MTM2: Trucks Are Black and Black Boxes Surround Scenery Objects (186024)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 2 2.0
This article was previously published under Q186024

SYMPTOMS

When you play Monster Truck Madness 2, the trucks may be black and scenery objects may be surrounded by black boxes.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if 3D hardware acceleration is enabled and the video driver installed in the computer is out of date or cannot correctly map the game's shadow and texture display features.

This issue has been reported with the following display adapters:

  • Matrox Millennium II
  • STB Nitro 3D
  • Diamond Stealth 2000

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact your hardware manufacturer to inquire if an updated video driver is available.

For information about how to contact your hardware manufacturer, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z



To determine the manufacturer and model of the display adapter installed in the computer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. On the Device Manager tab, click View Devices By Type.
  4. Double-click Display Adapters to expand the branch.
  5. Note the manufacturer and model of the display adapter listed in the Display Adapters branch.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/12/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbprb KB186024
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