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Hathor Chaparral

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Join date: 20 Aug 2006

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08-20-2006 09:56

That's the window that pops up when I try to start up SL. All of my graphics drivers are current. What is a chipset driver and how do I update it?

Ketra Saarinen

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08-20-2006 12:16

Assuming you have an ATI or Nvidia graphics card;

Most often, 'Chipset' refers to the chips which make up the heart of your motherboard inside your computer. They act like traffic cops and control the flow of data from the different parts of yoru computer. If your chipset drivers need to be updated, the best place to get them would be from the original manufacturer of your motherbaord.

If you have a computer made by a big OEM (HP, Dell, Compaq, e-machines, Gateway) you can usually go to their websites, click on "support" and there is often a way to enter in the model of your computer.

If you have a machine that someone made for you, then you'll have to find out the original manufacturer of the motherboard itself.

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Now, I'm not quite sure why SL would care about your motherboard chipset, which makes me think you might have an SiS video card. If that's the case, then you can try going to the SiS website and see if there are updated drivbers, but even then I don't belive that it'll be fully supported by SL. Really, if you're going to be using 3D applications/games, I would reccomend an Nvidia based video card. You'll get much better performance and less headaches with SL.

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adrian Backer

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Join date: 28 Jul 2006

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08-22-2006 04:52

SiS Video Cards are NOT compatible wit SL. Full stop

Thili Playfair

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Join date: 18 Aug 2004

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08-22-2006 05:13

pc.spec...s.....

Cant do squat without them , if youre on a laptop with integrated video card and its a sis card, bad luck.

Other then that i can keep guessing wont help since i know nothing about your pc.

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Hathor Chaparral Registered User Join date: 20 Aug 2006 Posts: 1	08-20-2006 09:56 That's the window that pops up when I try to start up SL. All of my graphics drivers are current. What is a chipset driver and how do I update it?
Ketra Saarinen Whitelock 'Yena-gal Join date: 1 Feb 2006 Posts: 676	08-20-2006 12:16 Assuming you have an ATI or Nvidia graphics card; Most often, 'Chipset' refers to the chips which make up the heart of your motherboard inside your computer. They act like traffic cops and control the flow of data from the different parts of yoru computer. If your chipset drivers need to be updated, the best place to get them would be from the original manufacturer of your motherbaord. If you have a computer made by a big OEM (HP, Dell, Compaq, e-machines, Gateway) you can usually go to their websites, click on "support" and there is often a way to enter in the model of your computer. If you have a machine that someone made for you, then you'll have to find out the original manufacturer of the motherboard itself. --- Now, I'm not quite sure why SL would care about your motherboard chipset, which makes me think you might have an SiS video card. If that's the case, then you can try going to the SiS website and see if there are updated drivbers, but even then I don't belive that it'll be fully supported by SL. Really, if you're going to be using 3D applications/games, I would reccomend an Nvidia based video card. You'll get much better performance and less headaches with SL. _____________________ From: Doctor Who J: You've been to the Factories? DW: Once J: Well they're gone now, destroyed. Main reactor went critical, vaporized the lot. DW: Like I said: Once. There's a banana grove there now. I like bananas. Bananas are good. From: Clutch, 10001110101 Robot Lords of Tokyo, smile, Taste Kittens!
adrian Backer Registered User Join date: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1	re: 08-22-2006 04:52 SiS Video Cards are NOT compatible wit SL. Full stop
Thili Playfair Registered User Join date: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 2,417	08-22-2006 05:13 pc.spec...s..... Cant do squat without them , if youre on a laptop with integrated video card and its a sis card, bad luck. Other then that i can keep guessing wont help since i know nothing about your pc.