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Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Ekimo1 on May 19, 2004, 05:57:13 PM

When I start ah2 it prompts me to select the screen resolution and the frame rate.  No matter what combonation I select I still recieve the same error message:  
                              Initialization Failed with -3
                              Main GR3D_ Failed -4

Any suggestions or help would greatly be appreciated
thanks
Ekimo1

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: porkymi on May 19, 2004, 06:18:49 PM

Ekimo1, hi, i am having the same problem, iys my understanding that it is a graphics issue and should look on my machine for a AGP slot.  i myself do not have an AGP slot, i have a PCI slot and am currently seeking advice on how to advance from here.  i hope some of this helps you.  if i find out any more on the subject i will post it.

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Skuzzy on May 19, 2004, 08:27:59 PM

What video cards do you have (make/model/ram)?

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Dingbat on May 21, 2004, 07:09:28 PM

same here 9800 128mb XP

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Dingbat on May 21, 2004, 07:16:49 PM

whoops I should add i fixed it with dx9b

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Ekimo1 on May 21, 2004, 09:00:55 PM

I have a dell dimension 2350 computer with an integrated Intel 3D Extreme Graphics

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Dingbat on May 22, 2004, 05:23:19 AM

you'll need a new video card.  That card isn't strong enough for AHII

Title: any fixes yet?
Post by: Cheetax on June 04, 2004, 09:57:26 AM

EMACHINES T3100:
PIII - 1 Gb
Anaheim 3 MoBo (133FSB)
Radeon 9100-PCI-128 Mb
The Latest Catalyst Drivers
XP Pro - SP1
256 Mb Ram (Max)
Sound Blaster 16 Bit
On board sound and video are both disabled.

Aside from being out dated it runs great.  I'm having the same problem listed at the beginning of this post.  AH1 runs with no problems.  Frame rates average between 20 and 55 fps.  Any ideas on a fix?
 
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Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Dingbat on June 04, 2004, 02:30:50 PM

Re-install DirectX 9b

Title: Initialization Failed
Post by: Skuzzy on June 04, 2004, 04:48:24 PM

I am not sure that will help him.  I am beginning to think PCI cards may not work at all, but that is speculation at this point in time.
I would like to hear from anyone who hasa PCI card working in AH2.