Omega Driver Installation

Pootch · Nov 2, 2003, 11:49 PM

Got some problem during omega driver intallation. (any versions)

when i try to install the omega drivers... i get the message "DirectX is not installed" But this isn't true.

Also got some problems with games... my card: ATI RADEON 9500

thanks for help!

rgreen83 · Nov 3, 2003, 06:14 AM

try downloading the directs 9.0b redistributable file from M$ and reinstall it. if that dont fix it you might want to list a bit more info so we can help you out a little more.

OBTW, welcome to DH! It's nice and comfy in here!

**MIG-31** · Nov 3, 2003, 07:14 AM

re-install dx9.0b as rgreen83 posted but after the reboot reinstall your chipset drivers before the omegas.

BWX · Nov 3, 2003, 07:56 AM

If you bought Call of Duty, dx9.0b is right on the disc.

Pootch · Nov 3, 2003, 06:16 PM

hi
thanks for helping me
but it didn't work

any other solutions??

i'm using win xp (sp1 and all patches installed)

BWX · Nov 3, 2003, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pootch
hi
thanks for helping me
but it didn't work

any other solutions??

i'm using win xp (sp1 and all patches installed)

List all your system specs and what was installed on it that worked before your problem.

mobo- what version chipset drivers you are using- when they were installed

Pootch · Nov 3, 2003, 08:03 PM

the strange thing is, that the omega drivers worked properly before i had installed my system new....

i was able to run my radeon 9500 with softmod (also with all 8 piplines)...

and know after the new installation of windows.... i get the message "directx is no installed" and when i start a game or for example 3dmark01 the screen freezes and my computer locks up...

the only thing i can do is to reset the pc...

with the original ati drivers everything works fine, but there i have only got 4 piplines

Dyre Straits · Nov 3, 2003, 08:05 PM

Did you install the AGP drivers for your motherboard? These aren't normally installed automatically by Windows XP. You likely have a CD with files for your motherboard on it.

Pootch · Nov 3, 2003, 08:08 PM

agp drivers????

never heard about that!!!

my board.... MSI NEO2-LS

BWX · Nov 3, 2003, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pootch
agp drivers????

never heard about that!!!

my board.... MSI NEO2-LS

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/d...=865PE_Neo2-LS

GO there and download all the motherboard drivers for your motherboard and install them.

Or maybe for you this would be a good option-- live update 3-- it looks like it does everything automatically.

http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/liveupdate/main.htm

**MIG-31** · Nov 3, 2003, 08:21 PM

or you can get your 865pe chipset from intel.

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...ProductID=1049

just select your os then download.

they will contain the agp drivers,ide drivers also.

or here:ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/f...inst_autol.exe .this i direct link to your drivers.

intel are sooooo slow at the moment so taken from abits site.don't worry i have a abit mobo exactly the same chipset.recomend setting up a restore point up first.

Dyre Straits · Nov 3, 2003, 08:26 PM

That MSI Live Update is the ticket. I had a computer here about a week ago that needed the updated BIOS and drivers. It worked like a charm!

BWX · Nov 3, 2003, 08:36 PM

I figured for someone still learning everything about drivers that the "auto update program" might be a good first step- to get the feel for installing motherboard drivers and such... Plus that auto bios thing is very convenient. But if those aren't the very latest drivers, maybe he could go to Intel and get the other ones.

Honestly I was going to suggest the same exact thing Bravo- but then I searched the MSI sight and found that utility- and figured that was a great option..

When I had my Gigabyte board I loved the Live update program, made BIOS updates a breeze-- noe I have a utility like that for my NF-7 which makes BIOS updates totally easy too...

Pootch · Nov 3, 2003, 08:37 PM

i think i try to reinstall windows xp

in which order should i install:

direct x -> chipset drivers -> omega drivers ?!?!?

BWX · Nov 3, 2003, 08:41 PM

Yep-- that should work- I sometimes I install all the updates (including dx9) before even installing any video or chipset drivers, then install the chipset (mobo) drivers, then the sound drivers, then the video card drivers... I'm sure there are different ways to to it.

Dyre Straits · Nov 3, 2003, 08:42 PM

I don't see a need to reinstall windows, but, if you're going to:

XP first,
Motherboard drivers
DirectX
Video drivers

BWX · Nov 3, 2003, 08:46 PM

Sometimes I reinstall DX after I've switched the AGP and video card drivers a bunch of times.. I dunno if it is really necessary, but it has solved problems for me in the past.

**MIG-31** · Nov 3, 2003, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWX232
I figured for someone still learning everything about drivers that the "auto update program" might be a good first step- to get the feel for installing motherboard drivers and such... Plus that auto bios thing is very convenient. But if those aren't the very latest drivers, maybe he could go to Intel and get the other ones.

Honestly I was going to suggest the same exact thing Bravo- but then I searched the MSI sight and found that utility- and figured that was a great option..

When I had my Gigabyte board I loved the Live update program, made BIOS updates a breeze-- noe I have a utility like that for my NF-7 which makes BIOS updates totally easy too...

i used to have a msi ms6330 (i think it were) and that i were in my very early days of pc's etc.that allways were my choice back then best kepped nice and simple were best.

but the intel site is even slowere than snails pace at the moment which is why i edited my post gave him a link to my mobo site.

but am still pleased that abit coninue the same thing for bios because atleast i know it will find the right version.

but as for chipset drivers i supplied will be no problem for pootch as there .exe file.

Shadow Lady · Nov 3, 2003, 09:43 PM

This one is easy, do a manual installation of ur drivers, not the executable file, just when the system says "directx not installed" go into device manager choose the "vga compatible adapter" then properties and "install drivers" then just chose the path where omega drivers are and install (ok wasnt that easy)

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 10:36 AM

the manuel driver installation didn't work. windows didn''t find any driver at the omega folder...

i think i'll have to reinstall windows complitly...

i'll post if i have success...

one question:

should i install directx by doing the windows upadte or by redinstallation???

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 10:38 AM

could there be a conflict with rivatuner?? but it doesn't run in the background

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 11:07 AM

i also tried to install the original ati cat. 3.8 drivers
and afterwards i tried to hack them with rivatuner... but i didn't work anyway....

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 03:43 PM

ok now i tried many posibilities for installing the omega drivers... i always get the messange "directx is not installed"
even the manually installation the driver doesn't help me much... because when i enter a game or run 3dmark01 after a few seconds the picture freezes... and my monitor goes standby
i can only reaktivate it by pressing the windows button on my keyboard....

the funny thing is, that everything ran right until my reinstall of windows..

damn i think i'll have to reinstall for new

Pootch

Dyre Straits · Nov 4, 2003, 03:49 PM

Did you attempt yet to install the Motherboard drivers after installing Windows?

Also, you can install DirectX Redistributable to make sure you have it installed. You don't have to do this through Windows Update.

Another thing: Start up the computer in Safemode. Go to the Device Manager and check to make sure you don't have multiple instances of Display Adapters showing up. The only one/s showing should be the card's primary and secondary.

Once you install DirectX 9.0b, run DXDIAG to make sure that all the files are correctly installed.

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 04:03 PM

hi
i did so
startet up in safe mode
and i have multiple instances of Display Adapters showing up (in safe mode)

Dyre Straits · Nov 4, 2003, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pootch
hi
i did so
startet up in safe mode
and i have multiple instances of Display Adapters showing up (in safe mode)

Use the REMOVE option to remove ALL of them. This will give you a 'clean slate' to work with. Once they are all removed, restart Windows normally and it should detect the card and prompt for drivers.

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 04:14 PM

but after reboot there would be two driver installations for primary and secondary vga card

**MIG-31** · Nov 4, 2003, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pooch
but after reboot there would be two driver installations for primary and secondary VGA card

don't be concerned about the two devises that is perfectly normal for At cards.it's like that for dual display.

Pootch · Nov 4, 2003, 04:22 PM

mhm
i'll reinstall windows then motherboard drivers then directx then omega drivers
it wouldn't take long, i've got a ghost image of a driverless windows xp...

Dyre Straits · Nov 4, 2003, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Another thing: Start up the computer in Safemode. Go to the Device Manager and check to make sure you don't have multiple instances of Display Adapters showing up. The only one/s showing should be the card's primary and secondary.

If you had more than these in Safemode, you had too many. However, with the problems you've been having, I'd delete anything there anyway. Still gives you the 'clean slate' to work with.

Nov 2, 2003, 11:49 PM	#1
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Omega Driver Installation Got some problem during omega driver intallation. (any versions) when i try to install the omega drivers... i get the message "DirectX is not installed" But this isn't true. Also got some problems with games... my card: ATI RADEON 9500 thanks for help!

Nov 3, 2003, 07:14 AM	#3
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,864 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	re-install dx9.0b as rgreen83 posted but after the reboot reinstall your chipset drivers before the omegas. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Nov 3, 2003, 07:56 AM	#4
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	If you bought Call of Duty, dx9.0b is right on the disc. __________________

Nov 3, 2003, 08:21 PM	#11
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,864 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	or you can get your 865pe chipset from intel. http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...ProductID=1049 just select your os then download. they will contain the agp drivers,ide drivers also. or here:ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/f...inst_autol.exe .this i direct link to your drivers. intel are sooooo slow at the moment so taken from abits site.don't worry i have a abit mobo exactly the same chipset.recomend setting up a restore point up first. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here Last edited by MIG-31; Nov 3, 2003 at 08:33 PM.

Nov 3, 2003, 08:36 PM	#13
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	I figured for someone still learning everything about drivers that the "auto update program" might be a good first step- to get the feel for installing motherboard drivers and such... Plus that auto bios thing is very convenient. But if those aren't the very latest drivers, maybe he could go to Intel and get the other ones. Honestly I was going to suggest the same exact thing Bravo- but then I searched the MSI sight and found that utility- and figured that was a great option.. When I had my Gigabyte board I loved the Live update program, made BIOS updates a breeze-- noe I have a utility like that for my NF-7 which makes BIOS updates totally easy too... __________________

Nov 3, 2003, 06:14 AM	#2
rgreen83 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 357 Rep Power: 0	try downloading the directs 9.0b redistributable file from M$ and reinstall it. if that dont fix it you might want to list a bit more info so we can help you out a little more. OBTW, welcome to DH! It's nice and comfy in here!

Nov 3, 2003, 06:16 PM	Thread Starter #5
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	hi thanks for helping me but it didn't work any other solutions?? i'm using win xp (sp1 and all patches installed)

Nov 3, 2003, 08:03 PM	Thread Starter #7
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	the strange thing is, that the omega drivers worked properly before i had installed my system new.... i was able to run my radeon 9500 with softmod (also with all 8 piplines)... and know after the new installation of windows.... i get the message "directx is no installed" and when i start a game or for example 3dmark01 the screen freezes and my computer locks up... the only thing i can do is to reset the pc... with the original ati drivers everything works fine, but there i have only got 4 piplines

Nov 3, 2003, 08:08 PM	Thread Starter #9
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	agp drivers???? never heard about that!!! my board.... MSI NEO2-LS

Nov 3, 2003, 08:37 PM	Thread Starter #14
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	i think i try to reinstall windows xp in which order should i install: direct x -> chipset drivers -> omega drivers ?!?!?

Nov 3, 2003, 08:41 PM	#15
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Yep-- that should work- I sometimes I install all the updates (including dx9) before even installing any video or chipset drivers, then install the chipset (mobo) drivers, then the sound drivers, then the video card drivers... I'm sure there are different ways to to it. __________________

Nov 3, 2003, 08:46 PM	#17
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Sometimes I reinstall DX after I've switched the AGP and video card drivers a bunch of times.. I dunno if it is really necessary, but it has solved problems for me in the past. __________________

Nov 3, 2003, 09:43 PM	#19
Shadow Lady Avril Fan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in colombia, okok, bogotá city :p Posts: 1,262 Rep Power: 0	This one is easy, do a manual installation of ur drivers, not the executable file, just when the system says "directx not installed" go into device manager choose the "vga compatible adapter" then properties and "install drivers" then just chose the path where omega drivers are and install (ok wasnt that easy) __________________ Oblivion ftw

Nov 4, 2003, 10:36 AM	Thread Starter #20
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	the manuel driver installation didn't work. windows didn''t find any driver at the omega folder... i think i'll have to reinstall windows complitly... i'll post if i have success... one question: should i install directx by doing the windows upadte or by redinstallation???

Nov 4, 2003, 10:38 AM	Thread Starter #21
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	could there be a conflict with rivatuner?? but it doesn't run in the background

Nov 4, 2003, 11:07 AM	Thread Starter #22
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	i also tried to install the original ati cat. 3.8 drivers and afterwards i tried to hack them with rivatuner... but i didn't work anyway....

Nov 4, 2003, 03:43 PM	Thread Starter #23
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	ok now i tried many posibilities for installing the omega drivers... i always get the messange "directx is not installed" even the manually installation the driver doesn't help me much... because when i enter a game or run 3dmark01 after a few seconds the picture freezes... and my monitor goes standby i can only reaktivate it by pressing the windows button on my keyboard.... the funny thing is, that everything ran right until my reinstall of windows.. damn i think i'll have to reinstall for new Pootch

Nov 4, 2003, 04:03 PM	Thread Starter #25
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	hi i did so startet up in safe mode and i have multiple instances of Display Adapters showing up (in safe mode)

Nov 4, 2003, 04:14 PM	Thread Starter #27
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	but after reboot there would be two driver installations for primary and secondary vga card

Nov 4, 2003, 04:22 PM	Thread Starter #29
Pootch DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	mhm i'll reinstall windows then motherboard drivers then directx then omega drivers it wouldn't take long, i've got a ghost image of a driverless windows xp...