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PC crashing due to improper video settings
I’m pretty sure that my bio video settings are causing my crashes. I’ve reinstated the default settings, and no more crashing.I have a four monitor setup.
The Sapphire card is handling 3 of them ok now. (1 HDMI, 2 DVI - I thought but maybe a D-sub, per confusing specs)
My 4th monitor connects to the HDMI on-board port on the Mobo. It is not being seen by
PC presently, because I have not reset the bios. I’d like to get it running, and maybe get some suggestion on whether I should keep 3 monitors on the Card or divide them between On board video.
I’ve been guessing on how to set the bios, but I think that’s my crash problem.
I’m not sure how to deal with these settings below.
BIOS SETTINGS:
GFXO = Primary video controller on a PCI-e x16 slot
GPP = Primary video controller on a PCI-e XL slot
IGFX = onboard video display output
PCI = Primary video controller on a PCI slot.
MOTHER BOARD AND VIDEO CARD SPECS:
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO USB3
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub
Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub
SAPPHIRE HD 6770 1GB GDDR5
Output • 1 x D-Sub (VGA) • 1 x Dual-Link DVI • 1 x HDMI
Interface: PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP
Ports:
HDMI – 1
Display Port – 1 (whatever this is?)
DVI 2 x DVI (1 single, 1 Dual link)
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When you install a video card it automatically disables onboard video.
If you want a 4th monitor you will need to install a second video card.
If you want a 4th monitor you will need to install a second video card.
ScottCha,
Thanks for response.
I've been running monitors from both for some time. Just wanted to add another, and wanted to make I was setting it right.
The features of the motherboard claim it can run both...
?
Thanks for response.
I've been running monitors from both for some time. Just wanted to add another, and wanted to make I was setting it right.
The features of the motherboard claim it can run both...
?
Oh, ok. Then it is a rare board. Most of the time onboard video is disabled when a card is installed.
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I guess, I"m a rookie, but the manaul is specific on that.
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thanks arnold, sorry I should have noted, it's win7 sp1, 64 bit with 16 gigs of ram.
I'll try the change. to > 2,5
Yes, regardless of those posted settings, it's using the pci-e for three monitors.
I'm trying to connect the 4th monitor to the on-board chip via HDMI.
This is the port placement when system was crashing, but it quit crashing when I restored default bios settings.
And, to try and be clear, I'm now trying to get the system to recoginize the 4th monitor. It's not seeing that or the built in graphic at all. I'm sure that's a setting but was waiting for some advice before changing.
I'll try the change. to > 2,5
Yes, regardless of those posted settings, it's using the pci-e for three monitors.
I'm trying to connect the 4th monitor to the on-board chip via HDMI.
This is the port placement when system was crashing, but it quit crashing when I restored default bios settings.
And, to try and be clear, I'm now trying to get the system to recoginize the 4th monitor. It's not seeing that or the built in graphic at all. I'm sure that's a setting but was waiting for some advice before changing.
Your VGA memory should be in the 15GB range.
What processor do you have. If you have a DVI or d-sub monitor. See whether connecting anything to the on-board causes this situation.
What processor do you have. If you have a DVI or d-sub monitor. See whether connecting anything to the on-board causes this situation.
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ok, do you mean to change the >2.5 figure? that should be in 15 gig range?
I have AMD Penathelon X2 550 - 3300 speed
I have AMD Penathelon X2 550 - 3300 speed
First try attaching any display to the on-board interfaces to see whether that is the cause.
ok I enabled the surround view, it was auto, and attached a vga and a HDMI to the on-board interface.
I had only two options in the fame buffer, above 4g and below 4 gig, so I left it alone.
I got the vga from the on-board going now, after booting up, but lost the HDMI from the pci-e, I'm checking resolution dialog now to see if it became disabled.
I had only two options in the fame buffer, above 4g and below 4 gig, so I left it alone.
I got the vga from the on-board going now, after booting up, but lost the HDMI from the pci-e, I'm checking resolution dialog now to see if it became disabled.
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As was pointed out earlier, the on board is knocked out by the pci-e. there is a configuration within the bios to initialize on board or pci.
Wen the on board is plugged and the bios is set to on board, the pci-e is not initialized.
Wen the on board is plugged and the bios is set to on board, the pci-e is not initialized.
Ok, got all three working on the pci-e card.
The VGA monitor is working fine on the on-board.
I can identify the 2nd (hdmi) display on the on-board but it defaults to vga and then errors, saying it can't save settings. I'm going to check it's connection and reboot.
The VGA monitor is working fine on the on-board.
I can identify the 2nd (hdmi) display on the on-board but it defaults to vga and then errors, saying it can't save settings. I'm going to check it's connection and reboot.
"on board is knocked out by the pci-e."
I should have mentioned earlier, that though the HDMI was not working, and that was user error, the other two displays on the pci-e were working.
I think that surround setting I changed is that bios setting you refer to, that allows both cards to work.
I should have mentioned earlier, that though the HDMI was not working, and that was user error, the other two displays on the pci-e were working.
I think that surround setting I changed is that bios setting you refer to, that allows both cards to work.
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well we'll see if it holds, but the four monitors I wanted are working now.
I unplugged the d-sub from the on-board and the HDMI came in.
Now the d-sub is showing disabled in the Control pannel display dialog, but I have a feeling it would work if I plugged the d-sub back in.
But don't think I really need 5 monitors...
I'm hitting the hay, I'll check back for any thoughts you may have tommorow.
I unplugged the d-sub from the on-board and the HDMI came in.
Now the d-sub is showing disabled in the Control pannel display dialog, but I have a feeling it would work if I plugged the d-sub back in.
But don't think I really need 5 monitors...
I'm hitting the hay, I'll check back for any thoughts you may have tommorow.
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