eviceManager::ChangeDevice
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>>I read at CaesarIV website that this error is due to my desktop computer having a 'chipset' instead of graphics card (never heard of the word 'chipset' before...).
Is this also true for my case?
Do you have enough info, see below (part of dxdiag, sorry it is so much text), to decide that? And maybe also tell me what to do to get CaesarIV (demo) running, thank you.
And if I have to buy a graphics card, is it really necesary to buy a almost top end card because, frankly spoken, I am not at all pleased that I'm forced to have my fairly new PC (bought january '06) upgraded with, mostly expensive (>€100) and otherwise not really needed, hardware.
But I really like playing, in my ample free time, citybuilders and CaesarIV looks great!
Thank in advance for your time reading this and hopefuly finding a solution!
Greetings,
Freskin
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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/25/2006, 19:45:30
Machine name: 1066515003166
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell NEC
System Model: IMEDIA 2300
BIOS: Award Medallion BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3300+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 448MB RAM
Page File: 386MB used, 666MB 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: No problems found.
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: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
Manufacturer: VIA/S3G
Chip type: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3108&SUBSYS_D0071631&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: SyncMaster 177N/710N,SyncMaster Magic CX711N
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: vtdisp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0214 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/6/2005 18:31:26, 3455104 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n.v.t.
Mini VDD: vtmini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/6/2005 18:31:36, 173696 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71FE6-7248-11CF-5775-0DF0A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1106
Device ID: 0x3108
SubSys ID: 0xD0071631
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
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: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_D0071631&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5780 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/28/2005 17:48:58, 2310272 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 26, 25
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 26, 25
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5780 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/28/2005 17:48:58, 2310272 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI-mapper (emulatie), Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable-software (emulatie), Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Muis
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Toetsenbord
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB-hoofdhub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1106, 0x3038
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 4736 bytes----------------
Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standaardtoetsenbord (101/102 toetsen) of Microsoft Natural PS/2-toetsenbord
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 01:55:30, 53760 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:57:18, 25216 bytes
|
+ Toestenbordstuurprogramma voor Terminal Server
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:03:48, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:57:18, 25216 bytes
|
+ Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse (IntelliPoint)
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: Point32
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 01:55:30, 53760 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:53:38, 23552 bytes
| Driver: point32.sys, 5/16/2003 01:41:16, 19072 bytes
| Driver: ipcoin2.dll, 5/16/2003 01:41:16, 94208 bytes
|
+ Stuurprogramma voor muis van Terminal Server
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:03:48, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:53:38, 23552 bytes----------------------------
DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK
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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Smart Link 56K Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: LAN-verbinding 2 - IPv4 -
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: LAN-verbinding - IPv4 -
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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 21.7 GB
Total Space: 30.7 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3160021A
Drive: D:
Free Space: 105.9 GB
Total Space: 113.7 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3160021A
Drive: E:
Model: PHILIPS DROM6216
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Dutch), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 49536 bytes
Drive: F:
Model: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3530A
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Dutch), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 49536 bytes
Freskin,
a Flemish Knight