HTC Vive SteamVR Error 208 (Monitor not Found)

[BloodRex]

Hello,

I just received my HTC Vive and I can't use steamVR. It keeps saying to me : Error 208 (Monitor Not Found).

When I try to start the setup application, I get "VRApplicationError_UnknownApplication"


I have everything plugged correctly.(orange for Vive connection, and PC connection on the other side). I have followed the installation carefully.

The Light On the Vive is Red.

What can I do?

Thank you,

[BloodRex]

It works on my other computer (GTX 670)

but not on my Asus ROG G751 Laptop(with GTX 980m)...

[ABoba]

Exactly the same with me. Works on my desktop with my 670, but not on my Asus ROG G751JY (which does pass the performance tool with all green as VR Ready)

Tried a miniDP to HDMI adapter, got it to detect the display, light turns green but the screen stays off. Trying to track down a miniDP to miniDP cable right now to try that instead.

[Spyro]

Tried that do, didn't work for me either. Something within the link box is seriously making problems in the wild I guess...

[ABoba]

Tried a thunderbolt cable (I guess it's the same as MiniDP-MiniDP) got the same 208 error as if I was using the HDMI port.

[BloodRex]

I also have an Asus ROG G751JY

I tried thunderbolt to thunderbolt, same 208 error...

I really don't know what to do....

Is there a way to contact SteamVR support?

[Tucu]

Originally posted by BloodRex:

I also have an Asus ROG G751JY

I tried thunderbolt to thunderbolt, same 208 error...

I really don't know what to do....

Is there a way to contact SteamVR support?

The current generation of Optimus laptops do not play nice with the Vive or the Rift. Most of them have the external ports redirected through the iGPU that can't handle the required 90hz at the required resolution. A few models have their DP port properly routed and users have reported that it works. But the general rule is that VR doesn't work with laptops with mobile GPUs.

[BloodRex]

Originally posted by Tucu:

Originally posted by BloodRex:

I also have an Asus ROG G751JY

I tried thunderbolt to thunderbolt, same 208 error...

I really don't know what to do....

Is there a way to contact SteamVR support?

The current generation of Optimus laptops do not play nice with the Vive or the Rift. Most of them have the external ports redirected through the iGPU that can't handle the required 90hz at the required resolution. A few models have their DP port properly routed and users have reported that it works. But the general rule is that VR doesn't work with laptops with mobile GPUs.

The Asus G751 JY is not an Optimus laptop.

And it works with Oculus Rift DK2 and passed SteamVR test as VR compatible (almost ready)

[BloodRex]

Originally posted by ABoba:

Exactly the same with me. Works on my desktop with my 670, but not on my Asus ROG G751JY (which does pass the performance tool with all green as VR Ready)

Tried a miniDP to HDMI adapter, got it to detect the display, light turns green but the screen stays off. Trying to track down a miniDP to miniDP cable right now to try that instead.

Did Windows detect the Vive as a monitor when using miniDP to HDMI?

Did you try to force the 2160 x 1200 90Hz resolution on the Vive's monitor in the Nvidia control Panel?

[ABoba]

It was not detected as a monitor properly, just had the light go green on the headset.

[ABoba]

I GOT IT WORKING
I used a Logiix Mini Displayport to HDMI adapter and IT WORKS!!!!

[cc_sander]

Running into same thing on my Asus ROG G751JY laptop. I have tried:

1. mini DP to mini DP on breakout box
2. hdmi to hdmi on breakout box
3. mini DP through adapter to HDMI on breakout box

Both 1 and 2 gave no HMD detected. For 3, the light turns green and SteamVR recognizes it, but display won't turn on. Going to try the other suggested adapter next.

Fortunately my desktop works fine, but I was hoping to have a mobile solution as well.

[10-10-321|]

I had the same issue. In display settings just extend the display instead of a mirror and fix it for me.

[cc_sander]

Which display settings? In the video card control panel? For me I don't see the HMD as a display.

[ABoba]

cc_sander, I had problems with older miniDP to HDMI cables, getting a more recent cable fixed it for me.

[cc_sander]

Thanks. I just ordered a newer one. The one I was using is probably 6 years old. Will let you know how it goes.