No New Graphics Driver?

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Heya, I think my game's crashing due to the lack of a graphics driver made in the last year, but the card doesn't actually have a driver made in the last year - it's an Intel 865G/GV or something similiar, which supports 3DFX, and runs the game fine, but some sort of game event in the week I'm up to causes it to freak out (I have no idea what event, it never makes it that far). Any suggestions? Here's my debug.err :

Debug Message: Version v1.0 last updated on: Mon Feb 6 12:52:05 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/12/2006, 14:29:55
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: HPPC
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP dx2000 MT(PK010PA)
BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/26/04 15:25:20 NR146 BIOS Rev: 1.10
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 502MB RAM
Page File: 206MB used, 1020MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2572&SUBSYS_218114A4&REV_02
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor Name: hp 7550 color monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.3619
Driver Date: 8/4/2003 09:16:12
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_218114A4&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Provider: Analog Devices
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3665
Driver Date: 8/30/2003 08:09:00
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: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 85
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: Hardware does not support a color cursor.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 b2d87450
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Kampagne\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Loading Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message: Loading Component Defs
Debug Message: Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message: Loading ShipConfigs
Debug Message: Loading AnomalyTypes
Debug Message: Loading RandomEvents
Debug Message: Loading UPIssues
Debug Message: Loading ResourceTypes
Debug Message: Loading InvasionTactics
Debug Message: Loading SBmodules
Debug Message: Loading PoliticalParties
Debug Message: Loading Planet Types
Debug Message: Loading Star Types
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Loading FOW Map
Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
Debug Message: Loading Planets
Debug Message: Loading Stars
Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
Debug Message: Loading Resources
Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
Debug Message: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading Tech Order
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 3
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-3 162. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-3 184. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-3 180. Orbiting: 0

Cheers!
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You might try updating GalCiv2 to 1.11 or the 1.2beta. You are still on the original version and there have been a lot of changes and bug fixes.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I tried that, but I've got the German version of the game, and for some reason when I install the patch, the Turn button goes missing, and whenever I press Ctrl+N (next turn shortcut) the map resets itself. Weird...

Other people who've written on the boards say the patch works with the German version. Any ideas there?
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Nope, sorry.
Can you replace the video card with something more current?
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have heard about that turn button problem before. I think.

Ctrl-N has always been a shortcut for New Map -- in case your original start is in a lousy position it generates a new random map to start on with all the same game settings. I don't know if there is a shortcut for next turn. Ctrl-T maybe?
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've noticed missing buttons too - which is odd, as I just removed the game and all its files and re-installed it, the extra stuff and then updated it again.....

This is a bit annoying to say the least!!!!!
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Next turn I think is the return (Enter) button on the keyboard
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I did a search for your video card at the Intel website and there does appear to be a newer driver:

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/filter_results.aspx?strTypes=all&ProductID=1044&OSFullName=Windows*+XP+Professional&lang=deu&strOSs=44&submit=Go%21

I found it by going to www.intel.com and searching for the video card at the support and downloads page.

Other than that, I have no suggestions, as I don't really know what you mean by "it freaks out." 

When 1.2 is released, you should get it from Stardock Central. I added code to read in the data from the English files, but it pulls the translated strings from the localized files.  So if your problem with the updates was related to the translated files, this should eliminate that problem.

Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
*boggles over updated graphics driver* Wow, would you look at that... cheers Link, didn't even think of looking on the Intel site, just the HP site (using a HP).

And that Ctrl+N thing explains the random map reset, thanks guys.

I've been getting by using enter, but now I've found a new problem (but hopefully my updated graphics driver will rectify it ), in the game (and computer) freezing after coming up with the Windows error-
"The ialmrnt5 display driver has stoped working normally. Save your work and reboot..." etc

I'll go and try the driver now, but in case it doesn't help, any ideas? I fear I'm pushing my poor little computer to it's wits end with all it's restarting.

The error seems to occur in a week when I'm about to launch the first medium-sized ship in the galaxy (seen the movie previously) and also my intergalactic relations tech is about to finish researched too. Does that help?

Cheers again gang.