In order to keep computer video game play uninterrupted and running smoothly, it is critical to have the most current drivers, manuals, firmware and other support utilities. Also, it is important to make sure that the appropriate drivers and graphics cards are installed in the computer correctly.Most new drivers are compatible with the latest versions of DirectX 9.0c. However, there are instances
. when the computer does not recognize the DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card adapter. If the adapter is newly installed but an error message appears, indicating that no DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter is found in the computer system, it mostly likely means that a later model driver or graphics card is required. For example, in order for SIMS2 to run, a graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and the latest drivers are needed. If the card's drivers do not support DirectX 9.0c, the adapter does not work. The only solution is to install a new graphics card that supports Direct X9.0c.The graphics card is the hardware that connects to the display. The graphics driver contains most of the files used by the computer to operate the graphics card. Normally, a components list is located under the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, the procedure for locating the graphics card information is: double click System; click Hardware; click Device Manager; and scroll to click " Display Adapters." The brand name and model of the needed graphics card should appear. Generally, specification sheets that outline the card's capabilities are posted on the website of the card manufacturer.There are a number of websites that offer DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card adapters. Some sites offer downloads for free. On other sites, visitors can purchase a membership. Microsoft technicians recommend that, if people have difficulty with downloads, they can try the operation through their URL. The website address is http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35. Also, anyone can run display tests in the diagnostics for DirectX 9.0c by doing the following in order: click start; click run; type dxdiag; click OK; click display; click to run each test.More reference links: www.driverguide.com http://driversdownloadnow.com/Directx-9/drivers/
