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Got SL running with ATI Mobility FireGL V5250 and Windows Vista |
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Lennart Janus
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Join date: 16 Mar 2007
Posts: 7
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05-07-2007 18:58
Lenovo Thinkpad T60p (2008-8JG) with ATI FireGL V5250
Windows Vista Business latest Lenovo driver crashes SL at startup (as described in several forum topics)  Catalyst driver from ATI http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/...on-vista32.html modded by driverheaven modtool (followed the detailed steps described) http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool/ installed, rebooted, voilá ..  P.S. sorry for double post but a sleepless night seems to me being reasonable for that |
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erik Brock
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Join date: 7 Jun 2006
Posts: 5
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07-02-2007 11:01
Hi
Which catalyst version are you currently running & with which viewer? I'm finding SL is crashing frequently (~10 mins?!!) with 1.17.0.120 (also modded) + 7.6 on my T60p, also with Vista x86 business. knowledge of a known good configuration would give me a solid starting point. Having said that another box with a NVida 6600GT is crashing occasionally (once every few hours) when running SL. |
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erik Brock
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Join date: 7 Jun 2006
Posts: 5
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07-02-2007 15:52
I take it back....
After some investigation it appears that either a freeze or instant shutdown is caused by my laptop overheating. The cpu/gfx temp breaches 100 deg.C and, if it's quick enough, Vista immediately issues a shutdown........ if it's not -> hang. One might think the bios would be able to manage the cooling. Possible hw repair investigation needed, but may *not* be a SL/driver issue! |
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Rhyph Somme
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Join date: 2 Dec 2005
Posts: 263
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07-03-2007 03:36
SL can be a laptop (or even full size system) killer in regards to running your proc at 100% for lengthy amounts of time, as well as heating up your GPU under load. Once a proc is heat damaged it's over with. The damage can not be reversed and a heat damaged proc is more prone to overheating at a much faster rate, and becomes much less tolerant thusly causing lock-ups doing mundane tasks in the future.
The only solution is make absolutely sure you run your lappy in as cool a situation as possible. DO NOT; use it on your lap (why do they call them lap tops anymore), use it on a sofa, bed, or any other fluffy heat retaining apparatuses. I would get something like a chill pad or be sure to keep it on a hard, solid surface that can help draw away the heat. _____________________
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