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Hi Tor,
Here's what I was referring to with regards to your chipset:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Game FAQs:
;gms]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
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"tor" <tor@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:412ED201-0F62-4E21-AA3B-7AC899112BD2@microsoft.com...
| HI Jimmy!!
|
| I just updated the driver for my Matrox P650 yesterday, so videocard drivers
| are up to date. I've also tested directx.. I have version 9.0c, which i
| guess is the latest.
|
| Heat and PSU (Mine is 350w) problems are not present. I have just had my
| sytem cleaned a week ago, and changed fan. They all work correctly, and
| efficiently.
|
| Chipset Upgrade... Is that my graphic cards chipset you mean?
|
| Regards Tor
|
|
|
| "Jimmy S." wrote:
|
| > Hi Tor,
| >
| > "Tor" <Tor@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6606EE60-92D4-402E-9B24-828929DDD236@microsoft.com...
| > | I've just installed AOM, but after i've played the game for a few minutes,
| > | the game hangs, and then the system locks. All drivers are up to date. Nor is
| > | this a heat problem. My PC is well ventilated.
| > |
| > | Please help me.
| >
| > Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
| > errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.
| >
| > Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
| > I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions!
| >
| > 1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
| > For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
| > Checklist of Solutions at:
http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
| >
| > --- Tor, you can skip this 2nd step if you're sure it's not heat..
| > 2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
| > and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
| > Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
| > heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
| > Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility:
http://mbm.livewiredev.com
| >
| > 3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
| > and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
| > wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
| > http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)
| >
| > 4. Test your RAM using:
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
| >
| > --
| > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs:
;gms]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
| > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
| > _________________________________________________________
| >
| >
| >
| >
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