Radeon 9700 Pro Problems

[doodah12]

I just built a new system with Asus P4C800E-deluxe, P4 3.2 Ghz, 1 Gig Corsair XMS 3200 LL, and Windows XP. When I try to install the Radeon drivers(including the newest Catalyst 3.8) the system won't boot after the XP Home startup screen. I've downloaded the latest Intel Chipset utility, I haven't flashed my Bios because I don't see any relevant fixes in that update. I've heard of issues with Asus boards and these cards, including that my Radeon is one of the older ones (serial model #) I've also tried to install ATI Control Panel, but I can only get into XP through safe mode and then control panel doesn't show up in the display adapter as installed. Any Suggestions?

 

[jiffylube1024]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that all 875P boards (including the P4C800) don't work with Intel's Application Accelerator. What is the Intel Chipset Utility?

 

[doodah12]

It updates all the chipset drivers, for the Asus P4C800 Deluxe, it updates the i875 chipset.

 

[vshah]

i have almost the exact same setup (see sig) and have had no problems at all...i'm not sure what revision my radeon is but i bought it off a friend so i think its pretty old...

maybe try installing a standard vga display adapter from safe mode then seeing if it boots regularly?

-Vivan

 

Just for the hell of it, try disabling fast writes in your bios.
Not saying it will do anything for ya, you might have a different prob than I did.
I have an ASUS P4P800 (865PE) and disabling fast writes made all my ATI woes go away.

Cant hurt to give it a shot.

GM