the sims 2

mags1082 · 10-20-2004, 05:28 PM

I finished installing the sims 2 but whenever i try to start it up it'll say that it failed to find directX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system. how can i get those

10-20-2004, 06:30 PM

Easy:

You don't have DirectX9.0c installed. Download from Microsoft.

Or your graphics card is not meet the minimum requirements. Buy a new card.

Or Your graphics card driver is not recognised by the EA 3DSetup Utility, download a new driver, preferrably reference driver, from your hardware manufacturer.

mags1082 · 10-20-2004, 06:41 PM

how can i check if my graphics card is meets the minimum requirements or reconized by the EA 3DSetup Utility

10-20-2004, 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by mags1082@Oct 20 2004, 06:41 PM
how can i check if my graphics card is meets the minimum requirements or reconized by the EA 3DSetup Utility

If you know what your card is then you can look on the back of the box for the minimum spec card. :thumbup:

Actually here are the specs,
Win 98,2000/ME/XP, Note no SE Version. :

P3 900 MHz
256 Ram
3.5G of free
8 Speed CD-DVD
32mB T+L Video Card (Tranform & lighting)
DX9
DX9 Sound card (something that will also cause big problems)

These are the bare minimum specs for running this game.

mags1082 · 10-21-2004, 03:15 AM

what if u don't know what kinda card you have

10-21-2004, 03:17 AM

mags1082 · 10-21-2004, 03:26 AM

when i go into system i have device manager tab and hardward profiles neither of which have graphics card on it

10-21-2004, 04:21 AM

Click on the 'Device Manager' button, there will be a 'Display Adapters' section.

Fycus · 10-21-2004, 05:26 AM

its obvious this kid has an integrated 8mb graphics card from Intel. Geez, lol.

10-21-2004, 07:22 PM

Actually its probably a 22 year old who has just brought a Packard Bell from PCWorld and has absolutely no idea about computers... Same as about 90% of the UK population!

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10-20-2004, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
mags1082 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 513	I finished installing the sims 2 but whenever i try to start it up it'll say that it failed to find directX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system. how can i get those

10-20-2004, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Easy: You don't have DirectX9.0c installed. Download from Microsoft. Or your graphics card is not meet the minimum requirements. Buy a new card. Or Your graphics card driver is not recognised by the EA 3DSetup Utility, download a new driver, preferrably reference driver, from your hardware manufacturer.

10-20-2004, 06:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
mags1082 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 513	how can i check if my graphics card is meets the minimum requirements or reconized by the EA 3DSetup Utility

10-21-2004, 03:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
mags1082 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 513	what if u don't know what kinda card you have

10-21-2004, 03:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Go to: Start \| Settings \| Control Panel \| System \| Hardware \| Device Manager \| Display Adapters. It will defo tell you in there!

10-21-2004, 03:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
mags1082 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 513	when i go into system i have device manager tab and hardward profiles neither of which have graphics card on it

10-21-2004, 04:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Click on the 'Device Manager' button, there will be a 'Display Adapters' section.

10-21-2004, 07:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Actually its probably a 22 year old who has just brought a Packard Bell from PCWorld and has absolutely no idea about computers... Same as about 90% of the UK population!