Bobby,

Yes I have removed all traces of previous drivers, first using the various
software removal tools and then I completely re-installed XP including a hard
disk format. I then carried out all the updates from the microsoft update
site.

John


"NoNoBadDog!" wrote:

>
> "John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> newsCF919ED-63A0-4F39-A3B1-494E57125F9E@microsoft.com...
> >I have just installed a replacement graphics card - an ATI X700. The card
> > works poorly with the standard VGA driver however when I install the ATI
> > driver the screen blanks out completely. I can remove the driver by
> > starting
> > XP in safe mode but that leaves me with poor performing graphics. The ATI
> > site is of no use, has nayone had this problem and found a solution?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > John
>
> Did you uninstall the drivers from the old video card?
> Did you delete the old video card from device manager?
>
> Bobby
>
>
>

Airman,

I have an Iiyama ProLite E481S LCD monitor. I also thought it might be the
monitor so I tried a 19" LG CRT but got with exactley the same results.

John




"Airman Thunderbird" wrote:

> Sounds like your monitor can't handle whatever the card defaults to. Try
> another monitor.
>
> John wrote:
> > I have just installed a replacement graphics card - an ATI X700. The card
> > works poorly with the standard VGA driver however when I install the ATI
> > driver the screen blanks out completely. I can remove the driver by starting
> > XP in safe mode but that leaves me with poor performing graphics. The ATI
> > site is of no use, has nayone had this problem and found a solution?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > John
>

John,
Did you install the chipset drivers for your motherboard..?
If you don't know your computers specs, try these diagnostic tools..
http://www.lavalys.com/products/down...?pid=1&lang=en
http://aumha.net/downloads/aida32.zip
It would help to know more about your computers specs.. New build, OEM, XP
retail ver, motherboard info, etc..
j;-j

"John" wrote:

> Sharon,
>
> I have the X700 AGP. I have tried installing both the full package and just
> the minimal drivers. I have the .NET framework installed - I have completly
> re-installed XP including a hard disk format and I have carried out all the
> updates from the microsoft update site.
>
> John
>
>
>
>
> "Sharon F" wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:29:01 -0800, John wrote:
> >
> > > I have just installed a replacement graphics card - an ATI X700. The card
> > > works poorly with the standard VGA driver however when I install the ATI
> > > driver the screen blanks out completely. I can remove the driver by starting
> > > XP in safe mode but that leaves me with poor performing graphics. The ATI
> > > site is of no use, has nayone had this problem and found a solution?
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > John
> >
> > I don't know which ATI X700 card you're using. I have the X700 PRO AGP and
> > use it to support a two monitor configuration. I don't use the full package
> > drivers, choosing to skip the Catalyst Control Center. Even though I have
> > the required .NET Framework installed for the control center to run
> > properly, I've never found much use for it. It also tosses occasional
> > errors that I would rather not see. Instead I install the smaller package
> > with just the drivers/ATI control panel.
> >
> > --
> > Sharon F
> > MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
> >

On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:02:01 -0800, John wrote:

> I have the X700 AGP. I have tried installing both the full package and just
> the minimal drivers. I have the .NET framework installed - I have completly
> re-installed XP including a hard disk format and I have carried out all the
> updates from the microsoft update site.

John, it sounds like you're doing everything right. Have you considered
giving their tech support a call? At this point, I'm starting to wonder if
you got a duff card - one that is not quite right and should be replaced by
ATI.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

are you using the DVI port, or the analog port? ATI Cards/Drivers are
known to have problems w/ the DVI port, some lcd panels work ok, others do
not. [FWIW, my samsung occasionally has a hard time syncing up, even w/
the best settings in place; power cycling the lcd usually makes it sync up
ok. my earlier (cheap) nVidia card never had this problem at all].

if your lcd panel supports both analog and digital inputs, start off w/
the analog. once you get that working, go into the ati control panel (I
do not recommend using the Catalyst Control Center, use the control panel
vesion, as it does not require .NET) and on the Options tab you'll need
to "play with" the last 2 items: Reduce DVI Freq... and Alternate DVI
Operational Mode.

I say "play with" because there is no specific set of settings that works
for everyone. Try unchecked and checked to start, move the connector over
to the digital input and see if that works; you may need to power off the
lcd and power it back on to get it to sync up.

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Good Luck. Here's a very good site for trouble shooting ATI cards:

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33738545

If all else fails, return the card for a refund. I hate to say this, but
I have been soured to ATI lately, nVidia seems to be back on top.