I replaced the original GeForce 7300 LE with a GeForce 210 in an Inspiron 531 running Vista 32bit.
When I first started up the machine, everything worked and windows tried to install PnP drivers. It failed to install VGA adapters. I installed the supplied drivers from nVidia which prompted a restart. On restart I get through the Dell Splash, the Microsoft loading bar, and then black screen. If I restart to Safe Mode I can load all the way to a running machine.
Any suggestions on getting this new card to run? Or do you think it came DOA? I will reinstall the original card to confirm it isn't a mobo issue.
Also, if I unistall the drivers to the 210, I can start up in Normal Mode all the way except for reduced graphics performance at higher resolutions.
When I first started up the machine, everything worked and windows tried to install PnP drivers. It failed to install VGA adapters. I installed the supplied drivers from nVidia which prompted a restart. On restart I get through the Dell Splash, the Microsoft loading bar, and then black screen. If I restart to Safe Mode I can load all the way to a running machine.
Any suggestions on getting this new card to run? Or do you think it came DOA? I will reinstall the original card to confirm it isn't a mobo issue.
Also, if I unistall the drivers to the 210, I can start up in Normal Mode all the way except for reduced graphics performance at higher resolutions.