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    New ATI X300 Video drivers posted...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Gaius, Jun 15, 2005.

  1. Gaius

    Gaius Notebook Consultant

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    Service Tag:
    System model: Inspiron 6000
    Criticality: Recommended. Dell recommends applying this update during
    your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature
    enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and
    compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and
    software).
    File Date: 2005-06-14
    File Category: Video Drivers
    Supported Devices: ATI-MobilityRadeon X300
    Release Type: Driver
    Dell Version: A03
    Vendor Version: 8.131.1-050512a-023553C-Dell
    Supported Operating Systems: MicrosoftWindows XP
    Supported Languages: BP,CS,CT,EN,FR,GE,IT,JP,SP
    File Description: General purpose driver update for ATI Mobility Radeon
    X300 Graphics for Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 6000.
    Fixes and Enhancements: General purpose driver update including
    performance improvements.

    Fixes:
    -Addresses situation where some customers can experience a black screen
    when going from AC to battery power or booting in battery mode.
    -Bad character found during InstallShield driver install (CHS language)
    -1152x864 resolution not auto-adjusting with 4100MP projector
    -3D pipe screen saver issue when D3D set to Max Quality.

    http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?releaseid=R101358
     
    Gaius, Jun 15, 2005
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  3. Gaius

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    mks_vir is the best virus software out there and I didnt get a single red flag from it when I installed the driver.
     
    Gaius, Jun 16, 2005
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    AVG is saying this download is a virus. Can somebody else confirm then delete the post if so.
     
    bugmenot, Jun 16, 2005
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    It is showing up as Trojan horse PSW.Banker.ASO. So, you think it is a problem with AVG?
     
    bugmenot, Jun 16, 2005
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    We all know that dell likes to give out patches that have a virus so it can ruin your computer and you have to go out and buy a new Dell....

    Get a better virus scanner...

    Dell I6000d
    1.86 ghz
    1 gig 400mhz ram
    80 gig HD
    Intel Pro 2915 a/b/g Wireless
    15.4 " WXGA
    Ati X300 128 mb
    Nec Dvd +- RW 6500A
     
    mikeakajb, Jun 16, 2005
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  7. Gaius

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by bugmenot
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by abaxter
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by bugmenot
     
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    Yeah, AVG must suck. I did not get a virus notification with an online scanner. Can somebody recomend a better free virus software program.
     
    bugmenot, Jun 16, 2005
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    Put this "recommended" update on my 6000 today - have had nothing but trouble since. Running 6000 1.6ghz 730, 1gb, X300, 60gb, XP Home. Ran fine before, so should have remembered the "dont fix it unless it's broken" theory. In any graphics intensive program (games, specifically) the screen goes rainbow after roughly ten minutes, then the machine locks, and I get a blue screen with a critical program stop, "VPU error".

    Rolled the version back, and no problems whatsoever. Your mileage may vary. Caveat emptor.
     
    kascinoh, Jun 17, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by kascinoh
     
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    Ahh I am going to go out on a limb but unless you modified the program files/drivers using a dell update patch wouldn't harm just your computer... It would harm everyone's computer and be pulled as a jacked up flawed patch...

    Did you have like omega drivers installed before? Or do you have intergrated graphics LOL... some people have done that one before.

    I've installed the patch when it first came out and no problems here so far...

    Dell I6000d
    1.86 ghz
    1 gig 400mhz ram
    80 gig HD
    Intel Pro 2915 a/b/g Wireless
    15.4 " WXGA
    Ati X300 128 mb
    Nec Dvd +- RW 6500A
     
    mikeakajb, Jun 17, 2005
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