Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 4, 2007 Posted December 4, 2007 *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and causing me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the screen back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or not working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting the problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of cycles that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an exclamation mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think its onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in town that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from Church I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , my cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on my PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in the settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit and 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is there any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! God Bless ~ Anna ~ * -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest MEB Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... | | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and causing | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the screen | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or not | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting the | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of cycles | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an exclamation | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think its | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in town | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from Church | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , my | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on my | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in the | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit and | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is there | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! | God Bless ~ Anna ~ * | | | -- | lildarlinshine | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 | View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 | First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so we can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues. Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to determine whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs. And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was done. There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the drivers and/or other files and causes these conditions. We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the video settings are properly set. So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review essential elements per the apparent issue. -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________
Guest glee Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... > > *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and causing > me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and > change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the screen > back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or not > working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting the > problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of cycles > that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an exclamation > mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think its > onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in town > that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from Church > I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I > clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a > nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , my > cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on my > PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in the > settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit and > 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is there > any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! > God Bless ~ Anna ~ * You state that you "clicked on number three flashing" which sounds like the Startup (boot) menu, with number 3 being Safe Mode. You also mentioned the computer being in Safe Mode elsewhere in that statement. Soooo, it appears that you are in Safe Mode. That would account for the large icons and inability to change any display settings.....Safe Mode does not load your specific display driver. If you are in Safe Mode now, your desktop should have the words "Safe Mode" in all four corners. Do you see them there? If you are in fact in Safe Mode, what happens when you click the Start button> Shutdown> Restart? Does it restart back to the boot menu with Safe Mode as item number 3, or does it start Windows in normal mode? What are the exact error messages you are getting, if any? Please post them word for word. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes MEB;1730680 Wrote: > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in > message > news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... > | > | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and > causing > | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and > | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the > screen > | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or > not > | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting > the > | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of > cycles > | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an > exclamation > | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think > its > | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in > town > | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from > Church > | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I > | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a > | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , > my > | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on > my > | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in > the > | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit > and > | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is > there > | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! > | God Bless ~ Anna ~ * > | > | > | -- > | lildarlinshine > | > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > | lildarlinshine's Profile: > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 > | View this thread: > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 > | > > First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so > we > can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues. > > Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to > determine > whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs. > And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was > done. > There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the > drivers > and/or other files and causes these conditions. > > We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the > video > settings are properly set. > > So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review > essential elements per the apparent issue. > > > -- > MEB > http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com > ________ Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the best of my ability . I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are asking for . MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86 Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes glee;1730712 Wrote: > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in > message > news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... > > > > *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and > causing > > me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and > > change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the > screen > > back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or > not > > working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting > the > > problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of > cycles > > that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an > exclamation > > mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think > its > > onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in > town > > that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from > Church > > I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I > > clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a > > nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , > my > > cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on > my > > PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in > the > > settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit > and > > 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is > there > > any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! > > God Bless ~ Anna ~ * > > You state that you "clicked on number three flashing" which sounds like > the Startup > (boot) menu, with number 3 being Safe Mode. You also mentioned the > computer being > in Safe Mode elsewhere in that statement. Soooo, it appears that you > are in Safe > Mode. That would account for the large icons and inability to change > any display > settings.....Safe Mode does not load your specific display driver. > > If you are in Safe Mode now, your desktop should have the words "Safe > Mode" in all > four corners. Do you see them there? If you are in fact in Safe Mode, > what happens > when you click the Start button> Shutdown> Restart? Does it restart > back to the > boot menu with Safe Mode as item number 3, or does it start Windows in > normal mode? > > What are the exact error messages you are getting, if any? Please post > them word > for word. > -- > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ Thank you for answering my post , I truly am appreciative , I will try and be as helpful as possible about my problem , in answering all and any questions to the best I can . Here is what happens : The screen boots into a X pattern , teal and black , as I have a security screen setup because of multiple users in my home , I supervise my teens on the pc but they have their own screen . Once the password is given ( on both screens ) it goes to a teal green screen with my icons and they are huge and animated , and a box pops up saying Display Your display adapter is not configured properly . To correct the problem click OK to start hardware installation wizard . I click OK And a new box appears Add New hardware This wizard installs the software for a hardware device . Before continuing close any programs .To begin installation click next Next New box Windows will now search for any new plug and play devices . Your screen may go blank this is normal . To continue click next . Next New Box : Add New Hardware Is this the device that you want to install listed below ? o no , the device is not listed o yes , the device is in the list select the device that you want to install then click next ( there is a box here to highlight the driver / device and the only thing here is this with a pc icon with an exclamation mark beside the pc icon ) S3 Graphics ProSavage Next New Box with this in it : The device is already installed but it has a problem . To view properties for the device and to see the proposed solution click finish
Guest MEB Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes Okay, sounds like you've potentially negated issues related to virus or other [at least for now], so what we need is the model number for the HP which should be shown on the side or back on a sticker, or on the front (? sorry been awhile since I worked on an older HP). The reason it can not change the settings or find the driver is a file or files have apparently been corrupted, which caused the default Windows 480x600 display [real large and ugly low resolution]. That's also why no setting will change or stick. If you supply the actual HP model number we can direct you to the download for that particular model... -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local... | | MEB;1730680 Wrote: | > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in | > message | > news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... | > | | > | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and | > causing | > | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and | > | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the | > screen | > | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or | > not | > | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting | > the | > | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of | > cycles | > | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an | > exclamation | > | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think | > its | > | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in | > town | > | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from | > Church | > | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I | > | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a | > | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , | > my | > | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on | > my | > | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in | > the | > | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit | > and | > | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is | > there | > | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! | > | God Bless ~ Anna ~ * | > | | > | | > | -- | > | lildarlinshine | > | | > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | > | lildarlinshine's Profile: | > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 | > | View this thread: | > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 | > | | > | > First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so | > we | > can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues. | > | > Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to | > determine | > whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs. | > And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was | > done. | > There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the | > drivers | > and/or other files and causes these conditions. | > | > We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the | > video | > settings are properly set. | > | > So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review | > essential elements per the apparent issue. | > | > | > -- | > MEB | > http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com | > ________ | | Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly | does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the | best of my ability . | | I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are | asking for . | MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86 | Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage | . | | I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use | Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date , I | use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I also | downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in | town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had to | fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very | careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to lose | it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate change | , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you probably | think I am a nutter lol ) | | As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would please | tell me , I will do so . | | I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently awaiting | your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~ | | | -- | lildarlinshine | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 | View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 |
Guest Brian A. Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it drivers. Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage. Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/legacy/software_archive.jsp#id_370drv Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column. Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created. Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder. Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder. Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required. -- Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local... > > MEB;1730680 Wrote: >> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in >> message >> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... >> | >> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and >> causing >> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and >> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the >> screen >> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or >> not >> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting >> the >> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of >> cycles >> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an >> exclamation >> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think >> its >> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in >> town >> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from >> Church >> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I >> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a >> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , >> my >> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on >> my >> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in >> the >> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit >> and >> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is >> there >> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! >> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ * >> | >> | >> | -- >> | lildarlinshine >> | >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> | lildarlinshine's Profile: >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 >> | View this thread: >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 >> | >> >> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so >> we >> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues. >> >> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to >> determine >> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs. >> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was >> done. >> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the >> drivers >> and/or other files and causes these conditions. >> >> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the >> video >> settings are properly set. >> >> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review >> essential elements per the apparent issue. >> >> >> -- >> MEB >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com >> ________ > > Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly > does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the > best of my ability . > > I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are > asking for . > MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86 > Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage > . > > I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use > Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date , I > use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I also > downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in > town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had to > fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very > careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to lose > it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate change > , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you probably > think I am a nutter lol ) > > As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would please > tell me , I will do so . > > I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently awaiting > your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~ > > > -- > lildarlinshine > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > lildarlinshine's Profile: > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 > View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 >
Guest MEB Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes Thanks Brian, rather distracted at the moment with site related issues,, mailed and site posted http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/_files/112807_OhioCS/112807_main.htm ..other related aspects are still in process Again, thanks for covering my neglect to search off HP for a driver ... I suppose that covered card and on-board chips?. Did you also note that two registry cleaners had been used; EUsing and ccleaner? -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message news:%23CYX42wNIHA.5988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... | Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it drivers. | Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage. | Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage | http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/legacy/software_archive.jsp#id_370drv | | Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column. | Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created. | Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder. | Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder. | Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required. | | -- | | Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } | Conflicts start where information lacks. | http://basconotw.mvps.org/ | | Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm | How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 | | | "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in message | news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local... | > | > MEB;1730680 Wrote: | >> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in | >> message | >> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... | >> | | >> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and | >> causing | >> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and | >> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the | >> screen | >> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or | >> not | >> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting | >> the | >> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of | >> cycles | >> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an | >> exclamation | >> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think | >> its | >> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in | >> town | >> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from | >> Church | >> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I | >> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a | >> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , | >> my | >> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on | >> my | >> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in | >> the | >> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit | >> and | >> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is | >> there | >> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! | >> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ * | >> | | >> | | >> | -- | >> | lildarlinshine | >> | | >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | >> | lildarlinshine's Profile: | >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 | >> | View this thread: | >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 | >> | | >> | >> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so | >> we | >> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues. | >> | >> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to | >> determine | >> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs. | >> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was | >> done. | >> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the | >> drivers | >> and/or other files and causes these conditions. | >> | >> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the | >> video | >> settings are properly set. | >> | >> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review | >> essential elements per the apparent issue. | >> | >> | >> -- | >> MEB | >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com | >> ________ | > | > Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly | > does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the | > best of my ability . | > | > I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are | > asking for . | > MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86 | > Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage | > . | > | > I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use | > Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date , I | > use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I also | > downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in | > town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had to | > fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very | > careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to lose | > it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate change | > , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you probably | > think I am a nutter lol ) | > | > As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would please | > tell me , I will do so . | > | > I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently awaiting | > your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~ | > | > | > -- | > lildarlinshine | > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | > lildarlinshine's Profile: | > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 | > View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 | > |
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes Brian A.;1730808 Wrote: > Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it > drivers. > Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage. > Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage > http://tinyurl.com/bq5tk > > Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column. > Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created. > Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder. > Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder. > Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required. > > -- > > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User } > Conflicts start where information lacks. > http://basconotw.mvps.org/ > > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > > > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in > message > news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local... > > > > MEB;1730680 Wrote: > >> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in > >> message > >> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local... > >> | > >> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and > >> causing > >> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try > and > >> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the > >> screen > >> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly > or > >> not > >> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting > >> the > >> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of > >> cycles > >> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an > >> exclamation > >> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think > >> its > >> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in > >> town > >> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from > >> Church > >> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and > I > >> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become > a > >> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others > , > >> my > >> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics > on > >> my > >> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors > in > >> the > >> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 > bit > >> and > >> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is > >> there > >> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help ! > >> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ * > >> | > >> | > >> | -- > >> | lildarlinshine > >> | > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> | lildarlinshine's Profile: > >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 > >> | View this thread: > >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 > >> | > >> > >> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP > so > >> we > >> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues. > >> > >> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to > >> determine > >> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs. > >> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan > was > >> done. > >> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the > >> drivers > >> and/or other files and causes these conditions. > >> > >> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure > the > >> video > >> settings are properly set. > >> > >> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can > review > >> essential elements per the apparent issue. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> MEB > >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com > >> ________ > > > > Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it > truly > > does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to > the > > best of my ability . > > > > I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you > are > > asking for . > > MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86 > > Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics > ProSavage > > . > > > > I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use > > Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date > , I > > use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I > also > > downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in > > town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had > to > > fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very > > careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to > lose > > it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate > change > > , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you > probably > > think I am a nutter lol ) > > > > As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would > please > > tell me , I will do so . > > > > I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently > awaiting > > your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~ > > > > > > -- > > lildarlinshine > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > lildarlinshine's Profile: > > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 > > View this thread: > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 > > Thank you for the help . I downloaded the drivers you told me to , it did do some changes and help some , however I now get a display box stating : There is a problem with your display settings . The adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware . I now have however 3 color choices , and can change the screen sizes , from the huge bulky sizes to back the way they were , and in the display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers doesn't either . When I reboot after trying to change my settings however , I now go in smaller circles to get my pc desktop back up after the reboot . now its just the one box that pops up taking me to the display adapter setting , which when changed again , and reboot is done it comes back to the same box , stating there is a problem with my display settings . its a case of merry go round on this pc it seems and I am getting motion sickness about now lol thank you for all and any help you all may offer . God Bless ~ Anna ~ -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest glee Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local... > snip > Brian A. wrote: >> Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it >> drivers. >> Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage. >> Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage >> http://tinyurl.com/bq5tk >> >> Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column. >> Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created. >> Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder. >> Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder. >> Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required. >> > snip > > Thank you for the help . I downloaded the drivers you told me to , it > did do some changes and help some , however I now get a display box > stating : > There is a problem with your display settings . The adapter type is > incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware . > > I now have however 3 color choices , and can change the screen sizes , > from the huge bulky sizes to back the way they were , and in the > display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation > mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers > doesn't either . > > When I reboot after trying to change my settings however , I now go in > smaller circles to get my pc desktop back up after the reboot . now its > just the one box that pops up taking me to the display adapter setting , > which when changed again , and reboot is done it comes back to the same > box , stating there is a problem with my display settings . > snip How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage display adapter? Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition: http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter. Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display section in the left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what is listed there, and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer. Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video Adapter and for 3D Accelerator. Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name. Post back with that info. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 6, 2007 Posted December 6, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes glee;1731383 Wrote: > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local> wrote in > message > news:lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local... > > snip > > Brian A. wrote: > >> Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name > it > >> drivers. > >> Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage. > >> Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage > >> http://tinyurl.com/bq5tk > >> > >> Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column. > >> Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you > created. > >> Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder. > >> Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder. > >> Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required. > >> > > snip > > > > Thank you for the help . I downloaded the drivers you told me to , > it > > did do some changes and help some , however I now get a display box > > stating : > > There is a problem with your display settings . The adapter type is > > incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware . > > > > I now have however 3 color choices , and can change the screen sizes > , > > from the huge bulky sizes to back the way they were , and in the > > display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more > exclamation > > mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers > > doesn't either . > > > > When I reboot after trying to change my settings however , I now go > in > > smaller circles to get my pc desktop back up after the reboot . now > its > > just the one box that pops up taking me to the display adapter > setting , > > which when changed again , and reboot is done it comes back to the > same > > box , stating there is a problem with my display settings . > > snip > > How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage display > adapter? > > Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition: > http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html > > You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter. > > Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display > section in the > left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what is > listed there, > and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer. > > Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video Adapter > and for 3D > Accelerator. > > Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name. > > Post back with that info. > -- > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the tool you requested , I did a report and found this : PCI / AGP Video Device Description Device Type S3 Savage4 Video Adapter S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator Video Adapter Properties: Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage Chip Type ProSavage DAC Type Internal Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv Memory Size 8 MB However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right expanded but nothing was there . Just gray . If you need anything else please let me know , I am enjoying learning through this process . Thank you so very much . Today I know more than I ever knew about the pc . God Bless ~ Anna ~ -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest glee Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local... > snip > glee wrote: >> >> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage display >> adapter? >> >> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition: >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html >> >> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter. >> >> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display >> section in the >> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what is >> listed there, >> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer. >> >> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video Adapter >> and for 3D >> Accelerator. >> >> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name. >> >> Post back with that info. > > Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the > tool you requested , I did a report and found this : > PCI / AGP Video > Device Description Device Type > S3 Savage4 Video Adapter > S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator > Video Adapter Properties: > Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage > Chip Type ProSavage > DAC Type Internal > Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv > Memory Size 8 MB > > However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right expanded > but nothing was there . Just gray . > snip You probably have integrated video (meaning your display adapter is built into the motherboard) rather than a separate video card. Now that you have Everest installed, run it and expand the "Computer" section, then select Summary. In the Motherboard field, what does it state is your Motherboard Chipset? Also, does it state anywhere in the Summary what the model number of HP Brio it is? -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes glee;1732083 Wrote: > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local> wrote in > message > news:lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local... > > snip > > glee wrote: > >> > >> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage > display > >> adapter? > >> > >> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition: > >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html > >> > >> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter. > >> > >> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display > >> section in the > >> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what > is > >> listed there, > >> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer. > >> > >> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video > Adapter > >> and for 3D > >> Accelerator. > >> > >> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name. > >> > >> Post back with that info. > > > > > Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the > > tool you requested , I did a report and found this : > > PCI / AGP Video > > Device Description Device Type > > S3 Savage4 Video Adapter > > S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator > > Video Adapter Properties: > > Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage > > Chip Type ProSavage > > DAC Type Internal > > Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv > > Memory Size 8 MB > > > > However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right > expanded > > but nothing was there . Just gray . > > snip > > You probably have integrated video (meaning your display adapter is > built into the > motherboard) rather than a separate video card. > > Now that you have Everest installed, run it and expand the "Computer" > section, then > select Summary. > In the Motherboard field, what does it state is your Motherboard > Chipset? > Also, does it state anywhere in the Summary what the model number of HP > Brio it is? > -- > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67) Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410 Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133 System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM) BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00) System Properties: Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Product HP Brio Version BA410 Serial Number US10408365 Universal Unique ID 2B11AEE1-F36A11D4-93269A4C-595E7A01 Wake-Up Type Power Switch Motherboard Properties: Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Product HP System Board Version R0G Serial Number S630QRJ0309E200321 Integrated Graphics Controller: Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage Graphics Controller Status Enabled Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB AGP Controller: AGP Version 2.00 AGP Status Enabled AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133) AGP Aperture Size 64 MB Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x Current AGP Speed 4x Fast-Write Not Supported Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled Chipset Manufacturer: Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc. Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2 Problems & Suggestions: Problem AGP aperture size is more than half of the system memory size. This may cause performance penalty. Hope this helps , its still greek ( geek lol ) to me but I am learning , so its perfect , thank you for your help ! God Bless ~ Anna ~ -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest Franc Zabkar Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 23:29:57 -0600, lildarlinshine <lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local> put finger to keyboard and composed: >CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67) >Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410 >Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133 >System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM) >BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00) > Integrated Graphics Controller: > Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage > Graphics Controller Status Enabled > Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB > > AGP Controller: > AGP Version 2.00 > AGP Status Enabled > AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133) > AGP Aperture Size 64 MB > Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x > Current AGP Speed 4x > Fast-Write Not Supported > Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled > > Chipset Manufacturer: > Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc. > Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets > Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2 Here is HP's drivers page (drivers might be older versions): http://tinyurl.com/genrv http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=21160&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=32894&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=20 This appears to be the appropriate graphics driver from VIA's support site: http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/video/ProSavage/130103Util.zip Otherwise here is a complete list of Win98SE drivers for VIA's integrated graphics chipsets: http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&OSID=6&CatID=1430 - Franc Zabkar -- Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.
Guest MEB Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes Some additional things that should also be dealt with/verified: Make sure your "monitor/display/screen" is shown properly in the settings, or you will never achieve the desired results. Of course, you'll need some help lowering that AGP memory issues. And while in the BIOS, you might want to disable that unique ID [if its the CPU ID] you no longer need it for HP onsite support and it does provide your identity ... -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ "Franc Zabkar" <fzabkar@iinternode.on.net> wrote in message news:vqthl3de44likrtk1vvkv55d82ck9aqq3l@4ax.com... | On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 23:29:57 -0600, lildarlinshine | <lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local> put finger to keyboard and | composed: | | >CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67) | >Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410 | >Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133 | >System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM) | >BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00) | | > Integrated Graphics Controller: | > Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage | > Graphics Controller Status Enabled | > Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB | > | > AGP Controller: | > AGP Version 2.00 | > AGP Status Enabled | > AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133) | > AGP Aperture Size 64 MB | > Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x | > Current AGP Speed 4x | > Fast-Write Not Supported | > Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled | > | > Chipset Manufacturer: | > Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc. | > Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets | > Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2 | | Here is HP's drivers page (drivers might be older versions): | http://tinyurl.com/genrv | http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=21160&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=32894&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=20 | | This appears to be the appropriate graphics driver from VIA's support | site: | http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/video/ProSavage/130103Util.zip | | Otherwise here is a complete list of Win98SE drivers for VIA's | integrated graphics chipsets: | http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&OSID=6&CatID=1430 | | - Franc Zabkar | -- | Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes How do I lower the AGP , please ? thank you ~ Anna ~ -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest glee Posted December 7, 2007 Posted December 7, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes AGP Aperture size is a BIOS setting, and your current setting is fine for now. Your current setting is the BIOS default and most likely what you have been using since you got the computer. Lowering it will not affect your performance unless you are playing video-intensive games. With the processor and system memory you have, that is unlikely. I suggest concentrating on getting the correct driver installed.....I'll be back shortly to reply with some info in that regard. I just got home from work. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local... > > How do I lower the AGP , please ? > > thank you ~ Anna ~ > > > -- > lildarlinshine > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > lildarlinshine's Profile: > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 > View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 >
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes glee;1732622 Wrote: > AGP Aperture size is a BIOS setting, and your current setting is fine > for now. Your > current setting is the BIOS default and most likely what you have been > using since > you got the computer. Lowering it will not affect your performance > unless you are > playing video-intensive games. With the processor and system memory > you have, that > is unlikely. > > I suggest concentrating on getting the correct driver > installed.....I'll be back > shortly to reply with some info in that regard. I just got home from > work. > -- > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ > > > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in > message > news:lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local... > > > > How do I lower the AGP , please ? > > > > thank you ~ Anna ~ > > > > > > -- > > lildarlinshine > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > lildarlinshine's Profile: > > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 > > View this thread: > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346 > > Welcome home from work . And thank you so much , I appreciate your help . You're right , I do not play any video games on here , but I do play Texas Hold-em with fulltilt.com but its not a intensive game of graphics at all . I am about to have a emotional moment over this silly thing , ( I am somewhat of a crybaby lol my tears come easily ) I have read and read on how to get things back to the right scheme of things and its overloading my brain , I am truly losing my sense of humor about this whole matter , I feel really really stupid and unable to comprehend whats exactly going on for the most part , but I refuse to give up . I very much appreciate your help . Thank you ~ Anna ~ -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest glee Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local... > > glee wrote: >> >> >> >> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage >> display >> >> adapter? >> >> >> >> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition: >> >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html >> >> >> >> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter. >> >> >> >> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display >> >> section in the >> >> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what >> is >> >> listed there, >> >> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer. >> >> >> >> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video >> Adapter >> >> and for 3D >> >> Accelerator. >> >> >> >> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name. >> >> >> >> Post back with that info. >> >> > >> > Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the >> > tool you requested , I did a report and found this : >> > PCI / AGP Video >> > Device Description Device Type >> > S3 Savage4 Video Adapter >> > S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator >> > Video Adapter Properties: >> > Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage >> > Chip Type ProSavage >> > DAC Type Internal >> > Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv >> > Memory Size 8 MB >> > >> > However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right >> expanded >> > but nothing was there . Just gray . >> > snip >> >> You probably have integrated video (meaning your display adapter is >> built into the >> motherboard) rather than a separate video card. >> >> Now that you have Everest installed, run it and expand the "Computer" >> section, then >> select Summary. >> In the Motherboard field, what does it state is your Motherboard >> Chipset? >> Also, does it state anywhere in the Summary what the model number of HP >> Brio it is? > > > CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67) > Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410 > Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133 > System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM) > BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00) > > System Properties: > Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard > Product HP Brio > Version BA410 > Serial Number US10408365 > Universal Unique ID 2B11AEE1-F36A11D4-93269A4C-595E7A01 > Wake-Up Type Power Switch > > Motherboard Properties: > Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard > Product HP System Board > Version R0G > Serial Number S630QRJ0309E200321 > > Integrated Graphics Controller: > Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage > Graphics Controller Status Enabled > Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB > > AGP Controller: > AGP Version 2.00 > AGP Status Enabled > AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133) > AGP Aperture Size 64 MB > Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x > Current AGP Speed 4x > Fast-Write Not Supported > Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled > > Chipset Manufacturer: > Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc. > Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets > Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2 > > snip Good! Now we have some more definite information to work with. The drivers from VIA (http://www.viaarena.com), which Franc mentioned in his reply, appear to be the same drivers as Brian had you download and install from the S3 site earlier. They may very well be the proper driver, but I think there are other issues interfering. In your reply to Brian, you mentioned: "...in the display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers doesn't either" This sounds like a description of what you are seeing in Control Panel> System>Device Manager> Display Adapter ....is that correct? If so, you are describing two entries for Display Adapter in Device Manager, one for S3 ProSavage, and another "generic" adapter? I think this is the procedure you should follow: Go here: http://snipurl.com/1uxxp and download the Chipset driver for the Brio ba410. Then go here: http://snipurl.com/1uxxv and download the AGP Support driver for the brio ba410. Then go here: http://snipurl.com/1uxxx and download the Onboard Video driver for the Brio ba410. Before installing any of them, however, go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall any entry for the S3 driver and any other video driver, then reboot and start in Safe Mode: - Restart the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu (boot menu) appears. OR - Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu. - Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter. Open Device Manager in Safe Mode, expand the Display Adapter category, and remove all entries listed under Display Adapter. Click OK, then restart back into normal mode. Now, install the downloaded drivers in the order I had you download them: - Chipset driver - AGP Support driver - Onboard Video driver Follow the prompts for each installation, and reboot when prompted. You should reboot after each driver's installation. See if that fixes it for you. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest glee Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3194ey@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.3194ey@news.nospam.local... > > glee;1732622 Wrote: >> AGP Aperture size is a BIOS setting, and your current setting is fine >> for now. Your >> current setting is the BIOS default and most likely what you have been >> using since >> you got the computer. Lowering it will not affect your performance >> unless you are >> playing video-intensive games. With the processor and system memory >> you have, that >> is unlikely. >> >> I suggest concentrating on getting the correct driver >> installed.....I'll be back >> shortly to reply with some info in that regard. I just got home from >> work. >> >> >> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in >> message >> news:lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local... >> > >> > How do I lower the AGP , please ? >> > >> > thank you ~ Anna ~ >> > >> > > > Welcome home from work . And thank you so much , I appreciate your help > You're right , I do not play any video games on here , but I do play > Texas Hold-em with fulltilt.com but its not a intensive game of graphics > at all . > > I am about to have a emotional moment over this silly thing , ( I am > somewhat of a crybaby lol my tears come easily ) I have read and read on > how to get things back to the right scheme of things and its overloading > my brain , I am truly losing my sense of humor about this whole matter , > I feel really really stupid and unable to comprehend whats exactly going > on for the most part , but I refuse to give up . I very much appreciate > your help . > > Thank you ~ Anna ~ I have just now responded to your earlier reply, with some instructions for installing what hopefully will be the right drivers. Please look for my reply. Read it, print it out if needed, and take your time. Take a break till you are ready to try it out. It is really simpler than it sounds from reading the reply, so don't feel intimidated by the instructions. I'll be here. :-) I'll be happy to give as simple an explanation as I can of whatever process you need help with doing or understanding. If you were in my neighborhood, I'd just drop by and do the procedure for you. Chin up! Take a deep breath, or as many as you need. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest glee Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message news:%23p2qdeUOIHA.5988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > Good! Now we have some more definite information to work with. > The drivers from VIA (http://www.viaarena.com), which Franc mentioned in his reply, > appear to be the same drivers as Brian had you download and install from the S3 > site earlier. They may very well be the proper driver, but I think there are > other issues interfering. > > In your reply to Brian, you mentioned: > "...in the display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation > mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers doesn't either" > > This sounds like a description of what you are seeing in Control Panel> > System>Device Manager> Display Adapter ....is that correct? If so, you are > describing two entries for Display Adapter in Device Manager, one for S3 > ProSavage, and another "generic" adapter? > > I think this is the procedure you should follow: > > Go here: > http://snipurl.com/1uxxp > and download the Chipset driver for the Brio ba410. > Then go here: > http://snipurl.com/1uxxv > and download the AGP Support driver for the brio ba410. > Then go here: > http://snipurl.com/1uxxx > and download the Onboard Video driver for the Brio ba410. > > Before installing any of them, however, go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall > any entry for the S3 driver and any other video driver, then reboot and start in > Safe Mode: > - Restart the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu > (boot menu) appears. > OR > - Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu. > - Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter. > > Open Device Manager in Safe Mode, expand the Display Adapter category, and remove > all entries listed under Display Adapter. > > Click OK, then restart back into normal mode. > > Now, install the downloaded drivers in the order I had you download them: > - Chipset driver > - AGP Support driver > - Onboard Video driver > > Follow the prompts for each installation, and reboot when prompted. You should > reboot after each driver's installation. > > See if that fixes it for you. Just to add: Installation instructions for the chipset driver: 1. Run the SETUP.EXE Program and follow on-screen instructions 2. Reboot your computer when requested. 3. After the reboot, the system requests the location of the VIAMACH.CAT file. Click on the Browse button and go into the directory where the driver is located. 4. Select the sub-directory corresponding to your OS and click Ok. 5. Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions. Installation instructions for the AGP driver: Click the SETUP.EXE program, select "Install AGP 4x/133 VxD in turbo mode" or "Install AGP 4x/133 VxD in normal mode" and follow the on-screen instructions. (I suggest normal mode). Installation instructions for the onboard display driver: Run the downloaded file, bdf650en.exe It will extract the files it contains into the folder where you run the download, so I suggest you create a folder you can easily find, specifically for the downloaded file. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, and click on the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" page, click the "Advanced." button. Select the "Adapter" tab, then press the "Change" button. Click "Next" and select "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want ". [important : Do not select "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended)", because the previous driver wouldn't be replaced by this new version.] Click "Have Disk" and Browse button, and specify the path to the new driver (where the download was extracted), then highlight ps103cnu.inf and press OK. Click on "Next" (Note: during the operation, the system may request you to insert the "S3 Driver Disk". If that happens, just re-enter the path where the driver is located.) Follow the prompts, click on Finish and restart the machine when prompted. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes glee;1732702 Wrote: > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message > news:%23p2qdeUOIHA.5988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > > > Good! Now we have some more definite information to work with. > > The drivers from VIA (http://www.viaarena.com), which Franc mentioned in his > reply, > > appear to be the same drivers as Brian had you download and install > from the S3 > > site earlier. They may very well be the proper driver, but I think > there are > > other issues interfering. > > > > In your reply to Brian, you mentioned: > > "...in the display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more > exclamation > > mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers > doesn't either" > > > > This sounds like a description of what you are seeing in Control > Panel> > > System>Device Manager> Display Adapter ....is that correct? If so, > you are > > describing two entries for Display Adapter in Device Manager, one for > S3 > > ProSavage, and another "generic" adapter? > > > > I think this is the procedure you should follow: > > > > Go here: > > http://snipurl.com/1uxxp > > and download the Chipset driver for the Brio ba410. > > Then go here: > > http://snipurl.com/1uxxv > > and download the AGP Support driver for the brio ba410. > > Then go here: > > http://snipurl.com/1uxxx > > and download the Onboard Video driver for the Brio ba410. > > > > Before installing any of them, however, go to Add/Remove Programs and > uninstall > > any entry for the S3 driver and any other video driver, then reboot > and start in > > Safe Mode: > > - Restart the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 > Startup menu > > (boot menu) appears. > > OR > > - Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the > boot menu. > > - Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter. > > > > Open Device Manager in Safe Mode, expand the Display Adapter > category, and remove > > all entries listed under Display Adapter. > > > > Click OK, then restart back into normal mode. > > > > Now, install the downloaded drivers in the order I had you download > them: > > - Chipset driver > > - AGP Support driver > > - Onboard Video driver > > > > Follow the prompts for each installation, and reboot when prompted. > You should > > reboot after each driver's installation. > > > > See if that fixes it for you. > > Just to add: > > Installation instructions for the chipset driver: > > 1. Run the SETUP.EXE Program and follow on-screen instructions > 2. Reboot your computer when requested. > 3. After the reboot, the system requests the location of the > VIAMACH.CAT file. Click > on the Browse button and go into the directory where the driver is > located. > 4. Select the sub-directory corresponding to your OS and click Ok. > 5. Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions. > > > Installation instructions for the AGP driver: > > Click the SETUP.EXE program, select "Install AGP 4x/133 VxD in turbo > mode" or > "Install AGP 4x/133 VxD in normal mode" and follow the on-screen > instructions. (I > suggest normal mode). > > > Installation instructions for the onboard display driver: > > Run the downloaded file, bdf650en.exe > It will extract the files it contains into the folder where you run the > download, so > I suggest you create a folder you can easily find, specifically for the > downloaded > file. > > Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, and click on the > "Display" icon. > Select the "Settings" page, click the "Advanced." button. Select the > "Adapter" tab, > then press the "Change" button. > > Click "Next" and select "Display a list of all the drivers in a > specific location, > so you can select the driver you want ". > [important : Do not select "Search for a better driver than the one > your device is > using now. (Recommended)", because the previous driver wouldn't be > replaced by this > new version.] > > Click "Have Disk" and Browse button, and specify the path to the new > driver (where > the download was extracted), then highlight ps103cnu.inf and press OK. > > Click on "Next" (Note: during the operation, the system may request you > to insert > the "S3 Driver Disk". If that happens, just re-enter the path where the > driver is > located.) > > Follow the prompts, click on Finish and restart the machine when > prompted. > -- > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ Thank you Glen for Your help in all this , wish me luck , I am going to be brave and do this , and if it works , I am sending you the best virtual dinner ever lol . I am going to take this entire afternoon and do it slowly so I don't miss any of the steps You've shown me :) God Bless , ~Anna ~ -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest lildarlinshine Posted December 9, 2007 Posted December 9, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes *Dearest Glen , ( in the utmost respect I say that ) I did it !!!!!!!!!! It worked !!!!!! It worked itself out so well I am amazed :) I followed each step as you said but the PC installed the new drivers all by itself , it was as if something inside knew what to do all by itself lol . The colors and the resolution is the best its been in years !!!! I have never been so afraid of doing something in my whole life . I owe you and those whom helped , a very big debt of gratitude , and I am sending you a virtual T-bone dinner with all the trimmings :) thank you thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!! God Bless you , today and always ~ Anna ~* -- lildarlinshine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lildarlinshine's Profile: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819 View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
Guest glee Posted December 9, 2007 Posted December 9, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.31away@news.nospam.local> wrote in message news:lildarlinshine.31away@news.nospam.local... > > *Dearest Glen , ( in the utmost respect I say that ) > I did it !!!!!!!!!! It worked !!!!!! It worked itself out so well I am > amazed :) > > I followed each step as you said but the PC installed the new drivers > all by itself , it was as if something inside knew what to do all by > itself lol . > > The colors and the resolution is the best its been in years !!!! > > I have never been so afraid of doing something in my whole life . I owe > you and those whom helped , a very big debt of gratitude , and I am > sending you a virtual T-bone dinner with all the trimmings :) > > thank you thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!! > > God Bless you , today and always ~ Anna ~* Anna, I'm glad to hear it worked for you with no problems. I knew you could do it! :-) If the drivers installed by themselves, then you may have cleared the way when you removed all the display drivers (and ghosts of drivers) from Safe Mode Device Manager, allowing the drivers to install cleanly on their own. Just curious, did you get a chance to install the chipset drivers and all, as I had laid it out, or did the display drivers just self-install and you left it at that, since you already had success? Either way, glad it is back to normal for you, and that I didn't have to drop by to do it for you. ;-) -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
Guest rod Posted December 9, 2007 Posted December 9, 2007 Re: graphics card exclamation mark and changes "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message > Anna, I'm glad to hear it worked for you with no problems. I knew you > could do it! :-) Your self esteem should be sky high :) that's two display driver fixes in as many days I felt the same when you fixed my prob. You are earning lots of brownie points.
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