graphics card exclamation mark and changes

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lildarlinshine

*I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and causing
me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the screen
back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or not
working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting the
problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of cycles
that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an exclamation
mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think its
onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in town
that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from Church
I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , my
cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on my
PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in the
settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit and
16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is there
any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
God Bless ~ Anna ~ *


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MEB

"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
|
| *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and causing
| me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
| change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the screen
| back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or not
| working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting the
| problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of cycles
| that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an exclamation
| mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think its
| onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in town
| that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from Church
| I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
| clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
| nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , my
| cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on my
| PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in the
| settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit and
| 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is there
| any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
| God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
|
|
| --
| lildarlinshine
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
| View this thread:
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|

First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so we
can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues.

Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to determine
whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs.
And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was done.
There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the drivers
and/or other files and causes these conditions.

We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the video
settings are properly set.

So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review
essential elements per the apparent issue.


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http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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glee

"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
>
> *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and causing
> me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
> change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the screen
> back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or not
> working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting the
> problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of cycles
> that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an exclamation
> mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think its
> onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in town
> that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from Church
> I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
> clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
> nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others , my
> cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on my
> PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in the
> settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit and
> 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is there
> any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
> God Bless ~ Anna ~ *

You state that you "clicked on number three flashing" which sounds like the Startup
(boot) menu, with number 3 being Safe Mode. You also mentioned the computer being
in Safe Mode elsewhere in that statement. Soooo, it appears that you are in Safe
Mode. That would account for the large icons and inability to change any display
settings.....Safe Mode does not load your specific display driver.

If you are in Safe Mode now, your desktop should have the words "Safe Mode" in all
four corners. Do you see them there? If you are in fact in Safe Mode, what happens
when you click the Start button> Shutdown> Restart? Does it restart back to the
boot menu with Safe Mode as item number 3, or does it start Windows in normal mode?

What are the exact error messages you are getting, if any? Please post them word
for word.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
 
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lildarlinshine

MEB1730680 Wrote:
> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in
> message
> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
> |
> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and
> causing
> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the
> screen
> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or
> not
> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting
> the
> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of
> cycles
> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an
> exclamation
> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think
> its
> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in
> town
> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from
> Church
> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others ,
> my
> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on
> my
> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in
> the
> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit
> and
> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is
> there
> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
> |
> |
> | --
> | lildarlinshine
> |
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> | View this thread:
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> |
>
> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so
> we
> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues.
>
> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to
> determine
> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs.
> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was
> done.
> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the
> drivers
> and/or other files and causes these conditions.
>
> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the
> video
> settings are properly set.
>
> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review
> essential elements per the apparent issue.
>
>
> --
> MEB
> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> ________

Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly
does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the
best of my ability .

I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are
asking for .
MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86
Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage
 
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lildarlinshine

glee1730712 Wrote:
> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in
> message
> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
> >
> > *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and
> causing
> > me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
> > change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the
> screen
> > back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or
> not
> > working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting
> the
> > problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of
> cycles
> > that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an
> exclamation
> > mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think
> its
> > onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in
> town
> > that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from
> Church
> > I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
> > clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
> > nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others ,
> my
> > cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on
> my
> > PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in
> the
> > settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit
> and
> > 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is
> there
> > any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
> > God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
>
> You state that you "clicked on number three flashing" which sounds like
> the Startup
> (boot) menu, with number 3 being Safe Mode. You also mentioned the
> computer being
> in Safe Mode elsewhere in that statement. Soooo, it appears that you
> are in Safe
> Mode. That would account for the large icons and inability to change
> any display
> settings.....Safe Mode does not load your specific display driver.
>
> If you are in Safe Mode now, your desktop should have the words "Safe
> Mode" in all
> four corners. Do you see them there? If you are in fact in Safe Mode,
> what happens
> when you click the Start button> Shutdown> Restart? Does it restart
> back to the
> boot menu with Safe Mode as item number 3, or does it start Windows in
> normal mode?
>
> What are the exact error messages you are getting, if any? Please post
> them word
> for word.
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

Thank you for answering my post , I truly am appreciative , I will try
and be as helpful as possible about my problem , in answering all and
any questions to the best I can .

Here is what happens : The screen boots into a X pattern , teal and
black , as I have a security screen setup because of multiple users in
my home , I supervise my teens on the pc but they have their own screen
.
Once the password is given ( on both screens ) it goes to a teal green
screen with my icons and they are huge and animated , and a box pops up
saying

Display
Your display adapter is not configured properly . To correct the
problem click OK to start hardware installation wizard .

I click OK

And a new box appears

Add New hardware
This wizard installs the software for a hardware device . Before
continuing close any programs .To begin installation click next

Next

New box
Windows will now search for any new plug and play devices . Your screen
may go blank this is normal . To continue click next .

Next

New Box : Add New Hardware
Is this the device that you want to install listed below ?
o no , the device is not listed
o yes , the device is in the list

select the device that you want to install then click next

( there is a box here to highlight the driver / device and the only
thing here is this with a pc icon with an exclamation mark beside the pc
icon )
S3 Graphics ProSavage

Next

New Box with this in it :
The device is already installed but it has a problem . To view
properties for the device and to see the proposed solution click finish
 
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MEB

Okay, sounds like you've potentially negated issues related to virus or
other [at least for now], so what we need is the model number for the HP
which should be shown on the side or back on a sticker, or on the front (?
sorry been awhile since I worked on an older HP).

The reason it can not change the settings or find the driver is a file or
files have apparently been corrupted, which caused the default Windows
480x600 display [real large and ugly low resolution]. That's also why no
setting will change or stick. If you supply the actual HP model number we
can direct you to the download for that particular model...

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http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local...
|
| MEB1730680 Wrote:
| > "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in
| > message
| > news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
| > |
| > | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and
| > causing
| > | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
| > | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the
| > screen
| > | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or
| > not
| > | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting
| > the
| > | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of
| > cycles
| > | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an
| > exclamation
| > | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think
| > its
| > | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in
| > town
| > | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from
| > Church
| > | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
| > | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
| > | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others ,
| > my
| > | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on
| > my
| > | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in
| > the
| > | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit
| > and
| > | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is
| > there
| > | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
| > | God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
| > |
| > |
| > | --
| > | lildarlinshine
| > |
| > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
| > | lildarlinshine's Profile:
| > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
| > | View this thread:
| > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
| > |
| >
| > First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so
| > we
| > can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues.
| >
| > Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to
| > determine
| > whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs.
| > And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was
| > done.
| > There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the
| > drivers
| > and/or other files and causes these conditions.
| >
| > We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the
| > video
| > settings are properly set.
| >
| > So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review
| > essential elements per the apparent issue.
| >
| >
| > --
| > MEB
| > http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| > ________
|
| Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly
| does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the
| best of my ability .
|
| I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are
| asking for .
| MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86
| Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage
| .
|
| I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use
| Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date , I
| use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I also
| downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in
| town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had to
| fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very
| careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to lose
| it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate change
| , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you probably
| think I am a nutter lol )
|
| As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would please
| tell me , I will do so .
|
| I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently awaiting
| your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~
|
|
| --
| lildarlinshine
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------
| lildarlinshine's Profile:
http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
| View this thread:
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Brian A.

Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it drivers.
Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage.
Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage
http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/legacy/software_archive.jsp#id_370drv

Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column.
Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created.
Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder.
Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder.
Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local...
>
> MEB1730680 Wrote:
>> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in
>> message
>> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
>> |
>> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and
>> causing
>> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
>> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the
>> screen
>> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or
>> not
>> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting
>> the
>> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of
>> cycles
>> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an
>> exclamation
>> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think
>> its
>> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in
>> town
>> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from
>> Church
>> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
>> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
>> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others ,
>> my
>> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on
>> my
>> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in
>> the
>> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit
>> and
>> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is
>> there
>> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
>> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
>> |
>> |
>> | --
>> | lildarlinshine
>> |
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> | lildarlinshine's Profile:
>> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
>> | View this thread:
>> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
>> |
>>
>> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so
>> we
>> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues.
>>
>> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to
>> determine
>> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs.
>> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was
>> done.
>> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the
>> drivers
>> and/or other files and causes these conditions.
>>
>> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the
>> video
>> settings are properly set.
>>
>> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review
>> essential elements per the apparent issue.
>>
>>
>> --
>> MEB
>> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
>> ________
>
> Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly
> does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the
> best of my ability .
>
> I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are
> asking for .
> MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86
> Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage
> .
>
> I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use
> Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date , I
> use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I also
> downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in
> town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had to
> fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very
> careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to lose
> it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate change
> , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you probably
> think I am a nutter lol )
>
> As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would please
> tell me , I will do so .
>
> I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently awaiting
> your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~
>
>
> --
> lildarlinshine
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> lildarlinshine's Profile:
> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
> View this thread: http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
>
 
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MEB

Thanks Brian, rather distracted at the moment with site related issues,,
mailed and site posted
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/_files/112807_OhioCS/112807_main.htm
..other related aspects are still in process

Again, thanks for covering my neglect to search off HP for a driver ... I
suppose that covered card and on-board chips?.

Did you also note that two registry cleaners had been used EUsing and
ccleaner?

--
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http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
________


"Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
news:%23CYX42wNIHA.5988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it
drivers.
| Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage.
| Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage
|
http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/legacy/software_archive.jsp#id_370drv
|
| Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column.
| Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created.
| Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder.
| Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder.
| Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required.
|
| --
|
| Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
| Conflicts start where information lacks.
| http://basconotw.mvps.org/
|
| Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
| How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
|
|
| "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in
message
| news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local...
| >
| > MEB1730680 Wrote:
| >> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in
| >> message
| >> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
| >> |
| >> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and
| >> causing
| >> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try and
| >> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the
| >> screen
| >> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly or
| >> not
| >> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting
| >> the
| >> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of
| >> cycles
| >> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an
| >> exclamation
| >> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think
| >> its
| >> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in
| >> town
| >> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from
| >> Church
| >> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and I
| >> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become a
| >> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others ,
| >> my
| >> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics on
| >> my
| >> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors in
| >> the
| >> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16 bit
| >> and
| >> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is
| >> there
| >> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
| >> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
| >> |
| >> |
| >> | --
| >> | lildarlinshine
| >> |
|
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
| >> | lildarlinshine's Profile:
| >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
| >> | View this thread:
| >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
| >> |
| >>
| >> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP so
| >> we
| >> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues.
| >>
| >> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to
| >> determine
| >> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs.
| >> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan was
| >> done.
| >> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the
| >> drivers
| >> and/or other files and causes these conditions.
| >>
| >> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure the
| >> video
| >> settings are properly set.
| >>
| >> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can review
| >> essential elements per the apparent issue.
| >>
| >>
| >> --
| >> MEB
| >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| >> ________
| >
| > Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it truly
| > does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to the
| > best of my ability .
| >
| > I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you are
| > asking for .
| > MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86
| > Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics ProSavage
| > .
| >
| > I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use
| > Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date , I
| > use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I also
| > downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in
| > town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had to
| > fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very
| > careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to lose
| > it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate change
| > , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you probably
| > think I am a nutter lol )
| >
| > As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would please
| > tell me , I will do so .
| >
| > I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently awaiting
| > your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~
| >
| >
| > --
| > lildarlinshine
| > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
| > lildarlinshine's Profile:
| > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
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Brian A.1730808 Wrote:
> Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it
> drivers.
> Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage.
> Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage
> http://tinyurl.com/bq5tk
>
> Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column.
> Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created.
> Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder.
> Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder.
> Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required.
>
> --
>
> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
> Conflicts start where information lacks.
> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>
> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
>
> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in
> message
> news:lildarlinshine.313pyy@news.nospam.local...
> >
> > MEB1730680 Wrote:
> >> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local> wrote in
> >> message
> >> news:lildarlinshine.3123my@news.nospam.local...
> >> |
> >> | *I have a WIN98 , HP Brio , its graphics card has got issues and
> >> causing
> >> | me grief . My desktop icons are huge and animated , when I try
> and
> >> | change them back and do a reboot as recommended when I get the
> >> screen
> >> | back it tells me my display adapter is not configured correctly
> or
> >> not
> >> | working , which takes me to a page about installing or correcting
> >> the
> >> | problem by re-installing and rebooting , its a vicious circle of
> >> cycles
> >> | that do not work . I went to my adapter info and it has an
> >> exclamation
> >> | mark on the icon . I have a KM 133 from pro savage card , I think
> >> its
> >> | onboard as well , not sure about that tho , was told by a tech in
> >> town
> >> | that it was . This all come about when on Sunday coming home from
> >> Church
> >> | I came to the PC and a black screen , the PC was in safe mode and
> I
> >> | clicked on number 3 flashing and it took me down to whats become
> a
> >> | nightmare . I cannot read my posts on my blogs or those of others
> ,
> >> my
> >> | cam is nothing but dots of animated colors , I cannot view my pics
> on
> >> my
> >> | PC , nor use my media player , I am locked into using 16 colors
> in
> >> the
> >> | settings area , whereas I did have 3 settings , 256 colors , 16
> bit
> >> and
> >> | 16 colors . The display boxes in chat or webpages are huge . Is
> >> there
> >> | any hope ? Can this be fixed ? please help !
> >> | God Bless ~ Anna ~ *
> >> |
> >> |
> >> | --
> >> | lildarlinshine
> >> |
> >>
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> >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
> >> | View this thread:
> >> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
> >> |
> >>
> >> First, it would be helpful to have the exact model number of you HP
> so
> >> we
> >> can determine the proper driver, and some other potential issues.
> >>
> >> Second, when things like this pop-up, generally we attempt to
> >> determine
> >> whether you are running any anti-virus and anti-Spyware programs.
> >> And of course whether they are up-to-date, and when the last scan
> was
> >> done.
> >> There are times when some virus, Spyware, or other corrupts the
> >> drivers
> >> and/or other files and causes these conditions.
> >>
> >> We also generally ask whether you have checked the BIOS to ensure
> the
> >> video
> >> settings are properly set.
> >>
> >> So if you can, please provide this entry information so we can
> review
> >> essential elements per the apparent issue.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> MEB
> >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> >> ________
> >
> > Thank you for helping me , first off , it means alot to me , it
> truly
> > does , and I will do my best to explain any and all of this stuff to
> the
> > best of my ability .
> >
> > I checked the pc specs and found this info , I do hope its what you
> are
> > asking for .
> > MicroSoft Win98 , Second Edition , 4.10.2222A , GenuineIntel , X86
> > Family 6 Model 8 , with the Display Adapter being S3 Graphics
> ProSavage
> > .
> >
> > I use AVG , and its always up to date , daily scans , and I use
> > Ad-Aware , daily , and when I surf , or the kids do , its up to date
> , I
> > use ccleaner for cleaning the registry and its up to date also , I
> also
> > downloaded yesterday on the suggestion of a technician I spoke to in
> > town a registry cleaner called EUsing , I found 105 issues that had
> to
> > fixed , and it did improve the running of the pc alot . I am very
> > careful to keep my pc clean as its my only vice and don't wish to
> lose
> > it . I cannot afford a new pc and don't even desire it for I hate
> change
> > , this pc is like family too . ( please don't laugh I know you
> probably
> > think I am a nutter lol )
> >
> > As for the BIOS , I don't know how to check that , if you would
> please
> > tell me , I will do so .
> >
> > I hope I answered the questions you asked . Will be patiently
> awaiting
> > your response , thank you and God Bless ~ Anna ~
> >
> >
> > --
> > lildarlinshine
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > lildarlinshine's Profile:
> > http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/member.phtml?userid=2819
> > View this thread:
> http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/showthread.phtml?t=433346
> >

Thank you for the help . I downloaded the drivers you told me to , it
did do some changes and help some , however I now get a display box
stating :
There is a problem with your display settings . The adapter type is
incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware .

I now have however 3 color choices , and can change the screen sizes ,
from the huge bulky sizes to back the way they were , and in the
display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation
mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers
doesn't either .

When I reboot after trying to change my settings however , I now go in
smaller circles to get my pc desktop back up after the reboot . now its
just the one box that pops up taking me to the display adapter setting ,
which when changed again , and reboot is done it comes back to the same
box , stating there is a problem with my display settings .

its a case of merry go round on this pc it seems and I am getting
motion sickness about now lol

thank you for all and any help you all may offer .

God Bless ~ Anna ~


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"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
news:lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local...
> snip
> Brian A. wrote:
>> Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name it
>> drivers.
>> Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage.
>> Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage
>> http://tinyurl.com/bq5tk
>>
>> Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column.
>> Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you created.
>> Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder.
>> Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder.
>> Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required.
>>
> snip
>
> Thank you for the help . I downloaded the drivers you told me to , it
> did do some changes and help some , however I now get a display box
> stating :
> There is a problem with your display settings . The adapter type is
> incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware .
>
> I now have however 3 color choices , and can change the screen sizes ,
> from the huge bulky sizes to back the way they were , and in the
> display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation
> mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers
> doesn't either .
>
> When I reboot after trying to change my settings however , I now go in
> smaller circles to get my pc desktop back up after the reboot . now its
> just the one box that pops up taking me to the display adapter setting ,
> which when changed again , and reboot is done it comes back to the same
> box , stating there is a problem with my display settings .
> snip

How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage display adapter?

Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html

You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter.

Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display section in the
left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what is listed there,
and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer.

Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video Adapter and for 3D
Accelerator.

Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name.

Post back with that info.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
 
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lildarlinshine

glee1731383 Wrote:
> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local> wrote in
> message
> news:lildarlinshine.315f2y@news.nospam.local...
> > snip
> > Brian A. wrote:
> >> Create a new folder on your desktop or anywhere you wish and name
> it
> >> drivers.
> >> Create another folder in that folder named S3ProSavage.
> >> Click 370drv under the ID column for the Pro Savage
> >> http://tinyurl.com/bq5tk
> >>
> >> Click on 130103Util.zip under the ID column.
> >> Click Save and save the .zip file to the drivers folder you
> created.
> >> Unzip the file into the S3ProSavage folder in the drivers folder.
> >> Double click the Setup.exe in the S3ProSavage folder.
> >> Follow the prompts and when done reboot if required.
> >>
> > snip
> >
> > Thank you for the help . I downloaded the drivers you told me to ,
> it
> > did do some changes and help some , however I now get a display box
> > stating :
> > There is a problem with your display settings . The adapter type is
> > incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware .
> >
> > I now have however 3 color choices , and can change the screen sizes
> ,
> > from the huge bulky sizes to back the way they were , and in the
> > display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more
> exclamation
> > mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers
> > doesn't either .
> >
> > When I reboot after trying to change my settings however , I now go
> in
> > smaller circles to get my pc desktop back up after the reboot . now
> its
> > just the one box that pops up taking me to the display adapter
> setting ,
> > which when changed again , and reboot is done it comes back to the
> same
> > box , stating there is a problem with my display settings .
> > snip
>
> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage display
> adapter?
>
> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition:
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html
>
> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter.
>
> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display
> section in the
> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what is
> listed there,
> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer.
>
> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video Adapter
> and for 3D
> Accelerator.
>
> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name.
>
> Post back with that info.
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the
tool you requested , I did a report and found this :
PCI / AGP Video
Device Description Device Type
S3 Savage4 Video Adapter
S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator
Video Adapter Properties:
Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage
Chip Type ProSavage
DAC Type Internal
Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv
Memory Size 8 MB

However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right expanded
but nothing was there . Just gray .

If you need anything else please let me know , I am enjoying learning
through this process . Thank you so very much . Today I know more than I
ever knew about the pc .
God Bless ~ Anna ~


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glee

"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
news:lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local...
> snip
> glee wrote:
>>
>> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage display
>> adapter?
>>
>> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition:
>> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html
>>
>> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter.
>>
>> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display
>> section in the
>> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what is
>> listed there,
>> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer.
>>
>> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video Adapter
>> and for 3D
>> Accelerator.
>>
>> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name.
>>
>> Post back with that info.

>
> Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the
> tool you requested , I did a report and found this :
> PCI / AGP Video
> Device Description Device Type
> S3 Savage4 Video Adapter
> S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator
> Video Adapter Properties:
> Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage
> Chip Type ProSavage
> DAC Type Internal
> Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv
> Memory Size 8 MB
>
> However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right expanded
> but nothing was there . Just gray .
> snip

You probably have integrated video (meaning your display adapter is built into the
motherboard) rather than a separate video card.

Now that you have Everest installed, run it and expand the "Computer" section, then
select Summary.
In the Motherboard field, what does it state is your Motherboard Chipset?
Also, does it state anywhere in the Summary what the model number of HP Brio it is?
--
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lildarlinshine

glee1732083 Wrote:
> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local> wrote in
> message
> news:lildarlinshine.3171ey@news.nospam.local...
> > snip
> > glee wrote:
> >>
> >> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage
> display
> >> adapter?
> >>
> >> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition:
> >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html
> >>
> >> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter.
> >>
> >> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display
> >> section in the
> >> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what
> is
> >> listed there,
> >> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer.
> >>
> >> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video
> Adapter
> >> and for 3D
> >> Accelerator.
> >>
> >> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name.
> >>
> >> Post back with that info.
>
> >
> > Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the
> > tool you requested , I did a report and found this :
> > PCI / AGP Video
> > Device Description Device Type
> > S3 Savage4 Video Adapter
> > S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator
> > Video Adapter Properties:
> > Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage
> > Chip Type ProSavage
> > DAC Type Internal
> > Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv
> > Memory Size 8 MB
> >
> > However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right
> expanded
> > but nothing was there . Just gray .
> > snip
>
> You probably have integrated video (meaning your display adapter is
> built into the
> motherboard) rather than a separate video card.
>
> Now that you have Everest installed, run it and expand the "Computer"
> section, then
> select Summary.
> In the Motherboard field, what does it state is your Motherboard
> Chipset?
> Also, does it state anywhere in the Summary what the model number of HP
> Brio it is?
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+


CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67)
Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133
System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00)

System Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product HP Brio
Version BA410
Serial Number US10408365
Universal Unique ID 2B11AEE1-F36A11D4-93269A4C-595E7A01
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product HP System Board
Version R0G
Serial Number S630QRJ0309E200321

Integrated Graphics Controller:
Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage
Graphics Controller Status Enabled
Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB

AGP Controller:
AGP Version 2.00
AGP Status Enabled
AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133)
AGP Aperture Size 64 MB
Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x
Current AGP Speed 4x
Fast-Write Not Supported
Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled

Chipset Manufacturer:
Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc.
Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets
Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2

Problems & Suggestions:
Problem AGP aperture size is more than half of the system memory
size. This may cause performance penalty.

Hope this helps , its still greek ( geek lol ) to me but I am learning
, so its perfect , thank you for your help !

God Bless ~ Anna ~


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Franc Zabkar

On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 23:29:57 -0600, lildarlinshine
<lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local> put finger to keyboard and
composed:

>CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67)
>Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410
>Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133
>System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
>BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00)

> Integrated Graphics Controller:
> Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage
> Graphics Controller Status Enabled
> Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB
>
> AGP Controller:
> AGP Version 2.00
> AGP Status Enabled
> AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133)
> AGP Aperture Size 64 MB
> Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x
> Current AGP Speed 4x
> Fast-Write Not Supported
> Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled
>
> Chipset Manufacturer:
> Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc.
> Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets
> Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2

Here is HP's drivers page (drivers might be older versions):
http://tinyurl.com/genrv
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...riesId=32894&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=20

This appears to be the appropriate graphics driver from VIA's support
site:
http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/video/ProSavage/130103Util.zip

Otherwise here is a complete list of Win98SE drivers for VIA's
integrated graphics chipsets:
http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&OSID=6&CatID=1430

- Franc Zabkar
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MEB

Some additional things that should also be dealt with/verified:

Make sure your "monitor/display/screen" is shown properly in the settings,
or you will never achieve the desired results.

Of course, you'll need some help lowering that AGP memory issues.

And while in the BIOS, you might want to disable that unique ID [if its the
CPU ID] you no longer need it for HP onsite support and it does provide your
identity ...

--
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http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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"Franc Zabkar" <fzabkar@iinternode.on.net> wrote in message
news:vqthl3de44likrtk1vvkv55d82ck9aqq3l@4ax.com...
| On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 23:29:57 -0600, lildarlinshine
| <lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local> put finger to keyboard and
| composed:
|
| >CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67)
| >Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410
| >Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133
| >System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
| >BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00)
|
| > Integrated Graphics Controller:
| > Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage
| > Graphics Controller Status Enabled
| > Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB
| >
| > AGP Controller:
| > AGP Version 2.00
| > AGP Status Enabled
| > AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133)
| > AGP Aperture Size 64 MB
| > Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x
| > Current AGP Speed 4x
| > Fast-Write Not Supported
| > Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled
| >
| > Chipset Manufacturer:
| > Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc.
| > Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets
| > Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2
|
| Here is HP's drivers page (drivers might be older versions):
| http://tinyurl.com/genrv
|
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...riesId=32894&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=20
|
| This appears to be the appropriate graphics driver from VIA's support
| site:
| http://downloads.viaarena.com/drivers/video/ProSavage/130103Util.zip
|
| Otherwise here is a complete list of Win98SE drivers for VIA's
| integrated graphics chipsets:
| http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&OSID=6&CatID=1430
|
| - Franc Zabkar
| --
| Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.
 
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glee

AGP Aperture size is a BIOS setting, and your current setting is fine for now. Your
current setting is the BIOS default and most likely what you have been using since
you got the computer. Lowering it will not affect your performance unless you are
playing video-intensive games. With the processor and system memory you have, that
is unlikely.

I suggest concentrating on getting the correct driver installed.....I'll be back
shortly to reply with some info in that regard. I just got home from work.
--
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> How do I lower the AGP , please ?
>
> thank you ~ Anna ~
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glee1732622 Wrote:
> AGP Aperture size is a BIOS setting, and your current setting is fine
> for now. Your
> current setting is the BIOS default and most likely what you have been
> using since
> you got the computer. Lowering it will not affect your performance
> unless you are
> playing video-intensive games. With the processor and system memory
> you have, that
> is unlikely.
>
> I suggest concentrating on getting the correct driver
> installed.....I'll be back
> shortly to reply with some info in that regard. I just got home from
> work.
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> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
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> > How do I lower the AGP , please ?
> >
> > thank you ~ Anna ~
> >
> >
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Welcome home from work . And thank you so much , I appreciate your help
. You're right , I do not play any video games on here , but I do play
Texas Hold-em with fulltilt.com but its not a intensive game of graphics
at all .

I am about to have a emotional moment over this silly thing , ( I am
somewhat of a crybaby lol my tears come easily ) I have read and read on
how to get things back to the right scheme of things and its overloading
my brain , I am truly losing my sense of humor about this whole matter ,
I feel really really stupid and unable to comprehend whats exactly going
on for the most part , but I refuse to give up . I very much appreciate
your help .

Thank you ~ Anna ~


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"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.317i2y@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
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> glee wrote:
>> >>
>> >> How are you identifying that you actually have an S3 ProSavage
>> display
>> >> adapter?
>> >>
>> >> Download, install, and run EVEREST Free Edition:
>> >> http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html
>> >>
>> >> You can use it to find the true identity of your display adapter.
>> >>
>> >> Run Everest when the installation is complete, expand the Display
>> >> section in the
>> >> left-hand pane of Everest, then select Windows Video and note what
>> is
>> >> listed there,
>> >> and what is listed as the Video Adapter Manufacturer.
>> >>
>> >> Then select PCI / AGP Video and note what is listed for Video
>> Adapter
>> >> and for 3D
>> >> Accelerator.
>> >>
>> >> Next select GPU, and note the video Adapter Name.
>> >>
>> >> Post back with that info.
>>
>> >
>> > Thank you for the info at the last link , I did go and download the
>> > tool you requested , I did a report and found this :
>> > PCI / AGP Video
>> > Device Description Device Type
>> > S3 Savage4 Video Adapter
>> > S3 Savage4 3D Accelerator
>> > Video Adapter Properties:
>> > Device Description S3 Graphics ProSavage
>> > Chip Type ProSavage
>> > DAC Type Internal
>> > Installed Drivers s3_8m.drv
>> > Memory Size 8 MB
>> >
>> > However when I clicked to the GPU icon , a page to the right
>> expanded
>> > but nothing was there . Just gray .
>> > snip
>>
>> You probably have integrated video (meaning your display adapter is
>> built into the
>> motherboard) rather than a separate video card.
>>
>> Now that you have Everest installed, run it and expand the "Computer"
>> section, then
>> select Summary.
>> In the Motherboard field, what does it state is your Motherboard
>> Chipset?
>> Also, does it state anywhere in the Summary what the model number of HP
>> Brio it is?
>
>
> CPU Type Intel Celeron, 700 MHz (10.5 x 67)
> Motherboard Name HP Brio BA410
> Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8604/5/6 ProSavage PL133/PM133/PN133
> System Memory 55 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
> BIOS Type Award Medallion (10/26/00)
>
> System Properties:
> Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
> Product HP Brio
> Version BA410
> Serial Number US10408365
> Universal Unique ID 2B11AEE1-F36A11D4-93269A4C-595E7A01
> Wake-Up Type Power Switch
>
> Motherboard Properties:
> Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
> Product HP System Board
> Version R0G
> Serial Number S630QRJ0309E200321
>
> Integrated Graphics Controller:
> Graphics Controller Type S3 ProSavage
> Graphics Controller Status Enabled
> Graphics Frame Buffer Size 8 MB
>
> AGP Controller:
> AGP Version 2.00
> AGP Status Enabled
> AGP Device S3 Savage4 (VIA PM133)
> AGP Aperture Size 64 MB
> Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x
> Current AGP Speed 4x
> Fast-Write Not Supported
> Side Band Addressing Supported, Disabled
>
> Chipset Manufacturer:
> Company Name VIA Technologies, Inc.
> Product Information http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets
> Driver Download http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2
>
> snip

Good! Now we have some more definite information to work with.
The drivers from VIA (www.viaarena.com), which Franc mentioned in his reply, appear
to be the same drivers as Brian had you download and install from the S3 site
earlier. They may very well be the proper driver, but I think there are other
issues interfering.

In your reply to Brian, you mentioned:
"...in the display adapter icons in the systems settings have no more exclamation
mark beside it and the new icon thats generic from the new drivers doesn't either"

This sounds like a description of what you are seeing in Control Panel>
System>Device Manager> Display Adapter ....is that correct? If so, you are
describing two entries for Display Adapter in Device Manager, one for S3 ProSavage,
and another "generic" adapter?

I think this is the procedure you should follow:

Go here:
http://snipurl.com/1uxxp
and download the Chipset driver for the Brio ba410.
Then go here:
http://snipurl.com/1uxxv
and download the AGP Support driver for the brio ba410.
Then go here:
http://snipurl.com/1uxxx
and download the Onboard Video driver for the Brio ba410.

Before installing any of them, however, go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall any
entry for the S3 driver and any other video driver, then reboot and start in Safe
Mode:
- Restart the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu
(boot menu) appears.
OR
- Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter.

Open Device Manager in Safe Mode, expand the Display Adapter category, and remove
all entries listed under Display Adapter.

Click OK, then restart back into normal mode.

Now, install the downloaded drivers in the order I had you download them:
- Chipset driver
- AGP Support driver
- Onboard Video driver

Follow the prompts for each installation, and reboot when prompted. You should
reboot after each driver's installation.

See if that fixes it for you.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
 
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glee

"lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.3194ey@news.nospam.local> wrote in message
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>
> glee1732622 Wrote:
>> AGP Aperture size is a BIOS setting, and your current setting is fine
>> for now. Your
>> current setting is the BIOS default and most likely what you have been
>> using since
>> you got the computer. Lowering it will not affect your performance
>> unless you are
>> playing video-intensive games. With the processor and system memory
>> you have, that
>> is unlikely.
>>
>> I suggest concentrating on getting the correct driver
>> installed.....I'll be back
>> shortly to reply with some info in that regard. I just got home from
>> work.
>>
>>
>> "lildarlinshine" <lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local> wrote in
>> message
>> news:lildarlinshine.318kyy@news.nospam.local...
>> >
>> > How do I lower the AGP , please ?
>> >
>> > thank you ~ Anna ~
>> >
>> >
>
> Welcome home from work . And thank you so much , I appreciate your help
> You're right , I do not play any video games on here , but I do play
> Texas Hold-em with fulltilt.com but its not a intensive game of graphics
> at all .
>
> I am about to have a emotional moment over this silly thing , ( I am
> somewhat of a crybaby lol my tears come easily ) I have read and read on
> how to get things back to the right scheme of things and its overloading
> my brain , I am truly losing my sense of humor about this whole matter ,
> I feel really really stupid and unable to comprehend whats exactly going
> on for the most part , but I refuse to give up . I very much appreciate
> your help .
>
> Thank you ~ Anna ~

I have just now responded to your earlier reply, with some instructions for
installing what hopefully will be the right drivers. Please look for my reply.
Read it, print it out if needed, and take your time. Take a break till you are
ready to try it out. It is really simpler than it sounds from reading the reply, so
don't feel intimidated by the instructions. I'll be here. :)

I'll be happy to give as simple an explanation as I can of whatever process you need
help with doing or understanding. If you were in my neighborhood, I'd just drop by
and do the procedure for you.

Chin up! Take a deep breath, or as many as you need.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
 
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