laceykohlman.......
Regarding Blank/Black Screen and Sound Problems, If you are using an HP Computer I have provided you an excellent link: The HP FORUMS BELOW:
http://forums.itrc.hp.com/cm/Categor...1,,405,00.html
You must register, first, but they have some great problem solvers here......a frequent topic is the Black Screen and Audio Problems related to HP Computers.
If you say you have a Video Card with an "S3" chip, I believe MTU system requirements is to have a Video Card "WITHOUT AN S3" CHIP.
AS MENTION BY IN OTHER FORUMS, SOME VIDEO CARDS ALLOW YOU TO "DISABLE" THE S3 CHIP.
I know MTU recommends ATI VIDEO CARDS.....and since a Video Card is only about $80.00......I purchased the recommended card the ATI Radeon 7000.......and it works PERFECTLY.