Newbie - Omega Driver Package

jimshu1 · Feb 12, 2005, 12:32 PM

I'm running a ATI RADEON 9800 PRO video card and was using ATI's v4.12 drivers. I installed ATI's v5.2 and my system didn't like those at all.

I always wanted to try OMEGA's drivers, so I uninstalled ATI's and started to install IOMEGA's v2.6.05a (Catalyst 5.1). The installer prompted me to install RadLinker & MultiRes so I cancelled installation. Went to where I had extracted the driver files and just chose Setup.exe. This resulted in just installing the drivers, which is just what I wanted initially. Love the drivers!!!

I saved the RadLinker and MultiRes folders from the extracted package. Can I install these separately? I went the RadLinker homepage and have an understanding of waht it's for. What does MultiRes do?

Thanks for any replies!

redsolar · Feb 12, 2005, 01:41 PM

Omega drivers require RadLinker for best set of options. Multires is a refresh rate locking tool, which works very well and helps your Monitor refresh stay at maximum possible in 3D applications, instead of defaulting to 60Hz. So unless you have an LCD monitor, Multires is highly recommended. Sounds like you are better off reinstalling Omega package with all options.

jimshu1 · Feb 12, 2005, 08:25 PM

Thanks redsolar! I'll do just that.

jimshu1 · Feb 13, 2005, 08:01 AM

AS I said, I had previously installed ONLY the IOMEGA ATI drivers.

OK, I imaged my C:\ partition and installed the full IOMEGA package. No problem during the installation and I chose to install MultiRes and RadLinker. Re-booted XP Pro and proceeded through the Post process until I reached the OS login. Nothing there, brown/black screen. Tried messing around in Safe Mode, etc., but no joy.

Restored previous image, and manually installed MultiRes. Locked refresh rate and rebooted. No problems.

Imaged again (it only takes me 65 sec. with True Image) and manually installed RadLinker. No OS login screen again. RadLinker is the problem.

Restored previous image and that's where I'm at. Love the OMEGA ATI drivers though, so all of this has been worthwhile! Just can't get RadLinker to allow me to boot.

Here is my system:

-ANTEC Sonata Black Case w/380w TruePower
-ASUS P4C800-E DELUXE. Latest BIOS 1019
-P4 / 3.0C GHZ SL6WK - Not OC'd
-ALPHA PAL S-PAL8952T & 80mm SUNON case80HO FAN (exhausting)
-Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT 1GB DDR400
-ATI RADEON 9800 PRO AGP 8X 256MB DDR 256 BIT
-SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY 2 ZS
-MODEM BLASTER Model DI5633 v.92
-2 x MAXTOR DiamondMax Plus 9 SATA 80Gb HD's (non-RAID)
-1 x MAXTOR DiamondMax D740X-6L PATA 40Gb HD
-ASUS Model DVD-E616P2 DVD-ROM
-NEC Model ND-3500A DVD+-RW
-ASUS CRW-4816A CD-RW
-19" Monitor: SAMSUNG 955DF / Model PG19JSBL
-Windows XP Pro 5.1.2600 SP2 w/all updates
-LinkSys BEFSR41 v3 Cable/DSL Router and Cable Modem

redsolar · Feb 13, 2005, 02:47 PM

Which omega drivers version? The early Catalyst 5.1-based build had a problem, and you may need to get an updated 2.6.05a version

jimshu1 · Feb 13, 2005, 06:51 PM

Yes, I'm using the latest [color=#ff0000]2.6.05a version[/color]

redsolar · Feb 14, 2005, 10:45 AM

Try this:
Uninstall Omega drivers, uninstall everything ATI-related in your system, use Driver cleaner (preferably in Safe Mode), reboot with your network cable unplugged, and install Omega Drivers with everything.

Feb 12, 2005, 12:32 PM	#1
jimshu1 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Newbie - Omega Driver Package I'm running a ATI RADEON 9800 PRO video card and was using ATI's v4.12 drivers. I installed ATI's v5.2 and my system didn't like those at all. I always wanted to try OMEGA's drivers, so I uninstalled ATI's and started to install IOMEGA's v2.6.05a (Catalyst 5.1). The installer prompted me to install RadLinker & MultiRes so I cancelled installation. Went to where I had extracted the driver files and just chose Setup.exe. This resulted in just installing the drivers, which is just what I wanted initially. Love the drivers!!! I saved the RadLinker and MultiRes folders from the extracted package. Can I install these separately? I went the RadLinker homepage and have an understanding of waht it's for. What does MultiRes do? Thanks for any replies!

Feb 12, 2005, 01:41 PM	#2
redsolar Off duty Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 1,252 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Omega drivers require RadLinker for best set of options. Multires is a refresh rate locking tool, which works very well and helps your Monitor refresh stay at maximum possible in 3D applications, instead of defaulting to 60Hz. So unless you have an LCD monitor, Multires is highly recommended. Sounds like you are better off reinstalling Omega package with all options. __________________ Real_Men_Do_Not_Use_Space_Bar Main rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.6 GHz (Zerotherm Nirvana NV120) \| 2x2GB Mushkin + 2x2GB Corsair DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 \| Abit IP35 Pro \| XFX 8800GTS 512 800/1100 \| 2x160GB Seagate 7200.9 RAID1 + Hitachi 1TB 32MB \| NEC SATA DVD+RW + Xbox 360 USB HD DVD Drive \| Antec TruePower Quattro 850W PSU \| Antec Nine Hundred Case \| 3x 24" LCD (Dell 2407WFP + 2x StarLogic) \| Logitech Z-5500 \| Vista Business x64 Laptop: Dell Vostro 1500 \| Core 2 Duo T7500 \| 2.5 GB RAM \| nVidia GeForce 8600M GT \| 200GB 7200 RPM \| DVDRW \| 15.4" 1680x1050 LCD \| XP Pro

Feb 13, 2005, 02:47 PM	#5
redsolar Off duty Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 1,252 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Which omega drivers version? The early Catalyst 5.1-based build had a problem, and you may need to get an updated 2.6.05a version __________________ Real_Men_Do_Not_Use_Space_Bar Main rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.6 GHz (Zerotherm Nirvana NV120) \| 2x2GB Mushkin + 2x2GB Corsair DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 \| Abit IP35 Pro \| XFX 8800GTS 512 800/1100 \| 2x160GB Seagate 7200.9 RAID1 + Hitachi 1TB 32MB \| NEC SATA DVD+RW + Xbox 360 USB HD DVD Drive \| Antec TruePower Quattro 850W PSU \| Antec Nine Hundred Case \| 3x 24" LCD (Dell 2407WFP + 2x StarLogic) \| Logitech Z-5500 \| Vista Business x64 Laptop: Dell Vostro 1500 \| Core 2 Duo T7500 \| 2.5 GB RAM \| nVidia GeForce 8600M GT \| 200GB 7200 RPM \| DVDRW \| 15.4" 1680x1050 LCD \| XP Pro

Feb 14, 2005, 10:45 AM	#7
redsolar Off duty Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 1,252 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Try this: Uninstall Omega drivers, uninstall everything ATI-related in your system, use Driver cleaner (preferably in Safe Mode), reboot with your network cable unplugged, and install Omega Drivers with everything. __________________ Real_Men_Do_Not_Use_Space_Bar Main rig: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.6 GHz (Zerotherm Nirvana NV120) \| 2x2GB Mushkin + 2x2GB Corsair DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 \| Abit IP35 Pro \| XFX 8800GTS 512 800/1100 \| 2x160GB Seagate 7200.9 RAID1 + Hitachi 1TB 32MB \| NEC SATA DVD+RW + Xbox 360 USB HD DVD Drive \| Antec TruePower Quattro 850W PSU \| Antec Nine Hundred Case \| 3x 24" LCD (Dell 2407WFP + 2x StarLogic) \| Logitech Z-5500 \| Vista Business x64 Laptop: Dell Vostro 1500 \| Core 2 Duo T7500 \| 2.5 GB RAM \| nVidia GeForce 8600M GT \| 200GB 7200 RPM \| DVDRW \| 15.4" 1680x1050 LCD \| XP Pro

Feb 12, 2005, 08:25 PM	#3
jimshu1 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Thanks redsolar! I'll do just that.

Feb 13, 2005, 08:01 AM	#4
jimshu1 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	AS I said, I had previously installed ONLY the IOMEGA ATI drivers. OK, I imaged my C:\ partition and installed the full IOMEGA package. No problem during the installation and I chose to install MultiRes and RadLinker. Re-booted XP Pro and proceeded through the Post process until I reached the OS login. Nothing there, brown/black screen. Tried messing around in Safe Mode, etc., but no joy. Restored previous image, and manually installed MultiRes. Locked refresh rate and rebooted. No problems. Imaged again (it only takes me 65 sec. with True Image) and manually installed RadLinker. No OS login screen again. RadLinker is the problem. Restored previous image and that's where I'm at. Love the OMEGA ATI drivers though, so all of this has been worthwhile! Just can't get RadLinker to allow me to boot. Here is my system: -ANTEC Sonata Black Case w/380w TruePower -ASUS P4C800-E DELUXE. Latest BIOS 1019 -P4 / 3.0C GHZ SL6WK - Not OC'd -ALPHA PAL S-PAL8952T & 80mm SUNON case80HO FAN (exhausting) -Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT 1GB DDR400 -ATI RADEON 9800 PRO AGP 8X 256MB DDR 256 BIT -SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY 2 ZS -MODEM BLASTER Model DI5633 v.92 -2 x MAXTOR DiamondMax Plus 9 SATA 80Gb HD's (non-RAID) -1 x MAXTOR DiamondMax D740X-6L PATA 40Gb HD -ASUS Model DVD-E616P2 DVD-ROM -NEC Model ND-3500A DVD+-RW -ASUS CRW-4816A CD-RW -19" Monitor: SAMSUNG 955DF / Model PG19JSBL -Windows XP Pro 5.1.2600 SP2 w/all updates -LinkSys BEFSR41 v3 Cable/DSL Router and Cable Modem

Feb 13, 2005, 06:51 PM	#6
jimshu1 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Yes, I'm using the latest [color=#ff0000]2.6.05a version[/color]