K1 and TSL Crashes With New Quad CPU

[e-varmint]

Having browsed around, I am unable to figure this out. In both K1 and TSL, I get repeated crashes when entering certain modules. In K1, it was the Ebon Hawk after the Leviathan. In TSL, it's the cantina on Oneron. I can warp there from the courtyard, but when I enter or re-enter the standard way, the load-screen gets to about 90%, then it crashes. I've tried various graphics/screen resolution changes, but the crashes continue. I'm not very tech-savvy, so any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

Edit: Why does it give me a video card warning?

 

Edit2: The AR_ERROR.log says:

Names Differ: PMBMN pmbnm

 

Here are the specs:

 

[sWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=5/20/2008 3:33:28 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.10.427
GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\

[OS]
Name=WinXP
Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2
Service Pack=Service Pack 2
Status=Pass

[swapFiles]
C:\pagefile.sys=2046
C:\pagefile.sys=2046

[CPU]
CPUCount=1
CPUSpeed=2394
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=15
CPUStepping=11
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName=Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=2048
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=441.78GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=D:\
Drives=Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7200S

[Video]
Video Card Name=NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Video Memory=512
Desktop Resolution=1680x1050x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=2.1.2
OpenGL Vendor=NVIDIA Corporation
OpenGL Renderer=GeForce 8600 GT/PCI/SSE2
NVidia Driver=6.14.11.6923
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Pass
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=Realtek HD Audio output
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor2.ini

[Display Options]
FullScreen=0
Disable Movies=0
Disable Intro Movies=0
Sort Modules=1
Width=640
Height=480
BitsPerPixels=32
RefreshRate=60

[sound Options]
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
Sound Effects Volume=28
Movie Volume=85
Number 3D Voices=30
Number 2D Voices=64
2D3D Bias=1.50
EAX=2
Sound Init=0
Disable Sound=0
Force Software=0

[Graphics Options]
Anisotropy=8
Frame Buffer=1
Grass=1
Soft Shadows=1
Shadows=1
Brightness=57
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=0
RefreshRate=60
Width=1280
Height=960
V-Sync=0
Texture Quality=2
Anti Aliasing=4
AllowWindowedMode=1

[Game Options]
EnableCheats=1
UnlockedPlanetSongs=119
Enable Tooltips=1
Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000
Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000
Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000
TextureVariation=10
BodyVariation=14
AppearanceType=177
PCGender=0
GameCompleted=0
CurSithLord=2
Hide InGame GUI=0
Use Small Fonts=0
Hide Unequippable=0
Tutorial Popups=0
Subtitles=1
Mini Map=1
Floating Numbers=1
Status Summary=1
Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1
Mouse Sensitivity=44
Difficulty Level=2
Auto Level Up NPCs=0
Mouse Look=0
AutoSave=1
EnableScreenShot=0
Reverse Mouse Buttons=0
Reverse Ingame YAxis=0
Reverse Minigame YAxis=0
Combat Movement=1
TooltipDelay Sec=1
Disable Movies=0

[config]
firstrun=0

[Keymapping]
Action286B=8
Action286A=7
Action285B=10
Action285A=9
Action284B=54
Action284A=51
Action283B=54
Action283A=51
Action282B=69
Action282A=73
Action281B=53
Action281A=76
Action280B=69
Action280A=73
Action268=52
Action265=58
Action264=57
Action263=43
Action262=85
Action261=84
Action260=83
Action259=82
Action258=81
Action257=80
Action256=79
Action255=78
Action254=77
Action253=31
Action245=75
Action244=55
Action243=67
Action242=74
Action241=87
Action240=56
Action239=68
Action238=82
Action236=83
Action234=81
Action232=80
Action230=79
Action228=78
Action226=77
Action225=70
Action224=90
Action223=31
Action222=25
Action221=24
Action220=29
Action219=28
Action218=42
Action217=87
Action216=65
Action215=63
Action214=60
Action213=62
Action212=61
Action211=66
Action210=59
Action209=71
Action208=89
Action207=72
Action206=30
Action205=55
Action204=67

[Autopause Options]
End Of Combat Round=0
Mine Sighted=0
Enemy Sighted=1
Party Killed=1
Action Menu=0
New Target Selected=1

[Movies Shown]
Movie10=0
Movie 9=0
Movie 8=0
Movie 7=24
Movie 6=0
Movie 5=2
Movie 4=8
Movie 3=229
Movie 2=239
Movie 1=247
Movie 0=124

[jonathan7]

Having browsed around, I am unable to figure this out. In both K1 and TSL, I get repeated crashes when entering certain modules. In K1, it was the Ebon Hawk after the Leviathan. In TSL, it's the cantina on Oneron. I can warp there from the courtyard, but when I enter or re-enter the standard way, the load-screen gets to about 90%, then it crashes. I've tried various graphics/screen resolution changes, but the crashes continue. I'm not very tech-savvy, so any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

Edit: Why does it give me a video card warning?

 

Edit2: The AR_ERROR.log says:

Names Differ: PMBMN pmbnm

 

Here are the specs...

 

Strange, it should play.

 

I get a videocard warning, but game runs fine (game just doesn't recognize it).

 

A) Have you tryed dropping down all the graphics card options down lower? I know on my old PC it didn't like smoke, and the game would slow down greatly, it also didn't like the grass in Dantooine in either game and it would get seriously laggy there.

 

B) Have you got any mods installed?

 

Helpful threads around;

 

In LF, might be relevant;

 

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=167523

 

A google search, sent me here;

 

http://forums.techguy.org/hardware/637404-solved-question-about-normal-gpu.html

[e-varmint]

Thanks for the links! I'll try the suggestions and post results!

 

Edit: I went to my Nvidia Control Panel and selected "Use the advanced 3D image settings" Under the "Program Settings", "Add" swkotor2.exe. That seems to be one of the most likely fixes for my Onderon issues.

 

I also got the Nvidia tools software which allows me to monitor the GPU temperature, and updated the 8600 GT driver.