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    Odd Screen Flicker w/ Asus G1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by LordFlux, Mar 21, 2007.

  1. LordFlux

    LordFlux Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed Windows XP Pro on my Asus G1 yesterday. I've been gaming with it today and have been VERY surprised at how nicely it performs. I maxxed out the settings in Half Life 2: Lost Coast and did a Video Stress Test and got 38fps. I've mostly been playing Flatout 2 at max settings. Awesome game!

    Anyway, I've noticed some odd screen flickering when I'm at the desktop. When I re-installed WinXP Pro, I downloaded the official nVidia 93.71 drivers from their website and used the 93.71 INF from LaptopVideo2Go to install them.

    I haven't noticed any odd behavior when gaming and the system performs VERY well. The flicker happens at random times and not very occasionally. But it's just a quick flicker that reminds me of scanline combing... happens for half a second and then goes away.

    Think the drivers are what is causing it? Or something else?
     
    LordFlux, Mar 21, 2007
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  2. ejl

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    is this while you are on ac? does this happen while you are on battery?
     
    ejl, Mar 21, 2007
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    could it be caused by your speakers or a cellphone? I dont have my laptop with me currently so cant remember if it is affected by a cellphone, but my crt screen certainly is and flickers once in a while if it's too close to it.
     
    bmnotpls, Mar 21, 2007
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  4. LordFlux

    LordFlux Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've noticed it on both AC and battery.
     
    LordFlux, Mar 21, 2007
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    LordFlux Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm... I have a cell phone and didn't think about it causing interference. I'll turn my phone off and see if that resolves the flickering. Thanks.
     
    LordFlux, Mar 21, 2007
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    Try disabling PowerMizer if you see it again, that's the standard solution for fixing flickering issues (I had a lot myself w/older drivers, but a different system)

    Cat
     
    PJPeter, Mar 21, 2007
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    Go to the Setup screen.
    Wait there for a good while (while your at it, change the page every 5-10 seconds).If you notice flickering again.The potential problems will be lowered down to these two :
    1 - Faulty BIOS settings, flash to the lastest - or roll back to a common one.
    2 - Hardware failure.I don't really remember what it was but I think it was related to the backlight charger or something.
     
    mujtaba, Mar 21, 2007
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  8. ooskong

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    LordFlux, I have noticed the same thing with mine on occasion. It has never happened when I'm playing a game or watch movies. It's only when I'm at the desktop. So your not the only one who's getting this.
     
    ooskong, Mar 21, 2007
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    I've noticed this on my G1 as well, so far it has only occurred while I'm at the desktop. It seemed to happen a lot more often when I had my external HD connected via USB w/ data transferring btw the two. Is it something to do with power supply? (I'm currently connected through AC adapter)
     
    Drwreck, Apr 4, 2007
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    AlexF, Apr 5, 2007
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  11. Cerebral

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    i have noticed this as well, it only happens at the desktop. It is quite quick and doesn't really annoy me. I've noticed it happens as well when i change my clock frequencies of the 3dcard. Maybe its just the card changing its clock for power management and cooling reasons?
     
    Cerebral, Apr 6, 2007
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