Why cant anyone help me?

[myth]

I have a AIW 9800 Pro... well it came with media center 8.5! When I upgrade to anything higher it messes up! Ok well it will work for a little while.. When I watch TV it will freeze my system and then my monitor goes on stand by! I cant shut down! I read some ware that there is a patch to fix this.... I want to use the latest software so please dont recommend I go back to 8.5!!! I have reformatted many times! this is a know issue!

Any ideas?

[myth]

Oh ****ing great!!!



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Based on our experience, issues with the ATI Multimedia Center software are
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http://www.ati.com/support/issuetype/mmc.html

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Common Troubleshooting steps for ATI Multimedia Center issues:
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DVD image appears bright then dim:

If you are watching a DVD on your television and the picture appears BRIGHT and
then DIM, please refer to http://www.ati.com/support/infobase/3095.html .
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Install/Reinstall ATI Software:

Please ensure that you exit ALL applications prior to installing drivers
(including any Norton utilities, Anti Virus software, installation monitoring
applications, as well as remote access software).

Choose your ATI product from the link below:
http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html
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AGP cards:

IMPORTANT: You will want to reinstall all the latest drivers for your
motherboard/chipset when installing new display drivers. . Be sure to install
the AGP chipset drivers in Normal mode (as opposed to Turbo mode) if the option
is presented.

More information at http://www.ati.com/support/faq/agpchipsetdrivers.html
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For PCI cards:

Try moving the ATI display adapter to another PCI slot (be sure to shut down and
UNPLUG the computer first).
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System hangs or freezes:

This issue may be related to the allocation of resources, particularly IRQs.
You want to ensure that the ATI display adapter IS assigned and NOT sharing an
IRQ. Use the following webpage to check for possible IRQ sharing or
configuration issues.

For Windows 98 and Windows ME users please see the following page:
http://www.ati.com/support/infobase/...in98meirq.html

For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users please see the following page:
http://www.ati.com/support/infobase/...in2kxpirq.html
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BIOS Update:

Check for your motherboard manufacturer in the list below to see if a BIOS
update is available. BIOS updates often add support for new hardware that may be
added to your system.

http://www.ati.com/support/info/moth...facturers.html
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Recommended AGP BIOS Settings:

You may consider using the AGP related BIOS settings found on the following
webpage to help troubleshoot your issue.

http://www.ati.com/support/faq/cmosagp.html
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[myth]

All fixed! I disabled HT! on my P4...

[Flash]

Uh why would that fix it?
maybe it requires full processing power uh?

[myth]

Uh why would that fix it?
maybe it requires full processing power uh?

the media center software didnt like 2 threads! it would crash when it was executed threw both... Or so I have been told!

[Shogun]

You know disabling HT will give you a performance hit dont you? Its on for a reason...

[myth]

You know disabling HT will give you a performance hit dont you? Its on for a reason...

But its the only way...... I need a new TV tunner! then I can get a 6800 GT!

Any recomendations on a GREAT TV tunner?

[Byatt]

the media center software didnt like 2 threads! it would crash when it was executed threw both... Or so I have been told!

This is true, I have a friend who develops game server browser software which had trouble with HT (although strangely he could fix it, where ATi haven't...this is a freeware browser as well!). the performance hit for turning it off is barely noticeable - check the hexus review.

My leadtek card has been fine, but lots of people have good things to say about the high end hauppage cards.

[Agent]

You know disabling HT will give you a performance hit dont you? Its on for a reason...

In most cases, HYPE-Threading isnt that usfull.
Its ok for a few, limited situations...

[sybrows]

Out of interest does it benefit certain apps as Multi processor does, ie 3DS Max, Maya etc?

[BUFF]

Out of interest does it benefit certain apps as Multi processor does, ie 3DS Max, Maya etc?

Only if the app is coded for multi processor use, yes.

[sybrows]

thats what i thought so HT uses similar tech to Multi but on one chip??

[BUFF]

It simulates a virtual second CPU.

[EvilMunky]

Evil Intel HT technology

[sybrows]

is it any good for 3D rendering, do you know?

[Agent]

I does help yes
If its for free, use it, every bit helps, but just dont expect huge increases