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Nomad Padar

llPanic();

Join date: 22 Aug 2005

Posts: 87

07-12-2007 00:17

Hi,
I'm having a problem with Secondlife where no texture appears and everything seems to be black.

This appears at the login screen...
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=secondlifecm5.jpg

I've tested my DirectX with the diagnostic, and the DirectX version 7 test works properly, however after that the results look like this...
http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dx8testtb9.jpg

I will post my system specs and info here. A cookie if anybody can figure out the problem!

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/12/2007, 00:57:24
Machine name: E-MACHINE
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 448MB RAM
Page File: 388MB used, 668MB 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
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: 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
--------------------
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: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_01F0&SUBSYS_904D1509&REV_A3
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/22/2006 12:22:00, 4527488 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 10/22/2006 12:22:00, 3994624 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-42B0-11CF-2252-47B002C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x01F0
SubSys ID: 0x904D1509
Revision ID: 0x00A3
Revision ID: 0x00A3
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{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

If you need more information or screenshots of the issue please just ask and I will be more than happy to provide pictures of my problem...

-Nomad

Randal Kline

huh?

Join date: 1 Jul 2007

Posts: 192

07-12-2007 01:18

i have seen similar effects on other games.

most likely (i might be wrong):
- your int. GPU can't handle the graphics
- overclocking
- overheating

you can try to lower the settings of the screen resolution, get a dedicated PCI or AGP if your system can support and upgrade RAMs.

_____________________

* Snapshots *
http://sluniverse.com/pics/Default.aspx?name=Randal%20Kline

Thili Playfair

Registered User

Join date: 18 Aug 2004

Posts: 2,417

07-12-2007 02:35

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU

Dont run the newest vid card drivers on a mx4 card, nvidia 71.89 version is recommended with that card and SL.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_71.89.html

things to fix this;
- run SL in main screen if you have several

- disable avatar vertex (preference/graphic.details)
- disable opengl vertex buffers (preference/adv.graphics)

- increase the onboard memory video ram setting to higher
(in bios, 128 recommended), i wouldnt recommend onboard at all tho, no matter what they are, doesnt have their own ram and can lead to way to many issues, they "borrow" from system usually very low like 16-32-64mb.

Thats typically how SL looks for me when theres not enough vid ram, drivers outdated/wrong, or the vid card isnt supported (yours if but its seriously old)

Nomad Padar

llPanic();

Join date: 22 Aug 2005

Posts: 87

07-12-2007 10:07

Yah I realize my graphics card is seriously old, attempting to avoid buying a new one at all costs. Hey! I'm cheap!

Thanks for the advice, I'll try rolling back the driver, I'll repost the results afterward.

EDIT: Worked magnificently, Thanks a lot for the help!

Graphics issues
Nomad Padar llPanic(); Join date: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 87	07-12-2007 00:17 Hi, I'm having a problem with Secondlife where no texture appears and everything seems to be black. This appears at the login screen... http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=secondlifecm5.jpg I've tested my DirectX with the diagnostic, and the DirectX version 7 test works properly, however after that the results look like this... http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dx8testtb9.jpg I will post my system specs and info here. A cookie if anybody can figure out the problem! ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 7/12/2007, 00:57:24 Machine name: E-MACHINE Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: n/a System Model: Product Name BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz Memory: 448MB RAM Page File: 388MB used, 668MB 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 ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ DirectX Files Tab: No problems found. Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 2: No problems found. Sound Tab 3: No problems found. Music Tab: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. Network Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- 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) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_01F0&SUBSYS_904D1509&REV_A3 Display Memory: 64.0 MB Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 10/22/2006 12:22:00, 4527488 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a VDD: n/a Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys Mini VDD Date: 10/22/2006 12:22:00, 3994624 bytes Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-42B0-11CF-2252-47B002C2CB35} Vendor ID: 0x10DE Device ID: 0x01F0 SubSys ID: 0x904D1509 Revision ID: 0x00A3 Revision ID: 0x00A3 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D Deinterlace Caps: {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering {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 If you need more information or screenshots of the issue please just ask and I will be more than happy to provide pictures of my problem... -Nomad
Randal Kline huh? Join date: 1 Jul 2007 Posts: 192	07-12-2007 01:18 i have seen similar effects on other games. most likely (i might be wrong): - your int. GPU can't handle the graphics - overclocking - overheating you can try to lower the settings of the screen resolution, get a dedicated PCI or AGP if your system can support and upgrade RAMs. _____________________ * Snapshots * http://sluniverse.com/pics/Default.aspx?name=Randal%20Kline
Thili Playfair Registered User Join date: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 2,417	07-12-2007 02:35 NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU Dont run the newest vid card drivers on a mx4 card, nvidia 71.89 version is recommended with that card and SL. http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_71.89.html things to fix this; - run SL in main screen if you have several - disable avatar vertex (preference/graphic.details) - disable opengl vertex buffers (preference/adv.graphics) - increase the onboard memory video ram setting to higher (in bios, 128 recommended), i wouldnt recommend onboard at all tho, no matter what they are, doesnt have their own ram and can lead to way to many issues, they "borrow" from system usually very low like 16-32-64mb. Thats typically how SL looks for me when theres not enough vid ram, drivers outdated/wrong, or the vid card isnt supported (yours if but its seriously old)
Nomad Padar llPanic(); Join date: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 87	07-12-2007 10:07 Yah I realize my graphics card is seriously old, attempting to avoid buying a new one at all costs. Hey! I'm cheap! Thanks for the advice, I'll try rolling back the driver, I'll repost the results afterward. EDIT: Worked magnificently, Thanks a lot for the help!

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