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 biffster@NOSPAM-REALLYgmail.com to All 
 Re: DVI? 
 06 Mar 07 23:08:20 
 
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On Sunday 04 March 2007 02:01 am, peter@invalid.com ranted on thusly: 

> Do the Nvidia drivers for linux work when using the DVI output from a
> video card? I've been unable to get them working (the lcd just
> switches off), and it's pretty much my last idea.
> 
> I know I could switch plugs and try it - but my vga socket runs a
> screen in another room, and I don't want to disrupt it.

Yes, they work using the DVI connector. However, the VGA socket will always
be used first. So if you have something connected to the VGA socket, the
DVI will not work unless you set up your xorg.conf for either TwinView
(clone or span) or as separate X displays.

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