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Matrox Marvel G400-TV & Quake 3 Arena
Hello:
I hope someone can help me out here. Q3 does not launch properly. I have read all of the Matrox FAQs and tried all of the tips (flashing the motherboard and video card BIOS, installing the most current drivers, agp mini-port, changing to 16-bit color, uninstalling and reinstalling Q3 and video drivers, most current point release of Q3, etc.).
Here's the problem. When I double-click on the icon for Q3, I briefly see the blue message window/box for Q3 flash on-screen. Then, my screen flickers while it changes resolution to 800x600 for Q3 (I normally run Windows at 1280x1024, 32-bit color). The screen turns light blue while it loads Q3. Then the Windows desktop appears. But, it's at the wrong resolution and the colors are VERY bright and washed out. Double-clicking on the Q3 icon again has the same result.
The only way I can get Q3 to run is by double-clicking on QUAKE3.EXE after going directly to the folder through My Computer. Q3 NEVER runs on the first try. When I finally do get Q3 to run, everything in the game functions normally and looks great. Also, when I exit, my Windows desktop is properly restored to the correct resolution and number of colors. Just for information, NONE of the problems exist with Q2. It has always worked fine. Q3 is the problem.
I took before and after pictures of my screen. If they would help, I will gladly send them or post them. My system specs follow. If you need any more information, please let me know.
Thanks,
James
System Specs:
Operating System: Windows 98 SE
Video Card: Matrox Marvel G400-TV (16 MB, PCI, PowerDesk 5.52*)
(*) Problem persists with 5.41.008 Marvel Drivers
Processor: AMD Athlon 650 (not overclocked)
Motherboard: ASUS K7M (1008 BIOS, most current, 300W power supply)
Memory: 128 MB PC100 SDRAM
Hard Drive: Seagate Cheetah 9.1 GB Ultra2 SCSI
SCSI Controller: Adaptec 2940U2W
CD Devices:
(1) CD-ROM: Teac CD-532S
(2) DVD-ROM: Toshiba M1201
(3) CD-R: Plextor PlexWriter 8/20
Removable Drive: Iomega ATAPI Zip 100
I hope someone can help me out here. Q3 does not launch properly. I have read all of the Matrox FAQs and tried all of the tips (flashing the motherboard and video card BIOS, installing the most current drivers, agp mini-port, changing to 16-bit color, uninstalling and reinstalling Q3 and video drivers, most current point release of Q3, etc.).
Here's the problem. When I double-click on the icon for Q3, I briefly see the blue message window/box for Q3 flash on-screen. Then, my screen flickers while it changes resolution to 800x600 for Q3 (I normally run Windows at 1280x1024, 32-bit color). The screen turns light blue while it loads Q3. Then the Windows desktop appears. But, it's at the wrong resolution and the colors are VERY bright and washed out. Double-clicking on the Q3 icon again has the same result.
The only way I can get Q3 to run is by double-clicking on QUAKE3.EXE after going directly to the folder through My Computer. Q3 NEVER runs on the first try. When I finally do get Q3 to run, everything in the game functions normally and looks great. Also, when I exit, my Windows desktop is properly restored to the correct resolution and number of colors. Just for information, NONE of the problems exist with Q2. It has always worked fine. Q3 is the problem.
I took before and after pictures of my screen. If they would help, I will gladly send them or post them. My system specs follow. If you need any more information, please let me know.
Thanks,
James
System Specs:
Operating System: Windows 98 SE
Video Card: Matrox Marvel G400-TV (16 MB, PCI, PowerDesk 5.52*)
(*) Problem persists with 5.41.008 Marvel Drivers
Processor: AMD Athlon 650 (not overclocked)
Motherboard: ASUS K7M (1008 BIOS, most current, 300W power supply)
Memory: 128 MB PC100 SDRAM
Hard Drive: Seagate Cheetah 9.1 GB Ultra2 SCSI
SCSI Controller: Adaptec 2940U2W
CD Devices:
(1) CD-ROM: Teac CD-532S
(2) DVD-ROM: Toshiba M1201
(3) CD-R: Plextor PlexWriter 8/20
Removable Drive: Iomega ATAPI Zip 100
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