no directx 9.0c compatible graphics adapter???

[flatfishfred]

I just bought the Sims 2 today and I installed everything icluding DirectX 9. Whenever I try to start the game the sims 2 graphic appears for approx 1 second and thats it!!! finished!!!! if i disable all virus protection i then occasionally get the pop up " Failed to find DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics in the System! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer."

I can run sims 2 body shop but not sims 2 The game has been exchanged once due to the fact the first serial no. was unreadable on the instructions (all very annoying) wasted trip home and back,

I have intel pent 4
windows XP
512 mb memory
hard drive 20gb
cd/dvd x42
video card ge force4MX 420/440
using driver 6.1.77 dated 15/7/04 directly downloaded from manufacturer
previous driver NV4_disp-dll (same problem)

I believe it to be a directx/graphics compatability, I have reduced resolution and turned off everything in sims2 read me files except adjusting bios as I cannot locate anything there to change I cannot flash up sims 2 game to reduce anything there as I've yet to see it,

totally wasted yet another day trying to download large files on dial up

what can i do to fire up sims 2

[ManagerJosh]

upgrade your drivers...

www.nvidia.com (http://www.nvidia.com)

[flatfishfred]

the latest drivers for the geforce 4mx is the 61.77 dated 15.7.04 which is way in advance of gefrose2 that ea recommend as basic level game playing platform

[SonnyPoo]

I am having the same directx problrm and i tried to upgrade drivers but i cant get it to upgrade. This is becoming very hard.

[ManagerJosh]

Post your specs up.

[Panchito]

Hi there!

Just got home with my new flashy Sims 2, installed it and started swearing in old forgotten languages. :P

Ok, it installed DX9.0c on my computer (reboot) no problems. But when running the game it says the game cannot detect a DirectX9.0c compatible videocard on my system. I have tried catalyst 4.2 and 4.9.

The system:

Athlon 2400+
512 MB ram
Abit KV7 mobo
ATI 9800pro 128


I have tried the EA forums, but all you get there is "upgrade your drivers". Well, unless i travel in time to the future, there are NO newer dirvers. :P

I have no problems running any other DX/OGL games. Fastwrites are off and AGP set to 4x.

Any ideas on what could i do?

[Repost:]
Heh, i put a -w toggle at the end of the shortcut target and it runs in windowed mode. No sound, though. Gotta try and see if i can get it running in fullscreen.

[astaregod]

panchito: you have an ATI card, so go to this site: http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html
provide your operating system version and your card type and you should be good to go. also make sure you're running fullscreen mode in a resolution your card can support (might not be the problem but you never know)

make sure you are upgrading your drivers for the correct devices (i.e. do not install a GeForce 440 driver for the GeForce FX 5200 or something like that).

edit: josh, do you know anything about athlon's being incompatible with sims2? I remember there being an issue with bodyshop earlier in that it didn't run on machines with athlon processors. just a thought

[flatfishfred]

Glad for my sake not yours i'm not the only one going nowhere fast.

I have down loaded the Geforce4mx 420 driver from two different web sites both ending up with the same common driver as latest available 1 took 2.5 hrs to download via dial up just to present me with the same problem, 1 seconds worth of sims2

sorry pachito but what do you mean by -w toggle i'll try anything to get it to work, great weekend were having!!!!!!! just getting madder and madder!!!!!!!!!

:mad:

[astaregod]

flatfishfred: if at all possible try going back to the 61.76 version of the nvidia drivers. make sure you are choosing the correct operating system. also, after you click "graphics driver" then "GeForce and TNT2" in the driver page on the nvidia site, there is a link below called "products supported in this driver". click that and make sure the GeForce4 MX 420 is listed. also make sure you are downloading from the correct site: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

the -w toggle is put in the shortcut's target location after the path to the executable. it forces the game to run in windowed mode. otherwise, the game will run in fullscreen mode

[ManagerJosh]

Flat - give this a shot: http://forums.worldsims.org/showthread.php?t=2865

[Mom2Talk]

Okay... I'm having the same message coming up, but I have a different card. Below are my "specs"... Help!

System:

Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2
Intel(R) Celeron (TM) CPU
1300 MHz
1.30 GHz, 256 MB of RAM
Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller
High (24 bit resolution)
1024 by 768 pixels
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Thanks a million!

Mom2Talk

[ManagerJosh]

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/Product_Filter.asp?ProductID=797

[Mom2Talk]

Okay... I downloaded the most recent driver available at that link, but I still am unable to access the program... Is there anything else I need to look into?

Mom2Talk

[HurdleSZ]

Okay, same prob, sorta the same thing as Mom2Talk. Please help me ya'll.

System:
Windows XP Home Edition
Intel(R) 1300MHz Celeron (TM) CPU
1.30 GHz, 255 MB of RAM
Intel(R) 8210E Graphics Controller

Thanks!


-----Okay, i went up to the intel download site like Mom2Talk, I havent downloaded anything yet, but when i do, i'm supposed to download a compatible graphics controller, rite??

[astaregod]

ok, everyone who is having a problem, please visit this thread as it will assist you in solving your graphics problem (hopefully): http://forums.worldsims.org/showthread.php?t=2874

if you see anyone else on the forums that are having the same problems, please refer them to the thread I linked to above. thanks!!! :)

[Panchito]

Well, for me it's NOT a driver issue. Although i agree that first thing to check are drivers, it's been stated by several people they have the latest ones and they don't help, so bashing the same solution over and over isn't helping them.

I got a hint in other direction, though: refresh rates. If you have a program//utility that locks your refresh rates, it might conflict with the Sims 2, which for what i've heard is designed to run at 60Hz and won't accept anything else other than that. Quite a bad decision, if you ask me.

If you have programs like Reforce, RefreshForce and similars, or even a driver setting locking your refresh rate, you might want to try turning them off so the Sims 2 has freedom to set the Hz to whatever it wants.

Source (http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?p=1333186422&posted=1#post1333186422).

[astaregod]

Panchito: is there such a program on your computer that will lock refresh rates? I don't think that an error message saying something about a DirectX9.0c-incompatible card exists in the system would come up because of a refresh rate problem. But anyway, my refresh rate is at 75Hz so I might have problems running the game too (I get it tomorrow). I'll post here about what I encounter.

Everyone else, if you have tried what I suggested in the thread linked to in my previous post and you are still having problems, try checking the refresh rate and post what it is. Thanks. :)

[kristygal]

I'm unfortunately getting the same "no directx 9.0c compatible graphics adapter" error message and after spending 2 hours on the phone with HP tech support, I'm ready to give up and sell my game. My last resort is to call EA monday but I've heard they're worthless. I've tried every step that has been posted on this forum and gotten nowhere. Maybe someone has an idea before I give up and put this game on ebay. :confused: Here's my system:
HP Pavillion A282n
2.40 GHz Intel Pentium 4
512 MB DDR SDRAM
80 GB Ultra DMA hard drive
Intel Extreme Graphics 2 82865G controller
64MB shared video memory
Thanks in advance.:)

[astaregod]

kristygal have you tried the suggestions in the thread http://forums.worldsims.org/showthread.php?t=2874 ? After you do (or if you did already) and it still doesn't work, post your refresh rate. You can get this by going to display properties, going to the settings tab, clicking the Advanced button, then clicking the monitor tab. Under "screen refresh rate" it will show your refresh rate. Post that and we'll try to help you as best we can.

I followed the link that Panchito posted earlier (http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?p=1333186422&posted=1#post1333186422) and it very well may be the cause to your problem running the game.

[kristygal]

My screen rate has "60" highlighted in the box, but if you click on the arrow on the right it has listed 70, 75 & 85. As you can tell, I have no idea what these mean! :o
I'm going to check out the link you posted next. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!

[Panchito]

Panchito: is there such a program on your computer that will lock refresh rates? I don't think that an error message saying something about a DirectX9.0c-incompatible card exists in the system would come up because of a refresh rate problem. But anyway, my refresh rate is at 75Hz so I might have problems running the game too (I get it tomorrow). I'll post here about what I encounter. Happens in Full Spectrum warrior and in Battlefield too, for what i've heard. It's not what you have your refresh rate set to in the drivers, the problem is if you *force* it thorugh a third party program (if not, windows adapts the refresh rate to whatever, unless your drivers have a special feature to lock the refresh rates. Beats me why would anyone want to program things in such a way.

[astaregod]

yeah, I'm asking if there is a third-party program on your computer that is forcing a refresh rate other than 60Hz. Hit Ctrl-Alt-Delete (and if you're in win2000 or winxp, click the processes tab) and end all background tasks except explorer and systray (for win2000 and winxp end just about everything that has your user name next to it in the user name column except explorer.exe) and try to run the game in fullscreen mode.

if you're running it in windowed mode does the game adapt to the current refresh rate and would it matter since it's in a window? just something to think about

[Panchito]

You've got a point there about window refresh rates (yes, i am running MultiRes as a service, i'll unregister it when i'm at home tomorrow). However, as noted, i have tried different drivers, and currently running the latest ones and it's not working in full screen anyways. Other people with the save videocard and drivers can play no problems, though, so i guess it must be something different. BIOS is configured to maximum compatibility mode. Will see what comes out of this refresh think, and if it turns out to be something different, try to root what it is.

[Panchito]

Ok, i've found the problem: The Sims 2 refuses to run in full screen when my desktop resolution is higher than the game's resolution. My desktop is usually at 1280x960. I set the game to 1024x768 in windowed mode, then got back to the desktop and set it to 1024x768 and then ran from the fullscreen link. Blam! It runs perfectly.

[astaregod]

ALRIGHT!!! it does seem like a weird error but WOW it works now!!! I bet you're really happy!!

Maybe you can answer this because I don't have my game yet: the sims2 will run at a resolution of 1280x1024 right? I just don't wanna change my screen resolution every time I run the game :)

[Eric444]

I'm unfortunately getting the same "no directx 9.0c compatible graphics adapter" error message and after spending 2 hours on the phone with HP tech support, I'm ready to give up and sell my game. My last resort is to call EA monday but I've heard they're worthless. I've tried every step that has been posted on this forum and gotten nowhere. Maybe someone has an idea before I give up and put this game on ebay. :confused: Here's my system:
HP Pavillion A282n
2.40 GHz Intel Pentium 4
512 MB DDR SDRAM
80 GB Ultra DMA hard drive
Intel Extreme Graphics 2 82865G controller
64MB shared video memory
Thanks in advance.:)
im getting the same error i did all the the steps in other theards but its still not working
my specs are
Dell Optiplex GX 150
intel pentium3 1.0ghx
memory 254 mb ram
intel 82815 graphics controller
chipset 82815

[ManagerJosh]

im getting the same error i did all the the steps in other theards but its still not working
my specs are
Dell Optiplex GX 150
intel pentium3 1.0ghx
memory 254 mb ram
intel 82815 graphics controller
chipset 82815
For one Eric, your system doesn't even meet the minimum system requirements.

Have a look at them :)
http://forums.worldsims.org/showthread.php?p=35763#post35763

[Sims2KidsMom]

I am unable to get the game to load on the following computer, I've gone to the S3 website and downloaded and installed the latest drivers available. What to do at this point? Do I need to buy another video card or will this one somehow upgrade to work??? Help!!!




Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edit! ion (Bu ild 2600)PassWindows XP/2000/98/MESystem Memory480.5Pass256.0Processor Speed1466.7Pass800 MHzDirectX Version9.0cPass9.0cDisplay DeviceS3 Graphics ProSavage CompaqUnknown CompatibilityDisplay Memory64.0Pass32.0Display Driver6.13.10.1012-13.90.10.1Unknown CompatibilitySound DeviceSoundMAX Digital AudioPassSound Driver5.12.01.3030Unknown Compatibility

[curtisu]

Same directx compatability problems as mentioned. I'm not in front of the machine I'm running(not) Sims2 but I do remember it's a 900Mhz Pentium and uses an Intel 810 chipset graphics controller. And I've got the latest driver as of this morning.

I plan to try following the "Josh thread" of moving that file around when I get the chance.

Something that confuses me is that I passed the DX tests, white/black squares, bouncing squares and logo etc. I'd have thought that passing the tests means there is directx compatability... dunnit?

[Whiteknight]

how do i start the game in windowed mode?

[sha_bang]

Mine passed the test too and it says I have DirectX 9.0c, BUT for everything else it says unknown. Anybody know what I can do??

[Lee]

I just bought the Sims 2 today and I installed everything icluding DirectX 9. Whenever I try to start the game the sims 2 graphic appears for approx 1 second and thats it!!! finished!!!! if i disable all virus protection i then occasionally get the pop up " Failed to find DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics in the System! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer."

I can run sims 2 body shop but not sims 2 The game has been exchanged once due to the fact the first serial no. was unreadable on the instructions (all very annoying) wasted trip home and back,

I have intel pent 4
windows XP
512 mb memory
hard drive 20gb
cd/dvd x42
video card ge force4MX 420/440
using driver 6.1.77 dated 15/7/04 directly downloaded from manufacturer
previous driver NV4_disp-dll (same problem)

I believe it to be a directx/graphics compatability, I have reduced resolution and turned off everything in sims2 read me files except adjusting bios as I cannot locate anything there to change I cannot flash up sims 2 game to reduce anything there as I've yet to see it,

totally wasted yet another day trying to download large files on dial up

what can i do to fire up sims 2I have the same directx 9.0 error message & I tried everything that was suggested & still nothing.Please help me,I wanna play my game
:(
Heres my specs:
Computer PBN_Computer
Microsoft Windows 98SE
BIOS AMI
Processor intel celeron 600MHz
Memory 318MB RAM
DirectX version,directx 9.0c

[Vchat20]

alot of you here seem to be way below the system requirements and may be the reason why the game wont run. i dont have a link offhand, but maybe someone else can provide one. but check your system specs against the minimum requirements and see if they are up to spec.

[lexie1107]

Problem...

I don't have internet on my gaming computer. And I don't know what now. *grr*

My "specs"=

operating system: Windows ME (4.90, build 3000)
system manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
system model: HP vectra
bios: default system BIOS
processor: intel pentium 3, ~450 MHz
memory: 128MB RAM
direct X version: direct x 9.0c
High (24 bit resolution)
1024x768


I think thats all that's needed.
I'm so confused.
I also tried to do this:

click start
click run
type "dxdiag"
and then I made sure the three things were enabled

And it didn't work.

Help please and thanks in advance.

[J. M. Pescado]

Is your problem specifically the "No DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter" error? Under the assumption that you are not an idiot and have, in fact, installed all of the relevant drivers and DX9c as is required, do the following:

Run DXDIAG: Flip over to the display tag, and run all of the Direct3D tests. If the DX9 test completes successfully, then I'm baffled. If, however, the test FAILS, or is SKIPPED, please check, still under the "Display" tab, the section marked "Drivers". What does it say for "DDI Version"? The correct response SHOULD be "9 (or higher)", but it could potentially erroneously say 7 or 8. This is bad, and is what is causing your problem. If this is the case, indicate so here so I can walk you through the voodoo debugging solution.

[lexie1107]

It says 8.

It says 8 on ALL FOUR computers I tried this dumb game on.

This is very frustrating.

And yes, it does do the 9 test, and perfectly fine.

[J. M. Pescado]

Well, try out the voodoo debugging solution I sent you. You may also want to lose WinME. WinME is crap.

[lexie1107]

Well... this is the computer I have it on right now. WinME was not working.

At the moment I am using XP.

Edit 1: new specs are:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600)
System Memory: 127.2
Processor Speed: 797.4
DirectX Version: 9.0c
Display Device: Intel(r) 82810E Graphics Controller
Display Memory: 32.0
Display Driver: 5.13.01.2753.1-Intel Integrated Graphics
Sound Device: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Sound Driver: 5.12.01.3508

And this computer is a Dell OptiPlex GX110 With a pentium 3 processor... 800 GHz

[banditseys]

Is your problem specifically the "No DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter" error? Under the assumption that you are not an idiot and have, in fact, installed all of the relevant drivers and DX9c as is required, do the following:

Run DXDIAG: Flip over to the display tag, and run all of the Direct3D tests. If the DX9 test completes successfully, then I'm baffled. If, however, the test FAILS, or is SKIPPED, please check, still under the "Display" tab, the section marked "Drivers". What does it say for "DDI Version"? The correct response SHOULD be "9 (or higher)", but it could potentially erroneously say 7 or 8. This is bad, and is what is causing your problem. If this is the case, indicate so here so I can walk you through the voodoo debugging solution.
That is exactly what happened to me. I was going to post this but sionce it is now posted I suggest you do as ^^^^. My graphics card was "apparently" correct, however I finally found the Direct CD8 problem. My graphics acrd had no newer drivers so I got a new one.

[ndnhottie79]

My system says DDI 8, can you send me the debug thing also?

[Take Away Girl]

I also recently bought the Sims 2 for my PC.
As it turns out when i tryed to play it after inserting all 4 Cd's, it wouldn't work.
It cost me $90 AUS and all it told me was that my computer didnt have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter, waste of money!
I tried downloading the DirectX 9.0c but that didnt work, so wot should i do?
I dont even know wat it is, or how to get it!
HELP!!!

[ManagerJosh]

You could first tell us what sort of video card you have :)

[GroovyGirl1975]

Hello there all--I must say that this is the first time that I have ever done any thing like this. :p

I need help with the Sims 2 adaptor thing :mad:

I have an Intel 82810 chip set and I think I need a new one--I don't think that downloading current drivers will help. Can anyone comment on this??

Thanks for any help!;)

[KatAnubis]

Okay... I'm having the same message coming up, but I have a different card. Below are my "specs"... Help!

System:

Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2
Intel(R) Celeron (TM) CPU
1300 MHz
1.30 GHz, 256 MB of RAM
Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller
High (24 bit resolution)
1024 by 768 pixels
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Thanks a million!

Mom2Talk

The graphics card you have is not T&L (and may not be able to use Direct X 9.0C) The lowest Maxis supported Intel card is the 82845. The 82810 and 82815 are not supported cards. Also, nonT&L cards require that the processor be 2.0ghz or higher.

[KatAnubis]

Hello there all--I must say that this is the first time that I have ever done any thing like this. :p

I need help with the Sims 2 adaptor thing :mad:

I have an Intel 82810 chip set and I think I need a new one--I don't think that downloading current drivers will help. Can anyone comment on this??

Thanks for any help!;)

Unfortunately, the 82810 and 82815 Intel cards are not supported by Maxis. One reason could be that they cannot work with the direct X9.0C as they are quite low level old cards.

[thedude4586]

Post your specs up.


i have the direct x9.0 thing installed and all the driver things are updated..i just want to know how (if possible) i can install or download a compatible graphic adapter, im not that computer smart so if this is a dumb question please dont laugh :nervous:

[ManagerJosh]

As I said earlier, we need to know what you run. It may very well be a software issue and can be corrected with a driver.

[reddutchgirl]

I am too mortified to tell ya how long I have spent trying to play The Sims 2. I have a brand new computer. I have upgraded everything for this computer. I am running the latest version of direct x 9.0c and have the Intel(R) Pentium 4. I have read all of the threads concerning this issue and have tried everything and I still get the message that the graphics adapter is not supported by direct x 9.0. I never say die, but now I am ready to give up and sell this game to a used game store. Can anyone help?

Thank You Very Much,

reddutchgirl

[ManagerJosh]

I am too mortified to tell ya how long I have spent trying to play The Sims 2. I have a brand new computer. I have upgraded everything for this computer. I am running the latest version of direct x 9.0c and have the Intel(R) Pentium 4. I have read all of the threads concerning this issue and have tried everything and I still get the message that the graphics adapter is not supported by direct x 9.0. I never say die, but now I am ready to give up and sell this game to a used game store. Can anyone help?

Thank You Very Much,

reddutchgirl
http://forums.worldsims.org/showthread.php?t=2925

[alwaysinuyasha]

whenever I try to play the sims 2 it says failed to find any directx 9.0c compatible graphics adapter in the system

operating system:microsoft windows home edition (5.1 build 2600)
system manufacturer:hewlet packard
system model: Pavillion zv5200
BIOS: ver 1.00 parttbl
processer amd athlon (tm) 64 processer 3200+ ,mmx,3dnow ,~790mhz
memory :510 mb ram
directx version:directx 9.0c (4.0.90000.0904)

[Hater KILLA]

Mine says could find no DirectX compatible graphics drivers, Please make sure ...blah blah blah, this application will now terminate

I downloaded that, I downloaded that graphics update like the instructions one of yall said, I moved directX to system32....NOTHING same message after The Sims2 logo pops up for 2 to 3 seconds

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition(5.1, Build 2600)
System Model: OptiPlex GX 100
Processor: Intel Celeron 590MHz
DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c


also heres what I downlaoded 1. Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XPE67.EXE, WIN2K_XPM67.EXE] (http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/Detail_Desc.asp?agr=N&ProductID=797&DwnldID=4665) (4398KB)6.78/23/2002Download (http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/proc/T8Clearance.asp?url=/4665/eng/win2k_xpe67.exe&agr=N&ProductID=797) Intel(R) 815 and Intel 810 chipset family graphics driver. Supports Windows* 2000 and Windows* XP.

[Alee]

hey ya
k ive done that whole adaptor thingy-ma-bob and i got it working(yay!) BUT.. now minutes into the game and it comes up with this error saying: Direct 3D return an error: D3DERR_INVALID CALL! the application will now terminate.. i dont no wat on earth that means but how can i fix it?
please help greatly appreciated
alee

[Vchat20]

what graphics card do you have? ive always gotten that error with s3 cards which are old pos cards anyhow. so if this is your case, dont expect to be able to run ts2 without an upgrade.

[Alee]

umm i not sure wat graphics card i have aye, du u no wat to do to see wat graphics card ya have? can u upgrade them from the net or do u have to buy a new one?

[Vchat20]

go to Start > Run and type in 'dxdiag'. let us know what is listed on the display tab.

[Alee]

um ok it says somthing about it called nvidia geforce2 mx..dont no wat that means and it says approx total memory is 31.5 MB..? not sure wat all this technical stuff means tho

[Vchat20]

well, it looks like that is a supported card according to the ts2 requirements. only thing i can say is just to make sure you have all the windows updates and all your drivers are updated. hopefully someone else can come along and provide more help.

[Arodeth]

Is your problem specifically the "No DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter" error? Under the assumption that you are not an idiot and have, in fact, installed all of the relevant drivers and DX9c as is required, do the following:

Run DXDIAG: Flip over to the display tag, and run all of the Direct3D tests. If the DX9 test completes successfully, then I'm baffled. If, however, the test FAILS, or is SKIPPED, please check, still under the "Display" tab, the section marked "Drivers". What does it say for "DDI Version"? The correct response SHOULD be "9 (or higher)", but it could potentially erroneously say 7 or 8. This is bad, and is what is causing your problem. If this is the case, indicate so here so I can walk you through the voodoo debugging solution.

this is the message I found in the 'notes' section.

Direct3D functionality not available. You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.

Any chance you can help me out? It would be much appreciated!

[debbiew]

I have followed all the tips including downloading the latest driver, following the instructions as posted by ManagerJosh and continue to get the pop-up message regarding no compatible DirectX 9.0c driver.

I am including my system information for your review and suggestions. Thank you for your assistance.

System Information report written at: 04/21/05 15:59:29
System Name: COMPUTER
[System Summary]
Item Value
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name COMPUTER
System Manufacturer Gateway
System Model N0CPP058
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~930 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Intel Corp. EA81510A.15A.0008.P06.0010311107, 10/31/2000
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name COMPUTER\Gateway User
Time Zone Eastern Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 127.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 19.83 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 307.57 MB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
[Hardware Resources]

[Conflicts/Sharing]
Resource Device
I/O Port 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus
I/O Port 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access controller

IRQ 11 Creative AudioPCI (ES1371,ES1373) (WDM)
IRQ 11 Broadcom 4211 iLine10(tm) Network Adapter
IRQ 11 BCM V.90 56K Modem

IRQ 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
IRQ 9 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI For Complete PC Management NIC (3C905C-TX)
IRQ 9 Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444

[DMA]
Resource Device Status
Channel 4 Direct memory access controller OK
Channel 2 Standard floppy disk controller OK
Channel 3 ECP Printer Port (LPT1) OK
[Forced Hardware]
Device PNP Device ID
[I/O]
Resource Device Status
0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus OK
0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access controller OK
0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF PCI bus OK
0x000003B0-0x000003BB Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller OK
0x000003C0-0x000003DF Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller OK
0x0000DF00-0x0000DF3F Creative AudioPCI (ES1371,ES1373) (WDM) OK
0x0000DC00-0x0000DC7F 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI For Complete PC Management NIC (3C905C-TX) OK
0x0000DFA0-0x0000DFAF BCM V.90 56K Modem OK
0x00000A79-0x00000A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port OK
0x00000279-0x00000279 ISAPNP Read Data Port OK
0x00000274-0x00000277 ISAPNP Read Data Port OK
0x00000081-0x00000083 Direct memory access controller OK
0x00000087-0x00000087 Direct memory access controller OK
0x00000089-0x0000008B Direct memory access controller OK
0x0000008F-0x0000008F Direct memory access controller OK
0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller OK
0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer OK
0x00000070-0x00000071 System CMOS/real time clock OK
0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker OK
0x000000F0-0x000000FF Numeric data processor OK
0x00000060-0x00000060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard OK
0x00000064-0x00000064 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard OK
0x000003F0-0x000003F1 Standard floppy disk controller OK
0x000003F2-0x000003F3 Standard floppy disk controller OK
0x000003F4-0x000003F5 Standard floppy disk controller OK
0x000003F7-0x000003F7 Standard floppy disk controller OK
0x000003F8-0x000003FF Communications Port (COM1) OK
0x00000378-0x0000037F ECP Printer Port (LPT1) OK
0x00000778-0x0000077F ECP Printer Port (LPT1) OK
0x0000FFA0-0x0000FFAF Intel(R) 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 244B OK
0x000001F0-0x000001F7 Primary IDE Channel OK
0x000003F6-0x000003F6 Primary IDE Channel OK
0x00000170-0x00000177 Secondary IDE Channel OK
0x00000376-0x00000376 Secondary IDE Channel OK
0x0000EF40-0x0000EF5F Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442 OK
0x0000EFA0-0x0000EFAF Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM SMBus Controller - 2443 OK
0x0000EF80-0x0000EF9F Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444 OK
[IRQs]

[brianna_benter]

I have the same direct X pop up message, iam about to kill myself :tombstone:
Heres everything you need to know I hope, iam not that much of a PC genius :frown: :weeping: I hope this works..... :crossfingers:
/System\_______________________________________
Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
System Manufacter : INTEL_
Memory : 510MB RAM
Page File : 265 Used, 984 MB availible
Directx Version : Direct X 9.0c

____________/Device\__________________________________
Name : NVIDIA GeForce MX 440 with AGP8X
Manufacturer : NVIDIA
Chip Type : GeForce MX 440 with AGP8X
DAC Type : Integrated RAMDAC
Aprox. Total Memory : 64.0 MB

________________________/Drivers\_______________________
Main Driver : nv4_disp.dll
DDI Version : 9 (or higher)

___________________________________/DirectX Features\___
DirectDraw Acceleration : Enabled
Direct 3D Acceleration : Enabled
AGP Texture Acceleration : Enabled
__________________________________________________ ______
I hope thats everything you need. Thanks alot, -Bri:o

[andxpullxthextrigger]

:confused: So I got The Sims 2 last night for Christmas from my boyfriend. I've been trying to play it and I keep getting that DirectX 9.0c graphics adapter message and I read every thread I could find and followed every little instruction but nothing worked. I also tested my DirectX and everything works. Here are my specs:
System
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: DIM2100
Processor: Intel Celeron ~1.1GHz
Memory: 126MB RAM
Page File: 184MB used, 119MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Display
Device
Name: Intel(R) 82810 Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82810
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 32.0MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (24 bit) (60Hz)
Drivers
Main Driver: i81xdnt5.dll
Version: 6.13.0001.3196
Date: 7\23\2002 09.01.38
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Mini VDD: i81xnt5.sys
VDD: n\a
DDI Version: 8
Yeah so I think that's all you'd need to know. Please help.:(

[Mirelly]

Sorry pullthetrigger, your computer needs replacing.

Your display device:
Display
Device
Name: Intel(R) 82810 Graphics Controller
Is an intergated video controller and not a proper graphics card. EA Games suggest that such integrated cards can run the game if the PC's manin processor has a speed of at least 2GHz (2,048 Mega hertz) Sadly your PC's processor is:
Processor: Intel Celeron ~1.1GHz
Which is as slow as my 4 year old notebook. You also have too little RAM. Time to buy a decent new computer ... but if you are buying just to play games like The Sims 2 then go to a small dealer who builds computers to order and just ask for what you need (you already have a screen, keyboard, mouse etc ;) )

[andxpullxthextrigger]

Mirelly-Thanks...I guess knowing that straight up is much better than trying all this crap that won't work. I found a rather cheap processor that I think would fit the requirments here so I'm going to post all I know just in case.
Dell
Intel Celeron D Processor
325 (2.53GHz, 533 FSB)
So my question is would that be suitible for playing The Sims 2? Thanks.

[Mirelly]

Sorry but is that just a processor you're thinking of buying, or a whole new Dell system? Just buying a new processor won't help you a lot and will almost certainly be a total waste of money.

The processor you quote (2.35GHz Celeron) could handle the game but you need to tell us about the proposed system's RAM and video handling hardware (including video/graphics memory) My own personal view is that upgrading with The Sims 2 in mind is not worth the cost unless you end up with 1GB (1024MB) RAM and a good quality dedicated graphics card with its own exclusive 256MB memory (or more). An indepent computer dealer should be able to build an excellent bespoke (made to order) midi tower for under £600 (US$900) -- you continue to use you existing monitor etc.

I found atozincomputer.com (http://www.atozincomputer.com/catalog/fragmaster_424_intel_p4_gaming_computer_3862409.ht m)

I just designed a cool system with
1GB RAM,
an awesome GeForce 6800 256MB display card
and Intel P4 2.66GHz cpu
for US$1100Wish I had it myself :rolleyes: The price comes down by 150 bucks if you ditch that groovy GeForce graphics card for the almost as good ATI Radeon X600 Pro 256MB

[andxpullxthextrigger]

I actually don't know yet. It's a brand new computer and the whole system would be $300.00. I have to talk to my dad and see what he wants. That's all the information they put down when I went to look at it. There's probably more but I'm too stupid and can't find it.
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
So...which one of those do you think would be the most suitible? I mean I don't want to spend a lot because we're low on money right now. I basically want a computer for the internet and for playing The Sims 2.

[Mirelly]

D'ya mind if I just call you Trigger? ;)

My instinct is tell you that there is no such thing as a $300 computer that will play The Sims 2. A quick look thru the Dell link you posted confirms my suspicion. :o You really do get what you pay for and, if you spent around $300 on some extra RAM and a PCI graphics card for your old computer it would probably (almost certainly, to be honest) make a better job of handling TS2 than the $300 Dell ('entry level' machine). That doesn't mean that investing that sort of money in that way is a good idea. In my opinion it isn't.

The new generation of games demands high standards of the hardware, but especially of the graphics handling hardware. Games makers (EA/Maxis included) would probably like it best if we only played computer games on consoles ... but as X-Box 360 owners are beginning to discover ... hardware is still important ... if you have a shiny new X-Box and the old family Sony Trinitron to view with ... hard luck ... the games makers developed the graphics with (and thus for) HD TVs (high definition telly)

There is no such thing as cheap. My advice is save up and get something that will work .. and while you save use your spare time to learn the basics so when you go out to spend your hard-earned you at least have some idea what you want. Sorry to be blunt but the best advice isn't always the advice you want to hear ... :o

[Harla-Man]

retarts. u guys never google it huh? well, i had the same problem with this very well graphics game(battle field 2) and so, it said the same thing. You need to google it. I got this program that updated my pc, and it worked! I didnt know what to do for a year, until i googled it.

[ManagerJosh]

retarts. u guys never google it huh? well, i had the same problem with this very well graphics game(battle field 2) and so, it said the same thing. You need to google it. I got this program that updated my pc, and it worked! I didnt know what to do for a year, until i googled it.
Couple of thoughts..

Don't call people retards.. It's rude and utter lack of respect towards everyone here.

Why don't you google it FOR us? After all, you know what to look for. We don't.

[babewithbrains_14]

I agree. Most don't appreciate being called names when trying to help others.

[Mirelly]

My thoughts: it seemed ironic that he couldn't actually spell retard ... and he suffered for a whole year before he thought of looking for help? :rolleyes:

[SavoyShepherd]

I have a Dell Dimension L800r with
Pentium III processor
800 MHz
512M RAM
Intel 82810E graphics controller

I am getting the graphics adapter error. Do I not meet minimum system requirements? If I don't, is it simply a matter of getting a new graphics card, or is that not worth it with this system?

[Mirelly]

Sorry Savoy, for the on-board graphics gizmo you have you need a processor that's 3 times faster than the one you have. Please don't consider trying to upgrade that machine with a new graphics card; it would be a waste. If you decide to get a new computer I suggest taking the game with you when you ngo buying so you make sure the sales staff get you something that will do the business ;)

[SavoyShepherd]

Thanks for the info - it is unfortunate that this information was not readily available on the box when I bought the software. Can you tell me, is this software totally unappropriate for an 11 year old? I know it is rated teen, but my 11 year old is used to PG movies and all of the inappropriate stuff that is on prime time TV.

[Mirelly]

One would hope that the store would refund the purchase price if you feel that you were mis-sold, although that hand latin standy of rip off merchants since time immemorium: caveat emptore probably applies even where there are strict consumer protection laws as in most EU states. It is one of the reasons, IMHO, that consoles have such a large share of the market -- they're easier to buy for. My best friend bought The Sims 2 for her son for Christmas 2004; she was horrified when I asked her if she was also getting him a new computer. "Why?" She asked. She knew that I was aware the family was struggling with money at the time. "Well that old thing you have home isn't a lot better than calculator," I told her. (I know I can be a bit too honest ... luckily we understand each other ... she also got a refund cos the packaging hadn't been opened.)

Right. Question 2. Is the game suitable for your 11 year old. I would be irresponsible to express an opinion. If I had an 11 year old I'd let him, or her, play it (my own 3 are in their 20's :o ).

If your child understands the first principles of baby-ology and can handle seeing a Barbie doll with little or no clothes without having a fit of the vapours (it's not supposed to happen but does anyway ... had a sim get out the shower only today so he could welcome a new baby ... boy did he look silly!) Where was I? Oh yeah, if he can cope with that maturely then I see no problems. However as the parent the final choice is, of course, yours alone. I am not dumb enough to imagine that my way is the only way. One piece of advice that I believe to be universal, is to suggest that a parent plays along with the child to start off with ... if only to set some common ground for future dialogue. Of course the parent also gets to find out what might be problematic for the child to understand ... and also how far along the maturity scale the child has gotten.

Bet you wish you hadn't asked ... :rolleyes:

[to0xcutexO]

ive had the sims 2 since christmas and it keeps saying" Failto find any DirectX 9.oc compatible graphic adapters in this system! please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0 compatible adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate." i tried downloading it .. i tried everything please help me!!!:(

[kpayne]

Ok, so we have done everything the posts are telling us to do and we still can not get the sims to run. We updated to the latest Direct X 9.0c software. We went to the graphics website and dowloaded the new graphics software, we have changed our hertz frequency, we have even changed our resloution to 1028x768 but none of this appears to be working. Could it be that we need to purchase a new graphics card? We would really appreciate some guidence here, I am so excited about playing the game and getting this error every time I try to run it is driving me crazy. We are using Windows XP home edition and our chip type is Intel (r) 82810. Any help would be wonderful. :o

[ManagerJosh]

Hi there kpayne

Your suspicions are correct. You do need a new graphics card.


The current system requirements are as followed:


Windows XP, ME, 98, or 2000 operating system.
1000 MHz (1 GHz) or faster processor.
256 MB or more RAM.
At least 1.5 GB of additional hard drive space.
Supported T&L-capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM.Supported Video Cards:

ATI Radeon series 8500 or better (7x00 models no longer supported), All-In-Wonder 8500, 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800, and X850.
NVIDIA GeForce 2, 2 GTS, 3, 3 Ti, 4, 4 Ti, 4200, 4600, and 4800.
NVIDIA GeForce MX 420, 440, and 460.
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200, 55500, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, and 5950.
NVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300, and 5900.
NVIDIA GeForce 6200, 6600, and 6800.
NVIDIA Quadro, Quadro2, and Quadro4.
Intel Extreme Graphics 82865, 82915, and higher.NOTE: If you have a non-T&L capable video card, such as Intel Extreme Graphics, then you need at least a 2.4 GHz processor.

[Brad76]

Im Getting Fed up with this game!! :( I have tried everything you said and NOTHING has worked I would like some help Here are my specs from that DirectX Thing that gives you them

I have a homemade computer
1) CPU (MHz/GHz) Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.66GHz 2.67 GHz
2) RAM/Memory - 768MB
3) Free Hard Disk Space 52.0
4) Total Hard Disk Space 120GB
5) Graphic/Video Card Nvidia GeForce FX 5200
6) Graphic/Video Card Driver Version 81.98
7) DirectX Version 9.0c
8) Operating System Windows XP professional (5.1, Build 2600)
9) Sims 2 CD or DVD Version CD Version



I have a NVidia GeForce FX 5200 which the game does support and it also supports DirectX 9.0 So I have no Idea whats wrong I need some help getting this erroe to go away please

[Mirelly]

Hi, Brad.

Please be patient with us.

I haven't sifted through this thread for a while so I don't recall offhand what advices you have read and have therefore tried out.

As you haven't given the date and version of your fx5200's driver, you might care to update it. nVidia produce new version regularly so it is worth bookmarking their driver site and revisiting at least annually.

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

[EDIT - oops :o changes specs and notices you do have latest driver ... :rolleyes: slaps own wrist]

Secondly it is always worth sifting through the EA support (http://support.ea.com/) zone for information eg
this (http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7857&p_created=1095272769&p_sid=encGuR_h&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX 3Jvd19jbnQ9MTMmcF9wcm9kcz03LDcwMCw3MDEmcF9jYXRzPTA mcF9wdj0zLjcwMSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlc nMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9ZGl yZWN0eA**&p_li=&p_topview=1)

[Brad76]

Im sorry to say that I still have the same error and non of the solutions work.. I even tried what the manufacturers said but that didn't even work

[Mirelly]

Hi again, Brad. Sorry to bring up an edited out point (I got an email notification of your post in its first incarnation) but your PC is "home built"? Was this a fly-by-the seat-of-the-pants experience (nothing wrong with that, it's what I did ... :rolleyes:) or are you an experienced <ahem> "geek"?

The reason I ask is that there may be some hardware conflicts goings on. Areas to consider looking into are reinstallation of Windows (actually a last-ditch effort but I mention it first to get it outa the way). I have read of some soundcard issues, especially with Audigy cards where uninstalling the card allowed the game installation to proceed ... the sound card being perfectly OK to reinstall after. You could also try rolling back to a video driver from a year or so back (I don't have the version numbers to hand but ... )

Perhaps you could list the fixes you have tried. Two heads are supposed to be better than one so consider it worth the effort ... and so often it turns out that the most obvious (to person A) first checkpoint is so darned obvious that poor old person B never even considered checking it ... :eek: (been there and got too many T-shirts to prove it! :o )

[Brad76]

I now got it to work!!! But Now.. When it gets to the loading screen in highlights 2 rows of the things and stops...Is there a way to fix that because I cant play it

[Mirelly]

<sigh> Brad, I'm sure you're a swell guy, but you should realise that your problems could also help other other people with the same trouble. You keep asking for for help but leave tantalising hints that could be sooo helpful.

support.ea.com has some sage advice for stuck loading ... though you're not gonna like it click (http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8610&p_created=1103143744&p_sid=5ZBKVT_h&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX 3Jvd19jbnQ9NiZwX3Byb2RzPTcsNzAwLDcwMSZwX2NhdHM9JnB fcHY9My43MDEmcF9jdj0mcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4d D1sb2FkaW5nIHNjcmVlbg**&p_li=&p_topview=1) ... :rolleyes:

Sincerely, I am concerned that you are forging a bad impression of the game and of the company that makes it and of we amateur fans who choose, simply for the love of it, to help out with our widely varied experience. If you truly have built a computer then you will know that the task is both simple and challenging in setting the builder any number of problems to solve ranging from retranslating the assembly instructions for the motherboard mountings in the Chinese manufactured case to overcoming unforeseen hardware conflicts that confuse the poor old Windoze installation software.

If you really want some help then it would be good manners to take some time properly to compose a detailed account of the problem and of the remedies you have so far employed and the results obtained.

Furthermore, in almost all walks of life it would be considered rude to call for help and then to announce to the person who shows up to help: "it's OK, I've fixed it myself." Then to add: "but now I gotta a problem with this instead, so perhaps y'all can hang around and help me out it with this instead ... but cover your eyes, cos if I figure it out for myself I ain't gonna tell ya how I fixed it."

Got the message? :(

[montycake]

Is your problem specifically the "No DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter" error? Under the assumption that you are not an idiot and have, in fact, installed all of the relevant drivers and DX9c as is required, do the following:

Run DXDIAG: Flip over to the display tag, and run all of the Direct3D tests. If the DX9 test completes successfully, then I'm baffled. If, however, the test FAILS, or is SKIPPED, please check, still under the "Display" tab, the section marked "Drivers". What does it say for "DDI Version"? The correct response SHOULD be "9 (or higher)", but it could potentially erroneously say 7 or 8. This is bad, and is what is causing your problem. If this is the case, indicate so here so I can walk you through the voodoo debugging solution.

Okay, so that's an older message and all, and I have no idea if this person still posts here, but my DDI is the erroneous 7 so I'm in dire need of that voodoo debugging solution.

Basically I'm thinking my whole driver set-up is screwed, but I'm willing to try the debugging thing to see if that fixes it.

So if any of you still have that, it'd be greatly appreciated.

[Krisn15]

I also got the message when I installed The Sims 2 about not being able to find any directx 9.0c or any compatible graphics aapter. I have a S3 Trio64V2/DX (775) /GX (785) graphic driver and on the S3 site they say that it is the last driver that they made. Does anyone know if there are any other drivers that are compatible with S3 Trio64V2/DX (775) /GX (785). I already installed Directx 9.0c so I don't think thats the problem. Thanks!

[ManagerJosh]

Unfortunately the S3 itself, hardware wise, is not DirectX 9.0c compatible (so we've been led to believe)

Even getting new drivers won't help unfortunately.

[Kendelcom]

hi I cant figure out how to get my sims 2 game to work I think I tryed every thig posible why isn't my directx 9.0 working its uptated and installed my computer is only a year old so what could be possibaly wrong with it I been trying to fix this problem for about 12 hours I wanted this game so bad and this directx thing wont even let me play it
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Memory: 224MB RAM
Windows virsion: XP
Free Space: 55.2 GB
Total Space: 76.3 GB
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Driver Name: vga.dll
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.0000 (English)
DDI Version: unknown

[Mirelly]

Hi Kendel,
It looks to me as though you have some sort of integrated graphics arrangement.

The Sims 2 is highly intensive graphical game and it needs graphics handling equipment:

>Display Adapter
>Graphics Card
>VGA something
.... they are all names for the same thing: the chips wot make the pretty pictures ;)

What we don't yet have is the name of your display adapter. Run dxdiag again and look on:-

The Display Tab in the left hand section: "Device" for
>The device's name
>The "Chipset" (chip type)
>Approx total memory

Even better than that (and as well!!)

Look on:

The System Tab for:

>System Manufacturer
>System Model
>BIOS

That will answer questions I haven't thought of yet :rolleyes:

As it stands, I guess you have some generic sort of integrated display adapter that will handle many things but not The Sims 2. It appears that your graphics adapter is using 32MB of your system RAM (a normal sort of set-up). I deduce this because you show that you 224MB memory available to the system and you wouldn't have less than 256MB installed so that other 32MB is being shared.

The game requires a minimum of 256MB of RAM to function. It also needs lots of video memory as well (that's the 32MB your display adapter ... whatever it is ... is using out of your 256, leaving you with only 224. Frankly you need double that (another 256MB) as well as a proper graphics card.)

By way of example (and without intending to depress you) my computer has much the same Athlon processor as you but I have a reasonably good graphics card with 256MB of video memory and there's also 1024MB of RAM ...

If the computer is NOT a laptop/notebook you should be able to upgrade fairly cheaply by adding a reasonable graphics card in one of the expansion slots.

Memory is cheap. you can buy 512MB for under $40
Graphics cards start at $40 and go up in price forever

Sorry I can't give you better news.

Get back into dxdiag and get the right info ... it's there, you just gotta look ;)

[sushant83]

Well, try out the voodoo debugging solution I sent you. You may also want to lose WinME. WinME is crap.

hi can you please send across the vodoo thing to me?i searched on net but am not sure if i have found the correct one...

thanks

[Mirelly]

hi can you please send across the vodoo thing to me?i searched on net but am not sure if i have found the correct one...

thanks

If you look back you'll find that post is ancient.

Read the FAQ's see below and post your system specs and describe exactly what problem you are having.

I very much doubt that Pescado would send you a voodoo thing without knowing what you want it for ... even if he could remember what it was. :o

[Kendelcom]

Hi Kendel,
It looks to me as though you have some sort of integrated graphics arrangement.

The Sims 2 is highly intensive graphical game and it needs graphics handling equipment:

>Display Adapter
>Graphics Card
>VGA something
.... they are all names for the same thing: the chips wot make the pretty pictures ;)

What we don't yet have is the name of your display adapter. Run dxdiag again and look on:-

The Display Tab in the left hand section: "Device" for
>The device's name
>The "Chipset" (chip type)
>Approx total memory

Even better than that (and as well!!)

Look on:

The System Tab for:

>System Manufacturer
>System Model
>BIOS

That will answer questions I haven't thought of yet :rolleyes:

As it stands, I guess you have some generic sort of integrated display adapter that will handle many things but not The Sims 2. It appears that your graphics adapter is using 32MB of your system RAM (a normal sort of set-up). I deduce this because you show that you 224MB memory available to the system and you wouldn't have less than 256MB installed so that other 32MB is being shared.

The game requires a minimum of 256MB of RAM to function. It also needs lots of video memory as well (that's the 32MB your display adapter ... whatever it is ... is using out of your 256, leaving you with only 224. Frankly you need double that (another 256MB) as well as a proper graphics card.)

By way of example (and without intending to depress you) my computer has much the same Athlon processor as you but I have a reasonably good graphics card with 256MB of video memory and there's also 1024MB of RAM ...

If the computer is NOT a laptop/notebook you should be able to upgrade fairly cheaply by adding a reasonable graphics card in one of the expansion slots.

Memory is cheap. you can buy 512MB for under $40
Graphics cards start at $40 and go up in price forever

Sorry I can't give you better news.

Get back into dxdiag and get the right info ... it's there, you just gotta look ;)

as for the name it just says
"Name:"
as for the chip type it says
"chip type: n/a"
aprox total memory it says
"n/a"
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model: KM400-8235
BIOS: Phoenix-awardBIOS v6.00PG
I also attched the whole page thing but I hope what you have right there is enough
thank you much,
Kendelcom

[Mirelly]

OK Good news! :D

You need to buy a graphics card cos you don't have one at all. That mother board (KM400-8235) is made by compnay called Gigabyte and it looks like this (http://www.amptrondealer.com/App/productdetail.asp?did=4)

The long vertical gold colored bar is the AGP (accelerated graphic port) where you can fit an AGP Graphics Card

The long Horizontal blue bar is a pair of slots for installing memory cards (DIMMs) You will have a single DIMM in one of those at the moment and it will be a 256MB item.

You need the following items to play the game:

A decent graphics card (like this (http://www.superwarehouse.com/ATI_Radeon_9200_128MB_Video_Card/100-436006/p/253196)) You won't get much for under $50 but there are some bargains. You need to be sure that it is on the list of supported Graphics Cards issued by Maxis (see the FAQ's) Maxis reckon you need at least 32MB of video memory ... I think it's not even owrth paying for less than 128MB (of video memory ... on a Graphics/video card)

Secondly you might as well stick some RAM in the spare blue slot. It's cheap at the moment ... try and add 512MB it's hardly any more expensive than a 256 card.

If you're not sure about doing it yourself most computer stores will install the stuff for you for a small charge ... you can also take the game with you and insist they guarantee the improvement will enable the game to run!

Good luck!

[Kendelcom]

Yah! so is this some kinda special chip or can I buy it at some kinda local computer store? (like the one I bought my computer) is the desent one worth it or can I just get the cheaper one? thanks so much I can't wait to start playing:D :D thanks again:rolleyes: ,
Kendelcom:)

[Mirelly]

Kendelcom!

Take note of what I said!

If you're not sure about doing it yourself most computer stores will install the stuff for you for a small charge ... you can also take the game with you and insist they guarantee the improvement will enable the game to run!

Good luck!

It is your money ... don't get ripped off.

[Kendelcom]

now that I look at it that was a really stupid question
k thanks

[sushant83]

If you look back you'll find that post is ancient.

Read the FAQ's see below and post your system specs and describe exactly what problem you are having.

I very much doubt that Pescado would send you a voodoo thing without knowing what you want it for ... even if he could remember what it was. :o

hi
I am unable to start a game cos its says "non compatible directx9 display adapter found" or something like that.As per the prev posts i analysed dxdiag and see that my DDI says "8" even though i have installed directx9 so i needed the vodoo debugger.can you send it to me on sushantdatar@rediffmail.com

Thanks a lot....
sushant

[ManagerJosh]

Could you tell us what video card you are running?

[invader_mao]

Computer: Compaq Presario FS740
Operating System:Microsoft XP HOme Edition (5.1, Build 2600)
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1700, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.5GHz
Memory: 480MB RAM
DirectX version: Direct X 9.0c
Page File: 269MB used, 851MB available
Device Name: S3 ProSavage Compaq
Chip Type: S3 ProSavage KM133(TM)
DAC Type: S3 SDAC
Approx. Total Memory: 32.0MB
Current Display Mode: 800 x 600 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Main Driver: s3gnb.dll
Version: 6.13.0010.1010
Date: 8/7/2001 15:07:04
Mini VDD: s3gnbm.sys
VDD: n/a
DDI Version: 7


I hope that was enough "specs." I have the same problem with the sims 2 not being able to play because of that annoying directx message saying that it's not compatible...., and I was just wondering if it was worth my time to install a new graphics card. If there is any other solution to my problem I'd love to hear it!
Thank You!

[ManagerJosh]

Your graphics card is an S3 Prosavage Card; basically an integrated graphics card in your Compaq Presario, and it is not DirectX 9 ready. You'll need to buy a new graphics card.

[Mirelly]

Given that the integrated graphics you have got is not supported by the game then a dedicated graphics card will give you a better chance of playing the game. Obviously you'll need to find out if you have a got an AGP port before shopping around and if not you'll need to locate a PCI card. NOTE that a new format is now available called PCIexpress (PCIe) ... don't buy one of those it won't work in your 2+ year old machine.

[invader_mao]

Thanks, you guys are awesome! Just one more thing...I found out that I have an open AGP slot, so is there a specific graphics card I should be looking for based on what computer I have, or any cutoff point for what it will take?
I went to the list at thesims2.com and found some good deals on amazon for some of the one's listed so I didn't want to buy something that wouldn't work for me.
This is the last thing I promise!

[Mirelly]

Well two bits of information are critical.

First is the rating of the AGP port. Mostly this can be gleaned by looking at the motherboard. eg smack in the middle of mine is the BIOS chip and its little aluminum heatsink bears a label with 8X AGP

I doubt if lesser cards are even available but if you don't have 8X AGP then some cards will not perform at all without a lot of BIOS upgrading/flashing and stuff.

Secondly examine the main PSU (Power Supply Unit) That is the cuboid box at the back where the power cord plugs in. Somewhere there'll be a lable telling you what its max power output is in watts.

From there you can go around the stores with your list of compatible cards, your AGP rating and power availability and pick out the best you can afford.

Note that PSUs can be replaced ... manufcaturers don't often put in more powerful components than are needed so you will probably have little power to play with. A new PSU will cost 20-60 bucks (US) depending on output and how quiet you want it (they have cooling fans :rolleyes:)

Don't be shy about posting. Feel free to copy and paste the Amazon links and we'll try to give an honest opinion ... even it's only that we don't know. One drawback of many proprietary computers is that their cases are often short of room inside for things like graphics cards. This is less of a problem with tower cases ... usually :rolleyes:

[invader_mao]

:( Well, I opened it up and I found out the power output was 250W but nothing was labeled for the AGP, there was just a lovely set of barcodes everywhere...Maybe I'm missing something? :confused:

[Panda0_o]

i dont like waiting anymore, do u have to get the graphics card???
Then will it work??????

i wanted to play...:( but now i cant....

Hey I'm having trouble with the compatible adapters cuz i dont think i got one.
And i don't know which one to get cuz there are a lot out there. can someone plz help me?

I'm just gonna wait until i probably get a card, or try to find some answers,
even though i am going to be soo bored when there's nothing to do......

[Mirelly]

Hey Panda ... just posting one liners one after the other is known as spamming. Please don't do it.

Tell us your system specs and we'll try to help but give us a chance to draw breath before pestering for a speedy answer. It can take a day sometimes for someone to answer ... we aren't getting paid for this, ya know.

Try consulting the FAQs before posting again ... see my signature below.

[justadad]

I need some help. Last summer my wife purchased Sims 2 for our 10 year old daughter. The family desk top does not have the correct specs to handle this game. Our son's laptop did and he was kind enough to load the game onto it for his sister for the summer. When he returned to school last fall he uninstalled the game.

Now my daughter has asked to use his laptop again this summer for her game. She completed the install but now we are getting the error message that there is no DirectX 9.0c graphics adapter. My son went to MSN and down loaded it but we still get the same error whenever we try to start the game. I am not very computer literate. Can you help?

[ManagerJosh]

Downloaded as in downloaded the game? O_O

[DCP11OC]

I think he means he downloaded DirectX 9.0c from someone via MSN?

[Frisky-]

i too can't play the sims due to this ''Directx 9.0c compatible graphic adapter''
error.

My device is :
Name: RADEON X300 series
Manufacturer : ATI Tech inc.
Chip type : RADEON x300 se (0x5B60)
Dac type : internal DAC (400MHz)
Approx total memory : n/a

As for Driver :
Main driver : ati2dvag.dll
version : 6.14.0010.6476 (english)
date : 8/25/2004 13:29:04

im using window xp, pls inform me about what i need to change/update.
or what i missed out with the informations ontop

[ukegirl]

Yes, I am still having the same issues with the graphics. My specs

name:ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 3D RAGE II+PCI
chip type: ATI 3D RAGEII+DVD (G2-B2U3)
DAC typ: ATI Internal DAC

)Operating system: Windows XP professional
Model:MS-6380E
DirectX Version: Directx 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

I hope that is all you need

[ManagerJosh]

i too can't play the sims due to this ''Directx 9.0c compatible graphic adapter''
error.

My device is :
Name: RADEON X300 series
Manufacturer : ATI Tech inc.
Chip type : RADEON x300 se (0x5B60)
Dac type : internal DAC (400MHz)
Approx total memory : n/a

As for Driver :
Main driver : ati2dvag.dll
version : 6.14.0010.6476 (english)
date : 8/25/2004 13:29:04

im using window xp, pls inform me about what i need to change/update.
or what i missed out with the informations ontop
Please update your drivers

www.ati.com (http://www.ati.com)

[ManagerJosh]

Yes, I am still having the same issues with the graphics. My specs

name:ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 3D RAGE II+PCI
chip type: ATI 3D RAGEII+DVD (G2-B2U3)
DAC typ: ATI Internal DAC

)Operating system: Windows XP professional
Model:MS-6380E
DirectX Version: Directx 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

I hope that is all you need
Your hardware does not fall under the list of approved DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card. You'll need to buy a new one that is compatible.

[kel555]

I'm having the "failed to find directx compatible graphic adapters in this system...." problem..I been trying for awhile to fix this but it isn't working. I have no idea what I'm suppose to use. Everything says n/a when I looked for what type of chip set...but what i do know is this:

K7 Triton series agp8X/dual channel DDR motherboard (http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?p=372169#)
Windows Xp
I think the processor (http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?p=372169#) is: AMD Athlon
1.24 GHz, 1.00GB of RAM
Network Adapters: 1394 Net Adapter and
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC

sound video and game (http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?p=372169#) controllers:
NVIDIA nForce Audio Codec Interface
legacy video capture devices
legacy audio drivers
standard game port
Creative SB Live! Value
Creative SBLive! Gameport


I'm guessing I use NVIDIA but which one? There are 50 types on the site.


I have played the game before on my computer and it worked perfect. Then I had to erase everything and now it won't work when I reinstalled it. Any help would be great.

[Rickmasta]

Operating System - Microsoft Windows Xp Home Edition (5.1, build 2600)
System manufacture Dell Computer Coparation
System model- Dimension 2400
Processor- intel(r) pentuim(r) 4cpu 2.80ghz
Memory- 510mb ram
DirectX Version- DirectX9.0c

any help??

[Rickmasta]

Operating System - Microsoft Windows Xp Home Edition (5.1, build 2600)
System manufacture Dell Computer Coparation
System model- Dimension 2400
Processor- intel(r) pentuim(r) 4cpu 2.80ghz
Memory- 510mb ram
DirectX Version- DirectX9.0c

any help??

I'm guessing I use NVIDIA too but which one? There are 50 types on the site. plz tell me which one or give me the link...

[Mister_Man]

Hi Folks,

like many of you I was having problems with this DirectX error message. The twist I had was that Sims2 used to work for me, but after not playing it for some time I discovered it no longer worked.

It turned out that some changes I made to improve the speed of my machine had caused the problem. When I ran dxdiag I noticed that DirectWrite Acceleration was grayed out as was 3D. To get around this problem I went to Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> Troubleshoot and jammed the hardware acceleration up to the max (My machine is an XP Pro box so the setting may be different on other OS's). I was then able to run Sims2.

Hopefully this may be of help to some of you............

M.

[Odinmoon]

I hate to say it cause i did it myself at times. This is an old and dead thread.
If someone has probs. It might be a good idea to post a new thread.

[silver spoon]

Like everyone else I am getting the same hated message and I have read all the fourms trying to see someone who has the same thing as me hopeing that I could find an answer. and I cannot. So I am making my own hopeing someone still is helping out there hopeing to god I can get an answer..

ERROR:
Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate."

Specs:
Graphics Card: Radeon X700 series(Omega 3.8.413)
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies INC. (Omega 3.8.413)
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x5E48)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core processor 6000+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB Ram
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

What I have done:
I have updated my drivers till they hurt.. I have installed DirectX 9 enough times that I think my computer is going to explode.. maybe im missing something I dont know! Please anything will help. Warning tho.. I AM NOT COMPUTER SUAVEY! (or however you spell it) I know the basics and thats it.. I do not know computer lingo. if you Need ANY info at all I will be happy to give it to you. and would make it easier if you told me how to give it to you the fastest way! (i.e. my computer> C: > Bleh!>) I thank ANYONE at all who can help me!I really didn't wanna bug anyone else with this dumb problem but I have no where else to turn :\ thanks!

[ycruiz]

I've been trying to get through to the customer support via EA and it's not working, even tried calling them and all I'm getting is a song and dance, so I hope someone here can help me. :( I'm getting an error message "Failed to find any directx 9.0c compatible graphics adapters etc.." by the looks of things the same error message that so many online are getting. I have Sims 2 Double Deluxe, Pets and Bon Voyage and none of them are working.

Here are my dx stats:

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080425-1930)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: 122-CK-NF68
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

I've downloaded updated drivers and nada!

Thank you to whomever can help!
Have a blessed day.:D