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Forums -> Multiple monitors -> Two displays on MacBook Pro with NVIDIA 8600M GT under Windows XP
David   2008-10-19 17:00
Hi there,

I'm using the following configuration:

2 monitors
Current desktop: 1680x2100 (0,0 - 1680,2100)

Monitor 1 - Default Monitor:
Settings: 1680x1050, 32-bit color, 60 Hz refresh rate
Coordinates: 0,1050 - 1680,2100. Workspace: 0,1050 - 1680,2072
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Device: \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0

Monitor 2 - Default Monitor (primary):
Settings: 1680x1050, 32-bit color, 60 Hz refresh rate
Coordinates: 0,0 - 1680,1050. Workspace: 0,0 - 1680,1022
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Device: \\.\DISPLAY2\Monitor0


My problem is that I can't make the secondary display primary. The option is disabled in UltraMon and the NVIDIA control panel.

- I tried to update the NVIDIA driver but I could not find any compatible update.

- I have also tried using Omega drivers, but they are not compatible with mobile cards

- I also installed RivaTuner, but I'm not sure where to find the setting to change.

Anyone have a clue?
I'm a previous owner of a MacBook Pro with ATI Raedon X1600 and it just worked perfectly.
David   2008-10-19 18:39
I managed to fix my problem with some additional tweaks.
ecarlson   2008-10-22 13:19
What tweaks? Someone else might have the same problem, and your solution could be helpful to them.

- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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