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old timer · May 18, 2005, 05:29 AM // 05:29

And that cat driver is what exactley?

old timer · May 18, 2005, 07:02 AM // 07:02

I made it to the bios screen ,its scary in there,

I didn't see any reference to agp or 64mb I went to each tab scrolled up and down .Nutin there says anything about aperture size.Somebody pullin my leg?

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MaglorD · May 18, 2005, 09:17 AM // 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by NArrow

old timer, try uninstalling the CAT 5.4 drivers and install the CAT 5.2 drivers. It seems they work much better and I haven't had the vid card overheat or lock up. I do believe updating to the new CAT 5.4 drivers makes GW and the vid card very unstable.

MAYBE GW needs to do some investigation with the new CAT 5.4 driver set for compatibility.

I am running Guild Wars with the 5.4 CCC and it is absolutely stable.

ZennZero · May 18, 2005, 12:00 PM // 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by old timer

I made it to the bios screen ,its scary in there,

I didn't see any reference to agp or 64mb I went to each tab scrolled up and down .Nutin there says anything about aperture size.Somebody pullin my leg?

It would be listed under another option, such as Advanced Chipset Options, etc. Look around a bit. It is possible that your BIOS doesn't support changing the aperture size, but it is unlikely.

old timer · May 18, 2005, 03:57 PM // 15:57

Well I just spent 40 bucks for some squeeky voice person FROM INDIA,IN INDIA to make some adjustments that I made already

Ihave to keep an eye on my blood presure

This game has cost me close to 100 bucks and still I can't PLAY!

old timer · May 18, 2005, 04:11 PM // 16:11

the only options in my bios is, under the advanced tab is reset config-onboard video mem,which is at 32mb,there is only options for 8,16,32.and the third is primary video options there is pci/agp onboard
i tried both. ain't gona doit kids

Serafita Kayin · May 18, 2005, 04:17 PM // 16:17

the FIC boards have very limited adjustments. I think on that you're screwed.

It's possible that the power supply's wattage isn't enough to handle the game, or that it's old and dying. If it's a vintage 2000+, and I'm guessing it is by the make/model of the board, it may be time for a new power supply. Enermax, Antec, and Ultra are my choices. Any one of those, even a 350W, would be perfectly serviceable and a lot more stable.

old timer · May 18, 2005, 04:29 PM // 16:29

I don't understand this extra power supply, Is it an extra cord,a battery, jumper cables,two outlets in the wall,do you plug into the comp ,the wall, what?

Serafita Kayin · May 18, 2005, 04:36 PM // 16:36

the cord that goes from the wall goes into a socket on the back of your computer. In there, it's changed from 110 AC to multiple voltages of DC to run your components. If there is a weak rail on any of those voltages, funny things happen. If you look back there at it, there are four screws around that area, and a fan. Basically, it's a box that you can unscrew and replace, just in case it ever does go out. You can google for power supply replacement, or you can take it to a CompUSA or Best Buy and have it done, if you're not wanting to open the case and muck about with wiring.

ZennZero · May 18, 2005, 08:00 PM // 20:00

I would hate to think you buy a power supply and it doesn't solve your problem. You could try buying one somewhere with a liberal return policy I guess.

ZennZero · May 18, 2005, 08:18 PM // 20:18

This is interesting. I downloaded the manual for your motherboard from FIC's site (b/c Im such a nice guy) and found a section on the AGP Aperture.

ftp://ftp.fica.com/mirror/fict/mothe...m35_a0_eng.zip

Its in section 3-9. According to that its under "AGP & P2P Bridge Control" in the "Advanced Chipset Features". See if you can access that. In my experience, that probably wouldn't be causing you these problems, especially with a 128mb video card, but its worth a shot if that's what GW's tech support reccomended.

old timer · May 19, 2005, 05:25 AM // 05:25

that is interesting,wish I had all those options in my bios.we're talking when you restart your putr and hit f10 to access the bios config screen?My options are; reset config+onboard video mem(8,16,32mb)its at 32,+primary video(pci or agp/onboard)

ZennZero · May 19, 2005, 11:31 AM // 11:31

I really hate to suggest this, but a BIOS flash might get you the "full" version that is used in the manual. It is a bit of a risky proceedure if you don't know what you are doing though...

The BIOS file and a link to the flashing proceedure can be found on this page:

http://www.fic.com.tw/support/mother...px?model_id=44

EnDinG · May 19, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Personally, I'd rather try a new power supply before running the chance of screwing my comptuer up BIOS wise.

See if you have a friend or if you have another computer around the house that you could use to try and hook up another before buying one.

old timer · May 21, 2005, 10:55 AM // 10:55

Just had another go round with GW.There suggestion was download new ATI drivers.Did that, have 9.0c...GUESS WHAT? Now i get,unable to initialize 3D output.I can't even get to the sign on screen now...This is really a joke..I've had more problems trying to get this game to run than any other game i've got ..It really has taken the fun out of it .I don't need this much aggravation.Those of you that have the game running,ENJOY!HAVE FUN.I'm going to find Fred and play some checkers till GW or somebody finds a common thread to these problems.Thank you

EnDinG · May 21, 2005, 01:26 PM // 13:26

=\ Sorry to hear about that.

aeroclown · May 21, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41

Quote:

DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
Card name: RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON 9500 PRO AGP (0x4E45)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E45&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB

Something isn't adding up here, why would you be configuring onbard video memory in the bios that is limited to 32mb if you have an external Card that holds 128mbs of ram. Unless im miss understanding something here.

Do you have an onboard video card or a pci/agp one ? or both and if both is the onboard one disabled ?

old timer · May 21, 2005, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Like the sign says, "a simple man with simple plasures" anyway rolled back the video driver, signed on and have been playing for almost 1 1/2 hours

HAH! Got me sonny..In the game opening maps,inv,screens.running all around.. You tell me what I goofed up.
i'm confused at this point.