Graphics card issues Championship Manager 08

[DocT]

Hi friends,

Just a newbie. Hope you all well.
My problem is with Championship Manager 2008 PC Game.

The error message that comes up after the initial movie sequence of CM08 is:

Direct3D failed to initialize - please ensure that you have a Direct3D compatible card

I can run Fifa 08 in all high settings except for this game!

Here is a report of my DX Diag


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System Information
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Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/15/08 16:40:31 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7200 @ 2.53GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1278MB used, 3034MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
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 GeForce 9400 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9400 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0641&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1779 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1011 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 720 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: AOC 731W
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 8.15.0011.8585 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/30/2009 22:02:00, 7593472 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4501-11CF-3942-0B2001C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0641
SubSys ID: 0x00000000
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C

Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_10438290&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5618 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 5/7/2008 16:52:50, 2134424 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_10438290&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5618 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 5/7/2008 16:52:50, 2134424 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: FrontMic (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5618 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 5/7/2008 16:52:50, 2134424 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

If there any other information required please let me know but help me plz!.. want to play the best manager game !

Would really appreciate it!

Thanks in advance..

[Mcninjaguy]

Install the latest Directx 9.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Download this driver for your graphics card.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvist...5.85_whql.html

[manic]

What power supply wattage and brand?

[DocT]

appreciate the prompt reply...i have a desktop an assembled one..
any other way i can give information to sort out my problem ?

[DocT]

thanks a lot..will do the same and let u know..hope it fixes my fifa 09 problem too..cheers

[manic]

Take side cover off of case, power supply is at the top with a fan
pointing toward the rear. The name and brand should be printed on the
side of the psu, along with the specs.

[DocT]

i installed the direct x and it says i have all the components up to date

From nvidea i installed the link u sent me
the install for 185.85was successful.
How can i sort it out now ..
Thanks once again and hope we can fix it.

[RockmasteR]

are you running the game as administrator? also try running it in Compatibility mode like XP SP2

[DocT]

yes im running it as administrator... it crashes after the advertisers and game makers logos appears... then the graphic card error appears..i have vista on my machine..not windows xp.
i right click the desktop icon for cm and click as open as admin.
hope it helps..thank u

[DocT]

Cil odyssey May 08 Model 450 PA 115-230 V
10-5 A 50-60 Hertz
hope it helps..thanks in advance

[RockmasteR]

in vista you can run any application in compatibility mode just right click on the shortcut and find the compatibility mode and run in XP2 compatibility

[DocT]

i tried that too ..didnt work still..same error.... any other way ?

[koala]

Found this on another forum:

2.3 Crashes and Lock-Ups

When I start Championship Manager 2008, my mouse cursor disappears and my computer locks-up.

Chances are your installed audio card drivers are not compatible with DirectX. The only solution is to get a DirectX 9.0c -compatible driver from your audio card manufacturer.


When I start Championship Manager 2008, I receive the following error message:

"The application Championship Manager 2008.exe referenced memory at address xxxx:xxxx that can't be read from."

Its likely that your installed video card drivers are not compatible with DirectX 9.0c. The only solution is to get a DirectX 9.0c -compatible driver from your video card manufacturer.


Championship Manager 2008 is crashing to the desktop with no error messages.

This problem can be caused by several different things. Here's a list of the most common culprits associated with these crashes:

* Make sure the DVD-ROM is clean (check for both scratches and smudges on the reading surface of the DVD).

* Make sure the game has been installed properly.

* Make sure DirectX 9.0c has been installed properly.

* Make sure you have the latest drivers for your video card and that they are DirectX 9.0c -compatible.

* Make sure you have the latest drivers for your sound card and that they are DirectX 9.0c -compatible.

* Make sure Virtual Memory is enabled on your system.

* Run Disk Defragmenter.

* Try exiting the game, rebooting your machine, and re-entering the game.


Note: If your system crashes to the desktop while playing Championship Manager 2008, you should probably reboot your computer before starting a new play session. Otherwise, DirectDraw or DirectSound may be in a locked state, and the game will be unable to use your sound or video hardware.

[manic]

I dont wish to be a buzz kill, but you should also be in the market for
a new power supply. You need 26amps on the 12volt rail/rails to run
a pci-e video card properly..

[DocT]

thats cool buddy as long as it solves my problem will sort out my game play

[DocT]

but the codecs work fine and are compatible..will changing the power supply solve it ? thanks for your time

[5NIPER_WOLF]

You'd be surprised how much trouble a cheap PSU can give people.
You should be looking for a Corsair 700 W or so, but the BRAND counts! So when I say "Corsair" I mean that specifically!

Also, check to see if there is any dust in the card and remove it.
There's an off chance you may have to reinstall Windows, but first try reinstalling the game with Revo Uninstaller.

[DocT]

appreciate it mate..how about ccleaner for uninstalling ?

on my pc fifa 08 pc works perfectly fine in high resolution

[DocT]

still having a problem for direct 3d card... :(

[5NIPER_WOLF]

The reason we don't recommend CCleaner for uninstalling programs is because all that does is launch the program's normal uninstaller, what Revo Uninstaller does is remove all registry entires and other thing tied to that program.