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Q261040: Motocross Madness 2: Black Screen When You Start the Program

Article: Q261040
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, you may experience any of the
following symptoms:

- You may see a black screen when you start the program.

- Textures on the motorcycles and riders may be distorted.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if a Diamond Stealth III S540 video adapter is installed
in your computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, download and install the latest driver for the Diamond
Stealth III S540 video adapter from the following S3 Web site:

  http://www.s3.com/customer_care.htm

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: 2.00 msgame mcm2 corrupt graphics colors distortion dark empty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMotocrossSearch kbMotocrossM2
Version           : :2.0

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