DOCUMENT:Q261078  01-JUN-2001  [homegame]
TITLE   :Motocross Madness 2: Hangs When You Click "Start Race!"
PRODUCT :Microsoft Home Games
PROD/VER::2.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame kbgraphxlinkcriticalkbfaq

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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 a race in Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, you may
experience the following symptoms:

 - Motocross Madness 2 may stop responding (hang).

 - Textures on the motorcycle, the rider, or the ground may appear distorted.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if a Hercules Power Drive Terminator Beast video adapter
is installed in your computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order in which they are
presented.

Reduce the Display Resolution in the Game
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To reduce the display resolution in the game:

1. Start Motocross Madness 2, and then click Options ([GRAPHIC:the three gears])
   on the startup screen.

2. Click the Graphics tab.

3. In the Display Resolution box, click 640 X 480.

4. Click Back ([GRAPHIC:the pointing hand]) until you return to the startup
   screen.

Force Textures to Fit in Video Memory
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To force textures to fit in video memory:

1. Start Motocross Madness 2, and then click Options ([GRAPHIC:the three gears])
   on the startup screen.

2. Click the Graphics tab.

3. Click Advanced.

4. Under Emergency Repair Features, click to select the "Force textures to fit
   in video memory" check box.

   NOTE: This speeds up the game, but reduces the quality of the graphics in the
   game.

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

MORE INFORMATION
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If the issue continues to occur, download and install the latest video driver
for your video adapter from the following Guillemot Web site:

   http://www.guillemot.com

To determine the brand and model of your video adapter:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click System.

3. Click Device Manager.

4. Double-click Display Adapters.

In the branch under Display Adapters, the brand and model of your video adapter
is displayed.

5. Close Control Panel.

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 2.00 msgame mcm2 motorcross corrupt display hangs freeze lock kbgraphx

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbimu msgame kbgraphxlinkcritical kbfaq
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMotocrossSearch kbMotocrossM2
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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