Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device

totaldutchacess · 10-09-2007, 08:40 AM

I have downloaded a demo of Europa universalis 3, a game much like Medival. Unfortunately, I have installed it but whenever i try to play it, a message comes:
ERROR
FAILED TO CREATE GRAPHICS DEVICE
EXITING
Its an awesome game
help me out please, what should i do?

**pharoah** · 10-09-2007, 10:52 AM

list your full system specs,also have a run through the follow these steps first link in my sig.

totaldutchacess · 10-09-2007, 11:02 AM

System Information
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Time of this report: 10/9/2007, 22:26:55
Machine name: OM-G12XZZFX7UM7
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: INTEL_
System Model: D915GAV_
BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/28/05 08:09:47 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 502MB RAM
Page File: 502MB used, 725MB 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
Card name: Intel(R) 82915G Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82915G Express Chipset Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2582&SUBSYS_41568086&REV_04
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (60Hz)

**pharoah** · 10-09-2007, 11:19 AM

your computer does it have integrated graphics.Intel(R) 82915G < what you have listed there if it only has that as video,and no dedicated video card.id say the integrated graphics is most likely the problem.

totaldutchacess · 10-10-2007, 01:13 AM

So what can i do?
im updating my Pc in a months time. Should i purchase some new hardware?
if i need an update then where can i download it?

starchaos · 06-01-2008, 02:27 AM

I have an Intel GMA controller (integrated graphics controller with software emulation of the normal hardware support requirements for the DirectX 9.0 library needed to run EU3). Will I be able to play the game?

At present, no. Intel’s software emulation does not correctly handle the graphics commands used by EU3, but the developers are working hard to find a solution that will allow you to run the game on a computer that has the Intel chipset (most commonly found in laptops). We will post a special notice if a solution is found that allows customers to play the game with this hardware. A more detailed discussion about this (and other) graphics issue can be found in posts further down in this thread.

http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/...d.php?t=233095

Just incase anyone else; "like myself" has this question.

10-09-2007, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
totaldutchacess Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device I have downloaded a demo of Europa universalis 3, a game much like Medival. Unfortunately, I have installed it but whenever i try to play it, a message comes: ERROR FAILED TO CREATE GRAPHICS DEVICE EXITING Its an awesome game help me out please, what should i do?

10-09-2007, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device list your full system specs,also have a run through the follow these steps first link in my sig. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

10-09-2007, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
totaldutchacess Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 10/9/2007, 22:26:55 Machine name: OM-G12XZZFX7UM7 Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: INTEL_ System Model: D915GAV_ BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/28/05 08:09:47 Ver: 08.00.10 Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs) Memory: 502MB RAM Page File: 502MB used, 725MB 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 Card name: Intel(R) 82915G Express Chipset Family Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip type: Intel(R) 82915G Express Chipset Controller DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2582&SUBSYS_41568086&REV_04 Display Memory: 128.0 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (60Hz)

10-09-2007, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device your computer does it have integrated graphics.Intel(R) 82915G < what you have listed there if it only has that as video,and no dedicated video card.id say the integrated graphics is most likely the problem. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

10-10-2007, 01:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
totaldutchacess Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device So what can i do? im updating my Pc in a months time. Should i purchase some new hardware? if i need an update then where can i download it?

06-01-2008, 02:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
starchaos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP Pro 2002	Re: Europa Universalis 3: failed to creat a graphics device I have an Intel GMA controller (integrated graphics controller with software emulation of the normal hardware support requirements for the DirectX 9.0 library needed to run EU3). Will I be able to play the game? At present, no. Intel’s software emulation does not correctly handle the graphics commands used by EU3, but the developers are working hard to find a solution that will allow you to run the game on a computer that has the Intel chipset (most commonly found in laptops). We will post a special notice if a solution is found that allows customers to play the game with this hardware. A more detailed discussion about this (and other) graphics issue can be found in posts further down in this thread. http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/...d.php?t=233095 Just incase anyone else; "like myself" has this question.