Computer Problems >:(

Ebumar · Post by **Ebumar** » October 16, 2003, 3:49 pm

First, DXDiag for all the info needed...

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/17/2003, 11:47:03
Machine name: COMP6
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclnt_qfe.021108-2107)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: INTELR
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 96MB used, 2365MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 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: RADEON 9800 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON 9800 AGP (0x4E48)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6378 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/12/2003 22:34:46, 369152 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/12/2003 22:34:28, 594432 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0D08-11CF-586B-0820A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4E48
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
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 (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_1021147B&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: Emulated
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Emulation Only
Cap Flags: 0x2F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 100000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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If you need more information, let me know. Anyways, the main problem is every time I try to play a FPS of any sort. Well, a new one atleast. My computer locks up. Or my monitor turns off and says H.V. Freqrency too high. No idea what that means so I am turning to you guys. Please help!

Thanks,
Ebu~

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » October 16, 2003, 3:53 pm

what resolution and refresh are you running your monitor in.

also: most lockups in games are sound related. turn hardware acceleration down 1 notch in dxdiag. make sure you arent using EAX in any game because it basically never works properly and crashes everything.

the second most common reason for lockups is faulty ram.

noel · Post by **noel** » October 16, 2003, 3:54 pm

Start, All programs, accessories, command prompt, type: format c: /u and then press y!

Or, alternatively, you could modify the particular FPS to use a lower resolution, and perhaps a different refresh rate until it worked properly. I would guess that the problem is with the software, not your PC.

/sarcasm ON
Wrong forum and ummm.. I noticed the game was unnamed. It wouldn't be ILLEGAL SOFTWARE now would it?

Zaelath · Post by **Zaelath** » October 16, 2003, 3:56 pm

According to the dump posted, he's running a dual 2.8Ghz P4 setup, w/ a Radeon 9800 Pro.

Fuck him, he can afford paid tech support

Durew · Post by **Durew** » October 16, 2003, 4:02 pm

Similar setup to mine, P4-2.8 (HT causes it to appear as 2 processors Zaelath), 9600 pro

I had crashing problems for the first few days, then I finally found out it was bad ram.

Ebu go to http://www.memtest86.com and follow the directions and see if its your ram

Ebumar · Post by **Ebumar** » October 19, 2003, 3:53 pm

Fixed it. Tweeked refreshrate, and turned down sound accelleration. Btw, Aran, I'm not a retard when it comes to computers at all, so that would not have got me. This just had me stumped beyond all belief, so I came here after messing around with it for like 2 days.

I did what you said, dure, and its not the RAM. It still happens now, but very rarely, I think it's just my onboard soundcard. I have never had good luck with onboard sound or NIC.

Thanks for the help guys!

Kilmoll the Sexy · Post by **Kilmoll the Sexy** » October 20, 2003, 2:08 pm

I notcied your monitor is simply "plug n play". I had some problems with my radeon 9500 graphics card with an off-brand monitor doing similar things. It only happened trying to run a half life variant and then it would be hosed until I reinstalled the video drivers (and old ones at that). Sounds crazy, but check to see if there is any software to load for your monitor or try hooking up a good name brand monitor next time it happens to see if it resolves it.

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » October 20, 2003, 3:44 pm

Did you try turning off all the auto select things in DX and for your monitor? Video rate, sync, etc...

There should be a bios option to disable the onboard sound as well, if you think that's it.