If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
DX9.0C driver probs ATT: GLEE
Hi Glee,
Have downloaded this driver, but not installed yet...am concerned that it appears to be a considerably lower version than the driver currently in use. e.g, you recom a v1.32, but have a v4.1 in use now that does not work. Would appreciate your reassurance thanks Stella Subject: DX9.0C and driver probs From: "Stella" Sent: 9/29/2004 4:37:28 PM Hi Glee, Appreciate your prompt reply,,,, Will try your suggestion and hopefully won't be back! thanks again, Stella -----Original Message----- Try the generic driver v. 1.32 from SiS for that chipset: http://download.sis.com/ -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... I have copied this post from the DirectX section as no- one appears to be monitoring that forum...hopefully someone here can assist? Hi All, I am a novice so please bear with me here... I have win98se, and had DirectX8.0 installed. Today i bought the Sims 2 game and installed it. During the installation it advised I had to upgrade to DirectX9.0c - which was on the disc provided - which I did. Installation complete, but game won't open. Error message appears stating: "failed to find any DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system. please make sure you have DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer". According to Device Manager & listed under Display Adapter, I have an AOpen SIS6326 (GPU) driver v.4.11, chip type 6326 RevC5. There are no conflicts. Does this mean I have to upgrade the sis6326 driver? If so, to what? The SiS download webpagr does not even mention this driver, let alone which one to upgrade it to. Lastly, the DX diag tool - 'display tab' mentions the driver doesn't support Direct3D 9+, and also suggests testing functionality of DirectDraw and Direct3D. The Direct3D test stated that the display driver does not support API (DDI version too low). Would appreciate any advice as I don't know what to do. Many thanks, Stella |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
You apparently have version 4.1 of a driver for an AOpen video card based on the
SiS6326 chipset. The driver I linked you to is a generic SiS6326 driver from SiS themselves....the chipset maker. They use a different numbering system for driver versions, so the lower number is not relevant. I suggest the generic driver because you say the AOpen driver does not work. Are you sure it is an AOpen video card? To install the generic SiS driver, first uninstall the driver you are currently using so that the display will revert to standard 640x480 basic VGA. Reboot, then run the installation for the generic driver, rebooting when prompted. If it does not work or fails to reboot correctly, start in Safe Mode and remove it. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... Hi Glee, Have downloaded this driver, but not installed yet...am concerned that it appears to be a considerably lower version than the driver currently in use. e.g, you recom a v1.32, but have a v4.1 in use now that does not work. Would appreciate your reassurance thanks Stella Subject: DX9.0C and driver probs From: "Stella" Sent: 9/29/2004 4:37:28 PM Hi Glee, Appreciate your prompt reply,,,, Will try your suggestion and hopefully won't be back! thanks again, Stella -----Original Message----- Try the generic driver v. 1.32 from SiS for that chipset: http://download.sis.com/ -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... I have copied this post from the DirectX section as no- one appears to be monitoring that forum...hopefully someone here can assist? Hi All, I am a novice so please bear with me here... I have win98se, and had DirectX8.0 installed. Today i bought the Sims 2 game and installed it. During the installation it advised I had to upgrade to DirectX9.0c - which was on the disc provided - which I did. Installation complete, but game won't open. Error message appears stating: "failed to find any DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system. please make sure you have DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer". According to Device Manager & listed under Display Adapter, I have an AOpen SIS6326 (GPU) driver v.4.11, chip type 6326 RevC5. There are no conflicts. Does this mean I have to upgrade the sis6326 driver? If so, to what? The SiS download webpagr does not even mention this driver, let alone which one to upgrade it to. Lastly, the DX diag tool - 'display tab' mentions the driver doesn't support Direct3D 9+, and also suggests testing functionality of DirectDraw and Direct3D. The Direct3D test stated that the display driver does not support API (DDI version too low). Would appreciate any advice as I don't know what to do. Many thanks, Stella |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Hi Glee,
I hope you see this post.... I was reading this thread w/much *Interest*!! I use to have the SiS 6326 chipset... I can see Stella's orig. post at the bottom, however not sure if I have the entire thread here... I have a question about SiS chipsets....?? The Display Adapter driver pkg. is what I am referring to in my Device Mgr. Rt. click and look at properties... My info **I have SiS 650_651_M650_M652_M740 **Driver vs. date is 7-23-2004 The adapter is working properly I have some confusion... I go to SiS online... this link is a *saved link* w/my info. (SiS IdentifiesChipsets) http://www.sis.com/support/ocis/inde...%201.1%20x%202 More specific info for my chipsets... North Bridge Chipset: M650 South Bridge Chipset: 962/962L Graphics Processing Unit: SiS Real256 Graphics, The SiS link has all downloads for adapter listed... MoBo book says in specs... *VGA SiS Real 256 Graphics Chipset- *SiS 650GX / SiS 962L* I ended up on SiS site after being thoroughly confused on MoBo manuf. site for Asus (Board PS4GX) This is the specific link for MoBo info... http://www.asus.com.tw/support/downl...lName=P4SGX-MX Regarding DX... which is important, I have vs. 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) No probs R found on any screen tabs when I run test tools. I have Direct Draw, Direct 3D and AGP Texture Acceleration. I have (2) questions... The display adapter that I identified in Dev. Mgr. has date of 7-23-04, I downloaded the entire pkg. from SiS and it is now installed. The orig. pkg. that came on MoBo support CD is a older version but I had it previously installed. This happened... Total crash of system after visiting Windows Update. WU offered SiS display software update and I needed some updates for WMP 9 series. I didn't notice the info for the driver that the release date was *02-01-2002*, obviously too old and I didn't catch it. After, I couldn't load Windows 98SE nor could I even enter safe mode. I went to Dos and used commands to run registry checker and restored the registry to the earlier first boot of that day. I downloaded the entire pkg. that I'm using from SiS but it was hard to get the pkg. installed. I couldn't get the older pkg. to *uninstall*, what a mess, I deleted the adapter I believe in safe mode and was going in circles. Win. kept finding new h/w and wanted the MoBo install CD which I wouldn't give, etc... I tried to browse and direct Windows to the new install pkg., however Windows kept asking specifically for the MoBo CD and blocked me. Finally, I used the MoBo CD and re-installed the pkg. and finally was able to uninstall it correctly and I manually installed the download pkg. Why do you suppose this driver shows at WU dated 02-01-2002, obviously this is very old and brought my system down? Further, if I go to WU now, even after the new adapter pkg. WU still shows this driver to install again?? From my experience, I think the SiS 6326 is sooo much better, has more option controls, etc... **Main question,** SiS identifies audio 7012 chipset on my machine, which I also had on my old Jetway MoBo. My support CD has *Sound Max not SiS...* You will see that discrepancy if you go to the links I posted for my driver info. I have not updated Sound Max. Can I use the most current 7012 pkg. by SiS, I would think so?? Can I have Sound Max and SiS both installed at the same time or do I make a choice?? Should I just stay w/Sound Max and get the most current driver pkg.? Thank you, Star "glee" wrote in message ... You apparently have version 4.1 of a driver for an AOpen video card based on the SiS6326 chipset. The driver I linked you to is a generic SiS6326 driver from SiS themselves....the chipset maker. They use a different numbering system for driver versions, so the lower number is not relevant. I suggest the generic driver because you say the AOpen driver does not work. Are you sure it is an AOpen video card? To install the generic SiS driver, first uninstall the driver you are currently using so that the display will revert to standard 640x480 basic VGA. Reboot, then run the installation for the generic driver, rebooting when prompted. If it does not work or fails to reboot correctly, start in Safe Mode and remove it. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... Hi Glee, Have downloaded this driver, but not installed yet...am concerned that it appears to be a considerably lower version than the driver currently in use. e.g, you recom a v1.32, but have a v4.1 in use now that does not work. Would appreciate your reassurance thanks Stella Subject: DX9.0C and driver probs From: "Stella" Sent: 9/29/2004 4:37:28 PM Hi Glee, Appreciate your prompt reply,,,, Will try your suggestion and hopefully won't be back! thanks again, Stella -----Original Message----- Try the generic driver v. 1.32 from SiS for that chipset: http://download.sis.com/ -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... I have copied this post from the DirectX section as no- one appears to be monitoring that forum...hopefully someone here can assist? Hi All, I am a novice so please bear with me here... I have win98se, and had DirectX8.0 installed. Today i bought the Sims 2 game and installed it. During the installation it advised I had to upgrade to DirectX9.0c - which was on the disc provided - which I did. Installation complete, but game won't open. Error message appears stating: "failed to find any DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system. please make sure you have DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer". According to Device Manager & listed under Display Adapter, I have an AOpen SIS6326 (GPU) driver v.4.11, chip type 6326 RevC5. There are no conflicts. Does this mean I have to upgrade the sis6326 driver? If so, to what? The SiS download webpagr does not even mention this driver, let alone which one to upgrade it to. Lastly, the DX diag tool - 'display tab' mentions the driver doesn't support Direct3D 9+, and also suggests testing functionality of DirectDraw and Direct3D. The Direct3D test stated that the display driver does not support API (DDI version too low). Would appreciate any advice as I don't know what to do. Many thanks, Stella |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
I don't know.
Read here for "What is AC97 Sound": http://www.fujitsu-siemens.co.uk/rl/...Soundcards/AC9 7/AC97.htm or http://snipurl.com/9io7 Some of the AC97 chipsets are listed he http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/sh...hp?product=339 They also mention that the name SoundMax is also used for that audio system. I can't say whether you install that SiS 7012 Audio Controller driver in addition to the SoundMax driver or instead of it, but I am thinking it would be in replacement of the driver currently installed. I would either look for an updated SoundMax driver, or leave it alone, if the sound is working to your satisfaction. You might contact SiS support and see what they have to say. I would lean toward the SoundMax driver you linked to, he http://www.asus.com.tw/support/downl...lName=P4SGX-MX As for WU, I do not ever download or use drivers from WU....especially display drivers. Ignore the listing of the SiS video driver in WU. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Star" wrote in message ... Hi Glee, I hope you see this post.... I was reading this thread w/much *Interest*!! I use to have the SiS 6326 chipset... I can see Stella's orig. post at the bottom, however not sure if I have the entire thread here... I have a question about SiS chipsets....?? The Display Adapter driver pkg. is what I am referring to in my Device Mgr. Rt. click and look at properties... My info **I have SiS 650_651_M650_M652_M740 **Driver vs. date is 7-23-2004 The adapter is working properly I have some confusion... I go to SiS online... this link is a *saved link* w/my info. (SiS IdentifiesChipsets) http://www.sis.com/support/ocis/inde...me=962/962L&AG P=&IntegratedDev=SiS%20IDESiS%20AudioSiS%20Lan%20S iS%20USB%201.1%20x%202 More specific info for my chipsets... North Bridge Chipset: M650 South Bridge Chipset: 962/962L Graphics Processing Unit: SiS Real256 Graphics, The SiS link has all downloads for adapter listed... MoBo book says in specs... *VGA SiS Real 256 Graphics Chipset- *SiS 650GX / SiS 962L* I ended up on SiS site after being thoroughly confused on MoBo manuf. site for Asus (Board PS4GX) This is the specific link for MoBo info... http://www.asus.com.tw/support/downl...lName=P4SGX-MX Regarding DX... which is important, I have vs. 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) No probs R found on any screen tabs when I run test tools. I have Direct Draw, Direct 3D and AGP Texture Acceleration. I have (2) questions... The display adapter that I identified in Dev. Mgr. has date of 7-23-04, I downloaded the entire pkg. from SiS and it is now installed. The orig. pkg. that came on MoBo support CD is a older version but I had it previously installed. This happened... Total crash of system after visiting Windows Update. WU offered SiS display software update and I needed some updates for WMP 9 series. I didn't notice the info for the driver that the release date was *02-01-2002*, obviously too old and I didn't catch it. After, I couldn't load Windows 98SE nor could I even enter safe mode. I went to Dos and used commands to run registry checker and restored the registry to the earlier first boot of that day. I downloaded the entire pkg. that I'm using from SiS but it was hard to get the pkg. installed. I couldn't get the older pkg. to *uninstall*, what a mess, I deleted the adapter I believe in safe mode and was going in circles. Win. kept finding new h/w and wanted the MoBo install CD which I wouldn't give, etc... I tried to browse and direct Windows to the new install pkg., however Windows kept asking specifically for the MoBo CD and blocked me. Finally, I used the MoBo CD and re-installed the pkg. and finally was able to uninstall it correctly and I manually installed the download pkg. Why do you suppose this driver shows at WU dated 02-01-2002, obviously this is very old and brought my system down? Further, if I go to WU now, even after the new adapter pkg. WU still shows this driver to install again?? From my experience, I think the SiS 6326 is sooo much better, has more option controls, etc... **Main question,** SiS identifies audio 7012 chipset on my machine, which I also had on my old Jetway MoBo. My support CD has *Sound Max not SiS...* You will see that discrepancy if you go to the links I posted for my driver info. I have not updated Sound Max. Can I use the most current 7012 pkg. by SiS, I would think so?? Can I have Sound Max and SiS both installed at the same time or do I make a choice?? Should I just stay w/Sound Max and get the most current driver pkg.? Thank you, Star "glee" wrote in message ... You apparently have version 4.1 of a driver for an AOpen video card based on the SiS6326 chipset. The driver I linked you to is a generic SiS6326 driver from SiS themselves....the chipset maker. They use a different numbering system for driver versions, so the lower number is not relevant. I suggest the generic driver because you say the AOpen driver does not work. Are you sure it is an AOpen video card? To install the generic SiS driver, first uninstall the driver you are currently using so that the display will revert to standard 640x480 basic VGA. Reboot, then run the installation for the generic driver, rebooting when prompted. If it does not work or fails to reboot correctly, start in Safe Mode and remove it. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... Hi Glee, Have downloaded this driver, but not installed yet...am concerned that it appears to be a considerably lower version than the driver currently in use. e.g, you recom a v1.32, but have a v4.1 in use now that does not work. Would appreciate your reassurance thanks Stella Subject: DX9.0C and driver probs From: "Stella" Sent: 9/29/2004 4:37:28 PM Hi Glee, Appreciate your prompt reply,,,, Will try your suggestion and hopefully won't be back! thanks again, Stella -----Original Message----- Try the generic driver v. 1.32 from SiS for that chipset: http://download.sis.com/ -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Stella" wrote in message ... I have copied this post from the DirectX section as no- one appears to be monitoring that forum...hopefully someone here can assist? Hi All, I am a novice so please bear with me here... I have win98se, and had DirectX8.0 installed. Today i bought the Sims 2 game and installed it. During the installation it advised I had to upgrade to DirectX9.0c - which was on the disc provided - which I did. Installation complete, but game won't open. Error message appears stating: "failed to find any DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system. please make sure you have DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer". According to Device Manager & listed under Display Adapter, I have an AOpen SIS6326 (GPU) driver v.4.11, chip type 6326 RevC5. There are no conflicts. Does this mean I have to upgrade the sis6326 driver? If so, to what? The SiS download webpagr does not even mention this driver, let alone which one to upgrade it to. Lastly, the DX diag tool - 'display tab' mentions the driver doesn't support Direct3D 9+, and also suggests testing functionality of DirectDraw and Direct3D. The Direct3D test stated that the display driver does not support API (DDI version too low). Would appreciate any advice as I don't know what to do. Many thanks, Stella |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
DX9.0C and driver probs | Stella | General | 2 | September 30th 04 12:37 AM |
still having vid adapter driver probs... | allyson | Monitors & Displays | 10 | July 29th 04 05:24 AM |
Please help! Display settings !! | Mitzi | Monitors & Displays | 12 | July 11th 04 05:19 AM |
Win98SE - problem with USB printer | HBYardSale | Software & Applications | 2 | June 20th 04 06:27 PM |
AC97 Sound Card Shown in Device Manager but not in Multi-media Preferred devices | Lago Jardin | General | 10 | June 13th 04 04:58 PM |