problems with my graphics card

cogitatus · Feb 24, 2006, 10:05 AM

recently my computer has been entering sleep mode very often randomly and sometimes the physical dumping screen. the images during windows and the windows loading pages are distorted at times also. i have met much difficulty trying to log into windows. the error during the physical dump screen seemed to point to nv4_disp which is apparently a driver infinite loop problem. i tried every driver since for my nvidia fx5200 and nothing has worked for me since.

i tried changing certain settings in my computer properties such as disabling physical dumps and changing my virtual memory to the same size as my ram but nothing has worked for me so far. i thus disabled this card in the advanced settings of display properties.

currently i am able to log on to windows without any problems although the images might be a little distorted but there are no more "sleep mode" problems. does this mean this is the problem of the graphics card?

i am contemplating buying a new agp graphics card agp 6600gt and while learning how to install the card myself online i saw this step about "grounding" yourself. how should i install my card safetly? what safety precautions should i take and any good tips since this is my first time installing a card of my own. sorry for the lengthy message.

thanks in advance,
john

**temeteus82** · Feb 24, 2006, 10:47 AM

Hmm... try this, download DriverCleanner Pro 1.4 and install it. Then uninstall nVidia drivers and boot in to safe-mode and use DriverCleanner to clean nVidia drivers and use the cab file cleanner too.

niceguyrichy · Feb 24, 2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cogitatus

i am contemplating buying a new agp graphics card agp 6600gt and while learning how to install the card myself online i saw this step about "grounding" yourself. how should i install my card safetly? what safety precautions should i take and any good tips since this is my first time installing a card of my own.
john

installing a card is a piece of cake

grounding yourself is important to avoid the possibility of static eletricity damaging your comp. It's easiest done by leaving your computer plugged in but switched off at the wall, and always making sure you're touching an exposed metal part of the case.

is your fx5200 agp? make sure your mobo supports it before you cough up for a card.

oh yeah, and a lot of agp slot's have a little release switch at the back (which can be quite hard to see if you don't know to look for it) that needs pushed down before you can pull the card out. when you push it down the card will most likely pop up a bit.

I'll let other more knowlegeable people help with your other probs

Feb 24, 2006, 10:05 AM	#1
cogitatus DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	problems with my graphics card recently my computer has been entering sleep mode very often randomly and sometimes the physical dumping screen. the images during windows and the windows loading pages are distorted at times also. i have met much difficulty trying to log into windows. the error during the physical dump screen seemed to point to nv4_disp which is apparently a driver infinite loop problem. i tried every driver since for my nvidia fx5200 and nothing has worked for me since. i tried changing certain settings in my computer properties such as disabling physical dumps and changing my virtual memory to the same size as my ram but nothing has worked for me so far. i thus disabled this card in the advanced settings of display properties. currently i am able to log on to windows without any problems although the images might be a little distorted but there are no more "sleep mode" problems. does this mean this is the problem of the graphics card? i am contemplating buying a new agp graphics card agp 6600gt and while learning how to install the card myself online i saw this step about "grounding" yourself. how should i install my card safetly? what safety precautions should i take and any good tips since this is my first time installing a card of my own. sorry for the lengthy message. thanks in advance, john