Updating chipset?

Dinje · Nov 2, 2005, 03:07 AM

I downloaded a graphic card driver update, the site said (requires BIOS update see below)

been getting graphic corruption after about 10mins of playing a game, like cod. i used to play it ok, about 6mths ago, but i updated drivers when i couldnt play cod2 because of gfx corruption, so i thought sod and tried to play just cod.

i downed the bios update and that went ok, also i downloaded a:
Product: Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility
* Release: Production Version
* Version: 5.1.1.1002
* Target Chipset#: ICH4-L
* Date: December 5, 2003

what does that mean? seems a bit old for an update? where do i find my existing one on the laptop to see how old it is? and what version?

also the 3d benchmark seems really bad, is it?

thanks for any help

stats.

WINXP pro sp2
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz
Total Physical Memory 2.00 GB

Display Device 1/1:
Description ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series (Omega 2.6.75a)
Manufacturer ATI Technologies Inc. (Omega 2.6.75a)
Total Local Video Memory 256 MB
Total Local Texture Memory 256 MB
Total AGP Memory 256 MB
Driver File ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version 6.14.10.6575
Driver Details 8.183-051013n-027321E-ATI-OMEGA
Driver Date 10-13-2005
Driver WHQL Certified false
Max Texture Width 2048 px

Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver 5.10.0.5250: Driver Date 6-19-2003

Motherboard Info:
Supported Slot Types ISA, PCI, AGP
Manufacturer CLEVO
Model D870P
Version Revision A2
BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies LTD
BIOS Version PTLTD - 6040000
BIOS Release Date 20/09/04
BIOS Properties Plug and Play, Flash

3DMark Score 2099 3DMarks Game Tests
GT1 - Return To Proxycon 9.8 FPS Game Tests
GT2 - Firefly Forest 6.1 FPS Game Tests
GT3 - Canyon Flight 9.8 FPS Game Tests
CPU Score 3622 CPUMarks CPU Tests
CPU Test 1 2.0 FPS CPU Tests
CPU Test 2 3.0 FPS CPU Tests

Vikingod · Nov 2, 2005, 03:18 AM

You can get chipset drivers at http://www.support.intel.com

Other than that, many other things cause graphics corruption in games. The fact that your's comes after an amount of time worries me that heat may be the cause. You can help this by taking a can of compressed air and blowing out the vents (and heatsink if possible) of your laptop. This can stop deposites of thermal dust (on your processor and card) from heating your laptop too much. Also, if heat is an issue, a cooling pad usually helps quite a bit.
To help more, you should post some screenshot of COD with the graphics corruption.

Welcome to DH, btw, enjoy your stay here.

edit: Any other information on the laptop (Brand/series) will also help.

Dinje · Nov 2, 2005, 04:01 PM

hi Vikingod and thanks for the welcome, seems a great board.

Installed the chipset anyway..lol

Dont think its a heat prob, in fact the lappy seems cooler than ever now i have a 1" gap under it, and after some updates.

Gave all the vent a good clean, with the hoover, sucked it good..lol

How do i take a screenshot of the game?

Vikingod · Nov 2, 2005, 04:16 PM

not sure is COD has a built in ss mode (usually F12), but with a program like FRAPS, they are easy. Also, you can press the PrintScrn button on the keyboard, get back to windows, and paste it into ms paint. make sure to save it as a JPG file, bitmaps are too large.

Nov 2, 2005, 03:07 AM	#1
Dinje DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Updating chipset? I downloaded a graphic card driver update, the site said (requires BIOS update see below) been getting graphic corruption after about 10mins of playing a game, like cod. i used to play it ok, about 6mths ago, but i updated drivers when i couldnt play cod2 because of gfx corruption, so i thought sod and tried to play just cod. i downed the bios update and that went ok, also i downloaded a: Product: Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility * Release: Production Version * Version: 5.1.1.1002 * Target Chipset#: ICH4-L * Date: December 5, 2003 what does that mean? seems a bit old for an update? where do i find my existing one on the laptop to see how old it is? and what version? also the 3d benchmark seems really bad, is it? thanks for any help stats. WINXP pro sp2 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz Total Physical Memory 2.00 GB Display Device 1/1: Description ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series (Omega 2.6.75a) Manufacturer ATI Technologies Inc. (Omega 2.6.75a) Total Local Video Memory 256 MB Total Local Texture Memory 256 MB Total AGP Memory 256 MB Driver File ati2dvag.dll Driver Version 6.14.10.6575 Driver Details 8.183-051013n-027321E-ATI-OMEGA Driver Date 10-13-2005 Driver WHQL Certified false Max Texture Width 2048 px Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver 5.10.0.5250: Driver Date 6-19-2003 Motherboard Info: Supported Slot Types ISA, PCI, AGP Manufacturer CLEVO Model D870P Version Revision A2 BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies LTD BIOS Version PTLTD - 6040000 BIOS Release Date 20/09/04 BIOS Properties Plug and Play, Flash 3DMark Score 2099 3DMarks Game Tests GT1 - Return To Proxycon 9.8 FPS Game Tests GT2 - Firefly Forest 6.1 FPS Game Tests GT3 - Canyon Flight 9.8 FPS Game Tests CPU Score 3622 CPUMarks CPU Tests CPU Test 1 2.0 FPS CPU Tests CPU Test 2 3.0 FPS CPU Tests

Nov 2, 2005, 03:18 AM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	You can get chipset drivers at http://www.support.intel.com Other than that, many other things cause graphics corruption in games. The fact that your's comes after an amount of time worries me that heat may be the cause. You can help this by taking a can of compressed air and blowing out the vents (and heatsink if possible) of your laptop. This can stop deposites of thermal dust (on your processor and card) from heating your laptop too much. Also, if heat is an issue, a cooling pad usually helps quite a bit. To help more, you should post some screenshot of COD with the graphics corruption. Welcome to DH, btw, enjoy your stay here. edit: Any other information on the laptop (Brand/series) will also help.

Nov 2, 2005, 04:01 PM	Thread Starter #3
Dinje DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	hi Vikingod and thanks for the welcome, seems a great board. Installed the chipset anyway..lol Dont think its a heat prob, in fact the lappy seems cooler than ever now i have a 1" gap under it, and after some updates. Gave all the vent a good clean, with the hoover, sucked it good..lol How do i take a screenshot of the game?

Nov 2, 2005, 04:16 PM	#4
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	not sure is COD has a built in ss mode (usually F12), but with a program like FRAPS, they are easy. Also, you can press the PrintScrn button on the keyboard, get back to windows, and paste it into ms paint. make sure to save it as a JPG file, bitmaps are too large.