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07-25-2001, 05:33 PM
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GeForce... causing lockups?
I have had my GeForce AGP card for about 2 months. Since the day I bought it, my computer would freeze periodically. It would just lock up and I couldnt do anything but press the power button. I am not sure but I think my geforce card is the problem. I tried installing all the latest drivers, but vision tech has very little to work with. Thus the problem persisted even with the latest driers. I was wondering if anyone could help solve my problem? Here is my system information...
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce2 MX Video Driver : nvdisp.drv Driver Version : 4.12.01.0631 Sound Card : Philips Rhythmic Edge Audio Sound Driver : tbird128.vxd Driver Version : 1.00.00.0000 DirectX : DirectX 7 Operating System Windows 95 B 4.0.1111 BIOS Info Name : Award Version : Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG PNP : Plug and Play BIOS Manufacturer : (Standard system devices) CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 907 MHz AuthenticAMD Thunderbird 6 4 2 RAM : 255 MB Total 2 MB Free Virtual RAM : 1792 MB Total 1768 MB Free Operating System : Windows 95 B 4.0.1111 ----Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 1 Current Mode (Primary) : 0x24565 24988 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Optimal refresh rate Primary display device Description : NVIDIA GeForce2 MX Manufacturer : NVIDIA Video Memory : 1 MB Main Driver : nvdisp.drv Version : 4.12.01.0631 Supported Display Modes | 16 | 256 | 16 bits| 24 bits| 32 bits --------------------------------------------------- 640 x 480| * | * | * | | * 800 x 600| | * | * | | * 1024x 768| | * | * | | * 1152x 864| | * | * | | * 1280x1024| | * | * | | * 1600x1200| | | | | ----Sound, Video and Game Controllers----------------------- Description : Philips Rhythmic Edge Audio Manufacturer : Philips Semiconductors Main Driver : tbird128.vxd Version : 1.00.00.0000 Description : Philips Rhythmic Edge GamePort Main Driver : vjoyd.vxd Version : 4.05.00.0155 Description : Philips Rhythmic Edge Support Registers Manufacturer : Philips Semiconductors ----Direct X------------------------------------------------ DirectX Info Version : DirectX 7 DirectDraw Info Version : 4.07.00.0700 Certified : Not certified DirectSound Info Version : 4.07.00.0700 Certified : Not certified DirectPlay Info Version : 4.03.00.1096 DirectInput Info Version : 4.07.00.0700 -------------------------------------------------------------------- File System : FAT32 Total Space : 28.60 GB Free Space : 27.06 GB ----Monitor Information------------------------------------- Primary monitor Description : Plug and Play Monitor Manufacturer : (Standard monitor types) Max. Resolution : 1280,1096 ----Input Device Information-------------------------------- Mouse Information Description : Standard PS/2 Port Mouse Type : PS2 Keyboard Information Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key) ----Glide/OpenGL Information-------------------------------- Glide Info Glide2 Version : Glide3 Version : OpenGL Info Version : 4.0 ------------------------------------------------------------ ----Task List----------------------------------------------- msgsrv32.exe mprexe.exe mmtask.tsk mstask.exe Explorer Systray cdi.exe loadwc.exe hooktool.exe navapw32.exe poproxy.exe aoltray.exe moon.exe spool32.exe ddhelp.exe autorun.exe black and white_ez.exe ------------------------------------------------------------ ----Autoexec.bat-------------------------------------------- rem - By Windows Setup - C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /V /M:8 PATH=%PATH% PATH=%PATH% ------------------------------------------------------------ ----Config.sys---------------------------------------------- DEVICE=C:\CDROM\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:1F0,14 /V ------------------------------------------------------------ X_CASE_START X_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: Black and White X_SERIAL_KEY: 8471-5570027-2304757-6379 X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows 95 B, Version 4.0, Build 1111 X_PROCESSOR: Thunderbird X_SPEED: 907 MHz X_MMX: No X_RAM: 255 MB X_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX X_DISPLAY_DRIVER: 4.12.01.0631 X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware Support X_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 5 MB X_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: Not Certified X_AUDIO_DRIVERS: tbird128.vxd 1.00.00.0000 X_MODEM: X_V_MANUFACTURER: NVIDIA X_A_MANUFACTURER: Philips Semiconductors X_CASE_END |
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07-25-2001, 09:20 PM
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When does the system lock up, are you using a certain application? Also have you checked for conflicting irq's. Another suggestion is to upgrade your version of direct X.
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07-25-2001, 10:39 PM
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The systems locks up in web pages and in paint program mostly, but it has aslo locked up when just moving the mouse accross the screen. The IRQ is set to 10 which I have looked and is the same as my phillips sound card. Could thisc ause lock ups? If so, how do I change the number of the sound card or graphics card? I am going to upgrade my DirectX in a few. Think I might have tried that but tis worth a shot.
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07-26-2001, 02:24 PM
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I would bet that your sound card is in the PCI slot next to the video card - move it to another slot because that slot shares IRQ with the AGP slot.
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07-26-2001, 02:41 PM
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Your right it is the PCI slot next to the AGP. If I move it i'll have to move the PCI modem to that slot. Is that going to cause a problem?
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07-28-2001, 09:46 AM
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Yes it will. Give us a list of all PCI cards in your system along with current slot and IRQ. What motherboard do you have?
I just noticed - you are running Win 95 - AGP and fast AMD support sucks in 95, consider upgrading to 98. |
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07-28-2001, 10:30 AM
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From bottom to top I have...
a Creative Modem Blaster no IRQ. Then I have a Phillips Rythemic Edge Sound Card on IRQ 10. Then In the AGP slot I have the GeForce 2 IRQ 10. |
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07-29-2001, 09:02 AM
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Is that all you have is 2 PCI slots? Please post the manufacturer and model of the motherboard.
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07-29-2001, 10:27 AM
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Hehehe... I think FAU was asked this by you earlier George....
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07-29-2001, 11:15 AM
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Heh - that was 5 months ago - that sure looks like a PC Chips board.
Options are as follows: 1. Remove the modem and move the sound card to the second slot. Use an external serial modem. Make SURE the onboard sound and video are disabled. 2. Uninstall and remove the Philips sound card and use the onboard audio. 3. Get a real motherboard. |
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07-29-2001, 11:36 AM
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If I was to get another mother board, which is best and where can I find it?
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07-29-2001, 11:54 AM
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Once again - we need more details. Is this an AT or an ATX case? Is your Athlon a slot or socket processor? Are you using the onboard Ethernet controller?
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07-29-2001, 12:09 PM
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The Motherboard I have now is a VIA KT133 Socket Processor.
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07-29-2001, 12:43 PM
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EPOX 8KTA3 - $98.50 at http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/doc/8kta3.html - assuming you have a case big enough for it..... you do now have a "mini" board.
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07-30-2001, 03:52 PM
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I am not sure if my case is big enough... I ahve room for 7 slots. But I think the Epox board has 8. What is the next step down for the 8KTA3?
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07-30-2001, 04:39 PM
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The only thing you may have to worry about is your power supply, but unless it's an Emachine, that too is easily replaced. |
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07-30-2001, 09:30 PM
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So should I look for the "mini" board or the regular atx board? Can you give me a link to which board I need.
Thank you very much for your help. And no its not an E Machines (thank god). |
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07-30-2001, 11:47 PM
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No, the 8kta3 only comes in 1 size. If your case has 7 slot openings, you're ok. I just built 2 systems with this board, and I like it a lot.
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07-31-2001, 03:29 PM
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Just went online an ordered the 8k7a. Just wanted to make sure this was the correct motherboard...
Epox(8KTA3) Socket A-VIA KT133 A 4DIM UDMA100 6PCI 1ISA 1AGP 4X,,AC97 Sound,ATX( |
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07-31-2001, 06:54 PM
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07-31-2001, 11:14 PM
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Oops no that was a typo I ordered the 8KTA3.
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