Ati Hotfix For 3.9 (pre-3.10 Catalyst) + Call Of Duty

Floruro · Dec 8, 2003, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HawK
Hotfix is 3.10 Cat's without the WHQL, i used those for COD without one single crash..
other games run good aswell, I can recommend those.

I agree they work well, and it completely fixed the crashing for me too. I am just wondering what this patch does. With these 3.10, all shadows are messed in Doom3 alpha compared to the 3.9. They give constant flickering and the shadows dont work correctly. No biggie, just curious about what causee the crashes in COD, and if it is shadowrelated or anything.

Huigie · Dec 15, 2003, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HawK
Hotfix is 3.10 Cat's without the WHQL...

I really hope that's not true as the game keeps "crashing my monitor" with this "hotfix".

Huigie · Dec 15, 2003, 07:32 PM

srry dbbpst

~~HawK~~ · Dec 15, 2003, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Huigie
I really hope that's not true as the game keeps "crashing my monitor" with this "hotfix".

And how 'if I may ask' can a monitor crash ?

please explain this "crashing"

Huigie · Dec 15, 2003, 10:29 PM

Monitor goes black and then into standby mode.

**MIG-31** · Dec 15, 2003, 10:39 PM

on front page.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...217#post260217

jester · Dec 16, 2003, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Huigie
Monitor goes black and then into standby mode.

yip get that as wel now and again with my 9800 pro

installed new fix and cod now runs slowwwwwww, stutters where before ran sweet on full settings??????????

seems to have fixed the blank screen though but messes up the fps really bad.

~~HawK~~ · Dec 16, 2003, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Huigie
Monitor goes black and then into standby mode.

Does reinstalling DX9b/chipset drivers not help? what monitor (default/ P&P, ???)are you using?

Huigie · Dec 16, 2003, 09:30 AM

I first thought my system was f'cked up or overheating so tuned down and did a clean install (format c

and that didn't bring any relief. I use a Sony F520 but not plug and play, I use a VGA->5BNC kabel.

Long story short, it's only CoD that's giving me problems so I think it 's a "small" bug in the driver.

~~HawK~~ · Dec 16, 2003, 09:53 AM

So I assume you use this inf file for your monitor yes?, did you check out the monitor properties in the ati display options? is "use DDC information" checked? (vinkje).

Huigie · Dec 16, 2003, 10:15 AM

I use the one that's standard in XP, if CoD still doesn't work on Wednesday-evening then I'm open for any suggestion you can throw at me but for now I'm sticking to the driver-bug explanation.

~~HawK~~ · Dec 16, 2003, 10:51 AM

In W2K or XP, one should not use the default monitor, or you will get these "bugs".

Huigie · Dec 16, 2003, 11:12 AM

Just a fyi, I never had any problems if I didn't. I just did it because it looked nicer.

~~Optimummind~~ · Dec 16, 2003, 11:53 AM

The blank monitor might be the result of incorrect driver installation. I have the 3.9+Hotfix installed right now and I'm not experiencing those problems on neither of my monitors. One of them is an older model--Likom K9054 19" CRT that was manufactred in 2001. The other is a 2003 NEC MultiSync 19".

Before I install any driver, I restore my system with an image that does not contain any videocard drivers. Perhaps that is the reason why I seem to avoid driver problems. You might want to give this method a shot. If something ever goes wrong, you will be saving a lot of time by not having to reformat.

Wooz · Jan 21, 2004, 09:33 AM

My monitor goes blank too, i cannot even play training !
I have 3.10 omegas, catalyst drivers don´t work even in windows in my system

Can i install COD ati hot patch over my omegas(mayby not if they are pre-3.10) ?
My monitor is Samtron 76E, should i search special monitor drivers ?
My system

p2000+, radeon 9600xt , 512ddr.
Sorry about my bad english

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 21, 2004, 10:38 AM

The CAT 4.1's are out waiting a bit and Omega should have a new set out based on them.

The hot fix was meant for people using 3.9...

Also another temporary fix was to use the OpenGL file from 3.7 or what I’m thinking
That maybe you should try the 4.1’s OpenGL file but I’m not sure how that would affect omegas tweaks. You can get it over here 4.1WHQL.XP.W2K.rar (might have to right click and use "save as")

Wooz · Jan 21, 2004, 01:21 PM

I changed agp 8x to 4x and its works fine ! First time i like my radeon

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Huigie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	Monitor goes black and then into standby mode. __________________ Specs Real men don't eat honey, real men chew bees. "Loesje"

Dec 15, 2003, 10:39 PM	#96
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Dec 16, 2003, 09:30 AM	#99
Huigie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I first thought my system was f'cked up or overheating so tuned down and did a clean install (format c and that didn't bring any relief. I use a Sony F520 but not plug and play, I use a VGA->5BNC kabel. Long story short, it's only CoD that's giving me problems so I think it 's a "small" bug in the driver. __________________ Specs Real men don't eat honey, real men chew bees. "Loesje"

Dec 16, 2003, 10:15 AM	#101
Huigie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I use the one that's standard in XP, if CoD still doesn't work on Wednesday-evening then I'm open for any suggestion you can throw at me but for now I'm sticking to the driver-bug explanation. __________________ Specs Real men don't eat honey, real men chew bees. "Loesje"

Dec 16, 2003, 09:53 AM	#100
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	So I assume you use this inf file for your monitor yes?, did you check out the monitor properties in the ati display options? is "use DDC information" checked? (vinkje).

Dec 16, 2003, 10:51 AM	#102
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	In W2K or XP, one should not use the default monitor, or you will get these "bugs".

Dec 16, 2003, 11:12 AM	#103
Huigie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	Just a fyi, I never had any problems if I didn't. I just did it because it looked nicer. __________________ Specs Real men don't eat honey, real men chew bees. "Loesje"

Dec 16, 2003, 11:53 AM	#104
~~Optimummind~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange, California Posts: 632 Rep Power: 0	The blank monitor might be the result of incorrect driver installation. I have the 3.9+Hotfix installed right now and I'm not experiencing those problems on neither of my monitors. One of them is an older model--Likom K9054 19" CRT that was manufactred in 2001. The other is a 2003 NEC MultiSync 19". Before I install any driver, I restore my system with an image that does not contain any videocard drivers. Perhaps that is the reason why I seem to avoid driver problems. You might want to give this method a shot. If something ever goes wrong, you will be saving a lot of time by not having to reformat.

Jan 21, 2004, 09:33 AM	#105
Wooz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	My monitor goes blank too, i cannot even play training ! I have 3.10 omegas, catalyst drivers don´t work even in windows in my system Can i install COD ati hot patch over my omegas(mayby not if they are pre-3.10) ? My monitor is Samtron 76E, should i search special monitor drivers ? My systemp2000+, radeon 9600xt , 512ddr. Sorry about my bad english

Jan 21, 2004, 10:38 AM	#106
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	The CAT 4.1's are out waiting a bit and Omega should have a new set out based on them. The hot fix was meant for people using 3.9... Also another temporary fix was to use the OpenGL file from 3.7 or what I’m thinking That maybe you should try the 4.1’s OpenGL file but I’m not sure how that would affect omegas tweaks. You can get it over here 4.1WHQL.XP.W2K.rar (might have to right click and use "save as") __________________

Jan 21, 2004, 01:21 PM	#107
Wooz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I changed agp 8x to 4x and its works fine ! First time i like my radeon