[SOLVED] COD4 Error Message

magicdude · 08-24-2008, 06:46 AM

When I start cod4 this message comes up

----- Initializing Renderer ----
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
Attempting 22 kHz 16 bit [Windows default] sound
----- R_Init -----
Getting Direct3D 9 interface...
Pixel shader version is 2.0
Vertex shader version is 0.0
Video card or driver doesn't accelerate transform and lighting.
Video card or driver doesn't support UBYTE4N vertex data.

Error during initialization:
Video card or driver doesn't support UBYTE4N vertex data.

I have been looking around the site and it seems that I either need to get a new graphics card or update my driver or buy a new computer(which i dont want to do). Am I right?

If not, what can I do. If so can you recommend where I can update or get a new card.

I will much appreciate any help
thanks
Magicdude

Houndog777 · 08-25-2008, 04:04 AM

Hi, Magic
You are right, you either need a new video card or updated drivers or new pc.
But as you have'nt told us the name of your current graphics/video or anything else about your system we cannot help much.

Reply with the spec of your pc and we'll be able to advise.

magicdude · 08-26-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houndog777

Hi, Magic
You are right, you either need a new video card or updated drivers or new pc.
But as you have'nt told us the name of your current graphics/video or anything else about your system we cannot help much.

Reply with the spec of your pc and we'll be able to advise.

How do I find out what I have got? Is it under computer properties or something? Device manager? I'm quite new to this sort of stuff so I'm not really sure what it is even called.

Will this help (I have no idea what it means. Is under General Computer Info)...
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79GHz, 504 MB of RAM
Physical Address Extension

Thank you very much for replying
Magicdude

Houndog777 · 08-26-2008, 05:07 AM

Hi
Look in device manager, under Display Adapters. What does it say your card is?

Als, click on Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, then System Information. In the right-hand pane, what does it say for System Manufacturer and System Model?

CoD4 needs a video card like the GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 Pro, or better.
You could also be doing with more memory.

magicdude · 08-26-2008, 05:15 AM

ok...

Under Display adapters it says
Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family

System manufactuer - Microsoft Corporation

System Model - Dell DV051

Thanks again
Magicdude

Houndog777 · 08-26-2008, 05:38 AM

Hi, bad news.
You're going to need a new System if you want to play CoD-4.
The system you have has Integrated Graphics, which are not able to play high-spec games and you cannot add a real Video Card, because the motherboard does not have a PCIexpress x16 or an AGP x8 slot.

Here's a list of the games you should be able to play;
http://www.intel.com/support/graphic.../CS-011967.htm

magicdude · 08-26-2008, 05:44 AM

Ok - thats a shame but never mind - it will clear up some space on my system anyway.

Thank you very much for your time and effort it is very much appreciated
Magicdude

Houndog777 · 08-26-2008, 05:45 AM

You're welcome, MagicDude!

**emosun** · 08-26-2008, 09:05 PM

You know, I actually can play call of duty 4 on my pentium 3 machine. And it actually plays smooth. Its a very forgiving game.

my pentium 3 rig
pentium 3 dual 1.8 ghz
320mb ram
geforce 6200 256mb agp 4x

If you got a cheap geforce 6200 pci on ebay , you would be set. There about 20 to 40$
http://shop.ebay.com/items/__6200-pc..._scZ1QQ_sopZ15

Houndog777 · 08-27-2008, 02:02 AM

There you go, Magic. There's still hope!
I thought the last of the nVidia PCI cards was the FX5600, but we live and learn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Emb...eature=related

**emosun** · 08-27-2008, 02:42 AM

Oh and stay away for the "LE" models. Stands for low energy and there horrible. And make sure its got 256mb or more.

Ya know , ati makes a 2400 pro pci. And its got directx 10 and it works. lol. But its 100$

magicdude · 08-29-2008, 02:20 AM

so what do I need?

**emosun** · 08-29-2008, 11:00 AM

A video card , your computer doesn't have one. How much are you willing to spend?

magicdude · 08-30-2008, 02:12 AM

as little as a can but i want one that will work for most games. (and wont break)

**emosun** · 08-30-2008, 01:59 PM

I would get this , its the best pci card around and only 60$.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Powercolor-24PRO...QQcmdZViewItem

**emosun** · 08-30-2008, 02:00 PM

or you can also get a geforce 6200 pci 256mb. Its much cheaper but is a lot lower performance.

magicdude · 08-30-2008, 02:18 PM

thanks, I will look at them and see what I think suits me best. please reply if you think of any other cards.

08-24-2008, 06:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
magicdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3	[SOLVED] COD4 Error Message When I start cod4 this message comes up ----- Initializing Renderer ---- ----- Client Initialization Complete ----- Attempting 22 kHz 16 bit [Windows default] sound ----- R_Init ----- Getting Direct3D 9 interface... Pixel shader version is 2.0 Vertex shader version is 0.0 Video card or driver doesn't accelerate transform and lighting. Video card or driver doesn't support UBYTE4N vertex data. Error during initialization: Video card or driver doesn't support UBYTE4N vertex data. I have been looking around the site and it seems that I either need to get a new graphics card or update my driver or buy a new computer(which i dont want to do). Am I right? If not, what can I do. If so can you recommend where I can update or get a new card. I will much appreciate any help thanks Magicdude

08-25-2008, 04:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message Hi, Magic You are right, you either need a new video card or updated drivers or new pc. But as you have'nt told us the name of your current graphics/video or anything else about your system we cannot help much. Reply with the spec of your pc and we'll be able to advise.

08-26-2008, 05:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message Hi Look in device manager, under Display Adapters. What does it say your card is? Als, click on Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, then System Information. In the right-hand pane, what does it say for System Manufacturer and System Model? CoD4 needs a video card like the GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 Pro, or better. You could also be doing with more memory.

08-26-2008, 05:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
magicdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3	Re: COD4 Error Message ok... Under Display adapters it says Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family System manufactuer - Microsoft Corporation System Model - Dell DV051 Thanks again Magicdude

08-26-2008, 05:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message Hi, bad news. You're going to need a new System if you want to play CoD-4. The system you have has Integrated Graphics, which are not able to play high-spec games and you cannot add a real Video Card, because the motherboard does not have a PCIexpress x16 or an AGP x8 slot. Here's a list of the games you should be able to play; http://www.intel.com/support/graphic.../CS-011967.htm

08-26-2008, 05:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
magicdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3	Re: COD4 Error Message Ok - thats a shame but never mind - it will clear up some space on my system anyway. Thank you very much for your time and effort it is very much appreciated Magicdude

08-26-2008, 05:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message You're welcome, MagicDude!

08-26-2008, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,019 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: [SOLVED] COD4 Error Message You know, I actually can play call of duty 4 on my pentium 3 machine. And it actually plays smooth. Its a very forgiving game. my pentium 3 rig pentium 3 dual 1.8 ghz 320mb ram geforce 6200 256mb agp 4x If you got a cheap geforce 6200 pci on ebay , you would be set. There about 20 to 40$ http://shop.ebay.com/items/__6200-pc..._scZ1QQ_sopZ15 __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

08-27-2008, 02:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Houndog777 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,683 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: [SOLVED] COD4 Error Message There you go, Magic. There's still hope! I thought the last of the nVidia PCI cards was the FX5600, but we live and learn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Emb...eature=related

08-27-2008, 02:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,019 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: [SOLVED] COD4 Error Message Oh and stay away for the "LE" models. Stands for low energy and there horrible. And make sure its got 256mb or more. Ya know , ati makes a 2400 pro pci. And its got directx 10 and it works. lol. But its 100$ __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

08-29-2008, 02:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
magicdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3	Re: [SOLVED] COD4 Error Message so what do I need? __________________ thanks Magicdude

08-29-2008, 11:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,019 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message A video card , your computer doesn't have one. How much are you willing to spend? __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

08-30-2008, 02:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
magicdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3	Re: COD4 Error Message as little as a can but i want one that will work for most games. (and wont break) __________________ thanks Magicdude

08-30-2008, 01:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,019 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message I would get this , its the best pci card around and only 60$. http://cgi.ebay.com/Powercolor-24PRO...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

08-30-2008, 02:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,019 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: COD4 Error Message or you can also get a geforce 6200 pci 256mb. Its much cheaper but is a lot lower performance. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

08-30-2008, 02:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
magicdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3	Re: COD4 Error Message thanks, I will look at them and see what I think suits me best. please reply if you think of any other cards. __________________ thanks Magicdude Last edited by magicdude; 08-30-2008 at 02:19 PM.