Still "freezing" after 45min of play. Cleaned tower as suggested....

[Phil]

Here is the readout of my dxdiag:  Looked into bios and can't find anywhere where i can see different voltage for anything. Anything more specific would help me find out the info u guys need. thks

System Information
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Time of this report: 11/20/2008, 21:13:42
       Machine name: SECRET
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+,  MMX,  3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
             Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 314MB used, 3625MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 7950 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_82251043&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 512.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9147 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 8/11/2006 08:42:52, 4496128 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 8/11/2006 08:42:42, 3958496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D5-11CF-4850-2FA200C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0295
        SubSys ID: 0x82251043
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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            Description: SB X-Fi Audio [A400]
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_00211102&REV_00
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
         Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1144 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 10/29/2005 06:16:23, 439680 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Creative
         HW Accel Level: Standard
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 1, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 128, 128
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 128, 128
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
            Description: SB X-Fi Audio [A400]
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
         Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1144 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 10/29/2005 06:16:23, 439680 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
-----------
        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: Enabled
           Ports: SB X-Fi DMusic Synth [A400], Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  SB X-Fi Audio [A400], Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  SB X-Fi Synth A [A400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  SB X-Fi Synth B [A400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  SB X-Fi MIDI Port [A400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  SB X-Fi MIDI Port [A400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
                  Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

-------------------
DirectInput Devices
-------------------
      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH PRO THROTTLE USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F1
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH PRO PEDALS USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x1
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH FIGHTERSTICK USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x2
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F3
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

[Skuzzy]

I think this is the stuff yall need if not let me know what else

<snip>

In the games "Video Settings", make sure the "Maximum Texture Size" is no higher than 256.

Also, you would be better served by using the 61.77 version of the NVidia drivers as those were the last drivers that were optimized for the 5000 series video cards.

You also will not ever want to load any custom sounds.  Your system is going to be taxed with just the normal sounds.

[Skuzzy]

Phil, you need to update your NVidia driver as the 9x.xx drivers were pretty buggy.  And you also need to update the X-Fi audio drivers as they also had some issues early on.

You should also go ahead and set the game to run in "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode.

[RSLQK186]

Jaygongin:
I have an FX 5200 an I have to use bare minimum of prossesses running(17 with dialup going and using winXP, but I don't use it for anything else), AH's default video settings, clean it our every 3 months(smoker) and run the fans up with SpeedFan (get from downloads dot com). This vid card has no fan of it's own and suffers heat related illnesses without preventive care.

[Phil]

Phil, you need to update your NVidia driver as the 9x.xx drivers were pretty buggy.  And you also need to update the X-Fi audio drivers as they also had some issues early on.

You should also go ahead and set the game to run in "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode.

Thanks Skuzzy!!!!!

Where do I find in the game to run in "Windows 98/ME" mode ????

Phil / OPP7755

[Skuzzy]

Right-click on the "Aces High II" startup ICON, select "Properties" from the pop-up menu, then select the "Compatibility" tab, check the option to run the application in compatibility mode, then select "Windows 98/Windows ME" mode from the drop down list.

[slopoke]

I have been having this problem ever since the last couple of patches.  I have no idea what causes it other than to suspect a memory leak in AH or windows ,resource conflicts, or the load balancing algorithm AH uses to limit the players in any arena.  I have noticed lately when I get "booted"(EG game locks up) that when I have restarted my system the load balance has gone down and there are far more in an arena than the maximun allowed.  I have turned off all the services I am comfortable in turning off given my level of expertise and followed the early advice of this forum, still no joy.  I get on average one system hang per hour.  When I use taskmanager to quit AH and then restart the gamewithout rebooting, the clipboard is spinning and I have to reboot.  Maby this is a display driver-AH conflict.  I am running an nvidia board and all my drivers are up to date.  Also, if I change arenas and quit to go back to the arena clipboard, the clipboard is spinning.  I suspect this is also a conflict with AH and the displaydriver or how AH manages graphics in the game.  Just guessing, wonder what would happen if AH set up a system and tested it?

Slopoke

[Skuzzy]

The 'spinning clipboard' issue is due to a bug in the AMD dual-core CPU's, we happen to hit.  It does not happen with the Intel desktop dual-core CPU's

It can also happen with dual-core Intel laptop CPU's, but this is more to do with the power management than a bug, where one core gets shut down causing a clock out of sync issue.

There are work-arounds, but it depends on the operating system.

[slopoke]

Just got locked up again,  seems thresholds for arenas changed at the same time

and had spinning clipboard as well 

[slopoke]

I saved a dump file in the task manager, can you use it?

[Skuzzy]

Dumps are useless as they will be coming from a device driver.

A DXDIAG output would be more helpful.

[Phil]

Updated drivers did the trick Skuzzy !!!

Thanks a million Sir !

Owe you a cold CANADIAN beer Sir !

 

Phil / OPP7755

[jaygongin]

mine is fixed. turned out to be a video driver problem.