Author Topic: New vid card but AH will not launch (Read 602 times)

Ahbleza · « **on:** December 04, 2002, 05:41:43 PM »

Just had a Geforce 4 Ti 4600 installed. Launching AH , the opening screen only has the wire/spring of the clipboard and a green line directly below that, the rest of the page is white, and no cursor. I can minimze by using alt/tab, to close AH

I tried uninsalling and redownloading to no avail.

Any Ideas how to correct this?

System:

AMD 1.4 gh
512 DDR ram
windows 98 se
56k robotix modem

Ute.

spothq · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2002, 07:50:00 PM »

Had this same problem, reinstall directx I believe.

If it doesn't work respond here and Ill find my post in tech support about it.

spiffykraits · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2002, 06:17:51 AM »

Install DirectX 8.1 again should fix it, if not re-install Nvidia 30-82 drivers for your Ti card. they seem to work best.

If you are using the latest 40 series detonator driver, and want to revert back to the 30-82, remember to change the adapter back to PC! VGA from the manual selection (list), remove old drivers (add/remove) before rebooting, then re-install 30-82s.

Always re-install DirectX 8.1, it may not be necessary but its best to be sure that they are always updated when changing drivers.

To check that all is well type "dxdiag" in the run box on the start menu, and check that all DirectX tests work ok.

Ahbleza · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2002, 06:19:48 AM »

Thanks Keegan.

Tried the directx reinstall,but it was no help.

What geforce drivers should I use? 28.32 installed now.

Ute

spiffykraits · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2002, 06:26:44 AM »

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Originally posted by Ahbleza
Thanks Keegan.

Tried the directx reinstall,but it was no help.

What geforce drivers should I use? 28.32 installed now.

Ute

30-82 drivers are good for Ti series. You must get rid of old drivers first before changing (see my post above) by reverting to standard PCI VGA adapter first.

spiffykraits · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2002, 06:31:26 AM »

P.S. If it still causes trouble after updating driver, and directX diagnostics work ok, delete the file Video7.cfg in the AH settings folder, and re-run AH to re-detect your video adapter

Dingbat · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2002, 07:02:00 AM »

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Originally posted by spiffykraits
P.S. If it still causes trouble after updating driver, and directX diagnostics work ok, delete the file Video7.cfg in the AH settings folder, and re-run AH to re-detect your video adapter

I second that.

spothq · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2002, 07:04:03 AM »

Yep, that WILL resolve it, it's a collection of things, a process, I had the same problem and what they are mentioning are the series of things to do to get to resolve.

Ahbleza · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2002, 07:07:24 AM »

Thanks for all the help!

The drivers change seems to have solved the problem.

Ute

AV8 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2002, 03:36:42 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Keegan
Had this same problem, reinstall directx I believe.

If it doesn't work respond here and Ill find my post in tech support about it.

Hi Keegan

Had the same problem, still can`t sort it..
I`m running Win98 on a partitioned hard drive, with Win2kPro.
I can get online and onto AH web site with either OS..
Using Win98 I have no problems running the game. However with 2kPro I get the same problem as Ahbleza:

"Just had a Geforce 4 Ti 4600 installed. Launching AH , the opening screen only has the wire/spring of the clipboard and a green line directly below that, the rest of the page is white, and no cursor. I can minimze by using alt/tab, to close AH" .
I`m (obviously using same hardware for both OS`s..:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/11/2002, 20:51:58
Machine name: HOME-73JC1DKQZH
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: VIA Technologies, Inc.
System Model: VT8363
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~1002MHz
Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 71MB used, 547MB available
Primary File System: FAT32
DirectX Version: DirectX 8.1 (4.08.01.0881)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.01.2600.0881 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: The file viaudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs. You may be able to get a signed driver from the manufacturer of the hardware device.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVidia Riva TNT2 Model 64
Manufacturer: NVidia
Chip type: NV5
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device ID: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_002D&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_15
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit) (100Hz)
Monitor: LG StudioWorks 77i
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4.dll
Driver Version: 5.00.2160.0327 (English)
DDI Version: Unknown
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/7/1999 16:43:38, 530192 bytes
Driver Signed: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD:
Mini VDD: nv4.sys
Mini VDD Date: 10/27/1999 15:23:38, 345040 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-436D-11CF-F762-7028BAC2C835}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x002D
SubSys ID: 0x00000000
Revision ID: 0x0015
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Not Available
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result:
D3D7 Test Result:
D3D8 Test Result:

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DirectShow Filters
-------------------------------
Input Devices
-------------
Device Name: USB Human Interface Device
Provider: (Standard system devices)
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_045e&Pid_0038&Rev_0105
Status: 0
Port Name: USB Root Hub
Port Provider: (Standard USB Host Controller)
Port ID: USB\ROOT_HUB
Port Status: 0

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

-------------
Input Drivers
-------------

----------------------------
DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnmodem.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnmodem.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnwsock.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnwsock.dll (5.01.2600.0881)
DirectPlay Test Result:

-------------------------
DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 2/5 (retail)

Any help you can provide will be very welcome

Cheers

AV8

Dingbat · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2002, 04:32:25 PM »

I don't see you running SP3. You need at least sp2 to correct the graphical errors in W2k. Search the forums, there must be at least a dozen or so threads.

W2k= Needs Sp3 to run AH properly.

AV8 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2002, 02:30:47 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Dingbat
I don't see you running SP3. You need at least sp2 to correct the graphical errors in W2k. Search the forums, there must be at least a dozen or so threads.

W2k= Needs Sp3 to run AH properly.

OK...Before I go looking for this thread.. What is SP3??
What I didn`t mention is that I had to trim the information given, as the total was above the limit for message size.

Sorry If I seem a little stupid, but acronyms are clear when you know what they mean..Otherwise, its a load of gobblygook

Cheers

AV8

Dingbat · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2002, 02:45:54 PM »

Service Pack 3 for windows 2000.
You can download it manually or use the windows update website.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2002, 03:06:14 PM »

Actually, you do not need SP3 for AH. None of our W2K system have SP3 on it.

BUT, you do need to make sure you have W2K updated with all the other updates. SP2 is a must, that is for sure.

Dingbat · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2002, 04:36:23 PM »

Scuzzy, true, but if he's gonna spend the time DL it, it'll be better IMHO just to get 3. I did indicate that he needs at least 2. I have heard of very minor issues with three for the enviroment that he is in...