Graphics adjustments

[apcampbell]

All, having a problem where in game, I am getting a lot of streaming polygons (what looks like cloud information) flashing on my display. This is ruining my views and causing me to lose sight of targets, ect. How do I eliminate it to get better visability?

[The Fugitive]

sounds like it might be a driver issue. run the dxdiag, and post the first third here.

[drdeathx]

are you running with vsync on??? may be screen tearing. (vsync in gpu software)

[apcampbell]

Will have to check that. Dxdiag shows no errors. I'm running on a Dell Laptop with the embedded Intel chipset at 96MB memory.

[Denholm]

sounds like it might be a driver issue. run the dxdiag, and post the first third here.

What he means is to press the, "Save All Information..." button, save the file to your desktop, then copy+paste the first 1/3 of the text file here.

[apcampbell]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/6/2008, 20:14:50
       Machine name: D98FJ7B1
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: ME051                           
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A08
          Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor         1.50GHz
             Memory: 1016MB RAM
          Page File: 578MB used, 1865MB 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: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_01C91028&REV_03
   Display Memory: 96.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Default Monitor
  Monitor Max Res:
      Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4609 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 6/6/2006 17:25:12, 45694 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 6/6/2006 17:32:54, 1168860 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66D2-11CF-9961-C321A2C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x2592
        SubSys ID: 0x01C91028
      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: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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            Description: SigmaTel Audio
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7690&SUBSYS_102801C9&REV_1022
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: sthda.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.4995.0001 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 3/24/2006 21:34:30, 1156648 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: SigmaTel
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xB5B
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 44100, 96000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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            Description: SigmaTel Audio
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: sthda.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.4995.0001 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 3/24/2006 21:34:30, 1156648 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xCC0

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DirectMusic
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        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC215
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH PRO PEDALS USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x1
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x265A
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 11:45:37, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 03:00:00, 4736 bytes
|
+-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
| | Location: CH PRO PEDALS USB
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_03
| | Service: HidUsb
| | OEMData: 01 00 00 10 00 00 00 00
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 4/13/2008 11:45:28, 10368 bytes
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:45:26, 36864 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 4/13/2008 11:45:22, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 4/13/2008 17:11:54, 20992 bytes
| |
| +-+ HID-compliant game controller
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0x00F2
| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_game
| | | OEMData: 01 00 00 10 00 00 00 00

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/13/2008 12:18:00, 52480 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 17:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: SynTP
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/13/2008 12:18:00, 52480 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: SynTP.sys, 3/8/2006 16:35:10, 191872 bytes
| Driver: SynTPAPI.dll, 3/8/2006 16:38:24, 94299 bytes
| Driver: SynTPFcs.dll, 3/8/2006 16:49:12, 69723 bytes
| Driver: SynCOM.dll, 3/8/2006 16:37:44, 82014 bytes
| Driver: SynCtrl.dll, 3/8/2006 16:38:00, 114688 bytes
| Driver: SynTPLpr.exe, 3/8/2006 16:49:20, 82011 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCpl.dll, 3/8/2006 16:40:34, 6135899 bytes
| Driver: SynCntxt.rtf, 3/8/2006 16:39:10, 3532622 bytes
| Driver: SynZMetr.exe, 3/8/2006 16:33:56, 163840 bytes
| Driver: SynMood.exe, 3/8/2006 16:33:50, 147456 bytes
| Driver: SynTPEnh.exe, 3/8/2006 16:48:02, 761947 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCOM.dll, 3/8/2006 16:38:42, 41064 bytes
| Driver: Tutorial.exe, 3/8/2006 16:49:40, 221184 bytes
| Driver: InstNT.exe, 3/8/2006 16:51:28, 81920 bytes
| Driver: SynISDLL.dll, 3/8/2006 16:50:00, 557056 bytes
| Driver: SynUnst.ini, 3/9/2006 00:35:58, 217399 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCo2.dll, 3/8/2006 16:51:18, 81920 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC03D
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 13:48:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 17:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

[drdeathx]

I wouldn't expect much out of that computer.

[apcampbell]

heheheh it's a good little laptop...got me through a year of Iraq with my sanity intact. Had a desktop, but the CPU fan froze and burned out the chip. Trying to save up for a new system

[Nwbie]

graphics card can't handle it
Set to run game at max - 256, but I think you need to go to 128 on video settings.
Look at waffles graphics tips - and also do a search for graphics issues on here, there was a recent posting about a setup close to your setup that skuzzy helped out with.

[The Fugitive]

heheheh it's a good little laptop...got me through a year of Iraq with my sanity intact. Had a desktop, but the CPU fan froze and burned out the chip. Trying to save up for a new system

My work laptop I use on the road is pretty much the same except mine has a dual core. I did get some anomalies in the clouds, and dropping the textures size in the game did help it out a lot.