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> Sorry it took me so long to get back in here. Life got
> unexpectedly...busy.
No problem, have the same problem myself.
> I'm using Win XP Pro with this system, sorry I can't help with the
> stability thing in 98. Is it 98 or 98SE? It does make a difference.
SE, did some testing by loading up XP and the problem pretty much went away
which points to the problem being ATI's Win98/Me driver.
> Now, what Catalyst version were you using? I've heard that the 4.3 set
> seems to be the most stable all around and those having problems with
> the new 4.5 go back to 4.3 with no problems.
The supplied driver set and what ever the latest Me driver from ATI's site.
I would ge ta blue screeen of death just opening the graphics profile icon!
> I notice there is no option in the BIOS to enable SMART for the hd's.
> Yet the POST screen says SMART capable but disabled. Hm. Oversight on
> Gigabytes part I guess.
Try entering the advanced bios screen (function crtl- F5?) when you are in
the bios. You will see the notation at the bottom of the bios when you first
enter. It opens up a whole bunch of advanced options!
Gary
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