GeForce 2 MX problems on Win2k

feldon34 · 10-08-2001, 02:50 PM

system spec:
abit via vh6 p3 800 mghz
786 ram pc133 (sorry if i can't add)
30gig 7,2 hd
aureal vortex2 8830
geforce 2mx

er, I had winME before using win2k and the fish program works great. After switching to win2k (and reinstalling the via 4in1 drivers and the appropriate vid drivers) my vid card can't run the aquarium nor any other direct 3d programs at 1000+ resolutions, even though i can set my desktop at 1000+ resolution. all direct 3d apps work at 800x600 or less. I set my monitor's refresh rate to 60 just incase of any monitor issues. Hmm, anyone have any suggestions to fix this problem? thanks for reading.

Originally posted by Seeker (incorrectly credited to me)

feldon34 · 10-08-2001, 06:12 PM

I am assuming you are running version 12.41 of the drivers for your GeForce 2 and have then installed DirectX 8 on top?

Download 12.41 drivers here:
www.reactorcritical.com/f...41-W2K.exe

and then update to DirectX 8:
www.microsoft.com/directx...efault.asp

Please let us know if you have any more problems.

10-08-2001, 08:07 PM

i've tried out 3 drivers for my geforce2mx already and am currently using the detonatorxp for w2k. Directx8 is already installed

Jim Sachs · 10-08-2001, 08:27 PM

Install DX8 AND THEN the nVidia drivers. If DX8.1 is installed last, it will overwrite the nVidia drivers and the textures in the Aquarium may all turn white. Microsoft is looking into this.

Also, we have had a lot of people having trouble with D3D applications not exiting when using the latest nVidia drivers with Win2000. If you get a "NO Z-buffer" error after the first time you run the Aquarium, then it probably did not exit the first time. Going back to the 12.41 drivers which Morgan recommends seems to fix this.

feldon34 · 10-08-2001, 09:22 PM

DirectX 8.1 is not even available to the public yet. Only with the leaked Windows XP.

I do not recommend the DetonatorXP drivers (which are really version 21.81), especially on the Windows 2000 you're running.

Please try the drivers I listed above in my first post using the procedures described. 6.67 or 12.41 should work.

Jim Sachs · 10-08-2001, 11:15 PM

XP has been installed on all computers shipped in the last 2 weeks.

10-09-2001, 12:09 AM

woo hooo! thanks dudes! I've been hurting my head trying to fix the problem..apparently 12.41 works nice er..15. something doesn't. DUDE, thanks! no more crashes, no more movie glitches, and no more blank screens. thanks a lot, er, did i mention thanks?! have a GREAT day!

almark · 10-09-2001, 02:33 AM

when it all works!

10-08-2001, 02:50 PM	#1
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	GeForce 2 MX problems on Win2k system spec: abit via vh6 p3 800 mghz 786 ram pc133 (sorry if i can't add) 30gig 7,2 hd aureal vortex2 8830 geforce 2mx er, I had winME before using win2k and the fish program works great. After switching to win2k (and reinstalling the via 4in1 drivers and the appropriate vid drivers) my vid card can't run the aquarium nor any other direct 3d programs at 1000+ resolutions, even though i can set my desktop at 1000+ resolution. all direct 3d apps work at 800x600 or less. I set my monitor's refresh rate to 60 just incase of any monitor issues. Hmm, anyone have any suggestions to fix this problem? thanks for reading. Originally posted by Seeker (incorrectly credited to me) Last edited by feldon34; 11-01-2001 at 04:36 PM.

10-08-2001, 06:12 PM	#2
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Re: any suggestions? I am assuming you are running version 12.41 of the drivers for your GeForce 2 and have then installed DirectX 8 on top? Download 12.41 drivers here: www.reactorcritical.com/f...41-W2K.exe and then update to DirectX 8: www.microsoft.com/directx...efault.asp Please let us know if you have any more problems. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

10-08-2001, 08:07 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	re: any suggestions? i've tried out 3 drivers for my geforce2mx already and am currently using the detonatorxp for w2k. Directx8 is already installed

10-08-2001, 08:27 PM	#4
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Re: re: any suggestions? Install DX8 AND THEN the nVidia drivers. If DX8.1 is installed last, it will overwrite the nVidia drivers and the textures in the Aquarium may all turn white. Microsoft is looking into this. Also, we have had a lot of people having trouble with D3D applications not exiting when using the latest nVidia drivers with Win2000. If you get a "NO Z-buffer" error after the first time you run the Aquarium, then it probably did not exit the first time. Going back to the 12.41 drivers which Morgan recommends seems to fix this. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

10-08-2001, 09:22 PM	#5
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Re: re: any suggestions? DirectX 8.1 is not even available to the public yet. Only with the leaked Windows XP. I do not recommend the DetonatorXP drivers (which are really version 21.81), especially on the Windows 2000 you're running. Please try the drivers I listed above in my first post using the procedures described. 6.67 or 12.41 should work. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

10-08-2001, 11:15 PM	#6
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Re: re: any suggestions? XP has been installed on all computers shipped in the last 2 weeks. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

10-09-2001, 12:09 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	RE:RE:RE:any suggestions? woo hooo! thanks dudes! I've been hurting my head trying to fix the problem..apparently 12.41 works nice er..15. something doesn't. DUDE, thanks! no more crashes, no more movie glitches, and no more blank screens. thanks a lot, er, did i mention thanks?! have a GREAT day!

10-09-2001, 02:33 AM	#8
almark Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 37	Isn't it great when it all works! best regards, A l m a r k