ok, i found that my pc locking up on 3d games has nothing to do with my irq's:
IRQ 0 System timer OK
IRQ 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard OK
IRQ 3 Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller OK
IRQ 5 VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller OK
IRQ 5 VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller OK
IRQ 5 VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller OK
IRQ 5 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC OK
IRQ 6 Standard floppy disk controller OK
IRQ 8 System CMOS/real time clock OK
IRQ 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System OK
IRQ 10 MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device OK
IRQ 11 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 OK
IRQ 11 Motorola SM56 Voice Modem OK
IRQ 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse OK
IRQ 13 Numeric data processor OK
IRQ 14 Primary IDE Channel OK
IRQ 15 Secondary IDE Channel OK

i do get this error though after pc reboots itself due to it freezing in games like medal of honor.i have the latest drivers for my video card. i really dont know what the problem could be.

"the driver for the display was unable to complete a drawing operation. please check with the device manufacturer for a driver update

the display driver for nvidia geforce 2 mx/mx 400 seems to be responsible for the system instability

error report
szAppName : Drivers.Display szAppVer : 10DE0110B200231545
szModName : nv4_disp.dll szModVer : 5.13.1.2183 Offset : FEE506EA "

this r my system spec:
i got and athlon xp 1800 w/ 40 gb hard drive 7200 rpm, 256 mb ram ddr, geforce 2 xtasy 5564 video card 64mb, and a dfi ad70-sc motherboard, 300 watt power supply which ive been told is kinda unstable unlike a powertek

could a bios update or or a new 300watt powertek fix my problems? my pc is brand new and i am running Win xp
do u see any compatability problems with my system

thanks

hey dude, have you updated you bios??? do you have a k7s5a mobo??

no i havent. i donwloaded the update but how do u install the bios update in win xp
this is what the program says
file name to program
what do i put there

it seems you need NEW XP drivers for your video card..the clue:szModName : nv4_disp.dll szModVer : 5.13.1.2183

I have acetly the same problem. I'm working with a k7s5a, but a GF4 Ti-4600.
If u have any sulution mail me. PLEZ

ME too, but it's a file called ALCXWBM.sys on the ac'97 that's doing it

i have similar problem using a 3dbenchmark, when i reach the point sprites test i crash to reboot, amd750 458sdram winxppro ati 32ddr VE/7000 , upon reboot i get the display driver error, i have other problems with some games crashing tho its not so common, my drivers are all up to date....

I've got the nvida geforce2 mx, with a brand new mobo, athlon xp, 768 ram, 80 gig hdd. with newest bios, I've got latest drivers for all my devices, and am running win2k, and I have the same problem, any games from dungeon siege to championship manager they all hang!!! Its not solved by changing the resolution, refresh rate on monitor or anything else I can think of!!! PLEASE someone help. thnx

I have a geforce 2 mx 400 and can't run games like Jedi Outcast etc. I just upgraded to windows xp. Could someone link me to the correct drivers to download?

okay.
i have the same problem.
i have a P4 ,40 gb, 1.6 ghz, 512 mg RAM, and i just bought jedi outcast.
and when i try to run jedi outcast, it says could not load opengl subsystem.
if anybody can help me out on where to get new updates for the drivers, please email me.

Hey Guys,

I have the same problem as Mike, the machine crashes in games like Medal Of Honor and Ghost Recon. I have tried several different detonator reference drivers and still get the same message at reboot "the display driver for nvidia geforce 2 mx/mx 400 seems to be responsible for the system instability".

I am running Windows XP, with a Geforce 2 mx 400, 256Mb RAM and a 40Gb hard drive, if you guys found a solution please email me or post your solution, this thing is driving me nuts,
TAKE CARE...........

Well guys i got it, machine running three days and not one crash, definitely a record for me, my posting is just above...if your specs match mine and you are having the same symptoms let me know and i'll post what i did!!!
I am running the newest detonator driver 28.32

Later

yeah man PLEASE TELL

its been annoying me since i installed xp

cheers

hi all,
has anyone found a way to finally fix all this up and let us know ? it's been rebooting my system every 2 minutes, i can't do anythin, so plz, plz help before i get mad. I've searched everywhere on the web, and it's the only place were hope remains -except buying another card...

ECS k7s5a trouble win modem motorola sm56?
always crash on internet!

please help me

Hi! I have the same problem that all of you have. I'm running a P3 1000mhz and I have nvidia TNT2. I've had this problem for almost a year and I have never found a solution. I even exchanged my video card with a friend and the problem remained. I don't know what to do and this is the only page where it is talked about it. I hope someone find a solution.

See you

Have the same problem over a year now. Still did not fix it. Replaced my videocard, new cpu , new motherboard, and still get this problem. Running my system with all latest drivers and lowest performance bios settings. Still get the problem. Hangs with 3d games like fifa and dungueon siege.

If Yamster knows the solution, please share it man.

Jeroen

Hi
I've got exactly the same problem with a GF-4 Ti-4600 and a K7S5A with new drivers. But WinXP hangs up if I start a 3D-Game or a Video. :-(((()
H E L P M E
iPrIppEr

My problem is over now:

bought a new motherboard:

Asus a7v333 instead of Epox 8KH+

with new memory 512kb pc2700 instead of 256mb pc2100

I don't understand it, because I already tried a new motherboard before. Anyway the problem is over.

Jeroen

Sorry guys i thought i had solved the problem but....damn thing still crashes, i've search all over the net and everyone running XP and a geforce or similar cards are crashin, there has to be someone out there that knows the solution. Anyways i did read on a site that the GeForce 2 mx 400 and the Athlon chips are non compatible and i think that might be my prob, but till i get enough cash i guess i'll just keep searching!!!!!

Yamster

I have the same problem.

Specs.

Epox 8k3a
AthlonXP 1800+
256MB DDR266
Geforce2MX
3Hardisks
1CDROM
2PCI:
1Realtek Ethernet PCISLOT6
1Modem PCISLOT2

Arse masters! I hoped i'd get answers here Xp sux, I have a slower connection with adsl to games than b4 on my 56k!!! tried everything, literly, maybe its thirsty >:)

I have a problem related to some of your posts. Under 2k my PC reboot randomly... I first was on Soltek KAV-75 with an Athlon XP 1800 (problems started when I bought the damn CPU !!!!). I was rebooting all the time... I tried changing the conf it didn't work. Finally I went to buy a new mobo + DDR Ram... guess what ? Same problem, but more often... It's now 2 days that I try to isolate the problem... I've changed like EVERYTHING !! Power Supply, PC Case, Network Card, HDD, Power Cable, Power Source outlet... still I get it (although the more I go forward, the less it crashes... well it seems). I've flashed the Bios and didn't get a crash since then but I'm not sure yet. One thing, I think that new CPU fans are almost all under 4000 RPM ... which could lead to a warning or a mobo reboot (normally shut down) if too low (usually that option is activated in Bios). I'm still searching and I'll post anything I find, but I suggest to anyone with config (I'll write it down below) to try it maybe, to put the last Bios (which usually support Low CPU FANs).

Oki, I've got :

MSI KT333-ARU
512 Mb of DDR RAM (2.5)
Matrox G400 Dual Head (or GeForce 2 MX400)
2* 120 Gb HDD IBM 120GXP
300 Watt Powr Supply (even tried 350 Watt ENERMAX dual fan... still it crashes).

I believe some thermal paste went on the surface of the cpu (I mean aside the main core) but normally it isn't conductive... but still I'll have to check that out if everything else fail. If you've got more info I would appreciate an email. You can also email me your questions.

Sorry to have wrote a book :))))
Take care guys,
and may the force be with you.

Saiyan

hey, I think I've fixed my problem of crashing in 3d games, but it depends what that cause of the crash is, check the event viewer and see what it says crashed you. I flashed my bios and all is now well. good luck

I believe that the problem some of you may be experiencing could be due to the use of generic ram (i.e cheap RAM). Before splashing out on more expensive ( but well worth the money ) branded RAM, try flashing the bios on your motherboard and graphics card which should be available on manufacturers website. There are many websites that can give info on HOW TO flash your bios.

Good Luck to all

DopeDragon

Actually, I've had this problem with XP as well. I can't figure it out for the life of me, it's really really annoying however. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and dump XP once and for all, dump 2k, and go back to lame ol' windows 98. DopeDragon: You apparently haven't dealt with the problem, because your suggestion is way off mark. I have tried 3 different motherboards, all different manufacturers, 2 vid cards (geforce 2 ultra and now a radeon 8500), have replaced the RAM (Crucial PC2100), replaced the Hard Drive, and have even disabled EVERY ADDITIONAL DEVICE in my computer - DVD drive, CDRW, Zip, Sound card, ethernet, etc. etc. The ONLY thing I haven't replaced is my power supply, which... I really don't even want to bother with at this point because it'd be just MORE money added to this STUPID ASS problem. Oh yes, I have most definately downloaded and flashed my bios to the latest version every single time. I don't know what the hell the problem is, but there seems to be some sort of incompatability with high-end video cards, athlon chipsets, and windows XP.

I too have the same problem, but I've read another users reply at a different site and he claims to have solved his problem by downloading and installing the latest Opengl.drv from Epic. I haven't tried it yet because when I went to Epics site, I didn't see any way to search for anything.
He also wrote out some changes that he made to his Unrealtournament.ini file. If anyone wants to E-mail me for the details, please do.

Hello Guys.

It looks like most of u are facing the same issue with Windows Xp and NVIDIA video card drivers. First thing is that you will need to uninstall the previous installed drivers for the Video card and then Install the latest drivers.

For steps on removal of video card, visit the URL: http://support.gateway.com/support/techdocs/software/WINDOWS/127434810.shtml Remove them in safe mode and then, reinstall the drivers from the NVIDIA site itself.

I hope this helps.

My Solution ... don't know if this will help anyone else but I was having the same prob with a Geforce2 MX400 and a newley installed Athlon XP2000. After a few moments play any 3d game would freeze and the system totally locked up. I had all the latest bios & Detanator drivers, no conflicting IRQ's and was not overclocking.

I downloaded Detonator Destroyer ( url at end of message ) a small utility that removes EVERY part of the Nvidia drivers.

1. Uninstall Nvidia drivers using Add/Remove programs - when prompted to reboot DONT.
2. Run Detanator Destroyer and when prompted to reboot DO.
3. On rebooting you will be prompted to install the Standard VGA Driver - accept this and use "search for best driver" option. Dont tick any check boxes and Windows will find & install the correct driver. When prompted reboot.
4. I next installed the drivers that originally came with the Geforce card & rebooted.

At this point I could have the desktop in 16bit, and run any game in 16bit without ANY problems. However at 32bit - lockup occured.

5. I then uninstalled the original drivers AND used Detanator Destroyer just as described above, re-installed VGA as above, then this time installed the latest Detonator drivers.

Again no problems at 16bit ... but 32bit, hmm - well you cant have it all - I'm just happy my machine doesnt lock anymore.
Hope this might help someone :)

Get Detonator Destroyer here...

http://www.majorgeeks.com/article.php?sid=806

To add to my previous post .. I shoulda said I was running Windows98se with DirectX8.1 - I dumped XP coz it might look pretty, but was a pain in the ass.

PEYE: I too have trouble with K7S5A mobo with Motorola SM56 modem - system is fine until connects to internet. Can connect to server but cannot view any web pages; then system crashes usually within a minute or two. Updated drivers made no difference. Re-loaded TCP/IP protocol, made no difference. Did you find a solution (or anybody else)??
System
XP1800+
ECS K7S5A
Gainward GeForce2 MX400
Motorola SM56 PCI Speakerphone modem
Thanks

Ok. Here is what I did to try to solve my 3d from locking up in 3dmark 2001 se. (This program likes 1024 x 768 x32 minimum.)
I had to remove my Agp via driver. (I going to check thier site to see if they have a newer version that will fix the problem.)
To remove that driver (assuming you have via drivers on your computer), you will have to goto there site and download just the agp driver installer. Run it and pick uninstall.
(I tried setting the driver to standard but 3dmark 2001 se still crashed.)
Since the driver you download from via should be the newest version you may want to try reinstalling it after removing it.
Try running your problem program after removing the via agp driver. While your card may run slower it should at least run.

hi,

ive been having the same problem for about 2 years since i bought my geforce ddr. at first i thought the card was faulty, then the mobo, then finally i blamed the chipset. after replacing the board, it worked fine until i installed win 2k. lockups and bsod's galore. after searching for days on the subject, i finally found a solution: http://www.tweak3d.net/faq/faq.cgi#hw:gef:troub:all1irqw2k

windows 2k (and xp) assigns all devices to the same irq (for some ACPI reason) and basically cause the graphics to crash.

the fix works on win2k, but on xp, with an athlon xp processor, i cannot change this default behaviour, and all my devices share the irqs. so my pc still locks up with games.

hope this fixes somebodys problems, and hopefully someone can help me with mine.

Regards,
Ian