Windows 7 x800 XT card problems

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ASROCK AM2NF3 motherboard and ati x800xt, recognises the x800, install required drivers, on reboot the pc continuosly reboots

anyone have similar probs and if so how did ya manage to get around this ?????

thanks in advance.

hmm, am thinking with the lack of response maybe i didnt include enough info about my problem so here goes.

install windows 7 and all drivers needed no problem until graphics drivers.

7 recognises my ati x800xt but has disabled it it because there is a problem, i have tried the drivers from this forum and the ati beta drivers also, both have the same result, everytime i boot i get the ati message that my card has been disabled

i have spent best part of half a day trying to rectify this as am really lookin forward to new OS.

as mentioned earlier all other drivers are installed and working correctly.

any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks again in advance.

ok i have stumbled across this, the problem is infact my mobo rather than gpu

Asrock am2nf3

The Box the board comes in says it is Vista compatible, but in febuary 2007, nVidia decided to drop any form of Vista support for Nforce 2 & 3 chipsets. Works well in XP but is a complete failure in Vista.

this seems very strange as there were no errors installing the nforce drivers and everything workin in device manager.

this is very disapointing as am not ready for upgrading my system yet (or rather wife wont let me spend).

still thought maybe helpfull to post result of my problem to help anyone with similar trouble.

 

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It looks like you've encountered a compatibility issue between your ASRock AM2NF3 motherboard and the ATI X800XT graphics card, particularly when trying to install drivers on Windows 7. Here's a breakdown of the situation and some suggestions to consider:

1. Compatibility with Windows 7:
- ASRock AM2NF3 and Windows 7: The ASRock AM2NF3 motherboard may not have full compatibility with Windows 7 due to driver support limitations, especially concerning the chipset.
- Graphics Card Compatibility: The ATI X800XT might not have proper support on Windows 7 due to driver issues or conflicts with the motherboard.

2. Troubleshooting Steps:
- Driver Installation: Since Windows 7 recognizes the ATI X800XT but disables it due to issues, consider the following steps:
- Driver Versions: Try different versions of the ATI graphics card drivers to see if any older or newer versions work without causing the system to continuously reboot.
- Compatibility Mode: Install the graphics card drivers in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver installer, go to properties, and choose compatibility mode for Windows XP or Vista.

3. Motherboard Compatibility:
- NVIDIA Support for NForce Chipsets: NVIDIA dropped support for NForce 2 and 3 chipsets in Vista from February 2007, which might explain the issues with the ASRock AM2NF3 and Windows 7.
- System Stability: While the NForce drivers might install without errors, the compatibility issue could manifest in stability problems under Windows 7.

4. Future Considerations:
- Upgrade Path: If you're considering upgrading in the future, it might be worth looking into a motherboard and graphics card combination that provides better support for newer operating systems like Windows 7.

In conclusion, it appears that the compatibility limitations of the ASRock AM2NF3 motherboard with Windows 7 could be the root cause of the continuous reboot issue when installing ATI X800XT drivers. Exploring alternative driver versions or considering a future upgrade path might be the best course of action. Let me know if you need further assistance or have any other questions!