Graphic Problem

[Guest scottdt]

I have some minor graphics problem. First, the intro movie does not play correctly. When it starts, I get a series of thin colored lines that flash across the screen. Second, the interface screen---where you select the initial game options---seems quirky with my mouse pointer disappearing on occasion. Finally, I am unable to save screen shots. When I hit Print Screen, and paste it into a paint program, I get, again, a series of thin colored lines that comprise the picture---similar to the intro movie. Any ideas? Here are my system specs:

System Scan v5.1

Copyright 1998, Westwood Pacific

Software created and developed by Brian A. Fliege

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V:5

CPU:Pentium

MT:IBM PC/AT

BN:Award

BV:Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG

BD:03/27/99

M:65152 k

CDROM

TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-M1202

MFG Standard CD-ROM device)

HWREV:

DiskDrive

GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47

MFG Standard disk drives)

HWREV:

GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK

MFG Standard disk drives)

HWREV:

WDC AC28 400R

MFG Standard disk drives)

HWREV:

DISPLAY

APOLLO 3D Banshee AGP SGRAM for Windows 98

MFG:JOYTECH COMPUTER CO., LTD.

HWREV:003

fdc

Standard Floppy Disk Controller

MFG Standard floppy disk controllers)

HWREV:

hdc

ALi Bus Master PCI to IDE Controller

MFG:Acer Labs Inc

HWREV:032

ALi Primary IDE controller (bus master)

MFG:Acer Labs Inc

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ALi Secondary IDE controller (bus master)

MFG:Acer Labs Inc

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Image

ALARIS QuickVideo weeCam USB

MFG:Alaris, Inc.

HWREV:

Keyboard

Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard

MFG Standard keyboards)

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MEDIA

Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V

MFG:Creative

HWREV:002

Gameport Joystick

MFG:Microsoft

HWREV:

Microsoft Streaming Clock Proxy

MFG:Microsoft

HWREV:

Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy

MFG:Microsoft

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SB AudioPCI 64V Legacy Device

MFG:Creative

HWREV:

Wave Device for Voice Modem

MFG:LT

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Monitor

(Unknown Monitor)

MFG Standard monitor types)

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CyberMax CX700S

MFG:CyberMax Computer Inc.

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Mouse

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

MFG Standard mouse types)

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Net

Dial-Up Adapter

MFG:Microsoft

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NetClient

Microsoft Family Logon

MFG:Microsoft

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NetTrans

TCP/IP

MFG:Microsoft

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Ports

Communications Port (COM1)

MFG Standard port types)

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Printer Port (LPT1)

MFG Standard port types)

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PRINTER

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 540

MFG:HP

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System

Advanced Power Management support

MFG Standard system devices)

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ALi M1533 PCI to ISA bridge

MFG:ALi

HWREV:180

ALi M1541 AGP System Controller

MFG:ALi

HWREV:004

Direct memory access controller

MFG Standard system devices)

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IO read data port for ISA Plug and Play enumerator

MFG Standard system devices)

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IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

MFG Standard system devices)

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Motherboard resources

MFG Standard system devices)

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Numeric data processor

MFG Standard system devices)

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PCI bus

MFG Standard system devices)

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PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge

MFG Standard system devices)

HWREV:004

Plug and Play BIOS

MFG Standard system devices)

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SYSTEM

Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator

MFG:Microsoft

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System

Programmable interrupt controller

MFG Standard system devices)

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System board

MFG Standard system devices)

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System board extension for PnP BIOS

MFG Standard system devices)

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System CMOS/real time clock

MFG Standard system devices)

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System speaker

MFG Standard system devices)

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System timer

MFG Standard system devices)

HWREV:

TapeDetection

TapeDetection

MFG:Generic

HWREV:

USB

ALi PCI to USB Open Host Controller

MFG:ACER Labs Inc.

HWREV:003

Unknown Device

MFG Standard USB Host Controller)

HWREV:

USB Root Hub

MFG Standard USB Host Controller)

HWREV:

CONFIG.SYS:

DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS

DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS D=64

DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\TAISATAP.SYS /D:MSCD000 /N:1

DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\TAISATAP.SYS /D:MSCD000 /N:1

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AUTOEXEC.BAT:

rem TShoot: @C:\PROGRA~1\DRSOLO~1\ANTI-V~1\GUARD.COM

@ECHO OFF

REM LH C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD000 /L:E

SET BLASTER=A220 I7 D1 T2

SET SNDSCAPE=C:\WINDOWS

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CRC:6BD3

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[Guest Big Time Software]

Please describe your system hardware and software setup.

Also, make sure you have the latest DirectX (v7.0a), and the latest drivers for your 3D video card.

Charles

[Schrullenhaft]

To play the intro movie you'll need QuickTime (which you may already have). Here's the download for QuickTime 4:

Apple QuickTime 4:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

I'm not sure what's going on with your screen captures. Your card is based on the 3dfx Voodoo Banshee chipset which incorporates the Voodoo 2 into its core for 3D operations. Here's the latest drivers from 3dfx for the Voodoo Banshees:

3dfx Voodoo Banshee (1.04.00, 2-9-00):

http://www.3dfxgamers.com/drivers/voodoo_banshee/voodoo_banshee_win9x_new.stm

There's also a Banshee control utility out there. I have no idea how helpful it may be, but it may be worth using.

Reactorcritical (go to Banshee section):

http://www.reactorcritical.com/download.shtml

You may want to try Hypersnap to perform your screen captures and see if it improves your results:

Hypersnap:

http://www.hyperionics.com/

Although audio isn't your problem, here are the latest audio drivers for your card (they may be incorrect - there's possibly a difference between the PCI64 and the 64V):

http://www.creative.com/support/files/download.asp?reg=0&OS=Win98∏=sbpci64&select=Get+Files

[Guest scottdt]

Thanks for the help! I'll try updating my drivers and see what happens! Thanks again!

[Guest scottdt]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Time Software:

Please describe your system hardware and software setup.

Also, make sure you have the latest DirectX (v7.0a), and the latest drivers for your 3D video card.

Charles<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I did provide all my hardware and software info. What else do you need?

[Guest scottdt]

Originally posted by Schrullenhaft:

I'm not sure what's going on with your screen captures. Your card is based on the 3dfx Voodoo Banshee chipset which incorporates the Voodoo 2 into its core for 3D operations. Here's the latest drivers from 3dfx for the Voodoo Banshees:

3dfx Voodoo Banshee (1.04.00, 2-9-00):

http://www.3dfxgamers.com/drivers/voodoo_banshee/voodoo_banshee_win9x_new.stm

I downloaded the new drivers with mixed results. Now the movie plays but the game locks up! After making sure I have DirectX7a (I do) and playing with CM display options, I was forced to go back to my old drivers. Something about the new drivers just doesn't agree with my video card. So I guess it is better to have a working game (even without the cool smoke and transparent buildings---a few graphical features I noticed with the new drivers) than a working movie. Thanks anyway. Of course, if you have any other ideas.... :-}

[Schrullenhaft]

Unfortunately Jaton doesn't provide their own drivers. Their website points back to 3dfx for driver updates.

It might be worth experimenting with the previously available drivers that 3dfx has posted for the Banshee, maybe one of them will fix your problem. Check your Jaton provided version to see if it is actually older than what is provided on this site:

3dfx Banshee drivers (1.00.00 - 1.04.00):

http://www.3dfxgamers.com/drivers/voodoo_banshee/voodoo_banshee_win9x.stm

Since the Banshee is a discontinued 3dfx product there very well likely may be no more updates (though there are exceptions, sometimes). If the issue becomes annoying enough for you, then purchasing a new video card would be your best bet.

The GeForce MXs are due out soon. They will probably provide the best price/performance available (approx. US$150). However I'm not sure if they will have any problems with your ALI AGP implementation (some newer cards may have possible problems with SuperSocket 7 chipsets/motherboards).

[This message has been edited by Schrullenhaft (edited 09-03-2000).]

[Guest scottdt]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Schrullenhaft:

Unfortunately Jaton doesn't provide their own drivers. Their website points back to 3dfx for driver updates.

It might be worth experimenting with the previously available drivers that 3dfx has posted for the Banshee, maybe one of them will fix your problem. Check your Jaton provided version to see if it is actually older than what is provided on this site:

[This message has been edited by Schrullenhaft (edited 09-03-2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, I will give the older drivers a try next. Maybe one will work.

As for a new video card, I am thinking about it. I may email CybermMax and see if they can recommend a good one for my specific system.

Again, thanks for all the help!