Autodesk releases new hot fixes for max 9.
Those fixes resolve the DX Material and Shockwave issues.
3ds Max 9.0 (32 Bit) Hot Fix 1
Code:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=9233739&linkID=5573636
3ds Max 9.0 (32 Bit) Hot Fix 2
Code:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=9233784&linkID=5573636