Another Direct 3D error thread

[Flawl3ssCowb0y]

But this one is different, because I haven't got a **** graphics card. I get the usual message when I try and play the game (cannot create Direct 3D device... etc).

My graphics card is an MSI ATi Radeon X800 XT 256MB PCI-Express. Any other PC specs you guys need to see I'll post later as I'm another PC at the moment.

So guys, got a solution this time?

[Fluxx]

Hmmmmmmm, tricky.....:confused:

Are your card drivers and Direct X up to date?


Can you post your dxdiag here and we'll have a look......:tup:

[Flawl3ssCowb0y]

Card drivers and DirectX is up to date. Specs are as follows:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/18/2005, 19:57:20
Machine name: RINGROSE
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dimension 4700
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 331MB used, 1145MB 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

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: Problems were found in the system registry. Details are available in the saved text file.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON X800 XT
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON X800 XT (0x5D57)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5D57&SUBSYS_03121002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6497 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/1/2004 03:12:50, 221184 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 12/1/2004 03:12:28, 873984 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-1E17-11CF-D36A-1823A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x5D57
SubSys ID: 0x03121002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: SB Audigy Audio [CC80]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_10031102&REV_04
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0328 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 3/26/2003 15:33:58, 498688 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Creative
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: SB Audigy Audio [CC80]
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0328 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 3/26/2003 15:33:58, 498688 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: Enabled
Ports: SB Audigy DirectMusic Synthesizer [CC80], Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SB Audigy Audio [CC80], Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Audigy Synth B [CC80] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Audigy Sw Synth [CC80] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Audigy Synth A [CC80] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

[Fluxx]

I knew it wouldnt be that easy........:frownblue

For some reason, the games not seeing your card.

Ok, it seems to me your using the 4.12 drivers for your card (I think:lightbulb )

You could try downloading the 4.10 drivers as these are known good according to the RCT3FAQ....

http://www.frontier.co.uk/games/rct3/faq.html

Remember to uninstall the old(Newer :lightbulb ) drivers completly first, using ATI's tool.
Take the card out of the PC......:eekblue:

Refit the card and install new drivers, turning off any antivirus youve got running beforehand.

Warspites the man for this really, but hes on his way home at the moment.

I'll get him to have a look tomorrow

[Hooch]

Silly question, but does RCT3 support PCI-express GPU's (or any game released pre-2005 for that matter)
I'm wanting to upgrade but also willing to wait another 6-8 months for all the "bugs" to be sorted out on PCI-e. i.e. what you are experiencing now – could it becompatibility issues ?!?

[Warspite]

Thats what I was thinking. Does the BIOS on your MOBO give you an extra option for Video, i.e "PCI/AGP/PCI-E"? I'm not being funny, but I don't have the money to buy every new card bus in existence!
Is your board set to"Onboard PCI" or "AGP" or some other video setting for Primary Display?

:confused: