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    AGIEA PhysX problem ! ! !

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by benson881, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. benson881

    benson881 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey everyone,

    I recently purchased a M1730 with a PhysX 100 Series Processor.

    The problem is I am unable to select PhysX High or Extreme in GRAW2 and when I try and reset the cart it says " There was an error when resetting the PhysX 100 Series Processor.

    "If I try and run a diagnostic it says "starting Extended Diagnostics on the PhysX 100 Series ProcessorExtended Diagnostics Timed Out."
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    I have windows driver version 1.1.1.15 installed and have also installed the latest Nvidia support 8.0.0.18 or something.
    Does anyone else have these problem with this card? Or any ideas what is wrong?

    Regards Jim
     
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    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    There's a few things I'd consider if I had a problem like this:

    1) Make sure the card is enabled with task manager. (Probably done already!)

    2) Try 177.83 driver as it has inbuilt support for PhysX

    3) Run update for the PhyX drivers (only do this if 177.83) doesn't work

    I've not come across your specific problem so there could be a better answer but those are some general guidelines.

    72oo
     
  3. benson881

    benson881 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey 72Hundred,

    1) Done

    2) I am running 177.92 drivers at the moment

    3) Tried that ! ! ! !

    I have the same setup as you and I notice you are using nHancer like me. Will that be disabling it in GRAW2 by default. I had a quick look but i cant see anything

    Regards Jim
     
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    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    Could be I don't have GRAW2 so can't say definitely.

    nHancer has only ever been a great addition to my system - I wouldn't go uninstalling it too quickly.
     
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    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    I have the 177. drivers and in the Nvidia menu its set to use the Ageia card. I am able to change the Physics options in Graw 2 but after playing for 2 minutes it became like a slideshow. I think the whole physics thing is just an experiment at this point.