[SexyTech]

Motherboard: Asus A8V-MX
Chipset Via K8M800
Video: S3g Unichrone (Integrated
Athlon64 CPU
Windows 7 (64 Bit)
Monitor: Older "Digital" 15 inch

Issue: Can't find any Video drivers to actually install and Standard VGA Adapter driver causes serious flicker.

I've tried adjusting refresh rates but Windows 7 default drivers will not allow anything but the adapter default.

Are there any compatible drivers for the S3G Unichrome IGP adapter available for Windows 7 (64 Bit) out there anywhere? Asus doesn't have anything for it and the VIA software won't install.

Is there a way to over-ride the default settings to manually force a different refresh rate?


Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks In Advance!

-Ben

[Mumbodog]

There is a post here that suggests using the unified driver for Vista64, see response 3 and 5

http://www.computing.net/answers/dri...iver/6797.html


go here and choose Microsoft Windows> Vista 64>Hyperion Pro 4in1 chipset driver

http://www.via.com.tw/en/support/drivers.jsp






If no Joy try the forums


http://www.viaarena.com/forums/


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[fairnooks]

S3G Unichrome graphics make me shiver...if you can, its well worth upgrading to better graphics capabilities ASAP.

[SexyTech]

Thanks for the tips! I'll try them tonight and see if there is any luck.

on a side note,
the motherboard doesn't like my ATI Radeon AGP Card...already tried that route when I built the system.

[SexyTech]

Well, Still no luck...

The VIA 4 in 1 Drivers went in once I installed it using Compatability mode...
Still can't find drivers that are even close that would be supported.

I'm hoping I don't have to wait for SP1 to be released with greater driver support. because I can't even get a screensaver to run on it.

Other than that issue, everything else works great with it!

[Mumbodog]

Did you try this one, run as admin with compatibility

http://downloads.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=602067.


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[SexyTech]

Thanks,
Already tried that one too. Also ran everything that melted down or wouldn't work in Compatability as well and still no joy.

My AGP slot for some reason doesn't like my Radeon at the system level and not an OS issue so I guess it's time to see about finding a PCI-E x1 Video card that works in Win7.

Any suggestions? preferably something cheap as my system is due for a Mobo upgrade when I can afford it.

[Mumbodog]

PCI-E 1x is expensive 16x is cheaper if you have the slot.

1x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20Express%20x1

16x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0Express%20x16



I would try another brand or even a nvidia AGP card, much cheaper

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[SexyTech]

Aftfer a bit of further research, there appears to be some issues with that particular motherboard and the AGP slot.

The Solution:
Motherboard has issues with AGP and the S3G Unichrome won't currently work under Windows7.

For under $40 I bought a PNY GeForce FX5200 PCI video card and it works great with Windows 7.