ricren Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hi, I had this system running very smooth using video on board: CPU:Intel C2d 6300 Mother: Asrock 945-Dvi-connected to only one monitor: Dell 2405 via DVI. I'd like to include one more monitor to the setup so I bought an Asus 7300GT and connected the Dell 24" to the DVI and a CTR 17" to the VGA port on the 7300. Installed Natit 02 downloaded fron Diabolik's web page, in a completely new and fresh instalation without any other video drivers. Now this is what happens: If I connect ONLY the Dell via DVI: OK-1920x1200x60. Exelente picture QE+CI. When I also connect the CTR to the VGA port, nothing get detectet, even pressing "detect displays". On reboot: First I get the Grey screen with the apple logo on both monitors but then It detects only the CTR and boots to it.I get the regular desktop on the VGA and the DVI is black. Not activity. If I connect the Dell via DVI to VGA adaptor: I get dual head plus diferent resolutions, etc, BUT the video quality via VGA is awfull. Nothing like the razor sharp and nice DVI. Any thoughts? Have someone got DVI AND VGA running with a 7300 and Natit? thanks Ric Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 "Detect displays" does not usually work. Try Natit v.01, it is know to work on DVI/VGA cards: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?act...ost&id=6601 See this thread for more details: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=35970 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-431652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricren Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hi bofors, tks for your input. Is there any recommended procedure to unistall v02 in order to try v01? I'd like to avoid re-install the OS again. thanks. Ric Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-431657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 There is no need to uninstall v0.02, just install v0.01 over v0.02. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-431675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricren Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks again. I did it but still the same problem. I'm decided to get both displays working so I ask: Changing Video cards or different OS instalation DVD would work? Right now I have: 1-OS 10.4.8 Jaz Intel/AMD. This one gives me kernel 8.8.1. Clean install. No video drivvers cheked. No upgrades to 10.4.9 or 10. 2-Asus 7300GT silent Please, If you can, suggest any change to my setup and I'll try it: new card, os, may be another monitor? As it is, is of no use to me. thanks! Ric Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-431677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I would try switching the video card to perhaps something with dual DVI output. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-431686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoh Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 you could try NVinject. It usually works fine for DVI+VGA with nvidia PCIe cards. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-432077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricren Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Tks for the suggestion. I have Natit 02 installed. Do I need to uninstall it in order to try NVinject? If that's true, what would be the right procedure to do it? The Macvidia site is down since yesterday... tks Ric Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-432342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoh Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 macvidia forum (and downloads) have merged with hackintosh.org forums you have to remove NATIT then just install NVinject.kext and fix permission. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-432379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricren Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Tks for your input. I went to the forums and discovered that there's a guy that have 2 Nvidia cards running for a total of 4 displays. That's what I need for my new hack (Q6600+Asrock 4core1333-sata2+4 monitors). If it's possible, it would be a great workstation. Ric Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-432402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoh Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 yep, it looks like a nice setup. unfortunately, my desktop is not big enough to fit 4 20" displays (and more important, my bank account is too low, and I only have 2 eyes ) He's the only one AFAIK running 4 displays like this on hackintosh, but at least, it proves it can work on some rigs... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-432510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricren Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 I sent that guy a mail asking if he was using pure DVI to connect the monitors or pure VGA or a combination. I've got no answer yet. The real problem seems to be the combination of DVI+VGA. I got VGA+VGA without any problems, but as soon as I connect DVI+VGA the OS boots to the VGA and seems to ignore the DVI monitor (do not appear at all in "abot this mac". I'd like to hear from people that have DVI+VGA to compare their systems and OS version and extrat a solution. cheers Ric Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-433129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoh Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I had no problems to run DVI + VGA on Sparkle 7600GT. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60811-dual-head-weird-behaviour-almost-there-help/#findComment-433507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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