NVidia GeForce Video Adapters Not Supported on Computers That Use PAE (283296)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

This article was previously published under Q283296

SUMMARY

Video cards that use the NVidia GeForce 256 video card and GeForce chip set, or the NVidia Vanta chip set, are not supported on Windows XP-based computers that use Physical Address Extension (PAE).

MORE INFORMATION

Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition loads a standard VGA video driver for NVidia GeForce chip sets, or NVidia Vanta chip sets, to eliminate problems on computers that use PAE (Physical Address Extension). Please contact NVidia to inquire about an updated driver that is supported by Windows on PAE computers.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/25/2006
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