3D Card being Big Pain TBH!!!

[malice19]

Just installed Max Payne 2, Was Playable but was a bit slow some times in fire fights,

Remembered that when installing the game it told me AGP was not enabled.... So looked in BIOS.... Every think ok...

Looked in Direct X and under display told me

Direct Draw Acceleration Enabled
Direct 3D Acceleration Enabled
AGP Texture Acceleration Disabled

So I thought I would update the drivers....
Got the new drivers and tried to install them, they didn't work,
so tried getting rid of them and installing back the previous drivers but every time I keep getting this error....


Can any Genius tell me why?

Thanks 4 the Help....

+Had great time @ Multiplay Thanks people!
Post if u went as well...

[Anders]

After searching Google it seems you are not the only person to have this problem. Your system specification might help someone else solve your problem. I am assuming your OS is Windows XP from the little screen picture.

These links might be of some help to you:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330174
http://bermangraphics.com/problems/d...itefailure.htm

It seems like it might be a problem with HDD and Windows XP drivers.

I found this information:
Regarding Delayed Write Failed error after installing ATI Enhanced drivers.

This issue can affect any device driver install under Windows XP. The issue is not specific to ATI.

In some instances, after installing the ATI display drivers, the error "Delayed Write Failed" will appear after restarting Windows. Not all configurations are affected.

In most instances this is a result of changes to the Virtual Memory and Memory Usage settings in the System Properties. Change the Memory Usage setting back to the default value of "Programs" will prevent the error from occurring. Also, you should set your Virtual Memory to system managed.

- Open the System Properties
- Select the Advanced tab
- select Settings under Performance
- select the Advanced tab
- select the "Programs" option for Memory Usage

here: http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/cont...pic/2459/?o=40

HTH, Anders.

[ingouk]

i had the same problem once with windows XP, ATI Drivers and a samsung hdd. In the end it turned out the samsung hdd was on its way onto hdd-heaven. a new hdd cured the problem

[malice19]

Originally posted by Anders
After searching Google it seems you are not the only person to have this problem. Your system specification might help someone else solve your problem. I am assuming your OS is Windows XP from the little screen picture.

These links might be of some help to you:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330174
http://bermangraphics.com/problems/d...itefailure.htm

It seems like it might be a problem with HDD and Windows XP drivers.

I found this information:
Regarding Delayed Write Failed error after installing ATI Enhanced drivers.

This issue can affect any device driver install under Windows XP. The issue is not specific to ATI.

In some instances, after installing the ATI display drivers, the error "Delayed Write Failed" will appear after restarting Windows. Not all configurations are affected.

In most instances this is a result of changes to the Virtual Memory and Memory Usage settings in the System Properties. Change the Memory Usage setting back to the default value of "Programs" will prevent the error from occurring. Also, you should set your Virtual Memory to system managed.

- Open the System Properties
- Select the Advanced tab
- select Settings under Performance
- select the Advanced tab
- select the "Programs" option for Memory Usage

here: http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/cont...pic/2459/?o=40

HTH, Anders.

Wo Thanks Alot Buddy for finding out so much info for me!!!

But after getting that error it started effecting loads of other programs and every think was very slow, So I decided to FORMAT

But still getting problems!!!

Installed the old drivers
NVIDIA Detonator Drivers 41.09.exe

Which work but still couldn't get
AGP Texture Acceleration to become enabled.....!

So tried installing latest drivers from Nvidia Site
52.16 win2kxp english whql.exe

But they just Buggerd it all up .... they don't install properly and every time I run a game, windows Bombs out to Blue Screen of Death saying its got a prob with one of the Nvidia .dll files!

My card is a Gefore3 Ti 200


Im still pissing about with the prob to see if I can just get it to work with the old Detonator Drivers 41.09.....

Thanks 4 all the help mate!!!

[Jiff Lemon]

What Mobo you got? You put the Chipset drivers in?

[malice19]

Originally posted by Jiff Lemon
What Mobo you got? You put the Chipset drivers in?

It is
Award Software, ASUS A7V-E ACPI BIOS Revision 1003

[malice19]

]Still Can't get AGP to be enabled "AAAAAAAAAA"

[Jiff Lemon]

Chipset drivers installed? I'm presuming it'll be the via Chipset 4-1's (now called "Hyperion")

[malice19]

LOL Sorry mate you have lost me,

Forgive me im a NUB : )

[malice19]

Have been trying to get a BIOS update.... but haven’t had much luck finding any think....?

Don't suppose you would know where’s a good place to find it?

[Jiff Lemon]

okay... start here .

Download and install the hyperion drivers (we used to call them the 4in1's). After a reboot run dxdiag.exe nd see if you've now got AGP Texture Acceleration enabled.

[Anders]

http://www.asus.com.tw/support/downl...-E&Type=Latest

Under the BIOS section you should find what you need to flash the motherboard BIOS. Looks like you have to download the “Aflash” BIOS update tool and the A7V-E BIOS file. I have not flashed an Asus before, but maybe someone who has can help you out? Be careful when you do this, if it goes wrong then you will most likely FUBAR your motherboard. Read the instructions/readme and follow them Make sure you have the correct motherboard BIOS file. Out of interest what makes you want to flash your BIOS?

Have you ruled out a problem with your hard drive? Has the delayed write error problem gone away? We do not want to be barking up the wrong tree.

[malice19]

Originally posted by Jiff Lemon
okay... start here .

Download and install the hyperion drivers (we used to call them the 4in1's). After a reboot run dxdiag.exe nd see if you've now got AGP Texture Acceleration enabled.

"NICE ONE GEEZA"

You are a Total OAP TBH!!!!

Installed the 4in1 Drivers and....
Not only is AGP enabled but the start-up time, Games every think on the computer is running MUCH MUCH Faster....

THANKS AGAIN MATE

[malice19]

Originally posted by Anders
http://www.asus.com.tw/support/downl...-E&Type=Latest

Under the BIOS section you should find what you need to flash the motherboard BIOS. Looks like you have to download the “Aflash” BIOS update tool and the A7V-E BIOS file. I have not flashed an Asus before, but maybe someone who has can help you out? Be careful when you do this, if it goes wrong then you will most likely FUBAR your motherboard. Read the instructions/readme and follow them Make sure you have the correct motherboard BIOS file. Out of interest what makes you want to flash your BIOS?

Have you ruled out a problem with your hard drive? Has the delayed write error problem gone away? We do not want to be barking up the wrong tree.

Thanks alot 2 u 2 4 taking the time 2 help...
But every think is working fine now and can't be boverd 2 risk flashing the BIOS....

But thanks 4 the help....

[Anders]

Nice one. That was why I was asking why you wanted to flash your BIOS because if you do not need to then I would not run the risk. Happy gaming.