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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to
find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
I suspect that the ATI is mapping itself into a memory area which is on
conflict with Windows use. The 64 bit Vista can use all 4 gig and somehow the ATI is not mapping itself in properly when you have 4 gig in play. This could be the motherboard or the ATI card. Unless you try another identical card it will be hard to prove fault. "SuperSenshi100" wrote in message ... I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
Would it be worthwhile to get a different card in hopes of alleviating the
situation entirely? I was looking at upgrading to an 8800GTS/GTX anyway. Would it be a definite hardware defect issue and not just a compatibilty problem? "Spirit" wrote: I suspect that the ATI is mapping itself into a memory area which is on conflict with Windows use. The 64 bit Vista can use all 4 gig and somehow the ATI is not mapping itself in properly when you have 4 gig in play. This could be the motherboard or the ATI card. Unless you try another identical card it will be hard to prove fault. "SuperSenshi100" wrote in message ... I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
Best way to trouble shoot is with another of the same card, however if
another brand of card solves the problem that works too.... issue could be video card alone, motherboard alone, BIOS (also MB) or a combination there of..... "SuperSenshi100" wrote in message ... Would it be worthwhile to get a different card in hopes of alleviating the situation entirely? I was looking at upgrading to an 8800GTS/GTX anyway. Would it be a definite hardware defect issue and not just a compatibilty problem? "Spirit" wrote: I suspect that the ATI is mapping itself into a memory area which is on conflict with Windows use. The 64 bit Vista can use all 4 gig and somehow the ATI is not mapping itself in properly when you have 4 gig in play. This could be the motherboard or the ATI card. Unless you try another identical card it will be hard to prove fault. "SuperSenshi100" wrote in message ... I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
Is your MOBO Bios up to date and does your Vista64 acknowledge 4GB when you
have it all installed? Also see the following KB link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us "SuperSenshi100" wrote in message ... I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
I'm using the latest stable BIOS. There's a beta but I'm not sure if adding
in more instability to a system that doesn't work already is a good idea :S Yes, Vista64 sees all 4GB when there are 4GB to be seen. "JW" wrote: Is your MOBO Bios up to date and does your Vista64 acknowledge 4GB when you have it all installed? Also see the following KB link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us "SuperSenshi100" wrote in message ... I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
I'm having very similar graphical and crash issues with an Athlon 62 X2
5000+, a Gigabyte GA-MA69VM-S2 mobo, 4GB RAM, X1950Pro under Vista 64 bit. crash/freeze isn't limited to games though they certainly are the main cause. Dropping to 2 or 3 GB RAM fixes things. What's the latest Catalyst you;ve tried? I'm about to try 7.9 and see if it fixes things. "SuperSenshi100" wrote: I don't know why this happens, I've exhausted Microsoft and ATi trying to find a reason. When I use 4 GB of RAM in Vista 64-bit and install ANY Catalyst driver for my X1950GT PCIe video card, I get random grey bars on my screen using Aero (basic is just fine though), and when I use any kind of 3D application it works for a few seconds and then freezes entirely. If I remove one stick of RAM leaving 2GB the problem is eliminated. The later the release of the Catalyst driver, the longer it works before it freezes. Here are complete system specs: ASUS M2A-MVP Crossfire-ready Motherboard (ATI SB600) AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 2.8GHz dual-core CPU 4GB (2x2GB) G.SKILL DDR2 800 ATi X1950GT 512MB PCIe Graphics 500GB WD Caviar SE16 7200RPM SATA HDD Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (Currently running 32-bit due to the problem at hand) |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
Hi, my problem has gone. Today I contacted Asrock Support and asked if they know the problem and if a BIOS update could help. They sent me the newest BIOS version 3.21A in a special version. My BIOS boots normally and is showing 3.328 MB RAM (4GB installed) in DualChannel-Mode. After logging in to Vista the system shows normally 4GB. It seems not to be a mainboard problem. Asrock support wrote that the chipset on this board has problems with 4GB RAM. After installing the new BIOS all really works fine! Hope this could help others too. Greetings from Austria, Thomas -- VitoDonCorleone |
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Vista 64-bit 4GB and ATI X1950
Would it be possible 4 U to give a link to the site or BIO Update? I have a
64 bit HP m9500z CTO desktop that this may be a solution that HP has not known about. -- shellp (tecno newbie) "VitoDonCorleone" wrote: Hi, my problem has gone. Today I contacted Asrock Support and asked if they know the problem and if a BIOS update could help. They sent me the newest BIOS version 3.21A in a special version. My BIOS boots normally and is showing 3.328 MB RAM (4GB installed) in DualChannel-Mode. After logging in to Vista the system shows normally 4GB. It seems not to be a mainboard problem. Asrock support wrote that the chipset on this board has problems with 4GB RAM. After installing the new BIOS all really works fine! Hope this could help others too. Greetings from Austria, Thomas -- VitoDonCorleone |