SI can we have some help

[isuckatfm]

I install this one, and it change from Radeon 9200 to Radeon 9250, but i dont know what to install next so that i can play demo.

http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/radeon-prer300-xp.html

Click on Catalyst Software Suite on that page to start the download then follow the installation instructions also linked on that page.

Before you do though bare in mind you are below the minimum specs for video card so it probably won't make a difference

PC System Requirements

OS - Windows Vista or XP

Processor Speed - Vista - 2.0GHz, XP - 1.4GHz Memory - Vista - 1GB, XP - 512MB Videocard - 128MB Nvidia FX 5900 Ultra, ATI Radeon 9800, Intel 82915G/82910GL or greater.

[croatia-fm]

I already download this as i said, and this is how the DxDiag change.Look at my first post here about DxDiag before this installation and than compare it with this one.

Card name: RADEON 9250

Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.

Chip type: RADEON 9250 AGP (0x5960)

DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5960&SUBSYS_2094148C&REV_01

Display Memory: 128.0 MB

Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor: SyncMaster 793DF/793MB

Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024

Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll

Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6614 (English)

DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 5/3/2006 16:51:00, 258048 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

WHQL Date Stamp: n/a

VDD: n/a

Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys

Mini VDD Date: 5/3/2006 16:50:42, 1540608 bytes

Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-1A20-11CF-EA6E-9E00A0C2CB35}

Vendor ID: 0x1002

Device ID: 0x5960

SubSys ID: 0x2094148C

Revision ID: 0x0001

Revision ID: 0x0001

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_BOBLineReplicate

{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch

{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) 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

[isuckatfm]

^ I realise that mate, but the reason I pointed at that one is if you click on 'Previous Drivers and Software' you'll see 6 different releases. DxDiag reports a driver version like this 6.14.0010.6614 in yours but the pages I linked to it calls it 8.31, so I had no way of knowing which of those updates you downloaded or if you downloaded an older one as the dxdiag date shows 5/3/2006. Just a case of crossed wires rather than me not reading your post .

If you downloaded the one I linked to that is the most recent release. Beyond that there is nothing else to be done as far as I know. The more technically minded might know ways to tweak and overcome shortfalls but I don't. But as I posted you are below the minimum Graphics Card model for ATI Cards anyway.

Unfortunately you are in the boat with everyone else who only plays one game on their laptop/desktop and won't be shelling out on a new one for the sake of playing FM. I still have the 2D working but I won't be buying a new machine just so I can play FM with 3D when my current laptop does everything else I need it for as is.

[croatia-fm]

thank you man, enyway

[Serpico]

17 inch, how does that make a difference?:confused:

it's just that although it runs smoothly for me when I have the game at 1600x900 when I up the resolution to 1920x1200 it gets a little jerky.

[TorresF]

My FM's demo don't run! I've Nvidia GeForce MX 440, 64 MB. It isn't compatible with new FM?

[AnalogBoy]

My FM's demo don't run! I've Nvidia GeForce MX 440, 64 MB. It isn't compatible with new FM?

Correct. You need 128MB graphics card, like the game says in the system requirements. Sorry pal.

[Supergtaz]

There is a fair amount of FM players who probably dont play many/any other games, my PC will not handle 3D (despite playing a fair amount of higher end 3D games with my 64MB) yet I cannot play with just 2D.. I think alot of people who play FM will be in the same boat as me and unless this is just a bug, SI have alienated possibly a fair amount of fans

[DanBad]

Is there anybody there who has managed to successfully play FM09 on a Dell Inspiron 2.0GZh, Integrated Graphics Card X3100?

[TorresF]

Correct. You need 128MB graphics card, like the game says in the system requirements. Sorry pal.

Thank u for reply.

But Fm2008 worked very well. Can I use Fm2009 without 3D version?

[Spawnisen]

Thank u for reply.

But Fm2008 worked very well. Can I use Fm2009 without 3D version?

if you got same as me then no,need a new graphic card or comp.

[TorresF]

if you got same as me then no,need a new graphic card or comp.

This is a problem!

I have to buy a new graphic card as soon as possible!

If we know, this is compatible with new FM?

http://www.ciao.it/Sapphire_RADEON_X1300_PRO__604386

50Euro, good or too much?

[Riazzi_G]

Thank u for reply.

But Fm2008 worked very well. Can I use Fm2009 without 3D version?

yeah you can play in 2d

[Serpico]

This is a problem!

I have to buy a new graphic card as soon as possible!

If we know, this is compatible with new FM?

http://www.ciao.it/Sapphire_RADEON_X1300_PRO__604386

50Euro, good or too much?

I'd spend the same amount on a good second hand one from ebay.

[TorresF]

yeah you can play in 2d

Are u sure? Because when i click the FM2009 icon the game don't run but show me a error mex!

[Riazzi_G]

Thank u for reply.

But Fm2008 worked very well. Can I use Fm2009 without 3D version?

Are u sure? Because when i click the FM2009 icon the game don't run but show me a error mex!

Well 3d does not work on mine, but 2d does

[TorresF]

So, why when i click the Fm Icon the game don't run but show me a error mex? What i can do?

[Serpico]

So, why when i click the Fm Icon the game don't run but show me a error mex? What i can do?

I suspect this isn't what's supposed to happen. SI have always said that if you could run FM08 you could run FM09 in 2D at least. No doubt they'll get their thinking caps on and try and work out what the problem is.

[TorresF]

But what i can do for run Fm2009?

My Pc have windows XP Home Edition, ADM Athlon CP 2400+ , 2.00 GHz, 768MB di Ram and Nvidia GeForce MX440.

Fm08 worked very well, but the FM09's demo don't run, show me a error mex? What i can do??

Serpico, Are u Italian?