Pixelshader 2.0 needed

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Europa Universalis: Rome

every time I try to load Europa Universalis: Rome,I get an error message that says I

need pixelshader 2.0 to play the game. I just updated everythig and tried to play

the game and the same error came up can you please help. my system is windows xp.

not vista or 7. thank you.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/30/2011, 02:44:43
Machine name: YOUR-2S4KN5K0H3
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq Presario 061
System Model: PC139A-ABA SR1115CL NA430
BIOS: Rev.3.15
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.1GHz
Memory: 448MB RAM
Page File: 763MB used, 289MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
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: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP
Manufacturer: VIA/S3G
Chip type: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_7205&SUBSYS_81181043&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: vtdisp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0212 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/8/2005 11:50:06, 3453824 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: vtmini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/8/2005 11:50:16, 172544 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71FE6-3145-11CF-2773-12A1A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1106
Device ID: 0x7205
SubSys ID: 0x81181043
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

 

[AndrewT]

I've moved you into your own thread as your problem has nothing to do with the topic of the thread you originally posted in.

It looks to me like your video card cannot run this game. The published specifications (also on the box) for video are:

128mb compatible video card & support for pixelshader 2.0

As you can see in your dxdiag above you only have 64mb of video memory; I can't find anything specific about the pixelshader capabilities of that video chipset but judging from the driver it's very old and may not do PS 2.0 either.

Your options are to return the game, or only play it on a machine with a good enough video card/chipset.

 

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thank you so much, my computer is in the shop getting a new video card and I am just using this one as a back up. my new one runs vista is that going to be a problem? thanks for your time. Ranee

 

[AndrewT]

No, the game works fine under Vista or Win7. But do make sure you install it outside the system path (eg in c:\games\rome\ or whatever) NOT in the suggested default location. And make sure you get the very latest update for the video driver.