Mac Mini video card drivers Win 7 64 bit sp1

I was running OSX 10.6.4 and dual booting with Vista 64 bit when Vista crashed. I went out and purchased Win 7 64 bit SP1 OEM version. I used bootcamp to install this sucesfully but whatever I seem to try I cannot find/install the correct driver for the graphics card in Win 7. It still defaults to Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 1280 x 1024.
I moved from the U.S to Thailand but forgot to bring my bootcamp disc (Otherwise I might not even be writing this post). I purchased a copy of Snow Lepoard 10.6.3 which has bootcamp 3.1 on it but still not the correct video card drivers. I have also upgraded bootcamp to 3.2 and 3.3 and tried all the Win 7 updaates but to no avail. I have tried to install manually from bootcamp on the DVD, I have read a few forums with the same issue but it tends to be a MacBook Pro and not a Mac Mini issue. I have also instaleld Nvidia 285.38 and 285.62 drivers and both of these give me a black screen, so I know these are not the correct drivers.
I purchased my Mac Mini in Nov of 2010 and its a model MC270LL/A. If I look in OSX I can see my video card is the
Nvidia Geforce 320 M
Vendor - NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID 0x08a4
Revision ID 0x00a2
Rom Revision 3546.
I am not sure why this has to be so difficult but it is! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

There's a complicated driver issue.
I'm also a user of Mac mini(2010, server) with windows7 x64.
My experience is:
The only newest nvidia driver for daily using without trouble is 267.76.
If you want to use 27x~ 285.62/285.79,
your primary monitor must be connected to Mac mini with miniDisplayPort-VGA adapter,
I got the same black screen with applying HDMI port as primary.
If you upgrade to 290.36/295.51(the latest one),
you can prevent black screen with HDMI port,sounds good,right?
But as long as you update to any of the newest two drivers,
you will suffer BSOD(Blue Screen of Death, abnormally reboot, error code:0x116) during checking Windows index
or just watching HD movies, that anything may cause GPU malfunction.
Referece thread:http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=215256
I still searching the solution because the HDMI 1.4a 3D supporting of my projector was begun from 285.62.
I always got BSOD when I want to enjoy Blu-ray 3D films.

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If they don't exist, my computer's lying to me.
Machine Name:     Mac mini
Machine Model:     PowerMac10,2
CPU Type:     PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Number Of CPUs:     1
CPU Speed:     1.5 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU):     512 KB
Memory:     512 MB
Bus Speed:     167 MHz
Chipset Model:     ATY,RV280
Type:     Display
Bus:     AGP
VRAM (Total):     64 MB
Vendor:     ATI (0x1002)
Device ID:     0x5962
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Over on the MacNN site (forums.macnn.com) where people figured that the minis with the udpates had been built in or after September. I'm not sure how accurate that is, but I know mine was made in September.

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Was wondering if anyone out there in 'Mac Land' has had personal experience with the
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Hello. I have a pop up message when trying to run Firestorm virtual world client in Windows 7 (in Boot Camp on new MacBook Pro).
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Right clicked to update these but no fix found online :-(
Could this be the problem though?
Or does some windows only application not run on a Mac even in Boot Camp?
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I've installed OpenSuse 11.4 on my ProBook 4520s but cannot install the ATI video card drivers downloaded from HP website because they have issues (the details are below). The same problem occurred when I was trying SLED 11.
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# rpm -i --test x11-video-fglrxG02-HP-8.778-1.i586.rpm
error: Failed dependencies:
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   kernel(pae:arch_x86_kernel_pci-dma) = 18f3a6981b885355 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:vmlinux) = 8556a89d270afd07 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:drivers_acpi_acpi) = dcfc4948b8a3784d is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_semaphore) = c7a91f1e83a87245 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:drivers_acpi_acpica_acpi) = 5f1dc75b51b76d9d is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_cred) = e51be686b5608bdf is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
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   kernel(pae:kernel_irq_manage) = 6bee263615b7d85a is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:drivers_pci_pci-driver) = 4f3d6d9acf106062 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:mm_memory) = 9941affe5f6ca853 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:mm_mempolicy) = 2d4aa8973083e641 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_module) = e4b3c22771c796a9 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_kthread) = 3d9f6dbb1283d5ee is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:fs_fcntl) = 5c0d0de0bb371b8c is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_softirq) = 8dd3868852cd9aff is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:arch_x86_kernel_cpu_common) = a5219bad46e9ed44 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:lib_hweight) = 164fda3d6013e0fe is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_timer) = 5941964e823d8cb1 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:arch_x86_kernel_tsc) = bb573884e9c8a42a is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:mm_swap) = bbd208c56f3d3bf9 is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586
   kernel(pae:kernel_panic) = 244b172e2d8fbf2e is needed by ati-fglrxG02-HP-kmp-pae-8.778_2.6.32.12_0.7-2.i586

Did you find solution to your problem ^

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So Steve Jobs said that the mac pros would offer greater expansion when they were reased a couple years back.
Its been 3 months since the Geforce 8800 GT has been 'available' on the 2008 mac pro and 3 months since it hasnt been available for the mac pros which jobs referred to as 'expandable.' I'm in need of a new monitor, and will be needing a better video card, I have a 2 x geforce 7300 overclocked setup for gaming in windows. This experience will be painful once I step up to 1920x1200 resolution some time SOON.
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You can find benchmarks for the ATI 2600GT at Bare Feats.
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1. I've heard you can put 2 of the same video cards in a computer and get an increase in performance in that way.
Not with Macs.
2. The 3 512 cards I'm looking at, based on what I've heard are compatible in this forum, are the ATI X1900 XT, the ATI 4870, and the nVidia 8800GT (I know this has to be apple part number MB560Z/A). What are the differences between these cards (prices are all fairly similar)? What should I be looking at besides the card's memory size?
The ATI 4870 is the only one currently being sold. Be sure to get the Apple version.
3. Someone in my other question thread mentioned "flashing" a video card. What does that mean?
That means making a non-Apple card work in a Mac. Don't try it unless you know what you are doing.

Video Card Upgradeable and Video card drivers?????

Hello apple community. I frequently use my intel 20" imac for games by using Bootcamp (IT OWNS!!!!) to switch to Windows XP. I have been running Steam games with about 40-50 fps on all high settings except anti aliasing is set at x8 CSAA instead of the max, x16 CSAA. I know my graphics card can get more frames than x8. I blame the drivers. Where can I find good ATI drivers?
Also, I want a new video card, but is it possible to upgrade your video card on the imac? is it really soldered on to the motherboard????

Are there any news or updates to this? I'm thinking of buying the 24" iMac which sports an ATI HD 2600 Pro video card, but as AMD/ATI has revealed, they will be releasing the HD 3850 and 3870 in mobile versions soon and so I wonder if iMac will get an upgrade to these in stock or if I can do an upgrade myself after I buy it, or while I configure it in the Apple Store (or at a local Apple retailer).
I currently have a home-built PC and use it mostly for casual gaming, programming and graphical stuff (Adobe, typically). I'd love to have an iMac to do all of these things on, but the video card is currently a bit behind in terms of raw performance; otherwise the 24" iMac is a great machine. So I'd love to upgrade the video card, however it's possible (if it is), or at least get an indication of when the HD 2600 will be replaced with a HD 3870 or 3850. Does anyone know?

Video Card Drivers AMD Radeon HD 6770M

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I think it is ridiculous that HP doesn't EVER update their drivers. What is the point of having a graphics card if you can't use it? We have to go through back doors to even have a chance of using current software that requires updated graphics cards. Last update from HP for the graphics card, November. NOVEMBER. Thanks for caring HP.

Intel Mac Mini video outpot to component video

I am looking for an adapter/converter that allows me to connect the video output of my Mac Mini to a component video receiver. I currently use a Marantz S8001 receiver with multi-room capability but unfortunately the multi-roon video switching capability on it does not support composite, DVI, or VGA input.
Mac Mini - Intel dual core, 1st generation Mac OS X (10.4.3)

What happens when you click on the scaled item in System Preferences>Displays>Display? What option are shown?
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If you press ALT with clicking on Scaling, it will give you ALL the available resolutions. I was able to select 1920x1080, but needed a smaller res. the 1280x768 is what I chose. works like it's supposed to.
Above from:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5491224?tstart=0

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I have a late 2007 Mac Pro with a GeForce 7300GT graphics card that has been working just fine
I wanted to add an additional card in order to output to a TV in my office, so I figured I'd just look for another 7300GT
Found one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121062296751?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m149 7.l2649
Bought it, installed it. Nothing.
I feel like I should know this already, but does it really matter who the manufacturer is as long as the chipset is the 7300GT? Is there anything I can do to get this situation working or was I a little hasty in buying a card that I didn't fully understand?
Like I said, I'll keep searching around, but any help that anyone could provide would be much appreciated.

The card you have already has two ports on it, and can support two displays at once, according to Apple:
PCI Express graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 256MB (single-link DVI and dual-link DVI)
To convert DVI to HDMI for a TV, all you should need is a DVI --> HDMI cable.
If you are going to buy a new card, the Apple-firmware 5770 (as hatter recommends) can replace your current 7300 card. Works in all models of mac Pro. Accelerated drivers in 10.6.5 and later.
• Only genuine Apple cards are guaranteed to show a picture at power on.
• PC cards flashed with Apple firmware may not show a picture until the login screen, making debugging difficult when your Mac will not boot right up.
• PC-only cards will not show a picture under Mac OS X.
• Note: [This may be changing with some advanced NVIDIA cards in to 600 and 700 series, but they are overkill for this application.]

Mac Mini Video Quality

Can anyone tell me how the Video Quality of the output to a HDTV if I buy the correct cables to connect to this HDTV? I am looking a "media server" and I would like to use a Mac Mini rather than an Apple TV because I can do more with the Mini (surf internet, use as DVR etc..), plus I would be able to play DVD files without having to convert them to .H264 format that would take eons.... I currently have a iBook G4 and used the S-Video adapter to connect to the HDTV set I have, and the Video quality is about par with VHS, even on DVD content (I'm not even going to think what iTMS downloaded content would look like). Thanks for your help.

Just to be clear, is this the model you have?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-TX-P2675WH-26-Widescreen-HDTV/dp/tech-data/B0002KQ R3C/ref=deasmtd
# VGA/SVGA input: No
# Audio outputs: 1 stereo analog (left/right RCA, fixed-level)
# Audio inputs: 3 stereo analog (left/right)
# Video outputs: 1 (composite-video)
# Video inputs: 5
# Headphone jack: Yes (.125-inch, side panel)
# Digital-video input: 1 (DVI-HDTV)
# Component video: 2 (both auto-sensing 480p/480i/720p/1080i)
# Composite video: 4
# S-video: 2
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User manuals:
http://www.usersmanualguide.com/samsung/tv_flatcrt/tx-p2675wh

I want to upgrade my Mac Pro video card. I am using a mac quad core 2.7 GHz 8 megs of ram and an ATI Radeon 3870. Where do I start?

I am using a mac pro with a 2.7 GHz processor 8 gigs of ram and a Radeon HD 3870 video card with 512 megs of vram.
I want to upgrade to 1 gig of vram if possible.
Can anyone tell me where I can begin looking, what brand to buy, and what options I have?
I want to be able to use the Element 3D plug in After Effects.
Also, would I need to upgrade my operating system?
Thanks,
Faucheux

Shop for them at the Apple Online Store. I would suggest the ATI 5770 or 5870 or one of the new Nvidia GTX models - 650 Ti, 660, or 680.
Note that unless your Mac Pro has PCIe 2.0 slots you should stick with the ATI 5770.

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