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Old 03-18-2008, 05:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default S3 Graphics ProSavage 8A26 updating problem.

I go to the S3 Graphics home page and I download their latest driver but I can't. According to my computer SPECS are there any Graphics Drivers that I can DOWNLOAD that are FREE that are at least compatible or FULLY compatible? (ex. ATI, nVidia, GeForce etc.) I am looking to play some computer games but my computer is a :freak: and produces bad quality graphics on games like Maplestory.

System Info

Computer: ACPI Uniprocessor PC
Computer Name: "My Personal Name SECRET"
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model: MS-6340
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v.600PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.4GHz
Memory: 504MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

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Name: S3 Graphics ProSavage 8A26 (Microsoft
Manufacturer: S3 Graphics, Inc
Chip Type: S3 Graphics ProSavage KM133(TM)
DAC Type: S3 SDAC
Approx. Total Memory: 8.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor

Drivers

Main Driver: s3gnb.dll
Version: 6.14.0010.0012 (English)
Date: 8/4/2004 00:56:44
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Mini VDD: s3gnbm.sys
VDD: n/a
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

I can provide more info if needed. I got this info off the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Could someone with time PLEASE help me. Thank you for your time.
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Old 03-18-2008, 05:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: S3 Graphics ProSavage 8A26 updating problem.

Well, that's pretty much it. If your computer can't handle Maplestory, it won't handle any other games.
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Yeah S3 was bought some time ago and you really can't find new drivers for their cards anymore. Is this a laptop for a desktop?
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