POWERSAVE = DEAD

Matth · Jul 14, 2002, 12:42 PM

Creative GB0030 (Geforce 2 MX DDR)
Hansol 501P monitor - with correct driver
Win98SE

29.80 (WHQL Gainward), and 30.30 drivers

If the monitor is allowed to go into saver mode (off after xx mins)
It comes back blank, possibly crashed - since an expected "blind shutdown" fails to work.
I'm sure this worked with my old ATI card, and I made sure to deinstall the drivers for that.

Is this a common problem - is it a driver problem?

Ryoko · Jul 30, 2002, 08:35 AM

it is a common problem. just set your screen saver to "blank screen" and disable power management.

Matth · Jul 30, 2002, 12:05 PM

Thanks, I ought to try the other drivers I have too! - Nvidia 29.42 official, and Creative 28.32 (must check to see if they updated them yet)

The Creative drivers also enable the use of "BlasterControl" - but in one review site, I saw a lot of "fails" for the 28.32's an a variety of tests.

PS. I also have AGP Wizard forcing 2x AGP - this Creative tool (US site only!) works with a Creative BIOS, while BC only works with Creative DRIVERS.

TBH, I tend not to leave the machine on that much anyway!

Jul 14, 2002, 12:42 PM	#1
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	POWERSAVE = DEAD Creative GB0030 (Geforce 2 MX DDR) Hansol 501P monitor - with correct driver Win98SE 29.80 (WHQL Gainward), and 30.30 drivers If the monitor is allowed to go into saver mode (off after xx mins) It comes back blank, possibly crashed - since an expected "blind shutdown" fails to work. I'm sure this worked with my old ATI card, and I made sure to deinstall the drivers for that. Is this a common problem - is it a driver problem? __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Jul 30, 2002, 12:05 PM	Thread Starter #3
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Thanks, I ought to try the other drivers I have too! - Nvidia 29.42 official, and Creative 28.32 (must check to see if they updated them yet) The Creative drivers also enable the use of "BlasterControl" - but in one review site, I saw a lot of "fails" for the 28.32's an a variety of tests. PS. I also have AGP Wizard forcing 2x AGP - this Creative tool (US site only!) works with a Creative BIOS, while BC only works with Creative DRIVERS. TBH, I tend not to leave the machine on that much anyway! __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Jul 30, 2002, 08:35 AM	#2
Ryoko American Soldier Join Date: May 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,725 Rep Power: 0	it is a common problem. just set your screen saver to "blank screen" and disable power management.