Followed instructions, still having probs!

[natalia_m]

Hi,

I'm getting this messege... "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've downloaded the latest DirectX 9.0c and updates from Intel but it still won't work. Can someone have a look at my specs and see if there's something else that needs to be done?

Natz

Time of this report: 4/23/2006, 14:02:36
Machine name: YOUR-*********
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
System Model: PCG-SRX51P_B(GB)
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) III Mobile CPU 850MHz
Memory: 254MB RAM
Page File: 278MB used, 474MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

Card name: Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82815
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1132&SUBSYS_80F2104D&REV_11
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (24 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Sony Notebook LCD
Monitor Max Res: 1024,768
Driver Name: i81xdnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.13.0001.3196 (English)
DDI Version: 8
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/23/2002 09:01:38, 702845 bytes

[ManagerJosh]

According to this list http://thesims2.ea.com/help/detail.php?help_id=21

it says the Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller is not compatible with The Sims 2. You'll need to buy a new graphics card.

[KatAnubis]

According to this list http://thesims2.ea.com/help/detail.php?help_id=21

it says the Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller is not compatible with The Sims 2. You'll need to buy a new graphics card.

Yep, the lowest Intel which they support is the 82845g/gl. And those are at the absolute lowest level of game play ability (and it's important to have at least a 2.0ghz processor or better, since the Intel cards do not have T&L.)