Arcade VGA card + OS problems

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Gary

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Hi All,

so i now have an Arcade VGA card with the intention to run it using TinyXP.

I had EVERYTHING set-up and running great. I then went to install my Arcade VGA card and this is where the problems started.

once installed i get a "signal not supported" by my TV (I'm using an LCD to fine tune the system before my NAC arrives.). Its currently connected via HDMI to an LCD and the priority monitor is simply using 800 x 600, which has previously worked at a previous stage with this set-up.

Doing a little reading, i found someone saying that Arcade VGA does not work with SP3. My Tiny XP (9) is running SP3. can anyone confirm if this is the true problem?

I have tried to locate a previous Tiny version containing SP2 but all torrents seem dead now due to its age.

I then tried to simply install my legitimate copy of XP - SP2 but had a whole load of driver issues - SM Bus Controller missing & Coprocessor missing. (and also the "unsupported signal" issue continues - which TINY is also now doing when i reinstall it.) Reading up, these are items that come from my PC's manufacturer. Im running a pc by Fujitu Siemens - Amilo Pa 3415. I have downloaded the drivers online (which do say they are for visa & w7) and the system doesn't recognise the drivers. I can see the obvious OS driver problem but whats curve balling me is that previous to installing the VGA card, everything was happy with no missing drivers.

Is there any chance that anyone has any advice? i have a few weeks to get this sorted before the NAC arrives.

cheers all

Gary
 
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Gary

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Ok, so I plughed it into my current Astro and I have a desktop :)

Cheers for the somewhat obvious tip. Sometimes you (I) can't see the wood for the trees.

I'm on my way again!
Gary
 
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Gary

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Hi again. Seems I was slightly premature in my celebration.

My next problem is the ATI control centre. Every time I launch the app or rollover the system tray icon it just disappears! I have rad about this somewhere before but can't seem to find it again. Any ideas what's causing this? I believe it's crucial as I think this is where I access the desktop rotation options which I REALLY need as its a vert set up for shooters :/

Cheers
Gary
 
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Gary

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I've tried a few times to reinstall. I can't seem to find the control panel anywhere in windows? It's a freakin ghost app! I've searched and also clicked through all the usual locations but can't find it anywhere. I guess this is part of the problem. Gonna check AVGA website for support on this and will update with any findings for future reference.

Anyone else, feel free to throw in your 2 pence :)
 
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Gary

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Really frustrating and unknown solution!

I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and the ATI control centre about 4 times. Suddenly without any obvious reason, it all decided to work. Clearly I'm very happy now but ultimately pissed off at the nature of PC's!!!! Ohh the fun.
 
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