problems with video card - Page 4

seaniam81 · 08-24-08, 02:22 AM

Ya, I was scared to flash the BIOS too, but like you said last ditch effort

Digital_Trucker · 08-24-08, 09:07 AM

Excellent

Glad you got it going

Arclight · 08-24-08, 09:28 AM

When in doubt, flash yer BIOS. :rotfl:

Glad to hear you got it sorted.

08-26-08, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by seaniam81

BTW, once installed, definately go to the Windoz update site and get SP3 anyway.

But watch out if you use AMD!!! There have been problems with SP3 update causing some AMD to go into an eternal reboot loop. It frequently requires a complete reload of the OS to fix!

I'm using an AMD P64 3200 with SP3 installed, haven't noticed anything like that yet.

CoolHand · 08-26-08, 01:03 PM

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I'm using an AMD P64 3200 with SP3 installed, haven't noticed anything like that yet.

you are one of the lucky ones. several people i've run into on FW and others i know in RL have had massive problems with there AMD system and SP3. if you don't have any problems don't jinx yourself. because as someone else stated the only way to fix it is to do a full format and wipe the system clean and reload everything.

08-27-08, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CoolHand

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I'm using an AMD P64 3200 with SP3 installed, haven't noticed anything like that yet.

you are one of the lucky ones. several people i've run into on FW and others i know in RL have had massive problems with there AMD system and SP3. if you don't have any problems don't jinx yourself. because as someone else stated the only way to fix it is to do a full format and wipe the system clean and reload everything.

Well, that's probably why I hadn't noticed any problems - my install was a full-format (took 2 hours, 500 gig HD) and clean install with XP, SP2 followed by download of SP3 and any other updates.

This might have been a recent problem as well. I had actually purchased the m/b and the CPU about a 1-1/2 years back, so that might have been a factor as well.

08-24-08, 02:22 AM	#46
seaniam81 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 624 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 0	Ya, I was scared to flash the BIOS too, but like you said last ditch effort __________________ Ultima ratio regum. (The final argument of kings) - Inscription on french cannons, on order of Louis XIV

08-24-08, 09:07 AM	#47
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Excellent Glad you got it going __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

08-24-08, 09:28 AM	#48
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	When in doubt, flash yer BIOS. :rotfl: Glad to hear you got it sorted. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.