[Solved] ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2300 Problem - fglrx not loading

I changed the currently unreliable GS 8600 nvidia card in my laptop to a compatible old ATI HD 2300 card from a similar model laptop but I can't get the Catalyst drivers to work with it. The open source driver xf86-video-ati works well with it for basic use, but is not so good for 3D. This card should work with an Amilo xi-2428 & has done for other people who have developed faulty nvidia cards.
I have the legacy driver installed from AUR (Catalyst-total-hd234k) and have enabled Vi0L0's [xorg112] server properly in pacman.conf & downgraded to Xorg-server 1.12. I also tried downgrading to Xorg-server 1.11 & reinstalling the drivers from AUR. Plus I have enabled and tried Vi0L0's [catalyst-hd234k] repo in place of the AUR package each time too. Made no difference. I've blacklisted radeon too.
When the laptop boots systemd-modules-load.service shows as failed.
$ sudo systemctl --failed
UNIT LOAD ACTIVE SUB DESCRIPTION
systemd-modules-load.service loaded failed failed Load Kernel Modules
LOAD = Reflects whether the unit definition was properly loaded.
ACTIVE = The high-level unit activation state, i.e. generalization of SUB.
SUB = The low-level unit activation state, values depend on unit type.
1 loaded units listed. Pass --all to see loaded but inactive units, too.
To show all installed unit files use 'systemctl list-unit-files'.
[fyn@Finnix ~]$ systemctl status systemd-modules-load
systemd-modules-load.service - Load Kernel Modules
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/systemd-modules-load.service; static)
Active: failed (Result: exit-code) since Wed, 2012-12-19 15:29:57 GMT; 7min ago
Docs: man:systemd-modules-load.service(8)
man:modules-load.d(5)
Process: 121 ExecStart=/usr/lib/systemd/systemd-modules-load (code=exited, status=1/FAILURE)
It is only the fglrx module which fails to load:-
$ sudo journalctl -b _PID=121
-- Logs begin at Fri, 2012-10-26 09:21:22 GMT, end at Wed, 2012-12-19 15:38:07 G
Dec 19 15:29:56 Finnix systemd-modules-load[121]: Failed to insert 'fglrx': No such device
Dec 19 15:29:56 Finnix systemd-modules-load[121]: Inserted module 'nfs'
Dec 19 15:29:57 Finnix systemd-modules-load[121]: Inserted module 'vboxnetflt'
I have no idea how to get fglrx to load & since it fails to load so early during boot I doubt the problem lies with my Xorg.conf. Likewise neither aticonfig or the ATI control center work.
aticonfig: No supported adapters detected
amdcccle just give this message
"There was a problem initializing Catalyst Control Center Linux edition. It could be caused by the following.
No AMD graphics driver is installed, or the AMD driver is not functioning properly.
Please install the AMD driver appropriate for you AMD hardware, or configure using aticonfig."
Graphic card info
$ hwinfo --gfxcard
27: PCI 100.0: 0300 VGA compatible controller (VGA)
[Created at pci.319]
Unique ID: VCu0.SZRyUClQNUF
Parent ID: vSkL.rRA4AOLb3d5
SysFS ID: /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:01.0/0000:01:00.0
SysFS BusID: 0000:01:00.0
Hardware Class: graphics card
Model: "ATI M71 [Mobility Radeon X2100]"
Vendor: pci 0x1002 "ATI Technologies Inc"
Device: pci 0x7210 "M71 [Mobility Radeon X2100]"
SubVendor: pci 0x1734 "Fujitsu Technology Solutions"
SubDevice: pci 0x1107
Revision: 0xce
Memory Range: 0xd0000000-0xdfffffff (ro,non-prefetchable)
I/O Ports: 0x2000-0x2fff (rw)
Memory Range: 0xcfef0000-0xcfefffff (rw,non-prefetchable)
Memory Range: 0xcfe00000-0xcfe1ffff (ro,non-prefetchable,disabled)
IRQ: 5 (no events)
I/O Ports: 0x3c0-0x3df (rw)
Module Alias: "pci:v00001002d00007210sv00001734sd00001107bc03sc00i00"
Driver Info #0:
Driver Status: radeon is not active
Driver Activation Cmd: "modprobe radeon"
Config Status: cfg=new, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
Attached to: #8 (PCI bridge)
Primary display adapter: #27
my Xorg.conf derived mainly from a newly generated config using Xorg :0 -configure
Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Arch"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
Screen 1 "Screen1" RightOf "Screen0"
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection
Section "Files"
ModulePath "/usr/lib/xorg/modules"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/misc/"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/TTF/"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/OTF/"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/Type1/"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/100dpi/"
FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/75dpi/"
EndSection
Section "Module"
Load "glx"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
EndSection
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5 6 7"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "Monitor Model"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Monitor1"
VendorName "Monitor Vendor"
ModelName "Monitor Model"
EndSection
Section "Device"
### Available Driver options are:-
### Values: <i>: integer, <f>: float, <bool>: "True"/"False",
### <string>: "String", <freq>: "<f> Hz/kHz/MHz",
### <percent>: "<f>%"
### [arg]: arg optional
#Option "NoAccel" # [<bool>]
#Option "SWcursor" # [<bool>]
#Option "EnablePageFlip" # [<bool>]
#Option "AccelDFS" # [<bool>]
#Option "IgnoreEDID" # [<bool>]
#Option "ColorTiling" # [<bool>]
#Option "ColorTiling2D" # [<bool>]
#Option "RenderAccel" # [<bool>]
#Option "SubPixelOrder" # [<str>]
#Option "AccelMethod" # <str>
#Option "DRI" # [<bool>]
#Option "TVStandard" # <str>
#Option "EXAVSync" # [<bool>]
#Option "EXAPixmaps" # [<bool>]
#Option "ZaphodHeads" # <str>
#Option "EnablePageFlip" # [<bool>]
#Option "SwapbuffersWait" # [<bool>]
Identifier "Card0"
Driver "fglrx" # Essential.
# Driver "vesa"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0" # Recommended if autodetect fails.
Option "OpenGLOverlay" "0" ##
Option "XAANoOffscreenPixmaps" "false" ##
EndSection
Section "Device"
### Available Driver options are:-
### Values: <i>: integer, <f>: float, <bool>: "True"/"False",
### <string>: "String", <freq>: "<f> Hz/kHz/MHz",
### <percent>: "<f>%"
### [arg]: arg optional
#Option "ShadowFB" # [<bool>]
#Option "DefaultRefresh" # [<bool>]
#Option "ModeSetClearScreen" # [<bool>]
Identifier "Card1"
Driver "fglrx"
# Driver "vesa"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24 # Should not change from '24'
Modes "1280x800" "1280x800" ## 1st value=default resolution, 2nd=maximum.
Virtual 1664 1200 ## (x+64, y) to workaround potential OGL rect. artifacts/
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen1"
Device "Card1"
Monitor "Monitor1"
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 1
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 4
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 8
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 15
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 16
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Viewport 0 0
Depth 24
EndSubSection
EndSection
Section "DRI"
Mode 0666 # May help enable direct rendering.
EndSection
Xorg log
[ 22.305]
X.Org X Server 1.12.4
Release Date: 2012-08-27
[ 22.306] X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
[ 22.306] Build Operating System: Linux 3.4.8-1-ARCH x86_64
[ 22.307] Current Operating System: Linux Finnix 3.6.10-1-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Dec 11 09:40:17 CET 2012 x86_64
[ 22.307] Kernel command line: root=/dev/sda3 ro video=vesa:off vga=0x360 init=/usr/lib/systemd/systemd nomodeset
[ 22.308] Build Date: 27 August 2012 08:04:39AM
[ 22.308]
[ 22.309] Current version of pixman: 0.28.2
[ 22.309] Before reporting problems, check
to make sure that you have the latest version.
[ 22.310] Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
[ 22.312] (==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Wed Dec 19 13:14:33 2012
[ 22.312] (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf"
[ 22.313] (==) Using config directory: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf.d"
[ 22.313] (==) ServerLayout "Arch"
[ 22.313] (**) |-->Screen "Screen0" (0)
[ 22.313] (**) | |-->Monitor "Monitor0"
[ 22.313] (**) | |-->Device "Card0"
[ 22.313] (**) |-->Screen "Screen1" (1)
[ 22.313] (**) | |-->Monitor "Monitor1"
[ 22.313] (**) | |-->Device "Card1"
[ 22.313] (**) |-->Input Device "Mouse0"
[ 22.313] (**) |-->Input Device "Keyboard0"
[ 22.313] (==) Automatically adding devices
[ 22.313] (==) Automatically enabling devices
[ 22.313] (WW) The directory "/usr/share/fonts/OTF/" does not exist.
[ 22.313] Entry deleted from font path.
[ 22.313] (WW) The directory "/usr/share/fonts/OTF/" does not exist.
[ 22.313] Entry deleted from font path.
[ 22.313] (**) FontPath set to:
/usr/share/fonts/misc/,
/usr/share/fonts/TTF/,
/usr/share/fonts/Type1/,
/usr/share/fonts/100dpi/,
/usr/share/fonts/75dpi/,
/usr/share/fonts/misc/,
/usr/share/fonts/TTF/,
/usr/share/fonts/Type1/,
/usr/share/fonts/100dpi/,
/usr/share/fonts/75dpi/
[ 22.313] (**) ModulePath set to "/usr/lib/xorg/modules"
[ 22.313] (WW) Hotplugging is on, devices using drivers 'kbd', 'mouse' or 'vmmouse' will be disabled.
[ 22.313] (WW) Disabling Mouse0
[ 22.314] (WW) Disabling Keyboard0
[ 22.314] (II) Loader magic: 0x7c8b00
[ 22.314] (II) Module ABI versions:
[ 22.314] X.Org ANSI C Emulation: 0.4
[ 22.314] X.Org Video Driver: 12.1
[ 22.314] X.Org XInput driver : 16.0
[ 22.314] X.Org Server Extension : 6.0
[ 22.315] (--) PCI:*(0:1:0:0) 1002:7210:1734:1107 rev 206, Mem @ 0xd0000000/268435456, 0xcfef0000/65536, I/O @ 0x00002000/256, BIOS @ 0x????????/131072
[ 22.315] (WW) Open ACPI failed (/var/run/acpid.socket) (No such file or directory)
[ 22.315] (II) "extmod" will be loaded by default.
[ 22.315] (II) "dbe" will be loaded by default.
[ 22.315] (II) "glx" will be loaded. This was enabled by default and also specified in the config file.
[ 22.315] (II) "record" will be loaded by default.
[ 22.315] (II) "dri" will be loaded by default.
[ 22.315] (II) "dri2" will be loaded by default.
[ 22.315] (II) LoadModule: "glx"
[ 22.315] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglx.so
[ 22.315] (II) Module glx: vendor="Advanced Micro Devices, Inc."
[ 22.315] compiled for 6.9.0, module version = 1.0.0
[ 22.315] (II) Loading extension GLX
[ 22.315] (II) LoadModule: "extmod"
[ 22.315] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libextmod.so
[ 22.315] (II) Module extmod: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 22.315] compiled for 1.12.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 22.315] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
[ 22.315] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 22.315] (II) Loading extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension XFree86-VidModeExtension
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension XFree86-DGA
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension DPMS
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension XVideo
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension XVideo-MotionCompensation
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension X-Resource
[ 22.316] (II) LoadModule: "dbe"
[ 22.316] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdbe.so
[ 22.316] (II) Module dbe: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 22.316] compiled for 1.12.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 22.316] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
[ 22.316] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension DOUBLE-BUFFER
[ 22.316] (II) LoadModule: "record"
[ 22.316] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/librecord.so
[ 22.316] (II) Module record: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 22.316] compiled for 1.12.4, module version = 1.13.0
[ 22.316] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
[ 22.316] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension RECORD
[ 22.316] (II) LoadModule: "dri"
[ 22.316] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdri.so
[ 22.316] (II) Module dri: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 22.316] compiled for 1.12.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 22.316] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 22.316] (II) Loading extension XFree86-DRI
[ 22.316] (II) LoadModule: "dri2"
[ 22.316] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdri2.so
[ 22.317] (II) Module dri2: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 22.317] compiled for 1.12.4, module version = 1.2.0
[ 22.317] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 22.317] (II) Loading extension DRI2
[ 22.317] (II) LoadModule: "fglrx"
[ 22.317] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/fglrx_drv.so
[ 22.333] (II) Module fglrx: vendor="FireGL - ATI Technologies Inc."
[ 22.333] compiled for 1.4.99.906, module version = 8.97.2
[ 22.333] Module class: X.Org Video Driver
[ 22.333] (II) Loading sub module "fglrxdrm"
[ 22.333] (II) LoadModule: "fglrxdrm"
[ 22.333] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/linux/libfglrxdrm.so
[ 22.333] (II) Module fglrxdrm: vendor="FireGL - ATI Technologies Inc."
[ 22.333] compiled for 1.4.99.906, module version = 8.97.2
[ 22.333] (II) ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Version Identifier:8.97.2
[ 22.333] (II) ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Release Identifier: UNSUPPORTED-8.97.100.3
[ 22.333] (II) ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Build Date: Jul 3 2012 23:56:30
[ 22.333] (++) using VT number 1
[ 22.334] (WW) Falling back to old probe method for fglrx
[ 22.337] (II) Loading PCS database from /etc/ati/amdpcsdb
[ 22.337] (EE) No supported AMD display adapters were found
[ 22.337] (EE) No devices detected.
[ 22.337]
Fatal server error:
[ 22.337] no screens found
[ 22.337]
Please consult the The X.Org Foundation support
at
for help.
[ 22.337] Please also check the log file at "/var/log/Xorg.0.log" for additional information.
[ 22.337]
Solved. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2300 was based on an earlier design & was not really one of the HD 2*** cards, even tho it was released as one (HD 2*** cards are R600 series while the HD 2300 is based on the R500 generation). So the offical drivers for it were relegated to legacy in 2009 with AMD's Catalyst 9.3 release & are no longer supported. Pretty crappy considering the HD 2300 was only on the market from 2007.
To use the official catalyst drivers would require xorg 1.5.3 and kernel 2.6.29..... with no support for newer distros.
Using open source drivers, cannot remember all the packages but have listed some below in case it helps anyone:-
xf86-video-ati
ati-dri
lib32-ati-dri
libtxc_dxtn
lib32-libtxc_dxtn
mesa
lib32-mesa
No xorg.conf needed for it using kms, but can make a config file to tweak if you like in the xorg.conf.d directory called 20-radeon.conf
Last edited by Nixie (2012-12-24 17:21:29)

Thanks for the response. It is not an obvious hardware issue. I would contact HP phone support to get the hardware addressed. You can utilize this website to learn how to contact HP appropriately, based on your region: Contact HP Worldwide
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7) On start of taskbar, right mouse button click Windows-Start and then select Hardware management. On
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8) Browse on folder, where you unpacked ATI driver (on stage 6 earlier) and select Next ... that updates
driver, on the go and you don't need even to reboot Windows.
9) Now you have proper ATI Mobility Radeon -driver in use. It surely sets automatically resolution
according your laptop screen (so recommended native resolution of screen panel) or you can select that on diplay settings.
Extra: For that Windows 8.x/10 boot works fine too, do this too:
Seems that Windows 8.x (and Windows 10 too), with their hybrid-shutdown -functionality, require some support of the display adapter, that ATI Radeon Mobility x1000 -series don't have.
So the solution is to disable that Windows 8.x (or Windows 10) hybrid boot -functionality (that is quicker boot) and to use "normal boot".
You can fix that this way:
- at end of Taskbar click battery/power icon and select Power settings
- navigate to power and sleep settings
- either at bottom of those settings, or in Win10 more power settings, select power buttons functionality/settings (so what power button, sleep button or closing laptop screen does)
- at bottom of those settings is shutdown options (or with similar name). uncheck "use quick boot" -settings (for to uncheck that you may need to click first upper "changing disabled settings" (or similar name) at top or windows)
(I recommend to check Hibernate at the same time too, because that is usefull)
- then Save settings and reboot Windows and you have got rid of that problem that Windows 8.x/10 don't show Lock screen, now it does.
Boot takes just a little longer, so practically no problem. And if you need quicker boot with laptop, use Hibernate-state, so don't shut down your laptop, but instead put it into Hibernate-state (that is better than Sleep mode, because Hibernate-mode doesn't
consume battery-power, like Sleep-mode does)

Re: Trying to run at 256 colours with Ati Mobility Radeon HD2600 on Satelli

Hi, I need to run some applications in 256 colours in Windows Vista 32bit. Right clicking and ticking in the properties run at 256 colours doesn't work. At the properties of the Ati Mobility Radeon HD2600 one can only choose between 16bit or 32bit colours.
Can you support me a solution to my problem? Maybe a tweaked driver?
Thanks.

Hi there,
Vista disables 256 color mode by default, but if you right-click on the file, select properties, then the Compatibility Tab there should be
an option to run in 256 color mode, though I don't know if these setting your system to 256 color mode will fix the program.
Since youve already tried it you could also try to install some Virtual system like VMware and then install Win95/98 into VMware. Then it should work.
Sorry, but I searched and couldnt find any solution. Maybe you should google on some microsoft sites to find a workaround....typing "256 colors Vista" should help.
Greest

What h/w to connect ACD to PC ATI Mobility Radeon X1300

Hi – I have a 23” Apple Cinema display that I run with my Mac PowerBook G4. I now have a Lenovo T60 with an ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 graphics card. Two questions,
1. What do I need to purchase to use the Apple display with my PC laptop?
2. What kind of KVM do I need to switch my Apple keyboard, mouse, and USB hub between my PowerBook and the PC laptop?
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9) 23" ACD; Lenovo T60 w/ ATI Mbility Radeon X1300
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9) 23" ACD; Lenovo T60 w/ ATI Mobility Radeon X1300

Hi @anglngr9 ,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
It is a terrific place to find answers.
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I understand that after reinstalling Windows 7 when you connect a TV via HDMI or watched a video on it the image would start to break and the freeze the computer. You have had this difficulty since you reinstalled Windows 7.
I suggest you reinstall the original driver and then run the HP Support Assistant to check for HP updates.
Using Recovery Manager to Restore Software and Drivers (Windows 7)
If you would like further assistance, please provide your exact model as HP manufactures more then one model of Pavilion DV7 t.
How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
For your convenience I am also including the HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide.
I hope this helps.
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ATI Mobility Radeon 5430-stuttering gameplay

Hello there!
My problem is the following: I'm the owner of an MSI x620 notebook, specifications are the following:
CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
OS: Windows 7 64 bit
Chipset: Intel® GS45 + ICH9M-SFF
Memory: DDR3 800/1066, 4GB
Graphics: ATI® Mobility Radeon HD 5430, 1GB
I often play games like WoW, Skyrim, and several others, and even though these games run really fine on my machine, the games freeze for 1-5 seconds, and then continue to go smoothly again. What could cause the problem? Even old games, like Warcraft 3 produce the same periodical freezing.
I don't think that it is because of a software on my system, since I recently reinstalled my OS, and the problem stayed the same. What I'm thinking is that my video driver might be out of date (on the MSI driver site I could only find one for my video card, and that was released back in 2010.) I tried downloading one from ATI's official site, but there wasn't any specifically for my system, and claimed that these graphics drivers are supplied by the notebook manufacturer, customized for my machine and the features and functions are specific to my notebook, so I should download and up to date driver from MSI instead.
Is there any way that I could update my driver? Or do you think that maybe something else causes my problem? I appreciate and help!
Thank you in advance,
Eva

Thank you for your answer, and I'm sorry if I've offended anyone.
I've already tried that link before, and after the program runs, it claims that my machine doesn't have the compatible driver or hardware. I also tried basically each and every ati catalyst driver updates from the official site (13.1 too) but even though they all get installed, nothing happens. I mean, when I install the driver provided by MSI, during the installation, the screen flickers, and changes between my integrated graphics card, and this Mobility Radeon HD 5430, and after the installation a message pops up that I should restart my notebook in order for the changes to take effect. The other drivers do not do this, so I assume that there is a minor problem during installation, that might be caused by my changeable graphics.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370 switchable graphics driver

Is there any way to get a new driver for the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370 switchable graphics card? I have a HP Pavilion dv7-4276nr Entertainment Notebook PC and the latest driver I can download from HP are from 2010!! Lots of games are not running properly because of the lack of updated drivers and I cannot download them from de ATI page since they wont work. Please tell me if there is any other place from where I can download a more updated driver. Thanks in advance.

@stormsfury
I understand that you are looking for help with disabling the more powerful GPU on your notebook.
I did some searching and found a few posts on this matter, by a few of the HP forum experts. Check through these pages:
how to disable switchable graphics
Disabling switchable graphics or setting global default.
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ATI Mobility Radeon X600 driver update installs but screen goes black

My HP Pavilion zd8000 came with the ATI Mobility Radeon X600 graphics card.
When I installed Windows 7, it auto-updates the driver (recognizing it by name), then upon restart, the screen goes black.
Had to restart in safe mode and uninstall.
Anyone else with this problem? Anyone find a solution?
Thanks.

Hello,
According to your problem description, please perform the following steps to narrow down the issue.
Run Windows Low-resolution
1) Detach all unnecessary peripheral devices from your computer, such as printers, scanners and removable storage devices.
2) Restart the computer.
3) Keep pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears.
4) Choose Enable Low-resolution video (640*480) option, and press Enter.
5) Then install the display card driver in Windows Low-resolution mode.
(You should contact ATI support to obtain the right device driver compatible with Windows 7)
Note: In Low-resolution Mode, your system display and Desktop will look and perform differently than in Normal Mode. This is only temporary.
Good Luck!

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Graphics (switchable)

hello
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 512MB, and an integrated ATI Mobility Radeon HD4250
FROM I only see that ATI Mobility Radeon HD4250 has 4200 sees the other has a standard vga.
recovery after restoration, blue screen of death occurs after some time
it works well, if only the hd4250 driver is above the other standard VGA
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AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 display driver stopped responding

I have received the following message on my HP Pavilion dv7:
Display driver AMD driver stopped responding and has successfully recovered. It is an AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250.
The screen randomly does this starting a day or so ago. Maybe once every few hours or it may do it once every 5 min three times in a row. The screen has random little blue dots here and there.
What do I need to do? Is this something I could potentially fix/replace/etc?

Is this they way you did a factory reset tomu96? Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 7)
If so, that should have resolved the issue, but since it continues to crash if you made no changes after that restore, you probably have hardware failure.
In North America, call (800)-474-6836 outside of North America find your support number here HP Technical Support
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