RADAON 9700 pro VS. Everquest

[Bendar]

First I cant understand why this card is so hard to install, and why the (only 30 days free support from date of purchase).
Second after installation it works fine with a slight flicker on the desk top view.
Third and the biggest Problem is when I put the Graphics to work. I can get past the server log on all the way to the charter select but once I get to the charter select the computer Locks right up and the monitor shut off.
Some Info that might help: My system, Pentium 4 2.4 Processor, SB Live Mp3, and an ATI Radaon 9700 Pro. Mem is 512 mb and the AIT Card has 128 mb .
If there is anyone that can help me that would be great.

[NoLimit]

Did you try installing the latest Radeon drivers? They can be downloaded from here.

[rastorize]

Are you running any overclocking utilities? I was having problems with my Radeon 9500 pro...I would get into RTCW, and it would play for about a minute before totally locking the system...I narrowed down the problem to a video card utility called Powerstrip. After uninstalling Powerstrip, all was fine.

[Bendar]

First of all thanks guys for replying.
Ok here’s the list. All drivers for my VIA P4PB mother board are upgraded, all the drivers for the Radeon 9700 pro are up graded and Direct3d has been tested and has pass all tests. The new drivers for the SB Live mp3 have been installed, and I have the latest version of Direct X 9.0a. and still my computer goes to desk top when I get to the Server select screen in the game Everquest . I’m puzzled I don’t think there is any else I can up graded. Here is a copy of my system spec’s.

ystem Information
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Time of this report: 6/4/2003, 07:21:17
Machine name: PENTIUM4
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: VIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
System Model: P4X400-8235
BIOS: Phoenix-Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 184MB used, 1066MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0a (4.09.0000.0901)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0000.0901 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON 9700 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: Radeon 9700 AGP (0x4E44)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E44&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6343 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/28/2003 22:39:48, 291584 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/28/2003 22:39:24, 625920 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0D04-11CF-756B-0820A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4E44
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
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Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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[Bendar]

ok boys and girls the problem is with Everquest.
i have a second copy (old ) on my d drive and it works with some bugs i have noticed. so this means the problem comes from EQ and there program. thanks to all that helped in this search or quest to play

[PonzSpyder]

Take a look at these:
( EDIT ) Ok, the links didnt work, here is a quote...

Here is the solution: EverQuest: Crashing to the desktop after selecting character while using the New UI.
If you are having problems loading EverQuest and crashing after the Character Selection screen, and you are running your own "Custom" New User Interface skins, you need to delete the following files from your "Custom" skins folder, or copy these files from your "Default" folder into your "Custom" folder

- EQUI.xml
- EQUI_Animations.xml
- EQUI_BazaarSearchWnd.xml
- EQUI_BazaarWnd.xml
- EQUI_CompassWnd.xml
- EQUI_OptionsWindow.xml
- window_pieces04.tga

You will need to do this any time we patch XML files.

If this solution does not work for you, also try deleting the uifiles folder in your EverQuest directory, and let the patcher bring it back.

EQ Knowledge Base

EQ Tech Support

You may already know this but it is very important to install your latest video and sound card drivers after directX. First directX, then video drivers, then sound drivers.
Installing DirectX

Good Luck