretty sure windows loads because if I
type in my password and press enter I hear the startup .wav play and the
HDD has activity.

thanks for any help

I had some weird problems with the Cat drivers and did a clean reinstall
following this article and they all went away:
http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

Ben

 

[Phrederick]

I had some weird problems with the Cat drivers and did a clean reinstall

following this article and they all went away:
http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

What's with the AD spamming? There is NOTHING on that page except some dorky
guys advertising some crap.

 

[Ben Pope]

What's with the AD spamming? There is NOTHING on that page except some
dorky guys advertising some crap.

Then you must be doing something wrong.

There are ~300 "useful" (relevant?) words on that page, which is the
introduction, page 2 has ~1300 words on removing your old drivers and page 3
has ~1200 words on installing the new ones and the final page has about 750
words on tweaking and conclusion.

Page 2 is the most useful.

Ben

 

[Phrederick]

Then you must be doing something wrong.

Went back and now it's fine... I assume it's some kind of way of generating
revenue. I'll just avoid the crap, thanks.

 

[Ben Pope]

Went back and now it's fine... I assume it's some kind of way of
generating revenue.

I didn't notice the problems you mention.

I'll just avoid the crap, thanks.

Thats your prerogative.

Ben

 

[Phrederick]

I didn't notice the problems you mention.


Thats your prerogative.

And just to let you all know, that stupid advertisement screws up your IE...
It turns on the "What's related" feature and allows Adtrix and VibrantMedia
to spy on your surfing...

The page I'm talking about is:
http://1.netshelter.adtrix.com/stre...weaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

....when you try and go to...

http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

If you DO get to the page, you'll notice a number of links withing the text.
For example, in the text "nVidia ruled the graphics card roost" you'll
notice that "graphics card" is a link. BUT if you look at the source, this
link does not exist. It's being parsed by adware/spyware brought on by that
stupid advertising page.

 

[Ben Pope]

And just to let you all know, that stupid advertisement screws up your
IE... It turns on the "What's related" feature and allows Adtrix and
VibrantMedia to spy on your surfing...

The page I'm talking about is:
http://1.netshelter.adtrix.com/stre...weaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

...when you try and go to...

http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

If you DO get to the page, you'll notice a number of links withing the
text. For example, in the text "nVidia ruled the graphics card roost"
you'll notice that "graphics card" is a link. BUT if you look at the
source, this link does not exist. It's being parsed by adware/spyware
brought on by that stupid advertising page.

Well I apologise for any side effects you've experienced from visiting that
page.

Ben

 

[Phrederick]

http://1.netshelter.adtrix.com/stre...weaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=569

Well I apologise for any side effects you've experienced from visiting that
page.

I'm sorry... I'm not trying to blame anyone. The advise was good! I'm just
trying to make everyone aware of what's happening on that site before they
go. These kind of slimy tactics on the internet really tick me off.

Take care!

 

[Ben Pope]

I'm sorry... I'm not trying to blame anyone. The advise was good! I'm just
trying to make everyone aware of what's happening on that site before they
go. These kind of slimy tactics on the internet really tick me off.

I'm with you, they're a PITA.

Ben