Ok, I don't have a 2nd place to plug in the monitor...just the 15 pin spot. And the monitor
plugs into a card inside the tower...that's it...that's possibly the video card...
I ran the "Option 2: Automatically find drivers for my NVIDIA products" and after several attempts
apparently it kicked in...(I kept hitting the 'run' button and it kept popping the screen back up
yet finally disappeared...and nothing more...) No reboot, no having to do the Safe mode or "Last known good config..." Maybe it found a driver and installed...?
Also, when I've had to go to Dell, they wanted my service tag # to see my system...and only runs in IE.
And my # is GMN5Q41...then shows my correct desktop tower (not the laptop)...I had that laptop pic
also until I ran their tool...(attached jpeg)...
Also, I have attached some jpeg's regarding this system...maybe it'll show you something I can't see...
I got these jpeg's using EverestHome 220...
Also, the AGP is disabled in the Chipset section...whatever that is...and stated may cause performance
penalty...(under chipset_problems and suggestions)...
Anyways, the attached files may tell you something...hope they help...