Driver update problem...

Trebius · Aug 16, 2002, 10:14 PM

Hi, for some reason when I use the detonator update program from NVIDIA.com above version 21.83 to update my drivers when my pc reboots I get this message:

While initialising device IOS:
ERROR: Real mode system memory allocation failed

This error only happens with driver versions above 21.83.

My pc is a Pentium III 800Mhz, running Windows 98SE with 256megs of ram and I have a GeForce 2 GTS/Pro.

Any help greatly appreciated as when that message comes up the pc will not boot up and just stays on that message. PLEASE HELP!!!

Kelsenellenelvian · Aug 16, 2002, 11:04 PM

Just use the latest Nvida detonator drivers (3.0.8.2) they are compliant with all geoforce cards an are quite a improvment from the very old drivers that you are using...

I found them for you so you don't have to look for them.

Nvida drivers 30.82

Please continue to enjoy your pc

P.S.=First Post!!!

Trebius · Aug 16, 2002, 11:07 PM

Thanks but even using those I get the same problem, install goes fine, gotta reboot, just before windows should start up (ie just before the wallpaper should appear) I get the error message and the pc just stops. Resetting doesn't do anything...

Kelsenellenelvian · Aug 16, 2002, 11:13 PM

Try the omega drivers they also are compatible with all Nvida cards.

http://www.omegacorner.com/

Pick the performance option over quality as the quality option might drive your older card too hard...

Kelsenellenelvian · Aug 16, 2002, 11:14 PM

They are here also

And Here

Trebius · Aug 16, 2002, 11:15 PM

Ok, thanks, I'll give them a go and get back to you.

Trebius · Aug 17, 2002, 12:20 AM

No joy sadly, just the same annoying error message when I reboot. Perhaps this is not a driver/GeForce problem but it is triggered by it, do you have any more ideas?

Kelsenellenelvian · Aug 17, 2002, 10:46 AM

Sorry bud out of ideas here

fornicatarachnid · Aug 17, 2002, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kelsenellenelvian

P.S.=First Post!!!

mmmmmmmm you soon built up your post count, i suspect foul play, perhaps you have been doing a bit of spamming ???

fornicatarachnid · Aug 17, 2002, 03:09 PM

I did a bit of searching for this problem and the only thing I could come up with was this article which may help http://www.wintrouble.net/discus/mes...340pm#POST2247

I have had trouble with bad memory since installing XP, it seems to be very fussy about RAM. Try swapping your RAM and see if that helps

Aug 16, 2002, 10:14 PM	#1
Trebius DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Driver update problem... Hi, for some reason when I use the detonator update program from NVIDIA.com above version 21.83 to update my drivers when my pc reboots I get this message: While initialising device IOS: ERROR: Real mode system memory allocation failed This error only happens with driver versions above 21.83. My pc is a Pentium III 800Mhz, running Windows 98SE with 256megs of ram and I have a GeForce 2 GTS/Pro. Any help greatly appreciated as when that message comes up the pc will not boot up and just stays on that message. PLEASE HELP!!!

Aug 16, 2002, 11:04 PM	#2
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,394 Rep Power: 0	Just use the latest Nvida detonator drivers (3.0.8.2) they are compliant with all geoforce cards an are quite a improvment from the very old drivers that you are using... I found them for you so you don't have to look for them. Nvida drivers 30.82 Please continue to enjoy your pc P.S.=First Post!!! __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Aug 16, 2002, 11:13 PM	#4
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,394 Rep Power: 0	Try the omega drivers they also are compatible with all Nvida cards. http://www.omegacorner.com/ Pick the performance option over quality as the quality option might drive your older card too hard... __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Aug 16, 2002, 11:14 PM	#5
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,394 Rep Power: 0	They are here also And Here __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Aug 17, 2002, 10:46 AM	#8
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,394 Rep Power: 0	Sorry bud out of ideas here __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Aug 16, 2002, 11:07 PM	Thread Starter #3
Trebius DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Thanks but even using those I get the same problem, install goes fine, gotta reboot, just before windows should start up (ie just before the wallpaper should appear) I get the error message and the pc just stops. Resetting doesn't do anything...

Aug 16, 2002, 11:15 PM	Thread Starter #6
Trebius DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Ok, thanks, I'll give them a go and get back to you.

Aug 17, 2002, 12:20 AM	Thread Starter #7
Trebius DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	No joy sadly, just the same annoying error message when I reboot. Perhaps this is not a driver/GeForce problem but it is triggered by it, do you have any more ideas?

Aug 17, 2002, 03:09 PM	#10
fornicatarachnid Clanless Join Date: May 2002 Location: On the web, England UK Posts: 714 Rep Power: 0	I did a bit of searching for this problem and the only thing I could come up with was this article which may help http://www.wintrouble.net/discus/mes...340pm#POST2247 I have had trouble with bad memory since installing XP, it seems to be very fussy about RAM. Try swapping your RAM and see if that helps