Pugwash

Fixed!! well sort of The problem was with the auto detection of the CPU and Memory speeds. I have changed them to manual now, jumpers on the motherboard for the CPU and bios setting for the memory. I had changed them before but not both at the same time. Jumpers on the mobo are now set to: FSB: 166MHz CPU ration: 12.5 Memory clock: 333MHz Memory timing all set to slowest ok so the system is not set to optimal performance but who cares it's not mine and the owner will never know . Sisoft Sandra is reporting that the memory bandwidth at: (reference KT400 PC3200U CL2.5 AthlonXP/400 256L2 chipset in brackets.) Int buffered 2147MB/s (2890MB/s) Float buffered 2051MB/s (2707MB/s) Current performance is over 30% slower than the reference chipset!! [ 04-21-2004, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Pugwash ]

quote:Originally posted by DennyMala: try doing a search... Your getting to be just like the rest of us

Just had the CPU out to get the id string off it. AXDA2800DKV4D did a google on that and so the auto CPU has the speed set correctly. With XP only managed to get past the OS install twice and then was unable to install and drivers / patches or updates. At least with Win2k I've now managed to install the drives including VIA 4in1 but am still getting mshtml.dll and other error and am unable to scroll the event viewer/ application log with out the program crashing. VDIMM is set to 2.5 volts and all timing are set to the slowest. mem was set to auto I have changed it to 166 now and things are maybe a little more stable. tried the bios upgrades for the KT400A but they wont install

Ok I've got a problem with this PC I volunteered to fix. I myself am an Intel man through and through even Intel built motherboards so don't have any experience with VIA chipsets and Athlons. The basic problem is it won't even install XP fails to copy files onto the HD or complains that the files are corrupt. Even if I do manage to install the OS, explorer crashes dll errors and I am unable to install service packs the installer complains about corrupt cab files in the windows directory. The system remains very unstable and locks up after a very short period of time. It is more stable under Win2K Pro but still crash happy. So the hardware. Virgo Series II VSII-46 case 350W psu. V500DA Motherboard (VIA KT400A - 8237 chipset) AthlonXP 2.8Gig (0.13u 1.65V 512Kb DKV4D) 512MB 3200DDR Radeon 9600 Samsung CD-R/RW SW-252F Samsung DVD-Romn SD-616E Maxtor 80Gig 6Y080l0 From the bios string KT400A-8237-6A6LYJ19C-00 it would appear to be a Jetway board but their website has no info on the V500DAP. Magic Bios informs me that the are no bios updates available for download. FSB is set to 166Mhz and the multiplier to auto which is giving a CPU clock of 2083MHz Memory is clocked at 400 The motherboard manual say it supports 200MHz/266MHz/333MHz FSB CPUs, AthlonXP 1500-3200 CPU but only has multiplier ratios from x5 to x12.5 which is why the CPU is clocked at 2083MHz. CPU temp is around 42C system 28C voltages all remain steady and within tolerance. So what have I tried First thought was maybe the XP disk was bad so I tried one of my XP discs same result bad install. Swapped out the CD and dvd roms and used a Mitsumi 24 speed same result. Swapped out the HD for a IBM Deskstar (DLTA-307030) same result. Swapped the memory for one of the Kingston 3200 in my P4 system same result. Swapped the grafix card for a 4Meg PCI S3 same result Tried various bios settings memory speed/ refresh rates, FSB, multiplier ratios etc same results so I'm suspecting that the motherboard or CPU is bad unless any of you have any ideas to try?

@baronfrost Well you don't seem to be able to read so well! How about adding you system specifications to your signature (a requirement for anyone posting in tech support) and posting that process explorer report? A detailed explanation of what actually happens when you try to run the game with any exit messages or error codes. would also be a good idea. It's impossible to offer any advice on how to solve your problem due to lack of information given, to the best of my knowledge we don't have any psychics reading the forum to glean this information but we do have a few psychos and stalkers. It must be obvious to you from reading this forum that the problem is at your end as there are many people who are able to play the game.

lol I like these quotes "when you see float temp; //<---DONT TAKE THIS OUT!!!! " "...when you see the phrase "Hello World!" pop up on the lead developer's console..."

Saw the thread yesterday but thought I'd wait until today to post

The Salamanda always shows up you may just catch a glimpse of her in tacops when you jump into the right region. I'm not going to tell you which region she's in, I use the Flux fields to get there and am still very short of time to disable her collect the cargo and get to the next mission zone. Just remember 1) static, 2) mine defense grid 3) retro-rockets.

Moved

quote:Originally posted by Fox__Trot: Besides! now that this has been put on the top of the fourm community I can pretend like I never saw the signature... oh wait never mind forget what I was saying Thanks for reminding me it's about time you fell into line with that sig. quote:Originally posted by Jaguar: Remember commanders, your sig has to be an authorized sig, NO unauthorized Sig's on this forum. I have been seeing some interesting sig's, such as you are at such and such an IP, you are using IE6 etc in sigs. These are not authorized, along with a few others that I have seen. Remove them please, if you have questions, please ask them here, but the Blatant and obvious ones, you know who you are, please remove them. It is Thursday, if I see one on Monday, they will be removed, along with your profile. Thank you!! That post by Jag was a month ago specifically pointed out your sig but you have failed to change it even thought you have admitted you read it. Well looks like I'll have to edit your sig for you, others may not be as kind.

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: I'm responsible for everything that is good, bad or ugly about this frigging industry.Come on your exaggerating you're only responsible for the bad and ugly all the good stuffs done by others

quote:Originally posted by Cruis.In: yeah I just noticed it was city wide spam...I hadn't realized when I first logged in to check the forums it was only in one thread, so I thought hey...little ban sign would be nice, when I refreshed it was everywhere. I got up this morning and read the mIRC log and the PM's then came to the forum, I failed to do my homework and read all the active topic especially the one in Area 51 and fired off a PM to Jag to clarify what had gone on if read first I'd of known quote:Originally posted by Cruis.In: I am lambasting Pugwash but he is sleeping...its 6 a.m. for him. You git who's got the boom stick. And congrats to Jaguar and Chavik

Still around and sitting on my hands to stop me deleting those n00b posts quote:Originally posted by Cmdr. WeeGee: We need fleet servers... I'm sure Dreadx will upgrade from BCMG to UC on his server at some point. I will in another 2 months buy UC and run a sever from time to time. By then I will have kicked Cruis.In and Subspace off my low spec Webserver

I'm just looking for my boom stick

Not going to happen. Anyone wants to know why read this thread UC Manual Same will apply for keyboard command sheets.

Check the times of the posts I know what order they were posted

quote:Originally posted by Fox__Trot: Post count +1 that is all ooh I absolutely hate that I see it on other forums and it drives me mad. Think I'll go and delete 10 of your old posts as punishment.

Think the SC has had some of the best quotes as his signature motto but overall I think this one is the best of all time. quote: By Pugwash Judge a commander by the quality of his posts not the Quantity.Had it as my motto for long enough but even Supreme Commanders have to follow rules.

I haven't got long, got to be out of the house in 10 minute but here's my $0.02 worth. First and foremost GBS II / III where never intended as moding tools. There only role was to enable players to write their own scripts. The GBS released to the beta testers has many important dataset files and tools missing. Without the toolset you would find it hard to recreate the missing datafiles. The primary datafiles missing are those that are used to create the Universe within the game therefor you can not create a new universe. Other important datafiles have encryption codes to prevent alteration, the tool to create this is not in the release set. Yes I know the brighter of you out there could find ways round these problems and mod away to your hearts content but remember anything created with GBS is unsupported, but that would not have stopped many people asking the SC for help! You only have to look at some of the questions posed by forum members to realize what would happen. no disrespect intended to those who have posed the type of questions I'm talking about after all we all have to start somewhere, but on this forum we like you to do your homework first. edit: just spotted a typo probably some more it there but what the hell. [ 02-18-2004, 01:32 PM: Message edited by: Pugwash ]

quote:From product info page Minimum Requirements ┬À WIN 98SE/ME/2K/XP (with all service packs) ┬À DirectX 9 or higher ┬À Pentium III 1Ghz or equivalent AMD processor ┬À 128MB RAM ┬À 32MB DirectX 8.1 compliant graphics card with vertex shader 1.1 ┬À DirectX 8 compliant sound card ┬À 8X CDROM or DVD-ROM ┬À 1GB uncompressed hard drive disk space ┬À Mouse Recommended Requirements ┬À WIN 2K/XP (with all service packs) ┬À Pentium IV 1.7Ghz or equivalent AMD processor ┬À 256MB RAM ┬À 64MB DirectX 8.1 compliant graphics card with vertex shader 1.1 & pixel shader 1.1 or higher ┬À Joystick Ultimate Requirements ┬À WIN 2K/XP (with all service packs) ┬À Pentium IV 3Ghz or equivalent AMD processor ┬À 512MB RAM ┬À 128MB DirectX 9 compliant graphics card with vertex shader 2.0 & pixel shader 2.0 ┬À Joystick I dont see windows 2003 enterprise server listed as a supported OS that's probably your problem.

Those using mIRC etc may need to manually add the GameSurge channels /server -a irc.gamesurge.net -g GameSurge -d GameSurge IRC Network /server -a irc.au.gamesurge.net -g GameSurge -d GameSurge Australian Servers /server -a irc.ca.gamesurge.net -g GameSurge -d GameSurge Canadian Servers /server -a irc.eu.gamesurge.net -g GameSurge -d GameSurge European Servers /server -a irc.us.gamesurge.net -g GameSurge -d GameSurge US Servers you should be able to copy and past all five commands into the window in one go. If your still having trouble visit the link. [ 02-10-2004, 06:47 AM: Message edited by: Pugwash ]

quote:Originally posted by Cmdr Chavik: Pugwash has been deleting images from sigs like a madman. I personally thank him. lol thanks boss

Time for another be "THEBUNNY" script me thinks. If your to young, haven't been around long enough or just don't know about "THEBUNNY" don't ask just search the forum.

Possibly this may be of use Map Choose a map then just put your mouse over a planet its all BCMG data though. There are a couple of links to it on the forum but I can't find them. Edit URL changed [ 06-11-2004, 07:01 AM: Message edited by: Pugwash ]

quote:Originally posted by TopSpeed: The correct answer here is Firestorm class super-carrier! That may be so but as Grizzle says quote:The choice is ultimately yours and depends upon your playing style.My suggestion for all n00bs who keep getting shot up try the Megaron with fully upgraded shields and armor. It used to have the potential of being the most heavily armored and shielded carrier of them all, well in BCM / G.