9500 and fastwrites etc

Blower · May 21, 2003, 02:25 PM

Hello,im fairly new to pc,s and just got a 9500 pro and wondered how i disable fastwrites in BIOS.Do i need to and is it best i do>I play MOHAA online all the time.I want to get the best out of my graphics card.

Should i adjust any settings in open GL.Without it slowing me down online on MOH.If so should i take a cross out of AA and AF and adjust it that way????

my system,
AMD athlon 3000xp +
512 DDR ram
galaxy motherboard 4.43
Hercules 9500 pro (driver 3.4)

Logla · May 21, 2003, 02:42 PM

I normally disable fast writes in the SMARTGART tab of the Catalyst driver properties.

Whether you can disable it in BIOS or not depends on if your particular BIOS/Motherboard supports that option. As far as I know, disabling it in windows should be good enough.

Blower · May 21, 2003, 03:29 PM

Mmm ok,but if i cant disable it in BIOS how do i do it in Windows?
+ any help on the other quetions would be a gr8 help aswell cheers.

toddsmack2k · May 21, 2003, 03:52 PM

To do it in Windows:
1. Right click anywhere on your desktop>click on properties
2. Under settings tab click on advanced
3. Click on smartgart>there should be a box to uncheck fast writes
4. Click on apply

Kgentatszu] · May 21, 2003, 04:22 PM

but in your case, i think your hardware shouldnt be a problem, maybe it is because of the internet line speed that you 're using, but that's just my oppinion though...

Blower · May 21, 2003, 04:31 PM

Alas i have NTL broadband,
p.s. how do i disable Fast Write in BIOS pls,
i heard u have to disable it there first,
mmmmm?

Blower · May 21, 2003, 04:37 PM

another p.s, my current AGP speed is 8x dont know much as u can see but dont know what to set this at either,(huh)!

toddsmack2k · May 21, 2003, 04:40 PM

Restart your computer when you see the boot up screen (the first screen that should have your bios date and number)hit delete or F9 I am not sure about your particular one. In there you will see your bios options go thru them and somewhere in the options you should see a option to turn off Fastwrites. You may have to hit a different key to get into your BIOS. Hope this helps a bit.

Also Welcome to DriverHeaven Blower!

Blower · May 21, 2003, 07:09 PM

Thx m8 i will try that

Blower · May 22, 2003, 10:30 AM

Alas doesnt seem to work i run XP

Silverfox · May 22, 2003, 03:47 PM

Blower, I have an Intel mb D845pece and it does not support in my utility bios the option of disabling fastwrites. Shutdown your pc, and during startup when the screen is still black, just hold down on the F1 key, and the systems bios utility format should come up. I run xp also, and I simply disable fastwrites in the smartgart tab as was previously suggested to you. By the way, why are you wanting to diasable fastwrites. If its for benching purposes, I personally have not seen much difference either way, but that`s on my rig, some folks maybe have seen an increase.

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=779950 P.S. I also have not seen any real benefit in FPS gain while in-game, or on-line gaming. But you can download the utility program called FRAPS, and monitor your FPS continously in the upper left hand corner of your screen while gaming and see for yourself, whether disabling fastwrites helps you or not. You can download the fraps utility here: http://www.fraps.com/

And also welcome to DriverHeaven, where you will find some of the finest folks out there willing to lend a helpful hand in solving problems WE all encounter! Also the maturity factor among the regulars that post in the many forums that DriverHeaven offers, is the one best reason for visiting this site. You may find a little B.S. ing from time to time, but thankfully, sarcasm and cursing takes a backseat here, compared to some of the other sites you may visit!

May 21, 2003, 02:25 PM	#1
Blower DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	9500 and fastwrites etc Hello,im fairly new to pc,s and just got a 9500 pro and wondered how i disable fastwrites in BIOS.Do i need to and is it best i do>I play MOHAA online all the time.I want to get the best out of my graphics card. Should i adjust any settings in open GL.Without it slowing me down online on MOH.If so should i take a cross out of AA and AF and adjust it that way???? my system, AMD athlon 3000xp + 512 DDR ram galaxy motherboard 4.43 Hercules 9500 pro (driver 3.4)

May 21, 2003, 03:52 PM	#4
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	To do it in Windows: 1. Right click anywhere on your desktop>click on properties 2. Under settings tab click on advanced 3. Click on smartgart>there should be a box to uncheck fast writes 4. Click on apply __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

May 21, 2003, 04:40 PM	#8
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Restart your computer when you see the boot up screen (the first screen that should have your bios date and number)hit delete or F9 I am not sure about your particular one. In there you will see your bios options go thru them and somewhere in the options you should see a option to turn off Fastwrites. You may have to hit a different key to get into your BIOS. Hope this helps a bit. Also Welcome to DriverHeaven Blower! __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

May 22, 2003, 03:47 PM	#11
Silverfox HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 304 Rep Power: 0	Blower, I have an Intel mb D845pece and it does not support in my utility bios the option of disabling fastwrites. Shutdown your pc, and during startup when the screen is still black, just hold down on the F1 key, and the systems bios utility format should come up. I run xp also, and I simply disable fastwrites in the smartgart tab as was previously suggested to you. By the way, why are you wanting to diasable fastwrites. If its for benching purposes, I personally have not seen much difference either way, but that`s on my rig, some folks maybe have seen an increase. http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=779950 P.S. I also have not seen any real benefit in FPS gain while in-game, or on-line gaming. But you can download the utility program called FRAPS, and monitor your FPS continously in the upper left hand corner of your screen while gaming and see for yourself, whether disabling fastwrites helps you or not. You can download the fraps utility here: http://www.fraps.com/ And also welcome to DriverHeaven, where you will find some of the finest folks out there willing to lend a helpful hand in solving problems WE all encounter! Also the maturity factor among the regulars that post in the many forums that DriverHeaven offers, is the one best reason for visiting this site. You may find a little B.S. ing from time to time, but thankfully, sarcasm and cursing takes a backseat here, compared to some of the other sites you may visit! __________________ Silverfox Last edited by Silverfox; May 22, 2003 at 04:22 PM.

May 21, 2003, 02:42 PM	#2
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	I normally disable fast writes in the SMARTGART tab of the Catalyst driver properties. Whether you can disable it in BIOS or not depends on if your particular BIOS/Motherboard supports that option. As far as I know, disabling it in windows should be good enough.

May 21, 2003, 03:29 PM	Thread Starter #3
Blower DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Mmm ok,but if i cant disable it in BIOS how do i do it in Windows? + any help on the other quetions would be a gr8 help aswell cheers.

May 21, 2003, 04:22 PM	#5
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	but in your case, i think your hardware shouldnt be a problem, maybe it is because of the internet line speed that you 're using, but that's just my oppinion though...

May 21, 2003, 04:31 PM	Thread Starter #6
Blower DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Alas i have NTL broadband, p.s. how do i disable Fast Write in BIOS pls, i heard u have to disable it there first, mmmmm?

May 21, 2003, 04:37 PM	Thread Starter #7
Blower DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	another p.s, my current AGP speed is 8x dont know much as u can see but dont know what to set this at either,(huh)!

May 21, 2003, 07:09 PM	Thread Starter #9
Blower DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Thx m8 i will try that

May 22, 2003, 10:30 AM	Thread Starter #10
Blower DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Alas doesnt seem to work i run XP