Do you require drivers for your older system?
Do you require drivers for your older system?
Thank you for your message. Yes, I removed the graphics card and installed the VGA driver, which now supports multiple monitors. However, the graphics card still doesn't function properly. Despite previous success, it's not working now. I understand, everyone had similar concerns before. I appreciate your understanding. It seems to be working partially so far.
The Intel HD Graphics 4600 (iGPU) on my i7-4770K system runs an Intel-provided driver, dated 29/09/2016, version 20.19.15.4531. The operating system is Windows 10 Pro.
When setting up Windows 10 on older hardware, I consistently boot without an internet connection, opting for a Local Account. None of my devices are linked to a Microsoft account.
After installation, I connect to the internet and observe the screen briefly freeze before returning to higher resolution, with the video driver updating automatically from the Basic Adapter.
I review Windows Updates, allowing the PC to download and restart. Upon rechecking, the updates continue without interruption.
Next, I inspect Device Manager for any hardware marked with yellow exclamation marks, suggesting missing drivers.
Recently, especially on older Xeon server boards, it’s simpler to obtain optional driver updates via Windows Update rather than searching online for potentially unreliable drivers.
On newer systems, I decide whether to enable or disable the mobile device driver updates based on system behavior. If Windows Update fails to locate a driver, I install the manufacturer’s driver package. If a 10GbE network card is causing frame drops, I proceed with an update; otherwise, I refrain.
Some driver updates introduce more issues than they resolve, particularly those with bugs.
In 'User Accounts', the currently used account name appears correctly.
On my machine, it displays "Local Account. Administrator. Password protected," indicating the account is at the administrator level. The password protection part can be disregarded for this account. Details may vary.
Another aspect to verify in BIOS is GPU priority. It might be set to Auto, iGPU, or PCIe (names may differ). Incorrect settings could cause the screen to go black during POST when switching to a port without a monitor.
I encountered a system where a black screen appeared during POST on a plasma TV connected via HDMI, while the same TV functioned normally with a 15-way VGA input.
Could both monitors be linked to the R9 270X GPU?
There have been reports of difficulties with Windows 10 and R9 270 cards.
Links provided:
- https://community.amd.com/t5/pc-dri...rs...d-p/489791
- https://www.reddit.com/r/AMDHelp/comment...or_r9_270/
- https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...5/...9-270.html
- https://umatechnology.org/windows-10-gra...lity-list/
"Many Radeon HD and R9 cards work with Windows 10, especially if the latest drivers are installed. However, users might face performance issues in newer applications due to the age of these cards."
I prefer GT 710, 720, 730 or newer cards for Windows 10. If a GPU is outdated and cannot fully support Windows 10, I keep it running as a Microsoft Basic Adapter at 1024x768 resolution.
My R9 270 could indeed be quite old.