Display problems

Divebanca · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 5:01 am Post subject: Display problems

It seems that FS9 dispays in different 'layers'. The background keeps turning 'grey' no details when in spot plane mode. The detail disappears - must be a graphics issue. Can anyone help to tell me how to config. display settings. Of course it just might be a graphics card capability.
Thanks.

RadarMan · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Display problems

Divebanca · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:18 am Post subject:

Many thanks for your offer of help. Here is the system info:
Computer System
Model: HP d530 SFF(DC578AV) (Low Profile Desktop)

Processor
Model: 2x Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Socket/Slot: XU1 PROCESSOR (Socket 478)
Frequency: 2800 MHz
FSB Speed: 800 MHz
Signature: GenuineIntel
Vendor: Intel Corporation
L1 Cache: 8 KB
L2 Cache: 512 KB
L3 Cache: 0 KB

Mainboard
Model: 085Ch
2 x PCI: 32 bit
1 x AGP 8X: 32 bit
: Serial Port 16550A Compatible (DB-9 pin male)
: Parallel Port ECP/EPP (DB-25 pin female)
: USB (Access Bus (USB))
: USB (Access Bus (USB))
: USB (Access Bus (USB))
: USB (Access Bus (USB))
Front USB (P24): USB (Access Bus (USB))
Front USB (P24): USB (Access Bus (USB))
: Keyboard Port (PS/2)
: Mouse Port (PS/2)

System BIOS
Vendor: Hewlett-Packard
Version: 786B2 v1.11
Date: 07/10/2003
Size: 512 KB

Video System
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Video Card: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Screen Resolution: 1152x864 32 bit

Physical Storage Device
CD-ROM/DVD: LITE-ON COMBO SOHC-4832K

Logical Storage Device
Local Disk (C Smile

: 20000 MB (3557 MB Free) NTFS
Local Disk (E Smile

: 56316 MB (18223 MB Free) NTFS

Communication Device(s)
Network Card: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet for hp

Operating System(s)
Windows Family: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service Pack: Service Pack 2
Version Number: 5.1 (Build 2600)
Product ID: 55274-OEM-0050072-99073

RadarMan · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject:

You have a very low quality video card (integrated).
You'll have to turn down clouds, turn off shadows and water.
Easy on the AI.
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel865g/sb/CS-009185.htm

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel865g/

See if you have any empty sockets on the motherboard so you can load either a AGP, PCI or PCIe onto it disabling the integrated one first.

Check out the board and let us know.

Radar

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Divebanca · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:31 am Post subject:

Thanks RadarMan - I suspected that the PC I have does not have the kind of graphics capability I would really like. I think a new PC is in order in the not-too-distant future! I'll take your advice re. settings in FS9. Your feedback is much appreciated.

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