DirectX Problem

[SuperFudd]

I sugest it is time to get a graphics (Video) card, asuming your PC will work with one. I sugest an Nvidea GT220 like mine (see below). It works well for me and uses very little power. I suspect any more powerful card is going to require more power then your supply can supply. Do you know the power rating of your supply?
By the way, a GT220 will likely cost no more than $50 (US).

 

[josefdoc]

So i can't update my driver enough to run DirectX?

 

[shaneturner12]

If DirectX still is not working, you need a better graphics card.

If you have followed the instructions exactly in my Updating DirectX thread, then you should have the latest version.

It may be worth restarting your system if you haven't already.

Shane

 

[josefdoc]

I already did restart the system.

 

[shaneturner12]

OK - as I said above, some Intel integrated graphics cards have problems with OpenGL and/or DirectX, especially if there are no new graphics drivers, or that the newest ones are 2009 or earlier.

Shane

EDIT: Try disabling Hardware TL in the Trainz Options box - Intel graphics cards are normally legacy ones, and may work better with this option ticked.

 

[josefdoc]

I did that and it didn't work I am going to get a new graphics card. Do you know which ones would work with my system?

Thanks

 

[shaneturner12]

Apologies for my late reply - unfortunately, I cannot advise on exactly which card to get.

Your best bet is to look at the recommended requirements for the highest version of Trainz you own, and work from there (or the minimum requirements if your system might not be able to handle the recommended requirements)

Shane

 

[josefdoc]

Hi, I am going to get a new graphics card installed in my computer in a couple of days. I really appreciate all the help you guys gave me.

Thank You,

Josef

 

[shaneturner12]

It's OK - just remember that as you currently have an integrated card, you will need to disable it after installing the new one (usually, this is via the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) - normally involves pressing either F1,F2,or Del, the system should tell you which one it is.

Note: Make sure you only disable the onboard graphics card - some changes in the BIOS can make a system unbootable.

Once done, you will be able to remove the old graphics drivers.

Shane

 

[Scottish]

Shane is correct about disabling your internal integrated graphics in the BIOS. If you are having the card installed professionally they should do this if it is required. However when I installed my PCI slot card I discovered that the BIOS was normally set up to automaticaly search for a PCI slot card and use this if found and only use the built-in graphics if there was no PCI card.

Before going into the BIOS (which can be risky if you do not know what you are doing) you can find out which card your system is actually using by running any system information such as DxDiag, looking at your system hardware display details in control panel, your graphics control panel or a number of other methods.

Scottish

 

[tomurban]

Shane is correct about disabling your internal integrated graphics in the BIOS. If you are having the card installed professionally they should do this if it is required. However when I installed my PCI slot card I discovered that the BIOS was normally set up to automaticaly search for a PCI slot card and use this if found and only use the built-in graphics if there was no PCI card.

Before going into the BIOS (which can be risky if you do not know what you are doing) you can find out which card your system is actually using by running any system information such as DxDiag, looking at your system hardware display details in control panel, your graphics control panel or a number of other methods.

Scottish

Scottish is correct. I have installed new graphics cards in 4 different computers and they all installed automatically. I would not mess with the BIOS unless you have to.

tomurban

 

[josefdoc]

Thanks guys but I am going today to get it installed professionally.

Thanks