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Help and Support Forums => Technical Support => Topic started by: Jaguar on May 20, 2008, 04:02:07 PM
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I noticed in the dual core sticky skuzzy makes refrence to the XP dual core driver, aswell as the AMD optimizer..
is there a amd dual core driver for vista (that needs to be installed) and also as for the optimizer, cant install that either under vista.. is it even needed?
not having any issues with AH on my main system, but my laptop(vista 64 aswell) is getting the spinning clipboard and the freakout bizarro seizure on the runway from time to time.
Wingnutt,
I had this same problem when I had to do a re-install of my complete system. I'm running Vista Ultimate on a AMD Opteron Dual-core 180 processor, Asus A8n-SLI Deluxe motherboard, 4 GB RAM, and an nVidia 8800 GTS SSC (640MB) Video card.
Upon re-installation, I started to see the "Spinning Clipboard" and / or the "Spinning hatstick" effect when I leave the hanger to attempt to take off. I couldn't remember what I did to get it corrected the first time, but I've finally found what appears to be a permanent fix without having to run the game in Win 98 / ME Compatibility mode.
1) Update your Video Card Drivers to the most recent version
2) If you have a nVidia card, go to the nVidia Configuration Panel and force VSYNC on.
3) Download and SAVE the AMD Dual Core Optimization Pack (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_13118,00.html). Right-click on the download and "Run as Administrator". Complete the installation.
4) Verify in AH2, that your Max Framerate is set to Unlimited (Video Settings --> Max FrameRate --> Unlimited )
The very next time I ran AH2 -- and every time since then (the past two-weeks) -- I've been running the game normally.
Hopefully this helps.... :salute
Joey
"Jaguar71"
~Air Raiders~
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I just switched it to 98/ME compatability mode, and everything is smooth now.
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There is no fix for the AMD issue under Vista and there will not be one coming. It is an architectural issue preventing AMD from issuing a software fix for thier CPU.
You will have to run Aces High II in "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode, which forces the game to be run on one CPU which gets around the issue.
Wonder if AMD can sue MS?
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I just switched it to 98/ME compatability mode, and everything is smooth now.
I had the same results too... You may want to give the process I outlined a try. If it is successful for you as well, it will eliminate the handicap you are forcing on your system by going single core....
Either way, good luck! :aok
--Joey
"Jaguar71"
~Air Raiders~