Nvidia, Ubuntu and Old CRT Monitor

[Chaman Singh Verma]

On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:34 PM, Chris Rees <utisoft at googlemail.com> wrote:

> 2008/10/30 Chris Rees <utisoft at googlemail.com>:
> > 2008/10/30 Charlie Kravetz <cjk at teamcharliesangels.com>:
> >> On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:34:23 +0530
> >> "Chaman Singh Verma" <csv610 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hello,
> >>>
> >>> Is someone using NVidia 8800 GT card with Samsung SyncMaster 753s
> >>> Monitor ? I am having troubles
> >>> installing and using the card. Someone told me that Nvidia cards
> >>> require digital monitors and Analog
> >>> monitors may not work.  I am using Ubuntu 8.10 and don't have
> >>> Windows/Vista or anyother OS  to verify
> >>> that same problems exists with them.
> >>>
> >>> Can someone give authentic answer ?
> >>>
> >>> csv
> >>
> >> I am running intrepid with a nVidia NV44A [Geforce 6200] on an old
> >> Compaq MV540 monitor. I also use a nVidia MX4000 with the same monitor.
> >> I think Intrepid with nVidia with analog monitors is working fine here.
> >>
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> > I'm running on a Geforce 8800 GT, 512 MB RAM, with this monitor
> >
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-L225WS-SF-display-widescreen-silver/dp/B000UA2KSU
> .
> > It's VGA only :(, but it works fine. Your problem is because the
> > nvidia driver included with 7.10 doesn't support the 8800 GT.
> >
> > The easiest way to deal with this is to upgrade to 8.04
> >
> > Chris
> >
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> >
>
> OK, sorry, ignore that, I thought you said 7.10. Try using the
> restricted nvidia driver.
>
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Hello,

I tried all permutations, but somehow couldn't get Nvidia working. After
booting
I get a message:

The GeForce 8800 GT doesn't have appropriate external cable, unless it is
rectified X will not start.

Now I don't understand what are the appropriate external cable. I
reinstalled
Ububtu 8.10 without Nvidia installed, then everything works fine. I tested
with
glxgears programs.

I am unable to get the core of the problem, so can someone help ?

csv
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