• | NVIDIA Quadro 4000 and second display
on Feb 12, 2013 at 11:45:17 pm |
Hey guys,
I just got a new Mac Pro with the NVIDIA Quadro 4000 graphics card. I've got two displays hooked up but the computer only recognizes one. Is there something I'm forgetting to do?
I installed the Cuda driver and, according to the web site, there's nothing else I need to do.
Thoughts?
• | Re: NVIDIA Quadro 4000 and second display on Feb 13, 2013 at 6:25:37 pm |
Should work - you've done the obvious like checking cabling? What does display in system settings report?
• | Re: NVIDIA Quadro 4000 and second display on Feb 14, 2013 at 2:11:40 pm |
Thanks so much for the reply!
The system only sees one monitor. I've checked the DVI cables, which seem to be okay. The one thing I haven't checked is the DVI/Display Port adaptor (the short adaptor cable that comes with the card), which I've read has a tendency to arrive faulty.
I'm going to order a new one and give it a try.
• | Re: NVIDIA Quadro 4000 and second display on Feb 14, 2013 at 2:14:12 pm |
Don't bother - switch the inputs to test the monitors - eg switch which monitor is plugged into which port.
Then try reseating the gpu card.
Let us know how you get on!
• | Re: NVIDIA Quadro 4000 and second display on Feb 14, 2013 at 5:28:57 pm |
Figured it out. The monitor works when I hold the DVI/Display adaptor in the socket on the back of the card and stops working when I let go.
Looks like it's either a bad adaptor or bad socket on the card. I ordered a new adaptor. If that doesn't fix it, it looks like I'll be sending the card back.
• | Re: NVIDIA Quadro 4000 and second display on Feb 18, 2013 at 3:27:26 pm |
Just a quick update in case anyone else has an issue.
I contacted PNY Tech support, who responded once with some questions. After a week I have not heard back so I contacted the place where I bought it.
Apparently these cards are known for faulty display ports, which mine has. And apparently PNY is also known for faulty tech support. So, if you need a functioning card quickly, buy two and return the one that works. :)
