Radeon X1300 Initialization Freeze/Lockup

[kburmas]

Hello everyone,

With no avail, my entire computer locks up in the initialization phase. When it initializes the propeller stops spinning and I am forced to shut down my computer. The mouse cursor will not work, alt-ctrl delete doesn't function, and I have to manually hold the power button down... This is the initialization after I enter in all the game options (standard map, roman civ, etc. and then the name of the ruler...) Does anybody know a fix to this problem?

I've tried every Catalyst version out there, a few drivers, and all the patches provided by 2kgames. My system is well above specs (well at least to the minimum requirements and mostly above the recommended specs) and I am truly stumped. Any help would be appreciated.

Here is my DXDiag... if you need it...

System:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/8/2007, 00:48:22
Machine name: SEARLE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: IBM
System Model: 23748RU
BIOS: Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Notebook Pro Version 2.0 for IBM ThinkPad
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1600MHz
Memory: 766MB RAM
Page File: 413MB used, 1461MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

and finally my display:

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Display Devices
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Card name: Radeon X1300/X1550 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: Radeon X1300 / X1550 Series (0x7146)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_7146&SUBSYS_04961092&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6666 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/2/2007 15:03:43, 264704 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 2/2/2007 15:03:25, 1975296 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-3206-11CF-2869-9C24A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x7146
SubSys ID: 0x04961092
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

 

[kburmas]

Also, I have an IBM T41 laptop. Except, I got IBM's full docking station with the X1300, which I don't think is a mobility card. The T41 comes with an inboard Mobility 7500, and I never liked the performance of it so I went with the X1300. I wonder if this is causing compatibility issues.... Just a tip. Oh yeah, and I deactivated the device (7500) in the hardware, but didn't manually delete any drivers for it since I didn't think it'd matter.

 

[crunch]

Perhaps you can experiment with ini file options. Disable sounds (just in case), disable movies (just in case), try windowed mode instead of full screen. Also experiment with in-game options, try different resolutions/details/...

Instead of creating a new game, try loading an existing one, e.g., the tutorial scenario. Same behavior?

 

[DanO22DanO]

Hi. I just bought Civ. IV and I also have Radeon X1300 for my video card. I am able to load it and play for a small amount of time then my video just craps out on me. I am forced to reboot.

My pc's info is as follows...

MoBo - DFI ATX S939 NForce4
Processor - AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2GHz
HD - Maxtor DiamondMax 250Gig IDE ATA133 7200RPM 16Mb 9Ms
RAM - Corsair Value Select PC3200 1Gig 2x512Mb DDR400
Video Card - Sapphire Radeon X1300 Pro 256Mb 128bit
Sound Card - Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 24-bit (external)
DVD R/RW - Pioneer DVR-110D DVD-RW
OS- Windows XP


Anyone know what is going on with my machine???

 

[kburmas]

Hmmm, I tried the full screen option, no sound, no movies, different resolutions etc. and the same reaction occurs.

HOWEVER, when I tried the tutorial scenario the initilization followed uncorrupted and ALAS... The game crashed within five minutes. I had it so close and saw the wonderful features of the game I could taste it. Any other thoughts? Why would it initialize in the tutorial and not the regular game...?

 

[DanO22DanO]

well, I have been playing now for a bit.... on;y crapped out on me once. I save it just about every turn and for some reason its working ok.

 

[kburmas]

Another tip, when I start playing in tutorial mode it only freezes when I click enter or press the red button to end the turn. It seems like the only time this game will freeze is when the propellor starts spinning...