Win 98 SE problems.

#1 azygos

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Posted 05 August 2003 - 09:55 AM

Hi!
I bought my new computer a week back.
Specs:
PIV - 1.8Mhz
Via Motherboard
DVD LG
CD-R LG
LG e700b monitor (17 ")
ATI Radeon 7500
Onboard AC97 sound
I have installed both win xp and win 98 SE as dual booting

I am facing numerous problems with both these OSs
1. Win XP sometimes locks up especially when using graphic applications.
2. WIn 98 Se -> Whenever I am running any games, the system hangs.
I ran Midtown Madness, Motorcross Madness 2, Fifa 98 and all of them lock up instanly.
3. I am using catalyst 2.91 drivers which were provided on the driver CD.
Should I install the latest drivers with both OSs. Or is there any motherboard conflict, etc.
Please help

#2 ReadError

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Posted 05 August 2003 - 04:25 PM

Check the system information tool of windows to see if you have any IRQ conflicts/sharing, if your graphics card and sound card are sharing a IRQ, it's probably the problem.

#3 Slay

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Posted 27 September 2003 - 12:40 AM

I would think its either your sound card or video. Try going to ATI and downloading some newer drivers. I would also say the same about the sound. I suggest trying a different sound card. The onboard stuff just doesn't cut it. I would go and get all the latest drivers for your video and bios. Do it for both OS's. I really wouldn't think you have a IRQ conflict
But after you do your downloads and you have the same problem than maybe you do. ATI is really bad on providing drivers so good luck.