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May 26th, 2005 23:00

DirectDraw / Direct3D Test Failed

Good day everyone...
 
I recently upgraded my PC to a higher grade video card with more RAM (128 MB).  The one mistake I made with the card is that I purchased a card with a PCI Interface instead of the AGP Interface. 
 
On one of my games, I meet the recommended system config, but yet during gameplay I experience dramatic frame rate fall off.  After many e-mails with the game manufacturer.....they pointed me here.
 
When I run the "DxDiag" ....I'm failing the Direct Draw and 3D Test.
 
I did read about a bug regarding this test & the screen saver settings, but the fix did not help.
 
I've included all info I thought might be useful.
 
Sorry for the barrage of info below....I know how important some of this information can be when you're trying to troubleshoot, but I had hoped that I would just be able to attach the file instead of cutting & pasting like I did below. 
 
Thanks for any help you can provide....It's appreciated.
 
 
 
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DxDiag.exe
 
System Information
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Time of this report: 5/24/2005, 19:13:41
       Machine name: DELL4550
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
       System Model: Dimension 4550              
               BIOS: Default System BIOS
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
             Memory: 1024MB RAM
          Page File: 182MB used, 1513MB 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
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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found. DirectDraw test results: Failure at step 7 (User verification of fullscreen bouncing): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code) Direct3D 7 test results: Failure at step 32 (User verification of Direct3D rendering): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code) Direct3D 8 test results: Failure at step 32 (User verification of Direct3D rendering): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code) Direct3D 9 test results: Failure at step 32 (User verification of Direct3D rendering): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code)
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: The registry information for the DirectPlay application 'Outlaws' is missing or damaged.  You should reinstall that application.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
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 FX 5200
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce FX 5200
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (100Hz)
          Monitor: Dell D1226H
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7189 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 3980288 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 3454656 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4062-11CF-A57F-0A2000C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0322
        SubSys ID: 0x00000000
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
 Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Failure at step 7 (User verification of fullscreen bouncing): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code)
 D3D7 Test Result: Failure at step 32 (User verification of Direct3D rendering): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code)
 D3D8 Test Result: Failure at step 32 (User verification of Direct3D rendering): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code)
 D3D9 Test Result: Failure at step 32 (User verification of Direct3D rendering): HRESULT = 0x00000000 (error code)

406 Posts

May 27th, 2005 12:00

When you changed to the PCI card did you change the BIOS to PCI?

406 Posts

May 27th, 2005 18:00

When you enter the BIOS, I believe you push F2 at the Dell logo screen, look for video devices. It is probaly set to AGP since that is what you had installed. Change it to read PCI. Save changes and restart.
One other suggestion. If possible, take the card back and exchange for an AGP card. The Geforce 6600GT is an excellent choice and will enhance your gaming even more. The PCI cards are really not suggested for gamers that have the AGP slot in their computers. The PCI is way to sloooooooooow.

Message Edited by paparandy on 05-27-2005 01:55 PM

32 Posts

May 27th, 2005 18:00

When I put the PCI Card in, I don't believe I changes the BIOS setting.

How would I go about doing that?

 

32 Posts

May 27th, 2005 23:00

Thanks.  You have been real helpful. 

I've been interested in upgrading the card to the 6600 series, like you suggested.  That leads me to my next question....

 - On the GT 6600, does that card need a direct plug into the power supply unit?

 - If it does, does the Dell Demension 4550 have enough power in it's power supply unit to accomodate it?  Someone told me that these cards need a minimum of about 300 watt unit.  Wouldn't I need a power unit greater than 300 watts to be able to handle the card AND the other items running on my system at the same time?  I'm not certain what power supply is currently in my system, and I'm really not in a rush to make another bad purchase...lol

Thank's again for all your help.

406 Posts

May 28th, 2005 02:00

The 6600GT card requires a molex power supply connection to the card. Simply follow the instructions with the card you buy, which should come with the extra Molex connector. You have a 250 Watt Dell PSU which is the equivelant of an aftermarket 345 Watt PSU. You will be fine with the current PSU. I would suggest the BFG brand of video cards myself. Excellent support and lifetime warranty on the card itself. They are usually cheaper on Ebay. Good Luck!

32 Posts

May 28th, 2005 16:00

Thanks for your input...the 6600GT series looks like the way to go, but since there's been so much talk about the power, I'm concerned about the PC's PSU.

Are you confident that a 250 watt PSU is sufficient for the 6600GT?  I need to know before I jump in with both feet here.

Also I noticed that Dell sells the 6600Gt card you recommended (it's actually cheaper than it is out in the market)....But I'm a little concerned about getting it from Dell...  Does it carry the same lifetime warranty you mentioned?  I no longer have support on my PC.

Thanks.

 

406 Posts

May 28th, 2005 17:00

I doubt Dell carries the BFG 6600 GT card cheaper but if so, it will have the same lifetime support as long as it is a BFG card. The power supply is adequate unless you have an inordiante amount of hard drives, CD ROM's etc...running all at once in your machine. I changed my power supply simply because there was NUMEROUS posts about the power supply in the Dimension 4600 crapping out after the warranty ran out. Your machine is quite new and your PSU should be no problem. JUMP IN!!

425 Posts

June 4th, 2005 06:00

the 250 watt psu acually does peak out at 345 so you will be fine...good choice of card.
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