Hi all,
I've got a small problem running this game on my UMPC. As far as I can see it should, hardware wise, at least start. This is not my main pc, but it would be great to be able to play a bit of GalCiv2 on the move.
The problem is the game simply will not start i.e. I get nothing but a black screen after the initial launch screen where you select the game version, read the manual etc.
I've looked around the forum and followed the advice e.g. latest video driver, ensure desktop resolution is 1024x768x32, checked prefs.ini is using the same resolution and tried changing the Fulscreen = 1 line to 0 with no luck. Other people seem to be able to play with the Intel 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset which is what I have. When I check the deug.err it has a worring couple of lines that say
Debug Message: Failed to find a device that can start with hardware vp mode. Trying sw vp.
Debug Message: No compatible devices found.
Debug Message: InitializeDirect3D Failed.
But then it seems to carry on and run GalCiv2 but nothing displays on the screen and I have to ctrl-alt-del and shut it down. Here's the debug.err in full. All help gratefully received.
Debug Message: Version v1.96 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Tue Jun 24 17:37:47 2008
Debug Message: Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net value named Serial No
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/7/2008, 14:44:37
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: MIXEDUP-C49674B
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD
System Model: SQ1S
BIOS: Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Notebook Pro Version 2.0 20MA
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor 900MHz
Physical Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 370MB used, 550MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_C027144D&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4764
Driver Date: 1/13/2007 10:33:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SoundMAX HD Audio O
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_1986&SUBSYS_144DC027&REV_1005
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: ADIHdAud.sys
Provider: AnalogDevices
Driver Version: 5.10.0001.4157
Driver Date: 2/9/2006 10:53:32
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2 value named Language
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Failed to find a device that can start with hardware vp mode. Trying sw vp.
Debug Message: No compatible devices found.
Debug Message: InitializeDirect3D Failed.
Debug Message: Now windowed.
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
