Re: DirectX 9.0b on Server 2003

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From: Kevin Christian [MS] (kevc_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/21/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 17:24:11 -0800

3d acceleration is disabled by default on Server 2003. You'll need to turn
it to full.

Right click desktop, properties, settings, advanced, troubleshoot tab 

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Kevin Christian [MS]
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"Nony Buz" <noya@dwtty.com> wrote in message
news:mfyZb.3600$6t5.555@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > "Nony Buz" <noya@dwtty.com> wrote in message
> >| A G-force FX5200 was just installed into a Windows 2003 Server.  The
> >| drivers where installed and then DirectX 9.0b was install.  When
running
> >| the DirectX Diagnostic Tool it states that Direct3D Acceleration and
AGP
> >| Texture Acceleration are not avaiable.  In the notes it says:
> >|
> >|     The file nv4_disp.dll 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.
> >|
> >| The latest drivers where downloaded and installed from NVidia, but the
> >| problem remains.  What must be done to get both Direct3D Acceleration
> >| and AGP Texture Acceleration to become available?
>
> On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 at 00:17 GMT, Jimmy S. <> wrote:
>
> > Sounds like you need to update your chipset drivers.  It's normal for
> > the latest drivers from nVidia to not be signed yet.  They update them
> > faster than the labs can test them. :-)  If it's of any assurance to
> > you, I use un- signed drivers for my nVidia card as well.  How to
> > update your Chipset Drivers:
> > http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
>
> I am sorry to say, but it was not the answer.  One of the first things
> done after installing Server 2003 was a Motherboard Chip upgrade.  Any
> more thoughts?

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