graphics bugs with ATI 4800 series (4850/4870/4890)

[d3lta 10]

Just managed to fix my Arma2 problems.

http://www.warhammeralliance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118448

I don't know how many cards this applies for, but if you are having problems similar to the ones on the pictures, use the workaround sollution.

This solution is a big B.S. FIX.....

his card is broken on PowerPlay..... RMA( return for the seller ) or use B.S. FIX...:p

[Midhaven 0]

Of course you should try the RMA when you notice problems like this with your card. Tho I can't, so I have no choice but to use the fix.

If used correctly it realy doesn't make any diffrence, this problem only appears in some games (atleast for me), so just launching those games with RivaTuner is a fairly simple sollution. Doesn't take much extra effort.

[Horus 83]

ATI Catalyst 10.2 release today and for the people with CF new staff ATI CrossFireXâ„¢ Application Profiles

[Dwarden 1125]

there is leak of 10.3 preview build which brings quite lot of improvements in hardware accelerated 2D, 2.5D and 3D for HD5xxx serie cards

this driver also contain experimental support for bezel compensing if using eyefinity (n monitors)

only for 7 and Vista

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PWCP4AZN

http://www.sendspace.com/file/2k07wf

download from above and install on own risk

[malvinas.cdm 0]

The ATI Catalyst 10.2 not work for me, the game is unplayable.

hard conf:

Os: XP

Core 2 Duo E6750 (not oc)

Ram: 4GB

VCard: HIS ATI 4870 x2, 63º(not oc)

I tried several settings and drivers and still the problem persists, please BIS Help us!.

rgs

Mlv

[rikibitta 10]

@Malvinas

sorry mate, but I don't think it's a BIS problem.

i have ATI 4870x2 too and Arma2 run fine.

catalyst 10.2 give me also some measurable improvement

over series 9 drivers(es: 17200pts 10.2 / 16400 9.8 in 3D mark Vantage)

bye all and sorry for my english!

ps: my rig

Asus P6T deluxe V2

Intel core I7 940 @3.9 (air-stock)

6gb Geill 1333

WD 3000HLFS (2x raid0)

Sapphire Atomic 4870x2

Thermaltake 850w

[kklownboy 43]

The ATI Catalyst 10.2 not work for me, the game is unplayable.

hard conf:

Os: XP

Core 2 Duo E6750 (not oc)

Ram: 4GB

VCard: HIS ATI 4870 x2, 63º(not oc)

I tried several settings and drivers and still the problem persists, please BIS Help us!.

rgs

Mlv

I have two 4870X2s and the game runs awesome. If your posting in here because of the lameass polyspike bug, then you only have to set your In Game Video Memory to default or VeryHigh, whichever fixes it. And that will fix it.

If you having Performance issue, then we need more info like your Display resolution and your setting, ingame, and in the CCC/ati control panel.

[malvinas.cdm 0]

I do not understand then that happens, just have problems with this game, although I see that many ATI users who also have these problems, what strikes me is not the case with users of NV, there will have to wait for someone you can think of a solution to save us all;)

My DirectX is version 9.0c

One more thing, which OS you have installed?

well thanks for the tip mate.

[kklownboy 43]

I do not understand then that happens, just have problems with this game, although I see that many ATI users who also have these problems, what strikes me is not the case with users of NV, there will have to wait for someone you can think of a solution to save us all;)

My DirectX is version 9.0c

One more thing, which OS you have installed?

well thanks for the tip mate.

You didnt say your issue? what is wrong?

I use Win7 64, i also use xp32,64 and Vista64, all play the game fine. Absolutely not a OS issue.

As for Nvidia and the Video Memory, they may not have this silly polyspikie, but they do have to set the vidmem correct so they dont CTD...

[malvinas.cdm 0]

Let's see, and read the 91 pages of this issue and I did all or most of the changes recommended in these 91 pages, and if you also adjust the memory, but the problem remains.

Aca les dejo a catch so you can see the settings using estouy besides that also can see the problem.

The catches are not blank on purpose, if not where should it be the landscape or the aircraft, nothing appears, the screen flickers constantly goes blank and then returns the image, but this is constant in all the maps and conditions.

Set memory def

Edited February 23, 2010 by Malvinas.CDM

[kklownboy 43]

snip

i will laugh first...OMFG!LOLOLOLZ.. ok sorry

First;

it may help to set the 3D resolution to 100% of your "Resolution"; 1680/1050 and 1680/1050.

Second;

You have a "arma2.cfg" in your "My Documents".

edit the "HDRPrecision=8;" to 32

HDRPrecision=32;

Third:

turn OFF the Post Processes...

Fourth; set all the rest of the ingame settings to HIGH, EXCEPT Anti Aliasing

Yeah that is unplayable.

---------- Post added at 12:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 PM ----------

This solution is a big B.S. FIX.....

his card is broken on PowerPlay..... RMA( return for the seller ) or use B.S. FIX...:p

WRONG dont post if you no squat.

Edited February 23, 2010 by kklownboy

[Horus 83]

Try this settings and see:

3D Resolution - your native monitor set (1680x1050 i think is for you)

Video Memory - Very High/Default

Objects detail - Very High

Postprocess effects - OFF

[=kct=blackmamba 44]

try setting CATALYST AI to "standard"

set the ingame settings like kklownboy say's that should solve your issue....

[malvinas.cdm 0]

thanks for the tips, but the problem continues even.

Arma2.cfg

language="English";

adapter=-1;

3D_Performance=46875;

Resolution_Bpp=32;

Resolution_W=1680;

Resolution_H=1050;

refresh=60;

Render_W=800;

Render_H=600;

FSAA=1;

postFX=2;

HDRPrecision=32;

lastDeviceId="";

localVRAM=1059745664;

nonlocalVRAM=123076608;

winX=16;

winY=32;

winW=1680;

winH=1050;

winDefW=1680;

winDefH=1050;

GPU_MaxFramesAhead=1000;

GPU_DetectedFramesAhead=4;

Windowed=0;

[Horus 83]

3D_Performance= 100000

Render_W=1680;

Render_H=1050;

postFX=0;

GPU_MaxFramesAhead=3;

GPU_DetectedFramesAhead=3;

nonlocalVRAM=2146435072;

[malvinas.cdm 0]

Thanks again, but this does not fix.

[icecain02 10]

Malvinas.CDM:

Try Catalyst 9.9 and the following settings in Catalyst Control Panel

1.V-Sync-->always off

2.Catalyst A.I-->Advanced or Standard

in game settings:

1.textures-->normal

2.video memory-->normal

The ATI Catalyst 10.2 not work for me, the game is unplayable....

[kklownboy 43]

thanks for the tips, but the problem continues even.

Arma2.cfg

language="English";

adapter=-1;

3D_Performance=46875;

Resolution_Bpp=32;

Resolution_W=1680;

Resolution_H=1050;

refresh=60;

Render_W=800;

Render_H=600;

FSAA=1;

postFX=2;

HDRPrecision=32;

lastDeviceId="";

localVRAM=1059745664;

nonlocalVRAM=123076608;

winX=16;

winY=32;

winW=1680;

winH=1050;

winDefW=1680;

winDefH=1050;

GPU_MaxFramesAhead=1000;

GPU_DetectedFramesAhead=4;

Windowed=0;

your Screen shot and your arma2.cfg settings dont match up. Looks like you have GAMA and Brightness on full, even though your screen says not...FSAA=1;

postFX=2; is lowAA and low/med PP...

Try making a new profile.

So if i understand you its strobing from bright to dark? Or is it strobing bright to nothing and back? Its a CF issue maybe, what is your Shortcut?( eg;"E:\ArmA 2\beta63826\arma2.exe" -mod=I:\@RAMDISK1;beta63826;@CBA;@ACEX_PLA;@ASX;@MBG_Celle -nosplash) and are you using the 1.05 patch?

Edited February 24, 2010 by kklownboy

[malvinas.cdm 0]

thank you all for the recommendations.

Try to go with 9.9 and had no result

To better understand me, I leave a video of how you see the weird effect that makes the game.

Sorry about the poor quality of the video, but as you can see, the image comes and goes steadily from white to black and reappearing images.

http://www.mediafire.com/?zyg2mzlt0za

My Shortcut:

"C:\Program files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\arma2.exe" -nosplash -nomap

I made changes in the gamma and brightness to prove, but I felt no results, im usign 1.05 patch

I have the steam version and the DVD version, all make the same problem.

[rowdied 44]

thank you all for the recommendations.

Try to go with 9.9 and had no result

To better understand me, I leave a video of how you see the weird effect that makes the game.

Sorry about the poor quality of the video, but as you can see, the image comes and goes steadily from white to black and reappearing images.

http://www.mediafire.com/?zyg2mzlt0za

Ok. Do this.

download and install ray adams tray tools (ATI Tray tools). once installed

goto:

1. hardware-crossfire-check the 2 settings so crossfire is enabled.

2. direct 3d-catalyst a.i.-set to high

3. direct 3d-flip queue- set to 5

4. go ingame and set- video memory to very high, texture detail to normal and shadow detail to high

EVERY TIME I set video memory to default I got your problems.

Try these settings it worked for me. If you dont believe me, check my sig.

Hope this helps

[=kct=blackmamba 44]

@ Malvinas.CDM

i tried to reproduce your problem and downloaded atitray tools

now my findings....

with ati tray tools installed, everything is all white with no performance increase.

nomather how i set up the tray tools, the screen stays all white.

so how i solved the issue:

uninstall the traytools... "pesto" problem dissapears....

conclusion, i asume ati tray tools causes your problems

[rowdied 44]

@ Malvinas.CDM

i tried to reproduce your problem and downloaded atitray tools

now my findings....

with ati tray tools installed, everything is all white with no performance increase.

nomather how i set up the tray tools, the screen stays all white.

so how i solved the issue:

uninstall the traytools... "pesto" problem dissapears....

conclusion, i asume ati tray tools causes your problems

He doesn't have it installed. He should though and get rid off CCC and use this instead. Inorder for crossfire to work on his card he needs to turn A.I. to HIGH or he will have problems. His card is a CROSSFIRE card not a single gpu like yours. Plus he needs to have video memory to high or very high. With default, it gives those problems.

Malvinas try it, you'll like.

[=kct=blackmamba 44]

what os is malvinas using he didnt mention or i overlooked it

he is using directx 9c so i assume he uses xp

advanced catalyst AI on xp isnt recommended in crossfirex setup

on xp he needs to use standard AI

[malvinas.cdm 0]

Yes! :D, thank you very much Rowdies and all who helped me to solve this problem, =KCT=BlackMamba, kklownboy, Horuss, icecain02, rikibitta and all those who downloaded the video to see what the problem was.

I'm glad to see that this community remains the example of solidarity and camaraderia.

thx for everything!

[Makake 0]

I had these issues with the geometrical shapes and missing textures, too. solved it by setting to default video memory and maxmem=2047. I then got another graphics bug with tiny white/light gray squares flickering in a checkerboard-like pattern across some textures and landscape parts. I only got rid of them by drastically reducing texture detail and setting 3d resolution to native screen size with a smaller (!?) interface screen size. weird! they sometimes still show up - but no large artifacts since then. hopefully this'll get fixed by BIS