No Right click Still on Radeon 3670...argh!

[J23]

2b sure...

So I dl'd the file and extract it same as I would doing from the ATI site? Also being more than a tad paranoid about this card now:sarc: Should I install in Admin account or standard. Any differance?

 

[torrentg]

Install as admin but it shouldn't matter.

Download the driver from the link in the thead, 1st step. Then do as it says only using the inf I gave you from here, instead of the one there in attachments.

 

[J23]

I am not a stalker...


Oh man. So sorry to keep harrassing you but I have to ask. That link only has x86/32bit listed. Mine is 64 bit Windows. No problem? I just wan to get this done and move on with my life while I still have one.

 

[torrentg]

Oh man. So sorry to keep harrassing you but I have to ask. That link only has x86/32bit listed. Mine is 64 bit Windows. No problem? I just wan to get this done and move on with my life while I still have one.

You can't use the .inf I made then.

Use this link instead. You'll have to find a way to permanently disable driver enforcement or use f8 while booting the machine each time.

Or if you still want to try the first way with the link I gave before, add this to the CL or C7 .inf where all the other similar lines are, after you extract from the x64 driver:

"ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670" = ati2mtag_RV630, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9593&SUBSYS_02721028

Then use this .inf when installing in device manager as it says.

 

[J23]

phew

Glad I asked. I'll let you know how things go. Think healing thoughts.
TTYS,
J23

 

[jmf54321]

So...

So Torrent I tried the ini in the rar file but had the same issue since Im running 64bit.

(Im on forced vacation this week so I have time to tinker).

It got me playing with the ini from both 9.9 beta Win 7 (ATI) AND the Dell package you can DL from their site.

Taking the info from your ini I compared it to both of the other ini's. There were minor differences (having nothing to do with 64bit) in the ini's. Then I just tried doing update driver from device mgr. but it didnt really change anything.....so....

I placed the modified ini in the package folder of the 9.9 ATI 7 Beta install thinking that maybe its the referenced .dll that has to do with HDMI out signal more than the driver itself.

So I sit here still at max 1600 x 1200. Nothing worked.

I did however talk with Dell last week and learned that using their OEM Win 7 flavor they have had no reported issues (I also bought ocean front property from them) but do know you gets no support using anything but their flavor of Win 7.

So here I wait, anxiously awaiting dispelling that theory.

It has to be the parameters for displaying 1920 x 1080 out of the HDMI port. It will display clearly on a 73" TV (not entirely have to stretch it) but not a 24" monitor. Just baffles the mind.

 

[torrentg]

Just use this link to install and your system will be perfect with latest driver from ATI's site, if done well.

 

[jmf54321]

Nope

Wish I could say that worked but.....

So today I said what Ive tried, in part 2 of the day I used the mod tool to change

Dell drivers
ATI 9.9 Beta 7
ATI 9.10 adding the line to recognize the mobility radeon card as it wasnt listed.

None of them have worked. Driver shows to be 8.6.6 which is higher than what I had when I started the day.

Still no luck.

 

[torrentg]

None of them have worked. Driver shows to be 8.6.6 which is higher than what I had when I started the day.

Lol...if the driver is 8.661 or anything close, you've successfully installed.

What makes you say it isn't working?

 

[jmf54321]

Display

Yeah figured I did it right, but of course. I say its not working because in order to fill all 24" of screen and to see fonts fairly clearly I have to go down to 1600 x 1200 res for display. In this mode it fits the entire screen and fonts look ok, it just stretches weird and you can tell its not smooth like the higher res.

If I go to 1920 x 1080 theres about an inch from each side of the bezel thats black and the whole screen looks fuzzy (like Im using a bad refresh rate).

In CCC Ive tried to force both the display size and refresh rate but it never looks right or wont allow the requested res with a particular refresh rate (eg. 1920 x 1080 x 75Mhz).

Weird thing is worked like a charm using 7100.

 

[jmf54321]

Another update.

Just tried 9.11 and still no dice. Had to add "ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670" = ati2mtag_RV630, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9593&SUBSYS_02721028 to the ini file but still no luck.

 

[torrentg]

Another update.

Just tried 9.11 and still no dice. Had to add "ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670" = ati2mtag_RV630, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9593&SUBSYS_02721028 to the ini file but still no luck.

Are you using a vga, dvi or hdmi cable?

 

[jmf54321]

HDMI only as the Dell only has VGA as other option (so know I cant tap 1080p). I did hook up VGA for SnG's looked ok but maxed out res still crappy looking but I expect it from VGA.

Updated monitor drivers, tried three different cables (though original one that worked with 7100) is one Im using now.

 

[torrentg]

In the CCC, there is an option to adjust overscan/underscan. See if that helps at all.

And you can change font size by right clicking desktop, personalize. Click display near the bottom left.

 

[jmf54321]

Overscan wont work since its a monitor...or so Im assuming since I dont have the option to.

Changing font size makes no difference big, small, medium, they are all fuzzy...like give you a headache fuzzy.

In my vacation boredom I noticed this playing with the drivers.

In the Dell set they want you to load the ini references the card as "ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670" = ati2mtag_M76, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9593&SUBSYS_02721028

ATI and all the other options show it as "ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670" = ati2mtag_RV630, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9593&SUBSYS_02721028

Just noticed that the 9.11 driver uses more of the M versus the RV. Not sure that makes a differences as the actual commands look similar in the ini.

 

[J23]

The fun never ends...

Hi Torrentg. So after trying all of the ideas suggested here & elsewhere I've gathered this info. Hoping you can confirm that this is correct.
So I dl'd the 4.2 or 3.5 sp1 .net framework, grab the desktop 9.11 radeon ccc suite,install msxml ia64 or x64 (could use help here as no one will answer me on driver heaven sigh) then. I extract but do not install the 9.11. Open the mod, go to C:\ati tru the modder and install.

So that's the jist of my approach. Failing this (or rather after this fails) Iwill return to Vista or the RC 7 (9.4 worked great ) & wait for those dickwads @ Dell to release a dl'd for my xps.
Regards,
J23

 

[jmf54321]

J23, per Dell support if you use their OEM disk for 7 you wont have issues. I have mine arriving today or tomorrow and I will quickly rebuild. If this works Ill let you know. Not sure if your laptop qualifies for their "free upgrade" but if it does and mine works go that route. If the laptop doesnt qualify just send me a snail mail address and Ill copy and send to you.

 

[J23]

9.11 is done!

J23, per Dell support if you use their OEM disk for 7 you wont have issues. I have mine arriving today or tomorrow and I will quickly rebuild. If this works Ill let you know. Not sure if your laptop qualifies for their "free upgrade" but if it does and mine works go that route. If the laptop doesnt qualify just send me a snail mail address and Ill copy and send to you.

That is one hell of a nice gesture. However I am thrilled to say that I finally massaged the install of ati Radeon 9.11 just this morning. That being said let me know how and what the Dell oem works out for you. I will post more later. Now I need sleep.
Regards,
J

 

[jmf54321]

If you dont mind my asking J23, what all was involved with massaging it.

 

[jmf54321]

Ok J23 I really need your help.

Got the disk from Dell, did fresh install and same ole crap.

I have to know how you fixed your machine. If you could please let me know how you did it.

Thanks.