problems with ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 series integrated video card

[nethunter55]

hey ppl,

i recently bought a new system with the following config
P4 2.66 Ghz
Intel 915 desktop board with onboard ati radeon xpress 200 series
chipset
512 MB DDR RAM ,400 Mhz
the problem with my pc is tht while playing games my pc suddenly
reboots or just blacks out
i encountered this problem while playing fifa 2005,nfs most wanted etc.
my pc works fine other times...this problem is encountered only while
playing games.
i have also tried updating my drivers but to no avail
can any pls suggest me a solution to this problem ?

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi (e-mail address removed),

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions!

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp


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(e-mail address removed) Wrote:
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| hey ppl,
|
| i recently bought a new system with the following config
| P4 2.66 Ghz
| Intel 915 desktop board with onboard ati radeon xpress 200 series
| chipset
| 512 MB DDR RAM ,400 Mhz
| the problem with my pc is tht while playing games my pc suddenly
| reboots or just blacks out
| i encountered this problem while playing fifa 2005,nfs most wanted etc.
| my pc works fine other times...this problem is encountered only while
| playing games.
| i have also tried updating my drivers but to no avail
| can any pls suggest me a solution to this problem ?

 

[Chuck]

First, I'd ask the supplier of the system about the issue.
Next, since this is a "recently bought" system, I'd consider returning it if
possible.

Hardware issues producing your symptoms are more common than software ones,
but either may be the cause. In any event, the amount of time, money, and
effort may be more than is appropriate for a new system in warrenty.

 

[Thomas Kuck]

It seems that you are using an onboard video card. These cards draw
their memory requirements from your RAM, if you are playing video
intensive games you might have the problem as you described. The latest
games require a high amount of memory (up to 512 MB) _*plus*_ 128 MB
video memory. Let us know with which games you are having this problem.
You might also have a look into purchasing a (separate) video card.

hey ppl,

i recently bought a new system with the following config
P4 2.66 Ghz
Intel 915 desktop board with onboard ati radeon xpress 200 series
chipset
512 MB DDR RAM ,400 Mhz
the problem with my pc is tht while playing games my pc suddenly
reboots or just blacks out
i encountered this problem while playing fifa 2005,nfs most wanted etc.
my pc works fine other times...this problem is encountered only while
playing games.
i have also tried updating my drivers but to no avail
can any pls suggest me a solution to this problem ?

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