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makhmudavaev
makhmudavaev
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January 21, 2024
Question

Oculus Rift CV1 setup

Hello guys. I got a Oculus Rift CV1, first version of VR headset 2016 y in a perfect condition.
Comming in a big black box without touch controllers.
Right now I want to connect it into my PC,  but I dont know how to do that. There is no instruction and drivers on a meta site. Maybe they hidden from a customers?
Thats not to easy how can be

    16 replies

    kojack
    kojack
    Honored Contributor
    January 21, 2024

    Meta were on a renaming spree, so it got a little more confusing.

    The software you want is the Oculus Desktop App, which is here: https://www.oculus.com/download_app/?id=1582076955407037

    The website calls it the Meta Quest App, but the same program handles all headsets (Rift CV1, Rift-S, and Quests using Link/Airlink).

    It's been a LONG time since I've set up a Rift CV1 without Touch controllers, so I don't know if things have changed. Back then the CV1 came with an XBox controller and a little remote (I really liked the remote, it was handy). I think you'll need one of those to finish the setup. But as I said, been a while since I tried. 🙂

     

    In case you do decide to get Touch later (most VR games these days need them), the CV1 isn't compatible with any motion controller besides the CV1 Touch. The controllers from Quests don't work with it. So finding them is rather hard these days.

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      Anozie12345
      New Participant
      August 27, 2024

      Sure, you're correct... I just got one last week but finding it very difficult to install, although I have installed it but keeps saying  UPDATE GRAPHIC CARD DRIVER on my system which I have downloaded so many of it but yet no way ... Right now am very tired of it 

      WrATHZer0
      Participant
      January 21, 2024

      You need to plug the headset into your graphics card HDMI port and USB port then plug the sensors into your USB ports, set it up with the Occlus Software

      Anozie12345
      New Participant
      August 27, 2024

      I have done all this but yet keep saying UPDATE YOUR GRAPHICS CARD DRIVER

      makhmudavaev
      makhmudavaevAuthor
      Up and Coming
      January 26, 2024

      I have a problem.

      After I reboot  I get HDMI error. Marked like a red label.

      I resolve this problem if I unplug and plug USB cable in a different port. Each time I do this is much hard for me.
      I have 2 USB3 port, all other USB2.

       

      MetaStoreHelp
      MetaStoreHelp
      Community Manager
      January 26, 2024

      Hey there, makhmudavaev! We hate to see that you're having trouble connecting your Rift headset to your PC. We would be more than happy to help you with this issue so you can get back to enjoying your VR experience!

      So we can get a better understanding of what's happening, could you please let us know if you've tried any of the following steps?

      • Checked your port drivers to make sure that they were updated.
      • Ensure that your PC meets the minimum requirements in order to run.
      • Are you using an adapter or extension cable, and is it connected directly to your monitor?

      Please let us know whenever you can!

      If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!
        Anozie12345
        New Participant
        August 27, 2024

        Sure, you're correct... I just got one last week but finding it very difficult to install, although I have installed it but keeps saying  UPDATE GRAPHIC CARD DRIVER on my system which I have downloaded so many of it but yet no way ... Right now am very tired of it 

         

        Please how can I solve this problem on my Sony system ? 

        makhmudavaev
        makhmudavaevAuthor
        Up and Coming
        January 26, 2024

        I Use adapter and extension cable for monitor

        MetaStoreHelp
        MetaStoreHelp
        Community Manager
        January 26, 2024

        Thank you for letting us know that you're using an adapter, makhmudavaev! Could you please let us know if you're encountering the same issue if you remove the adapter from your monitor and connect the headset cable directly to your PC? Could you also please let us know if there is any damage to your cable and provide us with pictures of it?

        If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!
        makhmudavaev
        makhmudavaevAuthor
        Up and Coming
        February 2, 2024

        Right now I have a new problem.

        Rift connected into HDMI. Monitor connected into VGA.
        After I push power up I get a bios picture correctly, win10 start loading, but after loading I get a black screen.
        I can connect my monitor via HDMI and everething works fine, exept goggles. I cant connect Rift becaue HDMI port is allready used by monitor. Win10 via VGA show me black screen only.

        I have RX 580 8gb

        MetaStoreHelp
        MetaStoreHelp
        Community Manager
        February 2, 2024

        Hey again! Thank you for reaching back out! So that we can have a better idea of this new issue that you are having, please let us know the following:

         

        • Are you able to see the display in your headset at all when it is connected to the HMDI port on your PC?
        • If so, is the issue that you cannot see your monitor when it is connected to your PC via the VGA port?

        We look forward to hearing back from you, and working towards a solution as quickly as possible.

        If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!
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