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I recently read something else about the power supply issue. Apparently it's not just a Matrox issue at all. Other AGP cards can be affected as well. There are a couple of reasons for the problem;
1. Dual processor setups. Multi-processors draw a lot of current. If the power supply isn't up to snuff the AGP slot can be left without enough for many of the higher performance video boards.
2. Athlon processors. They need a robust power supply for the same reason as #1. The Athlons draw a lot of power.
3. Some motherboards do not have the highest quality voltage regulators.
The short fix for 1 & 2 should be to get a robust power supply, 300 watts or better. I'd start with those on the AMD Athlon compatability list.
#3 is another issue, but suffice it to say the SS7 mobos are more likely to have this problem.
Dr. Mordrid
[This message has been edited by DrMordrid (edited 06 December 1999).]
1. Dual processor setups. Multi-processors draw a lot of current. If the power supply isn't up to snuff the AGP slot can be left without enough for many of the higher performance video boards.
2. Athlon processors. They need a robust power supply for the same reason as #1. The Athlons draw a lot of power.
3. Some motherboards do not have the highest quality voltage regulators.
The short fix for 1 & 2 should be to get a robust power supply, 300 watts or better. I'd start with those on the AMD Athlon compatability list.
#3 is another issue, but suffice it to say the SS7 mobos are more likely to have this problem.
Dr. Mordrid
[This message has been edited by DrMordrid (edited 06 December 1999).]
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