Compaq + matrox = ??? Need help!!!

[3dNewbie]

Hi

Just got a Matrox G400 (32) DualHead, but I havent insatlled it yet.

I have a Compaq Presario 5676 and I know Compaq users has problems with the IRQ.

Should I try to install it or just return/sell it???

BTW:
I know Compaq = Problems.
To buy a new computer is not an option so dont suggest it. :-)

[3dNewbie]

My system:
Compaq Presario 5676 PII-450, 128MB, DVD,

[Bixler]

Courage, 3D!

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You've gotta at least TRY the thing. IRQ's are just settings...there's usually a way around the problem, and many different ways to do it. For starters, post here a complete listing of your IRQ's at present, along with a listing of Hardware cards that are plugged in to the main board, especially what video card your compaq is using now, and what other peripherals you're running. (ex. are you using USB? SCSI? etc.) Also give us your BIOS version and vendor (Award?, Phoenix? etc.)

If you need help with any of this jargon, don't be shy...the stupid ones are those who don't ask and just give up!


[This message has been edited by Bixler (edited 05 January 2000).]

[ALBPM]

Let's go for it 3dNewbie.
Like Bixler said write down the current IRQ assignments. Then remove all the previous video card drivers. Check the windows/system folder and your registry for any remains from the previous card's drivers. Install the G400 and write down the "new" IRQ assignments.
And then get back to us.

Paul

[3dNewbie]

Thanks!!!

My version of Windows 98 is not in English. I dont know how to translate all of the system information...

IRQ:
00-Timer
01-Keyboard
02-Programmable Interrupt Controller
03-SupraExpress analog modem
04-COM 1
05-Sonic Impact A3d SoundBlaster
06-Floppy Controller
07-LPT 1 HW Deskjet
08-CMOS/RTC
09-SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10-TELES-BRI/16.3c ISDN modem
11-PCI to USB
11-Intel 21143/2 based 10/100 mbps Ethernet Controller
11-Sonic Impact A3D Multifunction Parent
11-Sonic Impact A3D sound
11-SupraExpress 56i PRO PCI Modem Enumerator
11-RAGE LT PRO AGP 2X (Current video controller)
11-ACPI IRQ "holder for PCI Controller"
12-WheelMouse1 (PS/2)
13-Math Coprocessor
14-Intel PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
14-Primary IDE Controller
15-Intel PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
15-Secoundary IDE Controller

Video card: RAGE LT PRO AGP 2X

How do i find the BIOS version and vendor???
I have a USB port, but I don't have a SCSI port.

If Im lucky I will get some help to install the card tonight.

[Maggi]

ROFL ...

There it is again:

<FONT SIZE=4>Free Beer on IRQ 11 !!!
<FONT SIZE=2>



Goto www.murc.ws for the latest BIOS, drivers and the uninstall utility.



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Cheers,
Maggi
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Working Rig:
Asus P2B-DS @ 100MHz FSB
Double Pentium III-450
4 x 128MB CAS2 SDRAM
Matrox Millennium G400 32MB DualHead
Eye-Q 777 (22" with 127kHz) on primary VGA
Nokia 445Xi (21") on secondary VGA

Home Rig:
Asus P2B-S Bios 1010 @ 100MHz FSB
Celeron 333A @ 500MHz
2 x 128MB CAS2 SDRAM
Matrox Millennium G400 32MB DualHead @ 150/200MHz
CTX VL710T (17")
and a brand new Pioneer 303S SCSI-DVD

[Bixler]

Your Bios version will be the string of text that first appears when you turn on your Computer. Keep your finger near the pause/break key and stop it from scrolling through all the setup stuff and right the info down. It'll be something like AWARD Bios Ver. 4.51 or something like that.

Take the case off your Compaq and tell us also whether you video is a separate card, or just a cable from the Motherboard to the connector on the back of your Comp.

[ALBPM]

Maggi, you stole my line!!!!

that should be:
<FONT SIZE=4>Free Beer on IRQ 11 !!!^tm
<FONT SIZE=2>


ROTFLMAO!!!^tm

Paul



[This message has been edited by ALBPM (edited 05 January 2000).]

[Bixler]

Watch out 3d...We've been here before .

ALPBM and Maggi: this AINT gonna be another McRhea thread. Unless...Hey 3d!!Do you have a girlfriend?

Please God.

3D: Check to see if you have any USB devices hooked up in the back of your Comp. USB is the little square odd looking connector. From the diagram I'm looking at, it looks like it'll be somewhere near your printer connector, and there will be two of these... Is anything plugged in to USB 1 or USB 2?

And Get your manual out and get familiar with what it takes to enter your BIOS settings. You'll find something on this in your manual.

Are all Compaq's set up with this kind of mess???

[3dNewbie]

hehe....

I just installed the card. The demo worked just fine. Im using some old drivers, so Im going to upgrade them now...

Do I have to unistall my current drivers???

[ALBPM]

Hi 3d,

yes it's best if you uninstall the old drivers before updating. You need to get the Powerdesk Uninstaller and the PD5 Registry Hacks files from here:
http://www.murc.ws/Utils.html
Just get those two files for now.

Run the PD5 Uninstaller and reboot. When Windows boots up you'll get the 'install new video adapter' window. Install the Standard VGA adapter and reboot. Then upon rebooting install the new Matrox drivers.
In oher words it takes three re-boots to use the uninstaller properly. This is much easier than uninstalling manually.

Get back to us afterwards so we know how your doing

Paul

[3dNewbie]

Thanks!

I have Matrox PowerDesk 5.11.012
But all the other versions listed are 4.xx

So what I need to do is:

-use the uninstaller, reboot, select VGA, reboot, install new drivers, reboot

-Install Turbo GL
-Flash BIOS

Btw: Thanks for all the help

[3dNewbie]

Just tried Battlezone II with the old drivers. Everything worked just fine!!!

Im going to update drivers and BIOS tomorrow

[Bixler]

Pray boys, Pray!

Way to go 3D...A G400 DH sharing IRQ 11 with 4 other devices. Go figure.

Watch out for DVD. BooHHWAHHHHH!

[ALBPM]

Hey 3d,

The current driver for WN98 is 5.41.008 and you can d/l that here:
http://WWW.MATROX.COM/mga/drivers/la...ivers/home.htm

This file contains the Tubo GL

Paul

[This message has been edited by ALBPM (edited 05 January 2000).]