VPU

[Dr._Who]

Hi guys, I just got my new computer, and I allready have a problem with it. I have a Radeon 9600, and it takes about 5 minutes after I have started a game and this message pops up: VPU Recovery error.    So I browsed the net and found that you can turn off VPU recovery.    Uhm, how do you do that?

[JBaymore]

Dr.Who,

If you go to the little ATI icon on the taskbar at the bottom right and right click on it it'll give you the option of "Settings" ....and you want ATI display settings.

That will bring up the settings for the video card drivers and such.  Look for the tab called VPU Recover.  Look for the checkbox.

HOWEVER................

This message is telling you something is wrong.  Instead of turning off the message.... you shoud figure out what is wrong.  Shame to have a new computer... and have something not working correctly from the start.

The time lag link is a clue, I think.  I wouild be looking at overheating.  I used to have a 9600... can't remember if it had an external fan connector.  If it does... did you connect it?  Second... if the fan on the chip is running... the overall case temp can be an issue.  Look at the temperature display for your CPU/case/video card and see if it is running hot after a bit of time.

So some thoughts...... worth exactly what you paid for them  ;).

best,

................john

[Jared]

Definately sounds like a heat-related issue, as stated before be sure to make sure that it is cool in there...

What I try to do is leave an open slot on both sides of my graphics card to increase airflow...

I also installed a pci slot fan cooler system...:-)