Radeon 9000 help

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I purchased a Radeon 9000 (64 meg) quite sometime but was unable to use the
card immediately, and since I began using it I have nothing but probs. The
main problem I have is that boot up if I try to go into BIOS the screen
looks like my vertical hold went to crap on me. When I just let the computer
boot up right after the initial screen with boot options the screens go to
hell again until my desktop finaly loads. If I swap out the card and replace
it with my old card (manufacturer and such unknown) the computer runs fine
again. I have a feeling it is either a compatabiltiy issue with my mobo or
its a driver and I am interested int trying the honey driver but do not know
where to find it.

Thanx in advance






Systems specs:

1000 megahertz AMD Duron
128 kilobyte primary memory

ECS K7S5A 1.0 motherboard

Drives

15.79 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
4.06 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

IMATION CD-RW IMW040420 [CD-ROM drive]
LITE-ON LTR-52327S [CD-ROM drive]
 
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Martin Cleaver

g said:
I purchased a Radeon 9000 (64 meg) quite sometime but was
unable to use the card immediately, and since I began using
it I have nothing but probs. The main problem I have is
that boot up if I try to go into BIOS the screen looks like
my vertical hold went to crap on me.

SOunds similar to my problem... which may be more common (?)
I can't see anything on my (digital) monitor until the computer
is loading Windows... so I can't get into the BIOS> But on my
digital monitor, the screen just says it isn't getting a signal.
SO I can't go in to the bios or load safe mode... :-(

Rgds

Martin
 
G

g

Now if we could just get some help. I just went through and thoroughly
cleaned all my fans and installed speedfan to keep the temps in check but
with no change. I have a KDS Avitron which is slightly dated, like most of
my gear, but all I want to do is watch videos and play some games. I even
bought a new stick of 256 DDR bringing me to 512. And again no change. Not
only do I have these problems with boot up, but my system is significantly
less stable with the Radeon. Please help.

Thanx

John
 
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LaManchaDQ

Uninstall all video drivers.

Shut Down

insert the new card

prevent windows from installing drivers automatically

Use either d/l latest catalyst drivers OR (and maybe a better choice for
you)

the CD-based drivers that came with your card.

Good luck
 

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