Saphire HD2600xt problem with all drivers

GADA · Jan 5, 2008, 11:36 AM

hi i have a huge problem with installing successfully drivers to my new video card: Saphire HD 2600xt AGP 256MB
i try a lot of different versions(7.1 to 7.12 Catalyst and last 6 Omega drivers) but still same problems:
or not installing 3d at all
or not install driver
or not found the video drive
my PC is :
MB:gigabyte KT400 GA-7VAX
VGA: Saphire HD 2600xt AGP 256MB
CPU: Thoroughbred 1900MHz
PSU: Fortron 350W
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 120GB
RAM:1 GB DDR2 400MHz Super T CL2

***temeteus82*** · Jan 5, 2008, 11:59 AM

Hi there and welcome to DriverHeaven!

You have windows XP in use? Make sure that it's fully updated and the chipset drivers are the latest. You have tested the DH Driver Cleaner .NET to get rid of any old driver leftovers?

GADA · Jan 5, 2008, 12:10 PM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Profesional edition
yes i download latest drivers for my motherboard
and ....
You have tested the DH Driver Cleaner .NET to get rid of any old driver leftovers?

Nope :/ i will try that now and will isntall latest omega drivers.

GADA · Jan 5, 2008, 01:10 PM

i handly delete all ati files and all ati register keys
now install last omega drivers ati_omega_xp2k_48442.exe and 3d is much better but still have a few problems
in game fonts colapse for a few seconds
have a little video lag
and at down line on monitor appear squires
any idea how to config this drivers to everything to be fine ?
thx in advance

Dyre Straits · Jan 6, 2008, 04:32 AM

Greetings, GADA!

Is this the motherboard you have?

Gigabyte GA-7VAX - motherboard - ATX - KT400 : Read reviews and compare prices at Ciao.co.uk

If so, this was an early release board to support AGP 8X with a VIA chipset.

This may be the first time you've read this, but, these early VIA chipset boards had big issues with ATI AGP video cards. There's a problem in the VIA chipset that needs to be addressed by VIA but has not been addressed as yet.

In my own experiences with VIA based motherboards I had too many problems and have avoided VIA based motherboards now for several years.

What you can try is this:

1. In BIOS set the AGP from 8X to 4X
2. Turn off Fast Writes in the BIOS
3. Adjust AGP Aperture to various settings until you get...if possible...the most stable selection.

I do wish you more luck than what I've had with VIA based motherboards and ATI AGP cards.

Now, another possibility is that your PSU may be too weak. 350W is on the borderline and you may need to consider getting a better one. You'll need at least 20A rating on the +12V rail of the PSU. If you have several other devices installed, you need to consider at least 450W PSU with good ratings on the +12V rail/s.

GADA · Jan 7, 2008, 01:57 AM

i try that but still have a problems ... i think this is because drivers or not support direct3d or just not have it or not have proper directx files i need name / link for working drivers for that video card

Dyre Straits · Jan 7, 2008, 04:05 AM

The problem is that, at this time, AGP support is not consistent. AND, as I pointed out, you're using an older AGP board with a VIA chipset and this only makes matters worse.

Have you installed the latest DirectX?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Have you downloaded and installed the newest motherboard and chipset [VIA] drivers for your motherboard?

Is your Windows version completely updated with Windows Updates and Patches?

These are steps you will need to take in order to hope for a resolution to the problem.

BUT, I'm very suspicious of trying to use that newer AGP card in that motherboard.

Anyway, good luck!

GADA · Jan 7, 2008, 08:40 AM

when i install latest version of directx system.dll missing when i check files on dxdiag i try to install .net 2.0 but nothing ... i install november version of directx 9.0c and direct3d test on dxdiag start but its offle 1st test everything is defused and move extremly fast
other tests (2 and 3 ) just start ok but still too fast moving ( on 3th test have a video lag)
i today will try to install the windows on another hard and install sp1 , sp2, updates,latset drivers

P.S. and btw yes i install latest versions of VIA`s drivers for my motherboard
and my last graphic card is Radeon 9550 GE TD 128MB and work perfect

Dyre Straits · Jan 7, 2008, 11:22 AM

Using an older video card on a fairly old motherboard definitely would tend to give a better rate of success.

Let us know how the new Windows installation goes.

GADA · Jan 8, 2008, 11:19 PM

instalation try is full crash
what drivers i install d3d not work try everything try to mix drivers and etc .... nothing
i must wait for better drivers

oo and its nothing wrong with my motherboard

when drivers installed they just not have 3d everything else is fine ..... just that 3d
but i am to sick to try anything else for now
i go to sleep like 20 hours

Dyre Straits · Jan 9, 2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GADA

instalation try is full crash
what drivers i install d3d not work try everything try to mix drivers and etc .... nothing
i must wait for better drivers

oo and its nothing wrong with my motherboard

when drivers installed they just not have 3d everything else is fine ..... just that 3d
but i am to sick to try anything else for now
i go to sleep like 20 hours

There is nothing wrong with the motherboard as long as you use hardware that will work well with VIA chipset. I agree with that.

But, I'm going to repeat again what I've said before (and this is backed up by many, many others as well as technical support personnel that I'm not at liberty to name).

The VIA chipset on that motherboard is the most likely culprit creating the problem with the ATI video card you have selected to install.

I do wish you good luck in getting them to work together. But, from my own past experience trying to get this combination to work together, I prefer to spend my time actually using the computer and playing games instead of pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to make a bad combination work well together.

Granted, some people have had success with a combination like this. But, those successes are not usually that easy to come by.

Get your rest and hopefully things will be better.

djgoan · Jan 9, 2008, 09:26 AM

its not only via chipset nvidia is also a problem,,,, have tried to insatl the sapphire hd2600xt card for 2 weeks and cant get it to work on any game....

Dyre Straits · Jan 9, 2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djgoan

its not only via chipset nvidia is also a problem,,,, have tried to insatl the sapphire hd2600xt card for 2 weeks and cant get it to work on any game....

I did have some excellent success with my own HD 2600XT on a ASUS P5N-E SLI board using nVidia 650i chipset. Do make sure you have the latest updates for the motherboard. And, if you have a SLI board, try using the other slot to see if it works any better.

GADA · Jan 11, 2008, 08:36 PM

wow i finaly have a results
now when i install new win i update everything
sp1, sp2, auto win updated
update also my bios
install latest via drivers
install drivers from my cd for card
only d3d not work other was fine
i install over them omega latest drivers and 3d still not work
i think hmmm if i ........
and i do it i get catalyst 7.7 drivers and get from there ati2dvag.dll file who gimme error in dxdiag replace it in \system32 and its ok now
3D work but opengl / directdraw is so laggy :/ pls gimme some advice what to do all night i mix drivers and this is best what i can do for now
thanks