Vista on this PC?

rynio · Jun 21, 2009, 06:44 PM

Motherboard: Asrock Am2nf3-vsta (nforce3)
Processor: Athlon X2 4000+
Graphic card: X1950 pro AGP
RAM: 2x2gb ddr II

Is there any way to install agp drivers to ati card on vista?

Tipstaff · Jun 21, 2009, 07:29 PM

As far as I'm aware the last Vista drivers for that 1950 Pro AGP was Catalyst 9.3. I haven't tried it personally, but you could try the ones off AMDs site.

Vista 32bit

Vista 64bit

rynio · Jun 21, 2009, 07:47 PM

But one time ago i installed vista , and couldnt install this card ...

**kris23** · Jun 21, 2009, 07:57 PM

alot of times if you install drivers, higher than the supported ones, that happens.....

also since your card is an AGP card, you may need to find some of the AGP Hotfix drivers for your card

IvanV · Jun 21, 2009, 09:58 PM

The hotfixes are only for HD2000 and newer AGP cards, older ones work with the official Catalysts as far as I understand (and as far as my experience with my 9800Pro says).

I'm not sure if your problem wasn't related to the fact that Nvidia hadn't released any drivers for nForce 3 for Windows Vista (at least that's what their drivers download page says).

**kris23** · Jun 21, 2009, 10:41 PM

im not sure but i think hotfix drivers were available for all AGP cards that were originally PCI-E but i dunno..... thats the only thing im thinking of right now.....

Tipstaff · Jun 22, 2009, 05:16 AM

I know that the AGP version is supported, but I can't remember how far back you'd have to go in order to get that. I know that Catalyst 7.1 works as those were the ones generally supplied on the CD that came with the card, and then later 8.5 or 8.11... can't remember which.

Re-reading the first post something just jumped out at me. I do remember there being an issue with nforce3 chipsets when trying to get the AGP version of some cards to work. Can't recall the details, but I'll see if I can find the article.

Edit: found it.

Edit 2: until the admins merge the two threads I'll just refer to the OTHER ONE as it's got a bit of relevant information that I found.

cause_of_chaos · Jul 11, 2009, 11:02 PM

Hi Rynio,

Justy letting you know that the X1950 support has been dropped from Catalyst 9.4 so you best bet is 9.3.

cause_of_chaos

Jun 21, 2009, 06:44 PM	#1
rynio DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Vista on this PC? Motherboard: Asrock Am2nf3-vsta (nforce3) Processor: Athlon X2 4000+ Graphic card: X1950 pro AGP RAM: 2x2gb ddr II Is there any way to install agp drivers to ati card on vista?

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Re: Vista on this PC? As far as I'm aware the last Vista drivers for that 1950 Pro AGP was Catalyst 9.3. I haven't tried it personally, but you could try the ones off AMDs site. Vista 32bit Vista 64bit __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick. Last edited by Tipstaff; Jun 21, 2009 at 07:40 PM.

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Re: Vista on this PC? im not sure but i think hotfix drivers were available for all AGP cards that were originally PCI-E but i dunno..... thats the only thing im thinking of right now..... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Re: Vista on this PC? I know that the AGP version is supported, but I can't remember how far back you'd have to go in order to get that. I know that Catalyst 7.1 works as those were the ones generally supplied on the CD that came with the card, and then later 8.5 or 8.11... can't remember which. Re-reading the first post something just jumped out at me. I do remember there being an issue with nforce3 chipsets when trying to get the AGP version of some cards to work. Can't recall the details, but I'll see if I can find the article. Edit: found it. Edit 2: until the admins merge the two threads I'll just refer to the OTHER ONE as it's got a bit of relevant information that I found. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick. Last edited by Tipstaff; Jun 22, 2009 at 06:51 PM.

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