Author Topic: Radeon 9700 Pro in XP Pro problems (Read 1682 times)

Wlfgng · « **Reply #45 on:** March 06, 2003, 09:22:05 AM »

sorry to hear that Verm.. yeah, let us know how it works out.

I know you're dieing to use that bad mofo video card.

Scot · « **Reply #46 on:** March 10, 2003, 02:16:26 PM »

Verm,

P4G8X
Antec 1080 Case
430 Tru PS
P4 2.4 Gig
1Gig Kingston DDR
Audigy2
2 WD 80Gig 8mb cache drives
Toshiba DVD/CD RW

I had the same issues with the ATI 9700 pro, went back to Catylst 2.2 drivers ( came with the card), increased my voltage to 1.6v to my AGP via bios, and disabled fastwrites.

System seems to be stable ( for the last week anyway ). I also found this post:

http://www.asusboards.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34558

Which I'll do next if the issue pops up again.

It's my understanding that ithere is a voltage/current issue with the AGP port. Any variation in current or voltage settings on the "edge" creates the problem. Those with PS around the 300/350 range are going to have current issues, and those with adequate supplies could have voltage issues. It's not just Granite bay Mobo's either. The Via chip set boys are have a bad time of it also.

I'm very comfortable with my system and power supply, but was surprized to find the voltage to my AGP port to be at 1.46v ( Asus probe).

Good luck with the new system. I'm sorry I didn't check the board sooner ( on a leave absence from AH ).

~~Scot~~

Vermillion · « **Reply #47 on:** March 11, 2003, 07:03:57 AM »

Thanks Scot !

I'll read that. I've seen in some places that all the new x8 AGP motherboards are having this problem.

I returned the Asus P4G8X motherboard, as it was SO unstable that I didn't see any hope for it. Literally crashing every 5 mins or so towards the end.

I put in a MSI 655 Max Motherboard (SiS 655 chipset) on Thursday, and so far so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, and I'll relate my experiences when I get some time later in the week. And I even saw a slight performance increase over the Granite Bay board.

Scot · « **Reply #48 on:** March 11, 2003, 07:28:27 AM »

Best of luck! The system you've designed is sweet and you can't go wrong with that mobo!

~~Scot~~

aSTAR · « **Reply #49 on:** March 11, 2003, 08:31:27 AM »

I am in the throws of purchasing that SiS655 chipset,would
appreciate your comments on this project.

We are all watching and appreciate your comments.

Good luck.

boxboy28 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 11, 2003, 08:54:04 AM »

Damn boys thanks for the info! Now i can go down to North Carolina and reset up my Dad's system for him (i live near Detroit)
LOL
Well at least i know where to send him and the Steve dude has every thing writen in stone!

Box

Cabby44 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 11, 2003, 10:25:54 PM »

FYI:

Nforce2 Asus A7N8X Deluxe, running an ATI Radeon 9700 Pro with Cat. 3.1 drivers/DX9/WinXP Pro with no problems whatsoever. The finest graphics card i've ever owned.

Cabby