Problems with Catalyst versions 4.4 and higher

sparky853 · Aug 6, 2004, 05:29 PM

Not 100% sure if this is a driver issue or a PSU issue, but I thought I would post here anyways...

When I install any Catalyst versions above 4.3, I get into some serious issues. The video will turn off, the back on with a VPU Recovery error. Also, the video will turn off, and not back on, like its in hibernation mode, and the only way to fix this is to restart the computer.

I have used DriverCleaner to totally erase the old drivers before installing the new ones with no effect. I have tried Cat versions 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and Omega 4.7, all with the same result.

I have also tried re-installing the OS and that didn't make a difference.

Is it possible its a PSU issue though? I am running a P4 2.4 with 1GB RAM, R9600XT, 2x120GB HDD, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 and 2000 Pro SP4 on a Generic 350W PSU.

Any help or ideas would be great.

swimtech · Aug 6, 2004, 06:48 PM

I've seen VPU recovery problems reported here disappear when a good quality PSU is used - depending on what your supply is putting out, you could well be at your limit, especially if you have have two optical drives (you didn't mention any...).

Also, try turning on fast writes in the bios and the video driver and see if anything changes - there may be an issue with your 9600XT there...

You may also want to search for posts dealing with your OS (2000 SP4) to see if there are any issues that recur - I have no experience with 2000, but others here might...

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No_Style · Aug 6, 2004, 07:51 PM

By the looks of things, you might be having a PSU issue. Generic stuff always cause problems for me. If you the money you can get a quality PSU from Antec

But before you do you can try to remove some components to see if it really is a power issue. If it is possible, try removing some components by unplugging them and see if your problem goes away.

DaffCr · Aug 7, 2004, 06:56 PM

I bought a ATI Radeon 9600XT a few months ago, and had the same problem: VPU recovers and black screens during any game. Until I installed the Omega drivers (based on catalyst 4.3) and my problems were gone.

BUT.........

Last week i decided to install the newest catalyst 4.7 drivers from ATI, the bigest mistake...

VPU recovery all over the screen

So I downloaded the newest omega driver, uninstalled all ati stuff and installed omegadriver. That didn't work out neither, still problems. So I uninstalled that Omega driver, and installed the omegadrivers I used until last week (based on Catalyst 4.3). But my system keeps locking up!

I don't know what to do! I had a perfect running system, so there must be a way to solve it. Someone knows a solution?

Cheers all.

My config:
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Motherboard: Asus A7V600-X
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 3000+, ~2.2GHz

DirectX 9.0c
Graphics Card: RADEON 9600 Series (Omega 2.5.58)
Soundcard: SB Live! Audio

pr0digal jenius · Aug 7, 2004, 07:37 PM

try disabling VPU Recover??? and make sure you're not voerclocking yer GPU any

DaffCr · Aug 7, 2004, 07:42 PM

I disabled vp recover; result: instead of vpu recover my comp freezes totally

How do I know I am not overclocking my GPU?

pr0digal jenius · Aug 7, 2004, 09:41 PM

if you didnt tell ti to voerclock..it isnt overclocked...lol that's a bti wierd...perhaps your card is dead?

MindlessOath · Aug 7, 2004, 09:49 PM

i have had this problem as well as signal loss. im currently using the UniAN drivers based on 4.7 without a problem now.

you can search this thread for very helpfull tips, its long but well worth the read for the tips. it could be just one little option that you wouldnt think would fix something.
http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33752579

I had recently tried the new 4.8 and 4.9 beta drivers and i would have CONSTAINT rebooting and signal loss. previous to all this it was drivers 4.0 and above, until i fixed the issues somehow.... however even tho i fixed it using the drivers im currently using for some reason the beta drivers 4.8 etc are still not working, and are extreamly unstable for myself.

MAKE SURE U FILL OUT A FEEDBACK FORM!!!!!

Aug 6, 2004, 05:29 PM	#1
sparky853 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Problems with Catalyst versions 4.4 and higher Not 100% sure if this is a driver issue or a PSU issue, but I thought I would post here anyways... When I install any Catalyst versions above 4.3, I get into some serious issues. The video will turn off, the back on with a VPU Recovery error. Also, the video will turn off, and not back on, like its in hibernation mode, and the only way to fix this is to restart the computer. I have used DriverCleaner to totally erase the old drivers before installing the new ones with no effect. I have tried Cat versions 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and Omega 4.7, all with the same result. I have also tried re-installing the OS and that didn't make a difference. Is it possible its a PSU issue though? I am running a P4 2.4 with 1GB RAM, R9600XT, 2x120GB HDD, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 and 2000 Pro SP4 on a Generic 350W PSU. Any help or ideas would be great.

Aug 6, 2004, 06:48 PM	#2
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	I've seen VPU recovery problems reported here disappear when a good quality PSU is used - depending on what your supply is putting out, you could well be at your limit, especially if you have have two optical drives (you didn't mention any...). Also, try turning on fast writes in the bios and the video driver and see if anything changes - there may be an issue with your 9600XT there... You may also want to search for posts dealing with your OS (2000 SP4) to see if there are any issues that recur - I have no experience with 2000, but others here might... Welcome to DH! __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Aug 6, 2004, 07:51 PM	#3
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Yes, Welcome! By the looks of things, you might be having a PSU issue. Generic stuff always cause problems for me. If you the money you can get a quality PSU from Antec But before you do you can try to remove some components to see if it really is a power issue. If it is possible, try removing some components by unplugging them and see if your problem goes away. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Aug 7, 2004, 06:56 PM	#4
DaffCr DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Holland Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I bought a ATI Radeon 9600XT a few months ago, and had the same problem: VPU recovers and black screens during any game. Until I installed the Omega drivers (based on catalyst 4.3) and my problems were gone. BUT......... Last week i decided to install the newest catalyst 4.7 drivers from ATI, the bigest mistake... VPU recovery all over the screen So I downloaded the newest omega driver, uninstalled all ati stuff and installed omegadriver. That didn't work out neither, still problems. So I uninstalled that Omega driver, and installed the omegadrivers I used until last week (based on Catalyst 4.3). But my system keeps locking up! I don't know what to do! I had a perfect running system, so there must be a way to solve it. Someone knows a solution? Cheers all. My config: BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0 Motherboard: Asus A7V600-X Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 3000+, ~2.2GHz DirectX 9.0c Graphics Card: RADEON 9600 Series (Omega 2.5.58) Soundcard: SB Live! Audio __________________ --- Heck is where people go who don't believe in Gosh ---

Aug 7, 2004, 07:42 PM	#6
DaffCr DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Holland Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I disabled vp recover; result: instead of vpu recover my comp freezes totally How do I know I am not overclocking my GPU? __________________ --- Heck is where people go who don't believe in Gosh ---

Aug 7, 2004, 07:37 PM	#5
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	try disabling VPU Recover??? and make sure you're not voerclocking yer GPU any

Aug 7, 2004, 09:41 PM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	if you didnt tell ti to voerclock..it isnt overclocked...lol that's a bti wierd...perhaps your card is dead?

Aug 7, 2004, 09:49 PM	#8
MindlessOath DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 0	i have had this problem as well as signal loss. im currently using the UniAN drivers based on 4.7 without a problem now. you can search this thread for very helpfull tips, its long but well worth the read for the tips. it could be just one little option that you wouldnt think would fix something. http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33752579 I had recently tried the new 4.8 and 4.9 beta drivers and i would have CONSTAINT rebooting and signal loss. previous to all this it was drivers 4.0 and above, until i fixed the issues somehow.... however even tho i fixed it using the drivers im currently using for some reason the beta drivers 4.8 etc are still not working, and are extreamly unstable for myself. MAKE SURE U FILL OUT A FEEDBACK FORM!!!!! __________________ ATI Radeon X800XT PE <---- LOOK UPDATED!! AMD Athlon 2Ghz, nforce2, 512mb ddr3500 LINKS U SHOULD KNOW!!!! DriverCleaner - use every time u install new drivers! ATI driver feedback - to report driver problems Tacticalcenter - my Gaming website and forums ATI 3rd party Optimized Driver Compairison