Q261062: MCM2: Cannot Select Video Adapter When You Use Multiple Monitors

Article: Q261062
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbgraphxlinkcritical
Last Modified: 01-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 attempt to start Microsoft Motocross Madness 2 on a computer that is
configured to use multiple monitors, the list of available video adapters may be
incorrect.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if a 2-D video adapter is installed in your computer as
the primary video adapter and a 3-D video adapter is installed in your computer
as the secondary video adapter.

NOTE: Motocross Madness 2 recognizes only the primary video adapter that is
installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, select the Software Rasterization option when you
start Motocross Madness 2.

If you are not prompted to choose the 3-D card when you start Motocross Madness
2:

1. Start Motocross Madness 2.

2. On the Motocross Madness 2 startup screen, click Options ([GRAPHIC:the three
  gears]).

3. Click Advanced.

4. Click to select the "Show 3-D Renderer Selector at Startup" check box.

5. Click Back ([GRAPHIC:the pointing hand]) until you return to the Motocross
  Madness 2 startup screen.

6. Click the X button to quit Motocross Madness 2.

7. Quit and then restart Motocross Madness 2.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Motocross Madness 2.

Additional query words: 2.00 msgame mcm2 motorcross display multimon kbgraphx

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Keywords          : kbgraphxlinkcritical 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMotocrossSearch kbMotocrossM2
Version           : :2.0

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