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Description
HP Omnibook XE3-GD and HP Pavilion N5xxx/Xhxxx-GD - Video Driver for Windows 98
This is the Driver for Trident CyberBlade-XP video subsystem. This driver includeds the following features: Resolution of the Office XP hang up, Improvements to games such as Descent III and Xscooter.
This software applies to: | |
System(s): |
hp omnibook XE3-GD
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Operating system(s): |
Microsoft Windows 98 |
Languages: |
[x] English, [ ] French, [ ] Italian, [ ] German, [ ] Spanish, [ ] Swedish, [ ] Norwegian, [ ] Finnish, [ ] Danish |
| | Version |
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Current version
File name: TRIW9X02.exe
Version:6054.16
Version replaced
Version: 6054.15 or earlier.
How to determine your current version
Click My computer.
Click Control panel.
Click System.
Select System Properties.
Enter Device manager.
Open Display adapters.
Text will reflect the device and version number of the driver.
i.e.
"Trident Video Accelerator CyberBlade-XP (69)"
Availability of this software
[X] This software is made available on the web only
[X] This software is made available on the web and on factory-preloaded software
[ ] This software is made available on the web, in factory-preloaded software, and on CDs shipped with the product.
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Files included in this package
This package contains all the files necessary for the Trident CyberBlade-XP video driver.
New features
No new features, only enhancements and issue fixes.
Fixed issues
1. Office XP Lockup resolved
2. Uninstall One Touch in the system and XScooter and Descent 3 will launch introduction without any problems.
3. Install system with recovery cd and play XScooter (make sure HP background picture display is set to stretch). Select to play game in any resolution other than the current desktop resolution. Exit game and you will see wallpaper is not fully recovered. However, this will not occur with a clean install of the OS.
Known issues and limitations
Application |
Problem |
Reason/Solution |
Recommendation |
3DMark2001 |
Unable to run program. |
Limitation due to video memory. Application requires at least 16MB of video memory. Please go to http://labpro.madonion.com/support/3dmark2001/faq/?chipset_unlisted for more info. |
Application will not run with 8MB of video memory. |
Descent 3 |
When launching the game, there is no introduction, movie clip or a black screen appears. |
This issue is caused by conflict with preloaded application in the system called One Touch. |
Please uninstall One Touch if it is not needed on the system. Then, the game will launch the introduction without any problems. |
Fox Sports NBA Basketball 2000 |
When launching the game, white screen appears and the system is not responding. |
Incompatibility issue with DX8. |
Need to use DX7 or lower. |
Giants: Citizen Kabuto |
Game hangs in Windows 98. |
Hang issue due to Windows 98 because ConfigMg_Set_Bus_Info+01EA which causes the system to be in an idle loop rather than sending a command to the driver. |
Recommend using Windows Millennium or 2000. |
Giants: Citizen Kabuto |
Error message when launching the game. Warnings include "Too many tries in texture reduction." and "Fail to load texture." |
This is a game issue that can be duplicated on other third party vendor's video card. |
Simply, bypass the warnings by clicking on enter. Then, the game can be played. |
NASCAR Racing 4 |
Poor images. |
Game requires 12MB Direct 3D but prefers 32MB of video memory. |
Please go to http://www.papy.com/ to download the latest patch for the game. |
Quake 3 |
1024x768, 32 bit is extremely slow. |
Limitation due to video memory. Slow performance is a result of the game rendering in software mode. |
Use 1024x768, 16 bit because 32 bit will be running the game in software mode. |
Quake 3 |
Fast and fastest graphic setting do not work on notebook with LCD 12.1". |
These options are not support with this specific LCD screen size. |
This is a limitation due to BIOS. |
Quake 3 |
System locks up when switching graphic settings to high quality. |
This will usually occur in Windows 2000 with 64MB of RAM. |
Due to the platform and hardware, it is recommended to use at least 128MB of RAM when playing the game in Windows 2000. |
Serious Sam |
Slow in performance. |
This game requires a minimum of 64MB. However, it is recommended to use 128MB of RAM. |
Use 128MB to improve the performance of the game. |
Serious Sam |
Lines appear in the sky. |
This is a game bug where the bordering texture is not filtered correctly. |
Check for the latest driver that already has included a fix for this issue. |
Spec View Perf |
1024x768, 32 bit is extremely slow. |
Limitation due to video memory. |
Recommend testing at 1024x768, 16bit. |
Tribes 2 |
Problem running game. |
This may be due to insufficient video memory. The game requires at least 12MB. |
Please go to http://www.sierrastudios.com/games/tribes2/ and download the patch to help this issue. |
XScooter |
When launching the game, the game goes down to the taskbar instead of being displayed on the desktop. |
This issue is due to conflict with preloaded application in the system called One Touch. |
Please uninstall the application if it is not needed. Then, the game will launch the introduction without any problems. |
XScooter |
Cursor cannot navigate through the entire screen when launching the game. |
Game bug due to incorrect parameters set on the cursor. |
Move cursor around the screen a few times before the cursor will behave correctly in the game. |
Upgrade recommendation
[X] Recommended
[X] Critical(for users of Office XP)
| | Installation instructions |
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Start Installation |
1. Go to the Video subdirectory and run SETUP.EXE. |
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Process installation |
2. Click on Next to continue the installation,
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Complete Installation |
3. Click Finish to reboot the computer and complete the installation process. |
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