- Jul 7, 2007
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Hello all,
I'm just messing around with Zorin OS 9. I'm really liking it so far. I've got the wifi to work, my network printer connected, netflix working
At my work we started supporting 'nix about a year ago as well, so I figure it can only help me learn about it lol.
Anyhow, I've got a Gigabyte Mobo with an older E7500 C2D CPU and an Nvidia GTX 470 vid card. I'd like to see if I can install another vid card and actually get it to work, just to see if I can. I've got 2 monitors working so far via the 470. I just wanna mess around and see if I can get 3 or 4 working.........
I did try a few days ago. I followed a tutorial and it mentioned editing (or gpediting I guess lol) the xorg.conf file. After I did that the thing wouldn't boot up lmao. All part of the learning I reckon. I finally got it back by booting into a 'LiveCD' DVD and deleting the xorg.conf file.
At any rate, is it too difficult to do? Or is it even possible? The mobo only has 1 PCIe slot. Does it make a difference if I use a PCI vid card? I read somewhere that it's a bit easier if you use the same chipset for both (Nvidia/AMD). I do have another Nvidia PCI card I can install.
Thanx in advance. I'm really enjoying Zorin and it can only help me learn about Linux in general
I'm just messing around with Zorin OS 9. I'm really liking it so far. I've got the wifi to work, my network printer connected, netflix working
Anyhow, I've got a Gigabyte Mobo with an older E7500 C2D CPU and an Nvidia GTX 470 vid card. I'd like to see if I can install another vid card and actually get it to work, just to see if I can. I've got 2 monitors working so far via the 470. I just wanna mess around and see if I can get 3 or 4 working.........
I did try a few days ago. I followed a tutorial and it mentioned editing (or gpediting I guess lol) the xorg.conf file. After I did that the thing wouldn't boot up lmao. All part of the learning I reckon. I finally got it back by booting into a 'LiveCD' DVD and deleting the xorg.conf file.
At any rate, is it too difficult to do? Or is it even possible? The mobo only has 1 PCIe slot. Does it make a difference if I use a PCI vid card? I read somewhere that it's a bit easier if you use the same chipset for both (Nvidia/AMD). I do have another Nvidia PCI card I can install.
Thanx in advance. I'm really enjoying Zorin and it can only help me learn about Linux in general