Hi,
I own an Acer Ferrari 4002wlmi with the following spec:
General
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Width: 36.3 cm
Depth: 26.6 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Weight: 2.9 kg
Localisation: English / United Kingdom
Processor
Processor: AMD Turion 64 mobile technology ML-30 / 1.6 GHz
64-bit Computing: Yes
Features: 3DNow! Professional technology, PowerNow! technology, HyperTransport technology, Enhanced Virus Protection
Chipset Type: ATI Radeon Xpress 200
Cache Memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 1 MB
RAM
Installed Size: 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC2700
Configuration Features: 2 x 256 MB
Storage Controller
Type: IDE
Storage
Hard Drive: 80 GB - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage
Type: DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Card Reader
Type: 5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Display
Display Type: 15.4" TFT active matrix
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Colour support: 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Features: CrystalBrite
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Mobility Radeon X700 - PCI Express
Video Memory: DDR SDRAM - 128 MB
Max Resolution (external): 2048 x 1536
Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: AC '97
Audio Input: Microphone
Input Device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
The problems arise when I run Age of Empires II: The Conquerors. Often the game will open and run fine and I'll be able to play a full game with little problems. However, when I try to exit the game and return to windows, my graphics get messed up, as can be seen in the attached file. This is also the case if I try and switch between the game and my desktop or another program mid game. Further still, on some occasions the screen may also get messed up whilst the game is loading. Unfortunately, the only soluton I have found is to turn my laptop off and restart it.
I also noted that the same problem occurred when I tried to increase my screens resolution; I did not have Age of Empires on at that time.
This is an extremely frustrating problem, and any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Ryan Wain