Screen goes black

tmth · Post by **tmth** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:32 am

Windows Version (and Service Packs): WinXP SP2
Processor Speed: 3Ghz Pentium D 830 Dual Core
RAM: 1024MB
Video Card (Make and Model#): Nvidia GeForce 6600GT
Sound Card (Make and Model#): Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-1]

Connection Type (Dialup, Cable, DSL, other): DSL
Modem (Make and Model#): Siemens SpeedStream 4100
Router (Make and Model#): none
Internet Service Provider(company name): Dialog Company
Location(State/Province/Locality, and Country): Poland

Problem Encountered at Step #: 5
Which Program (ASGS/Allegiance): Allegiance
What Error Message: None
Comments (What you tried, description, etc):

I launched ASGS 2.1, downloaded newest build, registered new callsign and finally logged in. Screen went black and nothing happened further - I've waited about 5 minutes, but that did nothing, I also restarted my computer - again, nothing. Maybe it's because of my dual core processor? Ah, and system didn't freeze, I managed to shut allegiance down from alt+ctrl+delete shortcut. Any solution?

Your_Persona · Post by **Your_Persona** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:44 am

So you not seeing the allegiance screen at all?

What resolution is your monitor running?

Try dropping your desktop color depth to 16 bit.

Your_Persona · Post by **Your_Persona** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:48 am

tmth wrote:QUOTE (tmth @ Jul 11 2006, 03:32 AM) I launched ASGS 2.1, downloaded newest build

What link did you use to download this 'newest build'? Did you happen to download a FAZ debug version?

tmth · Post by **tmth** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:54 am

okay then:
1) no, I don't see anything, just black screen.
2) I'm running at 1280x1024 pixels, 32bit color, but I tried dropping both resolution and color quality, but it didn't work.

oh, I missed your second post:
well, it downloaded right after first run of ASGS, but to be sure I also clicked help->get latest build of asgs
I'm not sure what FAZ debug version is - I don't know. Oh, and I got installer from here http://www.freeallegiance.org/knowledgebase/entry/11/25/ , just in case there are other releases available somewhere on the site, which I'm unaware of.

Your_Persona · Post by **Your_Persona** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:57 am

what about this download? QUOTE I launched ASGS 2.1, downloaded newest build[/quote] tell me about that newest build you downloaded. where did you get it from.

tmth · Post by **tmth** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:03 am

oh, just in case, my ForceWare version is 84.37

Your_Persona · Post by **Your_Persona** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:08 am

Try setting your color depth back down to 16 bit, and launching in windowed mode real quick. Should be an option in ASGS.

tmth · Post by **tmth** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:13 am

WOW! It works!:D:D:D:D Thank you so much:D
It looks that allegiance works only in windowed mode. Is there any solution to launch it full-screen?

Your_Persona · Post by **Your_Persona** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:16 am

Does hitting the maximize button or hitting alt+enter get you to full screen? Also try dropping your monitor resolution to 1024x768 if you get stuck with a black screen again, or even 800x600. It would be a good thing to know.

Your_Persona · Post by **Your_Persona** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:23 am

Ok, looks to me like your video drivers are pretty out of date.
I'm seeing some ForceWare Release 90
Version: 91.31
Release Date: June 23, 2006

So download the new drivers.
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Then check which version of directX you have. Start Menu > run > 'dxdiag'
Should say DirectX version in the bottom center. Post that.