problem with omega driver's and resolution

cbjusdontplay · Jun 14, 2003, 11:18 PM

hello, having a bit of a problem which I was unable to rectify through use of the search function. just got done installing the omega drivers for my radeon 9700 pro on windows xp pro w/ sp1. now, whenever i restar the computer, it always restarts back in 640x480x16 mode, whereas i'm normally trying to run windows in 800x600x32. Anyone have any suggestions or methodology for fixing the problem, ie. switching drivers around, etc. and so forth?

Dyre Straits · Jun 14, 2003, 11:21 PM

I think this will get moved to the Drivers thread, but here's a quick answer from my own experience.

When I first install new drivers, upon each subsequent reboot for about 5 times, I'll get a restart back at the setting using my TV OUT enabled. I have to go into the Display Properties and reset everything. After about 5 times of rebooting, the setting I want will finally 'stick'. That might be your case, too.

Vampyromaniac · Jun 14, 2003, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by Dyre Straits
I think this will get moved to the Drivers forum, . . .

indeed you are correct

shuki · Jun 15, 2003, 02:09 AM

1. Download and install Driver Cleaner (link on front of www.driverheaven.net page on left)
2. Remove all ATI/Nvidia stuff from add/remove programs but don't reboot
3. unplug nic
4. reboot and cancel out of windows auto detect
5. run driver cleaner program selecting ATI or Nvidia whichever applies
6. reboot and cancel out again and go into device mgr and verify two yellow exclamaition points (if none try cleaner in safe mode)
7. install latest official catalyst drivers and control panel
8. reboot
9. plug back in nic

cbjusdontplay · Jun 15, 2003, 04:46 PM

:edit:

Tried all of above mentioned, to no avail. Not sure exactly what the freaking problem is with the comp, but its beginning to aggrivate me

Jun 14, 2003, 11:18 PM	#1
cbjusdontplay DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	problem with omega driver's and resolution hello, having a bit of a problem which I was unable to rectify through use of the search function. just got done installing the omega drivers for my radeon 9700 pro on windows xp pro w/ sp1. now, whenever i restar the computer, it always restarts back in 640x480x16 mode, whereas i'm normally trying to run windows in 800x600x32. Anyone have any suggestions or methodology for fixing the problem, ie. switching drivers around, etc. and so forth?

Jun 15, 2003, 02:09 AM	#4
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	could try driver cleaner 1. Download and install Driver Cleaner (link on front of www.driverheaven.net page on left) 2. Remove all ATI/Nvidia stuff from add/remove programs but don't reboot 3. unplug nic 4. reboot and cancel out of windows auto detect 5. run driver cleaner program selecting ATI or Nvidia whichever applies 6. reboot and cancel out again and go into device mgr and verify two yellow exclamaition points (if none try cleaner in safe mode) 7. install latest official catalyst drivers and control panel 8. reboot 9. plug back in nic

Jun 15, 2003, 04:46 PM	#5
cbjusdontplay DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	:edit: Tried all of above mentioned, to no avail. Not sure exactly what the freaking problem is with the comp, but its beginning to aggrivate me Last edited by cbjusdontplay; Jun 15, 2003 at 06:36 PM.