Unable to create Direct3D

I'm having this message pop up on my screen every time I try to start up Demigod. I'm not 100% sure whether my computer meets the minimum requirements for the game, so I'll go ahead and post up some of the info on my computer.

I'm tried the DirectDraw and Direct3D tests, and passed all of them, but it still didn't work, and I tried various other methods that didn't work such as installing a program called Shadermark.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I hope that I don't have to spend more money than I originally planned on spending on this game (which was $40).

Thanks.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/11/2009, 17:31:37
       Machine name: RAICON
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.090206-1239)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
       System Model: HP Pavilion dv1000 (EV077AV#ABA) 
               BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLx
          Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU           T2500  @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 2038MB RAM
          Page File: 699MB used, 3230MB 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: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 2: The file vrtaucbl.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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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: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel(R) Calistoga Graphics Controller
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_30A0103C&REV_03
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4421 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 11/2/2005 19:42:40, 36990 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 11/2/2005 19:50:58, 1353820 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-64E2-11CF-C962-AA10A2C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x27A2
        SubSys ID: 0x30A0103C
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Video Accel:
 Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
 D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
 D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
 D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.

842 views 3 replies
Reply #1 Top

You have a laptop with  Intel(R) 945GM.  It will not run this game.   email [email protected] to return your game.

Reply #2 Top

Why did you not check the minimum specs before buying if you are not sure?

Reply #3 Top

You have a laptop with Intel(R) 945GM. It will not run this game.
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Bingo.  Sorry, but it's true.  Simply not enough power in these integrated chipsets to handle the game.