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xfx 8600gt not working

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/xfx-8600gt-not-working.91975/

Dishant
Dishant Original post #1
Jul 2, 2008 at 7:43 PM
8600gt not working
hello guys,
my xfx 8600gt crad is showing as "Standard VGA graphics adapter" in Device Manager. i mean i can not install it's drivers bcoz it says no such hardware found.i can not run Aero also. Even in xp it's not working now.

the problem came after i installed my new WD 320 gb Hdd. but it's working absolutely fine.
the monitor is attached to the card.
pls help...

thanks in advance

My system Specs are : asus m2n-vm dh mobo......amd 4200+......4x1gb 667 kingston ram.
Choto Cheeta
Choto Cheeta #2
Jul 2, 2008 at 8:14 PM
the monitor is attached to the card.
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If you are getting the display while the DVU is attached to the card mean its working !!!

my xfx 8600gt crad is showing as "Standard VGA graphics adapter" in Device Manager.
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Download latest driver from Nvidia.com web site *www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_175.16_whql.html

and then try to install, see what happens, if still no success then try a OS clean installation also :)
asingh
asingh #3
Jul 3, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Try to reseat the GPU. And yes...do install latest drivers..!