Are we EVER going to get Windows 2000 drivers?

[Harri Pesonen]

I have Matrox Mystique 220 with Rainbow Runner. When I try to open a .MPG movie, Windows 2000 boots. If I try to change the desktop resolution, Windows 2000 boots.

Does Matrox support Windows 2000 at all?

[Kruzin]

Yes, Matrox supports win2k. On cards from recent generations, but not the old stuff.

From the Matrox Tech Support FAQ:

10. What products will Matrox support under Windows 2000?

- G100 products
- G200 products, including Marvel G200
- G400 products, including Marvel G400
- Rainbow Runner G-series (RRG)

[Harri Pesonen]

Really. Guess if I'm ever going to buy Matrox products anymore.

[bjojorge]

Maybe this is not an Matrox issue ?
Anyway, try the following:

Update the Matrox BIOS:
ftp://ftp.matrox.com/pub/mga/bios/setup351.exe

Update drivers: http://www.matrox.com/mga/drivers/fi...cific%20Notice

If that doesnt work, try to update your MB BIOS.

- Anders

[Hunsow]

Maybe this is not an Matrox issue ?

It clearly is since they don't plan to make any drivers for the RR Studio. Not that I blame them, the product is rather old. And installing drivers for the RR G-Series and/or flashing a new bios won't work for obvious reasons.

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[Kruzin]

You will not find many, if any manufaturers that are going to support win2k on something as old as that setup.
Many makers never even made 95/98 drivers for their cards from that era.

[bjojorge]

Sorry, was a bit quit.
Though he had the RR g-series...
And yes, I hate it when maufacturers drop support for old HW, but most do when the product is more than 2 years old...

- Anders