Radeon X1600 on vista x64

x_phir3 · Nov 22, 2007, 08:20 PM

Hi!
I've tried several times to install the ATI drivers on vista X64 modified with the modder..the driver installs just fine but when i try to run a 3D application it crashes it renders black screen ...
I have a Benq P52 notebook.
I reinstalled the whole OS but it ain't working ..

Andriano · Dec 6, 2007, 03:26 PM

Hello!

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/mobility...-mobility.html

Vikingod · Dec 6, 2007, 05:09 PM

Welcome to the forums, x_phir3.

As Andriano indicated in his thread, there seems to be an issue with the notebook and Vista. Searching the net reveals the issue is widespread. This appears to be something Benq will have to fix. I'd definetly contact them and let them know how disappointed you are.

Andriano · Dec 7, 2007, 02:05 PM

They answered that they are not supporting this laptop in Windows Vista, and never will release drivers for it.
So as i said, last hope is that Omegadriver will release "fixed" drivers for our laptop.

Vikingod · Dec 7, 2007, 03:01 PM

Its sad that you must hope for community support to run your computers. I certainly won't be picking up a Benq product any time soon.

x_phir3 · Jan 18, 2008, 04:20 PM

There is altough something very odd...after installing the modified drivers all 3d aplications are working...if I restart the system every 3D aplication I try to run renders black screen and the whole system freezes...it's very weird because the drivers seem to work but I can't explain what is happening..

**Spike** · Jan 18, 2008, 09:27 PM

The main problem with Vista 64bit is that it blocks unsigned drivers, so it is possible it does not install right, still searching for a solution.

x_phir3 · May 9, 2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike

The main problem with Vista 64bit is that it blocks unsigned drivers, so it is possible it does not install right, still searching for a solution.

Same problem with Vista Ultimate x86 SP1...any idea?

**temeteus82** · May 9, 2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x_phir3

Same problem with Vista Ultimate x86 SP1...any idea?

in 32-bit vista you can disable the driver signing completely so that might be the solution for you in 32-bit vista.

Nov 22, 2007, 08:20 PM	#1
x_phir3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Radeon X1600 on vista x64 Hi! I've tried several times to install the ATI drivers on vista X64 modified with the modder..the driver installs just fine but when i try to run a 3D application it crashes it renders black screen ... I have a Benq P52 notebook. I reinstalled the whole OS but it ain't working ..

Dec 6, 2007, 05:09 PM	#3
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Welcome to the forums, x_phir3. As Andriano indicated in his thread, there seems to be an issue with the notebook and Vista. Searching the net reveals the issue is widespread. This appears to be something Benq will have to fix. I'd definetly contact them and let them know how disappointed you are. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Dec 7, 2007, 03:01 PM	#5
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Its sad that you must hope for community support to run your computers. I certainly won't be picking up a Benq product any time soon. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Jan 18, 2008, 09:27 PM	#7
Spike Driver Cleaner Maker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,085 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	The main problem with Vista 64bit is that it blocks unsigned drivers, so it is possible it does not install right, still searching for a solution. __________________

Dec 6, 2007, 03:26 PM	#2
Andriano DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Hello! http://www.hardwareheaven.com/mobility...-mobility.html

Dec 7, 2007, 02:05 PM	#4
Andriano DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	They answered that they are not supporting this laptop in Windows Vista, and never will release drivers for it. So as i said, last hope is that Omegadriver will release "fixed" drivers for our laptop.

Jan 18, 2008, 04:20 PM	Thread Starter #6
x_phir3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	There is altough something very odd...after installing the modified drivers all 3d aplications are working...if I restart the system every 3D aplication I try to run renders black screen and the whole system freezes...it's very weird because the drivers seem to work but I can't explain what is happening..