======================================================================= Troubleshooting ======================================================================= Q: I'm getting the error message "Error 1334. The file 'Any File in Data.cab' cannot be installed because the file cannot be found in cabinet file Data.cab" A: The only reported way to fix this is to COMPLETELY uninstall the driver, and remove all files and refrences in the registry to anything 3dfx, then re-install the whole file set. ======================================================================= Q: I'm getting kicked to the desktop while playing games... this tends to happen after a while of playing, but can happen at any time... anything I can do? A: RIGHT CLICK on "My Computer." Click Properties. Click PERFORMANCE, then GRAPHICS. Drop that slider one notch. It'll ask you if you want to reboot, say no. A: Also, in some cases where "DirectSound" is used, you can boost stability if you: Click START, then RUN. Type: dxdiag A: and press enter. Go to the tab labled "SOUND." There's another acceleration slider. Lower that one notch, as well. A: Don't worry, this all doesn't reduce sound quality, or slow down games - but it should boost the stability! ======================================================================= Q: My monitor won't go to it's highest resolutions / bit depth, what's the deal with that? A: Change your monitor selection on the display properties page by following the following these instructions: A: Right click an empty spot on the desktop and click PROPERTIES. Click SETTINGS, then ADVANCED, then click the MONITOR tab. Now Install the driver for your exact monitor... these can usually be found on a disk included with the monitor, on the manufacturer's website, or just check http://www.driverguide.com . ======================================================================= Q: Direct3D Applications freeze a lot, as soon as I try to move / D3D graphics look like alpha HSR is in use (tons of graphical glitches). A: DISABLE D3D's "Geometry Assist" and reboot. ======================================================================= Q: Direct3D Applications crash when I try to run them at a 32bpp color depth. Why? A: Make sure "Rendering Color-Depth" for Direct 3D is set to "Software Controlled". ======================================================================= Q: My Frames-per second average with your drivers have gone to poop / and / or my games experience this horrible 'tearing' effect. A: Actually, before you jump ship, check your Vsync settings for both Direct3D and OpenGL/Glide. If your experiencing the above problems, you most likely want to switch these to "Enabled" ======================================================================= Q: My Glide Applications freeze up or display a currupted screen whenever I try to change resolution... why? A: This is a bug with the Shameless Plug. If you need to change resolutions, you'll first need to temporarily Disable Shameless plug, change resolutions, then re-enable it. ======================================================================= Q: Quake 3 Arena, menus missing, game freezes, and / or game plays like classic id game DOOM when you're stuck in a will after using idspispopd (somone's got to have appreciation for me remembering that! ). A: Make sure "Z-Culling Far" is set to no more than 1% Culling, or temporarily Disable Z-Culling. ======================================================================= Q: Unreal Tournament is displaying strange artifacts... A: Set "Z-Culling Far" to 15% to cut glitches back, 1% to remove nearly all graphical errors. ======================================================================= Q: I have a Voodoo 4, and whenever I try to run a Glide or OpenGL game, my system hangs. A: This is a known bug with the FSAA Jitter Control option. We recommend that you leave this option Disabled if you own a Voodoo 4. The reason beings that FSAA Jitter Control uses functions from a two chip board (Voodoo 5) that are not available on a Voodoo 4. =======================================================================