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chode Ragu

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Join date: 15 Jul 2008

Posts: 1

07-15-2008 19:31

When I try to start Second Life I get this message...

"Second Life is unable to run because your video card drivers are out of date or unsupported. Please make sure you have the latest video card drivers installed."

I dont know what to do.

System Info:

Windows Vista(tm) Home Premiun
Processor: AMD Anthlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ 2.10 GHz
Memory (RAM): 1982 MB
System Type: 32-bit Operating System
Graphics Card: NIVIDA Geforce 6100 nForce 430 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)

Peggy Paperdoll

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Join date: 15 Apr 2006

Posts: 4,383

07-15-2008 21:19

This is the latest driver for that series nvidia card:

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_175.19_whql.html

AWM Mars

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Join date: 10 Apr 2004

Posts: 3,398

07-16-2008 05:00

The 6100 nVidia graphic chip is a motherboard mounted chip which uses system ram. Depending on your system manufacturer, you are probably best advised to visit the manufacturers website for driver links as sometimes they are bespoke to use system functions. If their links simply point towards the nVidia website, then you can go straight there.

It is also adviseable that you download and use the Motherboard drivers as these will be written for that motherboard functions, including any Bios updates (although you should always be very careful how you update the bios in all cases).

Assuming you have a spare GC slot, it is always a better choice to install a stand alone Graphics Card with dedicated memory.

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Wolt Amat

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SL Won't Start

07-17-2008 18:03

I have had some luck with the command line options (https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Client_parameters) especially -noprobe with older laptops, then get in and turn down any performance based preferences you can, to start.

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chode Ragu Registered User Join date: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 1	07-15-2008 19:31 When I try to start Second Life I get this message... "Second Life is unable to run because your video card drivers are out of date or unsupported. Please make sure you have the latest video card drivers installed." I dont know what to do. System Info: Windows Vista(tm) Home Premiun Processor: AMD Anthlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ 2.10 GHz Memory (RAM): 1982 MB System Type: 32-bit Operating System Graphics Card: NIVIDA Geforce 6100 nForce 430 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)
Peggy Paperdoll A Brat Join date: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 4,383	07-15-2008 21:19 This is the latest driver for that series nvidia card: http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_175.19_whql.html
AWM Mars Scarey Dude :¬) Join date: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,398	07-16-2008 05:00 The 6100 nVidia graphic chip is a motherboard mounted chip which uses system ram. Depending on your system manufacturer, you are probably best advised to visit the manufacturers website for driver links as sometimes they are bespoke to use system functions. If their links simply point towards the nVidia website, then you can go straight there. It is also adviseable that you download and use the Motherboard drivers as these will be written for that motherboard functions, including any Bios updates (although you should always be very careful how you update the bios in all cases). Assuming you have a spare GC slot, it is always a better choice to install a stand alone Graphics Card with dedicated memory. _____________________ * Politeness is priceless when received, cost nothing to own or give, yet many cannot afford - Why do you only see typo's AFTER you have clicked submit? http://www.wba-advertising.com http://www.nex-core-mm.com http://www.eml-entertainments.com http://www.v-innovate.com
Wolt Amat Registered User Join date: 22 May 2007 Posts: 7	SL Won't Start 07-17-2008 18:03 I have had some luck with the command line options (https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Client_parameters) especially -noprobe with older laptops, then get in and turn down any performance based preferences you can, to start.