AH2 Locking up after reinst...

[WDOT4W]

Greets all,

My puter died so I brought it back from the light at the end of the tunnel... hehehe...

got the lastest drivers & DX9c reinst but, AH2 locks up hard when I start it...

I think I might've missed some of the VIA drivers for the MB but I can't think of anything else... goin to check/get those now

I've got a DxDiag report but GEEZ! its huge...

what parts of it do you need ??

anyways, any help you could give me would be great...

Thx

WD

[StarOfAfrica2]

About the first 1/3 of it or so.  Need to see all the devices hooked up and the drivers being used, settings, etc.

[WDOT4W]

Time of this report: 3/22/2005, 01:29:58
       Machine name: ICHIPUZZI
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: SYX
       System Model: snc302eeh
               BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz
             Memory: 504MB RAM
          Page File: 112MB used, 1115MB 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
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  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
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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: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce4 MX 4000
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0185&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_C1
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 800 x 600 (16 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Korea Data Systems Visual Sensations VS-195e
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7184 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 2/24/2005 07:32:00, 3973888 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 2/24/2005 07:32:00, 3454144 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-42C5-11CF-9975-0A2060C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0185
        SubSys ID: 0x00000000
      Revision ID: 0x00C1
      Revision ID: 0x00C1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
 Deinterlace Caps: {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFilteri ng
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFilteri ng
                   {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: Realtek AC97 Audio
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_A0021458&REV_02
        Manufacturer ID: 65535
             Product ID: 65535
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5190 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 4/24/2003 23:48:02, 730092 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 17, 16
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 17, 16
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: Yes
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
            Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5190 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 4/24/2003 23:48:02, 730092 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

            Description: USB IMAGING DEVICE
  Default Sound Capture: No
  Default Voice Capture: No
            Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
         Driver Version: 5.01.2600.2180 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 8/3/2004 23:07:56, 59264 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0x4

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DirectMusic
-----------
        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

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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: Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x001A
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: SideWinder Joystick
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x1
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x003C
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: WingMan Force 3D
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x2
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC283
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x24C4
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/18/2001 07:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
----------------

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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/3/2004 23:14:38, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 24576 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:36, 14848 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 24576 bytes
|
+ Logitech-compatible Mouse PS/2
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: L8042pr2, LMouFlt2
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/3/2004 23:14:38, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 23040 bytes
| Driver: L8042pr2.Sys, 3/4/2003 04:50:00, 53870 bytes
| Driver: LMouFlt2.Sys, 3/4/2003 04:50:00, 73134 bytes
| Driver: Logi_MwX.Exe, 3/4/2003 04:50:00, 19968 bytes
| Driver: LCoInst.Dll, 3/4/2003 04:50:00, 23372 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: SoftV92 Data Fax Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: MS TCP Loopback interface - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

-------------------------
DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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[StarOfAfrica2]

2 things I notice right off.  

Turn down your hardware acceleration on your sound.  Onboard sound is notoriously buggy in games.  Turn it down to no acceleration, and if that solves your problem you can turn it back up in increments until you find the point where it becomes a problem.  For most people this is 3/4.  

You are using the wrong drivers on that video card.  I wouldnt use anything above 61.77 for the MX 4000.  The MX series cards were good cards but they are quite dated now and the newer drivers are pretty much just for the newer 6xxx series cards.  They can cause serious instability issues.



Just to make sure, you turned off the SP2 firewall yes?

[WDOT4W]

Hmm... Didn't know that about the onboard sound... will do so...

also thanx for the tip on video drivers... just figured the latest would be the best...

also, Yes the firewall is off...

thanx again SOA2


WD

[WDOT4W]

but I think there's something missing for the MB...

the INF manager or controller or sumpthin...

anyways, still tweakin..


WD

[WDOT4W]

... running the test associated with this tab makes the PC lock up...

so then I go to the "sound/audio/setting thingy in the control panel, & run the tests there... same same ...

so a new conundrumn...

also, the modem (dialup) has stopped responding...

maybe the root of the evil that has accosted my puter ??...

only the shadow knows...

uhh... or some other geek who knows more than this geek...


WD

[WDOT4W]

should've been more specific...

running the test on the voice tab under sounds & audio devices in the control panel...

under the DxDiag it's the tests under the networking tab ...

WD

[StarOfAfrica2]

See if you can find an updated driver for your onboard sound.  If this isnt possible, you might end up having to spend the money for an add on sound card (might be worth the money anyway for the resources you'd free up).

[WDOT4W]

Well, I got it runnin... think I'm gonna get a sound card anyways...

like ya said...

Thx for your help SOA2


WD

[StarOfAfrica2]

Glad it works

[WDOT4W]

just a quick note...

I got one of those USB webcams with a microphone built in... AH2 likes that one selected in the audio/voice tab...

it doesn't like it when I select my integrated sound card ... AH2 locks up everytime...

so!!... it's something to do with Vox & my settings...

<> dunno why cause everything is the same on my system as before... weird huh...

I mean nothings changed...

anyways... once I figure it out I'll post it...


WD

[StarOfAfrica2]

There are things that go on behind the scenes in Windows that no one can predict.  I dont even think the people who wrote the actual code for Windows can predict everything that it will do.  

For instance, sometimes I use the Anisotropic Filtering on my video card (not for AH).  There are times I forgot to turn it off.  Sometimes AH would start and run fine.  Other times, it would lock up and go berzerk.  I never could tell what was different between one instance and the other, like it was totally arbitrary.  Which is impossible of course, but makes you think.  

I have to wonder sometimes if Windows programmers, as a joke, didnt install some sort of "damage randomizer" that determines what type of error to give you each time you start up the computer lol.  Ah well.