How Do I Disable 32-bit Z Buffer With My GeForce4 Ti4600 Graphics Card?!

SkyeHack · February 19th, 2003

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GRIM FANDANGO

Technical Reference Guide - Details

Graphic Corruption (Manny Disappearing) on Systems Using the Matrox G200 Video Card

If you are experiencing graphic corruption while playing Grim Fandango on a system that has a Matrox G200 Video Card, the problem is most likely due to having the 32-bit Z Buffer option for the G200 enabled. The most common type of corruption reported is that Manny's body will seem to disappear.

The 32-bit Z Buffer option is not enabled by default, and de-selecting the option should resolve the problem. To de-select the 32-bit Z Buffer:

Right click on your desktop and select PROPERTIES
From the Matrox Display Properties Window click on the SETTINGS tab
Click on the ADVANCED tab in the lower right corner
Click once on the "Enable 32-bit Z buffer" option so the check-mark disappears
Click on OK to close the Window, and then click OK again to exit the Display Properties Window
Note: You will need to reboot your system for the new settings to take effect. Please reboot prior to playing the game.

I am having the same exact problem in Grim Fandango except with a GeForce 4 card. How can I disable this option? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also have Rivatuner and Atuner. Thanks!

**Yeloazndevil** · February 19th, 2003

its for D3D right? In RivaTuner, Driver Settings: D3D Tweaks>Depth Buffering>Z Buffer Settings>Mine says Enable 24 bit Z-Buffer (my card is a GF4TI4200) and untick that option

SkyeHack · February 19th, 2003

in rivatuner i do this? cause i dont see d3d settings.

**Yeloazndevil** · February 19th, 2003

yea in Rivatuner, but it says 24 bit Z - buffer it says DentonatorXP Detected Customize........ clcik there and click the DirectX symbol

February 19th, 2003

If you have 24 bit z-buffer disabled. It should fall back to 16 bit

SkyeHack · February 19th, 2003

you know why i probably dont see that is cause rivatuner doesnt support the drivers that i am using. ill change them and see if it works. thanks yeloazndevil!

SkyeHack · February 19th, 2003

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Originally posted by yeloazndevil
yea in Rivatuner, but it says 24 bit Z - buffer it says DentonatorXP Detected Customize........ clcik there and click the DirectX symbol

Are you using RivaTuner v2.0 Release Candidate 12.2?

**Yeloazndevil** · February 19th, 2003

yea I am

SkyeHack · February 19th, 2003

ok so it is just my driver. thanks bro. just one more question man. where do i go to increase my core and memory in my videocard? thanks again!

**Yeloazndevil** · February 19th, 2003

DetonatorXP Detected Customize Click there and click the Video card Symbol I see u have a Gainward Card so do I, have u installed ExpertTool that came in the Cd-Rom it also has has a overclocking tab there called Performance

SkyeHack · February 19th, 2003

thanks again dude. you are the man. im gonna add you to my buddy list since you did me this favor. and since i am a don i will always be here for you for whatever you need. whatever you need......

**Yeloazndevil** · February 19th, 2003

np anytime it seems like Rivatuner doesn't support my drivers 42.86 I guess I will wait for the next release of RiveTuner so it will support them

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SkyeHack Cpl in U.S. Marine Corps Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 2,175	in rivatuner i do this? cause i dont see d3d settings. __________________ Click To View My Blog Alienware Area-51m Saucer Silver 16.1" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display * Pentium 4 HT 3.4GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Module 128MB DDR * 1GB DDR PC-3200 @ 400MHz * Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 8MB Cache 4x2x8x DVD+/-RW / 16x10x24x CD-RW Combo * Windows XP Home Edition SP2

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SkyeHack Cpl in U.S. Marine Corps Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 2,175	you know why i probably dont see that is cause rivatuner doesnt support the drivers that i am using. ill change them and see if it works. thanks yeloazndevil! __________________ Click To View My Blog Alienware Area-51m Saucer Silver 16.1" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display * Pentium 4 HT 3.4GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Module 128MB DDR * 1GB DDR PC-3200 @ 400MHz * Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 8MB Cache 4x2x8x DVD+/-RW / 16x10x24x CD-RW Combo * Windows XP Home Edition SP2

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SkyeHack Cpl in U.S. Marine Corps Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 2,175	ok so it is just my driver. thanks bro. just one more question man. where do i go to increase my core and memory in my videocard? thanks again! __________________ Click To View My Blog Alienware Area-51m Saucer Silver 16.1" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display * Pentium 4 HT 3.4GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Module 128MB DDR * 1GB DDR PC-3200 @ 400MHz * Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 8MB Cache 4x2x8x DVD+/-RW / 16x10x24x CD-RW Combo * Windows XP Home Edition SP2

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SkyeHack Cpl in U.S. Marine Corps Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 2,175	thanks again dude. you are the man. im gonna add you to my buddy list since you did me this favor. and since i am a don i will always be here for you for whatever you need. whatever you need...... __________________ Click To View My Blog Alienware Area-51m Saucer Silver 16.1" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display * Pentium 4 HT 3.4GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Module 128MB DDR * 1GB DDR PC-3200 @ 400MHz * Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 8MB Cache 4x2x8x DVD+/-RW / 16x10x24x CD-RW Combo * Windows XP Home Edition SP2

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February 19th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,140	its for D3D right? In RivaTuner, Driver Settings: D3D Tweaks>Depth Buffering>Z Buffer Settings>Mine says Enable 24 bit Z-Buffer (my card is a GF4TI4200) and untick that option

February 19th, 2003	#4 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,140	yea in Rivatuner, but it says 24 bit Z - buffer it says DentonatorXP Detected Customize........ clcik there and click the DirectX symbol

February 19th, 2003	#5 (permalink)
ChrisRay Guest Posts: n/a	If you have 24 bit z-buffer disabled. It should fall back to 16 bit

February 19th, 2003	#8 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,140	yea I am

February 19th, 2003	#10 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,140	DetonatorXP Detected Customize Click there and click the Video card Symbol I see u have a Gainward Card so do I, have u installed ExpertTool that came in the Cd-Rom it also has has a overclocking tab there called Performance

February 19th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,140	np anytime it seems like Rivatuner doesn't support my drivers 42.86 I guess I will wait for the next release of RiveTuner so it will support them