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0.7/0.8 GPU Setup [LAPTOPS ARE NOT SUPPORTED!]

cybereality
Grand Champion
Reminder: GPUs below Nvidia GTX 600 series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series are not supported. In addition, laptops typically are not supported well or at all (especially if they include Nvidia Optimus or AMD Switchable Graphics).

See this post for some details as to why laptops aren't supported.
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=28836&start=20#p328120


- Multi-GPU (like SLI) is not compatible and may result in artifacts on the screen. It can be disabled.
- Nvidia Surround is also not compatible and may result in slow performance and issues. It can be disabled.
- G-Sync monitors may result in issue. You may have to disable or unplug the monitor.


If you do have a supported GPU and are still having problems, read on:

If you are getting the “HMD Powered Off, Check HDMI Connection” error, please make sure you:

1. Have the correct GPU driver installed. Be sure to use the ones linked below.
---> Nvidia: https://developer.nvidia.com/oculus-07- ... er-support
---> AMD: http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-article ... river.aspx
2. Have your HMD plugged in.
3. Reboot while the HMD is plugged in.
4. If you still have the same error, please send Server & Diagnostic Logs.
Instructions for obtaining the logs are here: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=23521

If you’re on Windows 7 or 8, and thinking of upgrading to Windows 10:

1. Uninstall Oculus runtime software
2. Upgrade to Windows 10
3. Install the correct GPU driver from below:
---> Nvidia: https://developer.nvidia.com/oculus-07- ... er-support
---> AMD: http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-article ... river.aspx
4. Install the 0.7 Oculus runtime
5. Reboot with the HMD plugged in

NOTE: Please do NOT set a Debug HMD Type in the Config Util. This disables your actual hardware and uses an emulated setup designed for development testing. Your headset will not function in this configuration.

NOTE: If you upgraded to Windows 10 with the Oculus runtime previously installed in Windows 7/8, you may need to manually go and uninstall the “Oculus Display Driver”, which is not compatible with Windows 10. Go to Start -> Search for Add/Remove Programs -> Select “Oculus Display Driver” from the list -> Select Uninstall. When this uninstall has completed, please make sure your HMD is plugged in (both USB and HDMI cables) and then reboot.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to post. Thanks.
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captainderain
Honored Guest
LAPTOP DEBATE - FINAL WORDS

Dear Cybereality,

Following your advice, I tried games from your « up to date » list and unfortunately, they did not worked with my MSI GT72S 6QFFR Dominator Pro G laptop.
I called the computer shop and they asked me to call MSI. I received this answer from them after several days. I think this is a important statement:

« Dear Sir,
Following our phone call, I’m sorry to inform you that the Oculus won’t work with our products because our laptops have mobile VGA which can’t stand Oculus functionality »

If you want the exact words, this is the mail I actually received in French:

"Bonjour,
Suite à votre conversation téléphonique avec notre consultant je suis désolée de vous informer que le casque Oculus ne va pas marcher sur nos produits car nos ordinateurs portables sont équipés de VGA mobiles qui ne supportent pas le fonctionnement de Oculus.
Vous pouvez trouver cette information ainsi que les solutions directement sur le site d'Oculus. Voici le lien direct:
https://support.oculus.com/hc/en-us/art ... patibility
Bien cordialement,
Wioleta Adamska
MSI France »

I guess that those are the final words on the laptop debate (at least for MSI computer): they don’t work with the Oculus, whatever the price and the graphic cards…

godwisper
Expert Protege
sorry but am new user and don't know where to post this. I just got a second hand oculus rift and seems I have a problem. I connected all as per manual to my alienware 15R2 and I get the orange light but the monitor is still black. The camera seems to have a blue led on and the configuration tool says my DK2 is ready but still black screen. Can someone help please ?

cybereality
Grand Champion
I'm really sorry but laptops are not supported.
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godwisper
Expert Protege
ouch just read now. So it means that since it is not switching on and have nothing on screen as if it is powered off it is not a problem of the oculus but a problem since my alienware with gtx 970m does not support right ?

I thought the guy that sold me this gave me a bad working oculus 😞

LastBlow
Protege
I am programming (and enjoying it!) for Oculus Rift for my master thesis project.

So, Oculus Rift won't run on a Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M?
Will have to drag my desktop over to my presentation!

Please, make or recommend a laptop. :twisted:

cybereality
Grand Champion
Yes, a desktop is recommended. Usually you can't install a desktop graphics card in a laptop (obviously) but a few high end models to allow external graphics card (aka graphics amplifier). In addition, there are desktop GTX 980 laptops (NOT 980M) and these may work.
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GiggityGiggity
Explorer
Hi,

I've had 0.8 working ok post windows 10 upgrade, but noticed that I was getting like a very slight judder which you could notice reading text in game. Tried the oculus demo and was getting the same effect. Restarted run time and seemed to help, but when going back into game (american truck simulator) it returned, and also in the demo scene. Anyway, thought I'd reinstall the runtime to check that was ok, and now I'm stuck with the 'no tracker attached. Have reinstalled per your instructions but no change. Previously there was a 2nd file in the programs list other than the runtime, which is no longer appearing post installation. Tried reinstalling with the headset plugged, and without. When uninstalling should the rift be plugged in or not? Thanks.

cybereality
Grand Champion
Go to C:\Users\<your_user>\AppData\Local\Temp\Oculus Inc

And install the trcking driver (the 64-bit one) called OculusPTDriver_Win8.1_x64.msi.

Whatever you do, DO NOT install the Display Driver and it will stop your computer from booting (on Windows 10).
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GiggityGiggity
Explorer
That did the trick. Thanks.

Does having the dk2 plugged in/ unplugged make any difference when uninstalling?

enzedda
Explorer
"cybereality" wrote:
Your computer is probably fine. These are the models with the desktop GTX 980 chips, and those should actually work. While QA has not tested enough to give an official recommendation, I have a good feeling those notebooks will work without problem.
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25898



Aha!!! So notebooks now seem to be suddenly compatible ???
Now that's a major change from the official Oculus info.
Maybe you'd better let them know, cybereality.
No more of this "notebooks are not supported" ???
Very interesting indeed. "Without problem" even.