[lordandcreator]

I recently downloaded the free version of 3D Canvas. It doesn't work on my computer because "an unrecoverable error has occurred... Problem can usually be solved by updating drivers for you graphics card".

I don't know what type of graphics card I have. I do know that it is from nVida. My computer is a Dell Optiplex GX 110, and it has the original card in it. It also has Windows 2000 SP4.

The driver that the display adapter works off of is an Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub. And, I have the latest version of DirectX (9).

The same computer does not have the internet, so I cannot just use Driver Detective.

If anyone knows where I can update my driver, or get a better one, please leave me a link.

Thank You

[flavallee]

Go into the Device Manager and click the + in Display Adapters. What's the device description?

Double-click it and then go into Driver(tab). What's the driver version and date?

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[pjhutch]

The Intel 810 is a old and v. slow integrated graphics chipset. Not ideal for any 3D work, you would be better off with a better graphics card for 3D work.

[lordandcreator]

flavallee: device description- Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub, its driver: provider. Microsoft, date. 9/30/1999, version. not available, signer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Publisher.

Any link to a good driver that will work with my system will help (please provide instructions on installation).

Thanks

[flavallee]

Originally Posted by lordandcreator

I don't know what type of graphics card I have. I do know that it is from nVida. My computer is a Dell Optiplex GX 110, and it has the original card in it. It also has Windows 2000 SP4.

The driver that the display adapter works off of is an Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub. And, I have the latest version of DirectX (9).

I don't know where NVIDIA comes into the mix, but your computer has an on-board Intel 82810 graphics controller.

Here is the most current Intel driver for it for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Driver version: 6.13.01.3004. Driver date: 08/23/2002

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What's the processor type and speed, and what's the amount of RAM?

(Right-click MY COMPUTER, then click Properties)

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[lordandcreator]

Processer: Intel Pentium III EB, core speed- 598.1 MHz. RAM: 382Mb

[flavallee]

Originally Posted by lordandcreator

Processer: Intel Pentium III EB, core speed- 598.1 MHz. RAM: 382Mb

It has an Intel Pentium III 600 MHz processor and 384 MB of RAM.

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Right-click an empty space on the desktop, then click Properties, then click Settings - Advanced - Adapter.

What's listed in "Adapter Information"?

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[lordandcreator]

Adapter

Type: Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub

Information:
Chip Type- Intel810
DAC Type- Internal
Memory Size- 4Mb
Adapter String-Intel810 Video Accelerator
Bios Information- Intel Video Bios



Do you need to know the list of valid modes too?

[flavallee]

The Intel 810 on-board display adapter in that computer has a very puny 4 MB of video memory.

The graphics capability in that computer could be noticably improved by installing an older PCI or AGP video card with 32 - 64 MB of video memory and disabling the on-board display adapter.

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[lordandcreator]

Is there anyway to improve the graphics without changing cards?

[By my understanding, video cards are physical objects in the computer. I do not wish to replace it because of the awkward structure that Dell created the tower in (the cover wouldn't fit).]

Is there any possible way to increase the capability of the card by installing software? Or at least increase performance?

[flavallee]

There's no software program or "miracle cure" to increase the video memory and performance of that on-board display adapter.

If you can get your hands on an old NVIDIA Riva TNT2 M64 or ATI Radeon 7000 video card, that would be your best bet.

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[peterh40]

The only way to improve it is to add more memory from system memory to give it more than the 4MB given to it. You can do this in the BIOS Setup screen (see Advanced options).

[lordandcreator]

I appreciate the help.

Thanks

[SDFOX 7]

You could also verify the driver specifically designed for your machine by entering your service tag (alphanumeric id on the rear of the machine or the bottom for laptops) on this page:

Dell - Drivers and Downloads