OmegaDrivers killed OpenGL on Radeon Xpress 1150

Twilight in Zero · Jan 11, 2008, 10:41 PM

Hi there.

I recently (today, actually) attempted to update my ATI drivers, and found that after updating, I could no longer get into the CCC. When I tried to select Advanced in the box that came up, both radio buttons ended up selected, and the program crashed. I'd been having issues with the CCC host application crashing often anyways, so after I found out about the OmegaDrivers, I promptly switched.

I really like them so far. They even fixed some issues I was having with Direct3D 9 performance where it used to run at about half the speed of Direct3D 8. They now run at the same speed.

Except... they seem to have completely killed OpenGL. I tried to play GZDoom, and it just showed a black screen before crashing. I tried to run a game I'm making with Irrlicht, using the OpenGL drivertype, and it crashed too.

I know ATI's OpenGL support is bad, but this is terrible. Would anyone be able to help me out?

Robert McClelland · Jan 11, 2008, 11:28 PM

Thats ok New cat's 12 have issue with Open GL go back to cat's 11 for now thats what I been using

Twilight in Zero · Jan 12, 2008, 12:32 AM

I don't want to use Catalyst. I want to use the Omega Drivers. How can I fix this without going to Catalyst?

Robert McClelland · Jan 12, 2008, 01:56 AM

Easy you ever heard of ATI Tray Tool from ray adams? try that. uninstalled CCC then

or used ATI tool

Twilight in Zero · Jan 12, 2008, 12:25 PM

I'm having trouble understanding you... or maybe you're not understanding me... or both.

I have ATI Tray Tool already. It came with the Omega Drivers. I don't see what it has to do with the fact that all my OpenGL apps crash. CCC was already uninstalled when I switched to the Omega Drivers. In fact, CCC is one of the reasons I switched to Omega Drivers.

Dyre Straits · Jan 12, 2008, 12:34 PM

I would suggest that you should have posted in the official Omegadriver thread here:

Radeon Omega Drivers v4.8.442 for Windows XP/2k

Would likely get a direct answer from Omegadriver himself that way.

Presently, I'm having no issues with OpenGL on my system with the official CAT 7.12s. But, if I'm correct, it looks like you are using a laptop/notebook with an integrated video adapter. If so, you may want to check out the DriverHeaven Modtool. But, be patient first for a reply from Omegadriver.

Twilight in Zero · Jan 12, 2008, 08:02 PM

I see. Sorry about that. I'll post my question there now.

And yes, you are correct. My laptop's a Gateway MT6452. If nothing works, I'll try the modtool.

Jan 11, 2008, 10:41 PM	#1
Twilight in Zero DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	OmegaDrivers killed OpenGL on Radeon Xpress 1150 Hi there. I recently (today, actually) attempted to update my ATI drivers, and found that after updating, I could no longer get into the CCC. When I tried to select Advanced in the box that came up, both radio buttons ended up selected, and the program crashed. I'd been having issues with the CCC host application crashing often anyways, so after I found out about the OmegaDrivers, I promptly switched. I really like them so far. They even fixed some issues I was having with Direct3D 9 performance where it used to run at about half the speed of Direct3D 8. They now run at the same speed. Except... they seem to have completely killed OpenGL. I tried to play GZDoom, and it just showed a black screen before crashing. I tried to run a game I'm making with Irrlicht, using the OpenGL drivertype, and it crashed too. I know ATI's OpenGL support is bad, but this is terrible. Would anyone be able to help me out?

Jan 11, 2008, 11:28 PM	#2
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Some Where in Ohio Posts: 6,292 Rep Power: 102 System Specs	Thats ok New cat's 12 have issue with Open GL go back to cat's 11 for now thats what I been using __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun"

Jan 12, 2008, 01:56 AM	#4
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Some Where in Ohio Posts: 6,292 Rep Power: 102 System Specs	Easy you ever heard of ATI Tray Tool from ray adams? try that. uninstalled CCC then or used ATI tool __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun"

Jan 12, 2008, 12:32 AM	#3
Twilight in Zero DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I don't want to use Catalyst. I want to use the Omega Drivers. How can I fix this without going to Catalyst?

Jan 12, 2008, 12:25 PM	#5
Twilight in Zero DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I'm having trouble understanding you... or maybe you're not understanding me... or both. I have ATI Tray Tool already. It came with the Omega Drivers. I don't see what it has to do with the fact that all my OpenGL apps crash. CCC was already uninstalled when I switched to the Omega Drivers. In fact, CCC is one of the reasons I switched to Omega Drivers.

Jan 12, 2008, 08:02 PM	#7
Twilight in Zero DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I see. Sorry about that. I'll post my question there now. And yes, you are correct. My laptop's a Gateway MT6452. If nothing works, I'll try the modtool.