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January 8th, 2005 07:00
Screen freezes with Doom3
Shortly after starting the game "Doom3", the display freezes. There is nothing left to be done, except reboot the system. Has anybody a clue of what might help to get rid of this problem?
Windows XP 5.1 (Service Pack 2)
Notebook Inspiron 9100
Pentium 4 with 3 GHz
512 MB
128 MB ATi Mobility Radeon 9700
Notebook Inspiron 9100
Pentium 4 with 3 GHz
512 MB
128 MB ATi Mobility Radeon 9700
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FrankKlooss
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January 8th, 2005 14:00
I downloaded and installed Patch 1.1 for the game. I also have installed the latest video driver for my system. All this didn't help really. When the screen freezes, I simply can press any button or combination of buttons - nothing happens anymore. There is also now sound anymore. I have to press the power button for a short while, then the computer reboots.
jeffcmfrt
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January 8th, 2005 15:00
Have you tried the omega drivers at omegadrivers.net? A lot of people with the 9700 cards have had to resort to theese drivers and have plenty good results.You can always go back to the dell drivers if it dosnt help.After you download the drivers from omegadrivers.net make sure you uninstall evrything ati related from your controll panel first then install the omega drivers. good luck
Inspiron XPS
3.4 H/T processor
1 gig ram
256 ddr ati 9800
15.4 wide aspect ultra sharp
wuxga(1920x1200) display
Operating system windows xp home
Service pk 2
Logitech MX750 wireless mouse
Nostromo n52 gamepad
jswap
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January 9th, 2005 00:00
Frank, I have the exact same system as you, and it has the exact same problem. I've installed the DNA 3.5.4.12 drivers, which includes ATI Catalyst v4.12 drivers, but it hasn't helped at all.
I guess I will try the omega drivers, but I'm not hopeful because they are probably pretty much the same as the DNA drivers.
John
jswap
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January 9th, 2005 03:00
FrankKlooss
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January 9th, 2005 09:00
jeffcmfrt
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January 9th, 2005 14:00
John and Frank
Im glad the omega drivers worked for you both.I wish i would have known about them before i returned my other machine to dell and bought this one it probly would have solved the problem.And would have saved me $1100.00.OH WELL. happy gameing!
Inspiron XPS
3.4 H/T processor
1 gig ram
256 ddr ati 9800
15.4 wide aspect ultra sharp
wuxga(1920x1200) display
Operating system windows xp home
Service pk 2
Logitech MX750 wireless mouse
Nostromo n52 gamepad
jeffcmfrt
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January 9th, 2005 18:00
Enjoy the doom 3 guys don't drool too much and get too spooooooooooked! HEHE HAPPY GAMEING
Inspiron XPS
3.4 H/T processor
1 gig ram
256 ddr ati 9800
15.4 wide aspect ultra sharp
wuxga(1920x1200) display
Operating system windows xp home
Service pk 2
Logitech MX750 wireless mouse
Nostromo n52 gamepad
Message Edited by jeffcmfrt on 01-09-2005 02:57 PM
jswap
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January 9th, 2005 18:00
Thanks for your help, Jeff!
Don't feel too bad about it; the XPS is a great machine.
John