GeForce Pro doesn't like Windows 2000....
I'm having trouble with my Creative Geforce Pro on Windows 2000 Professional. I can't run 3D games on OpenGL or Direct3D mode, it will crash or automatically reboot the computer. I have tried playing Counterstrike on Win 2k, but only Software Rendering works.
I'm having trouble with my Creative Geforce Pro on Windows 2000 Professional. I can't run 3D games on OpenGL or Direct3D mode, it will crash or automatically reboot the computer. I have tried playing Counterstrike on Win 2k, but only Software Rendering works. I've tried with & without Service Pack 1, with 6.18 (Detonator 3) drivers, with AGP 1X & 2X setting, with 32mb, 64mb, 128mb, 256mb, 512mb, & 1gb of Graphics Aparture size. All doesn't work!!! It used to work on my Windows 98, till I changed it to Windows 2000. Here are my system specs, someone help me please.
AMD Athlon 700mhz
Creative GeForce Pro
Sound Blaster Live! Player
PC 100 Kingston 128 mb ram
Maxtor Diamond 20.4 gb hdd 7,200 rpm
MSI K7 Pro Mainboard
Yamaha 8/4/32 Cdrw
Sony 32x cd rom drive
Cambrigde Soundworks FPS 2000
Samsung 17" Flat Screen Moniter
AMD Athlon 700mhz
Creative GeForce Pro
Sound Blaster Live! Player
PC 100 Kingston 128 mb ram
Maxtor Diamond 20.4 gb hdd 7,200 rpm
MSI K7 Pro Mainboard
Yamaha 8/4/32 Cdrw
Sony 32x cd rom drive
Cambrigde Soundworks FPS 2000
Samsung 17" Flat Screen Moniter
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Try upgrading everything. All your software
For system:
SP1 Upgrade
Compatibility Upgrade
For Games:
Upgrade patches for the games
For graphics:
DETONATOR 3 DETONATOR 3 DETONATOR 3 !! I can't stress how much of a MAJOR improvement this gives in not only stability but also performance!!!!!!!
Get it! Also, grab a utility called "Powerstrip" and disable AGP 4x and bring it down to safe levels (AGP 1x) That will ensure further stability.
1 more thing. www.amd.com, be SURE to get "Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) drivers"
My system was crashing like hell till I got that!
Good luck!
-sev
For system:
SP1 Upgrade
Compatibility Upgrade
For Games:
Upgrade patches for the games
For graphics:
DETONATOR 3 DETONATOR 3 DETONATOR 3 !! I can't stress how much of a MAJOR improvement this gives in not only stability but also performance!!!!!!!
Get it! Also, grab a utility called "Powerstrip" and disable AGP 4x and bring it down to safe levels (AGP 1x) That will ensure further stability.
1 more thing. www.amd.com, be SURE to get "Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) drivers"
My system was crashing like hell till I got that!
Good luck!
-sev
Check out the GeforceFAQ, they have a section that deals with Athlon and it's problems.
Also make sure that your powersupply has no less than 300W, the Geforce cards are powerhungry (first generation, Geforce 256 ... not the GTS 2).
Also make sure that your powersupply has no less than 300W, the Geforce cards are powerhungry (first generation, Geforce 256 ... not the GTS 2).
In Windows 98 SE a timing problem with the Microsoft USB controller and AMD processors prevented my graphics card from operating.
A microsoft system file update was necessary: http://www.windrivers.com/tech/ms/msmay.htm
But that should not happen in Windows 2K.
The AMD AGP driver and USB software are tied. Their problems are related. Check the AMD download site and see if your your motherboard needs the Via 4 in 1 drivers.
A microsoft system file update was necessary: http://www.windrivers.com/tech/ms/msmay.htm
But that should not happen in Windows 2K.
The AMD AGP driver and USB software are tied. Their problems are related. Check the AMD download site and see if your your motherboard needs the Via 4 in 1 drivers.
If ACPI is active in Windows 2000, it may scramble your IRQ and PCI routing. It must be removed. See explanation in Geforce FAQ.
Go to device manager, check "Computer" and you will find either Standard PC (safe) or Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
ACPI Computer (dangerous). Simply update driver, choose display list of known drivers and choose Standard PC. After reboot your PCI IRQs will be detected and fall in place.
Go to device manager, check "Computer" and you will find either Standard PC (safe) or Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
ACPI Computer (dangerous). Simply update driver, choose display list of known drivers and choose Standard PC. After reboot your PCI IRQs will be detected and fall in place.
