ATI Card Issues with KOTOR

[God Illuvatar]

I'm trying to run KOTOR, and I managed to install it. Now when I start it up, I an error message: SW KOTOR has caused an error in ATIo9xxx.dll. KOTOR will now close. I tried searching for it, but I couldn't find any info about this problem on Bioware, and google. I updated already, so it isn't that. Also, I failed I think between 25 and 50 percent of the system requirements. Will this mean the game indefinetly will not even run? The company splash screens seem smooth. I'm gonna post the Reqs here in relation to my computer. I'm wondering if anyone knows how to improve any of these problems; not the obvious ones (get a faster computer: DAMNIT I KNOW !).

[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=1/18/2004 4:52:20 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.20
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v1.01.514065
GameInstallLocation=C:\PROGRAM FILES\LUCASARTS\SWKOTOR\

[OS]
Name=WinME
Version=Windows ME v4.90 build 3000
Service Pack=None
Status=Pass

[SwapFiles]
C:\WINDOWS\win386.swp=116

[CPU]
CPUCount=1
CPUSpeed=751
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=3
CPUStepping=0
CPUVendor=AMD
CPUName=AMD Duron(tm) Processor 751MHz
Status=Fail

[Memory]
RAM=256
Status=Warning

[Disk Free Space]
C: (FAT32), UNICODE=17.21GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=D:\,E:\,F:\
Drives=LG CD-RW CED-8080B,LG DVD-ROM DRD8120B,AXV CD/DVD-ROM

[Video]
Video Card Name=ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 7500
Video Memory=64
Desktop Resolution=1024x768x32
DirectX=DirectX 9.0b (4.09.00.0902)
OpenGL Version=1.3.2493 Win9x Release
OpenGL Vendor=ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL Renderer=Radeon 7500 DDR x86/MMX/3DNow!
Vid Card Status=Fail
GL Status=Fail
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor.ini

[Sound Options]
Sound Init=0
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
Sound Effects Volume=85
Movie Volume=100
Force Software=0
EAX=0
Disable Sound=0
Number 3D Voices=16
Number 2D Voices=24
Environment Effects Level=0.60
2D3D Bias=1.50
Environment Effects=1
Environment Effects Nonstreaming=1
Environment Effects Streaming=1

[Game Options]
Hide InGame GUI=0
Use Small Fonts=0
Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000
Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000
Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000
Hide Unequippable=0
Tutorial Popups=1
Subtitles=1
Mini Map=1
Floating Numbers=1
Status Summary=1
Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1
Mouse Sensitivity=33
Auto Level Up NPCs=0
Mouse Look=0
AutoSave=1
Reverse Minigame YAxis=0
Combat Movement=1
Enable Tooltips=1
Difficulty Level=1
TooltipDelay Sec=1.000000
Memory Access=1
Memory Level=1
Disable Movies=0

[Movies Shown]
Movie 0=0
Movie 1=0
Movie 2=0
Movie 3=0
Movie 4=0
Movie 5=0
Movie 6=0
Movie 7=0
Movie 8=0
Movie 9=0
Movie10=0

[Alias]
HD0=.\
OVERRIDE=.\Override
TEMP=.\Temp
MODULES=.\Modules
LOGS=.\Logs
LOCALVAULT=.\LocalVault
DMVAULT=.\DMVault
SERVERVAULT=.\ServerVault
STREAMMUSIC=.\StreamMusic
TEMPCLIENT=.\Tempclient
SAVES=.\saves
CURRENTGAME=.\currentgame
TEXTUREPACKS=.\texturepacks
STREAMWAVES=.\StreamWaves

[Graphics Options]
V-Sync=0
Anisotropy=1
Frame Buffer=1
Anti Aliasing=0
Texture Quality=1
Emitters=1
Grass=1
Soft Shadows=0
Shadows=1
Brightness=57
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=1
RefreshRate=60
Width=1024
Height=768

[Autopause Options]
Mine Sighted=1
End Of Combat Round=0
Enemy Sighted=1
Party Killed=1
Action Menu=0
New Target Selected=1

[config]
firstrun=0

 

[AxL]

Man your computer sucks. Here are the minium requirments

Minimum Requirments

System: 1 GHz CPU or equivalent
RAM:128 MB RAM
CD-ROM: 4X CD-ROM
Video Memory: 32 MB VRAM
Hard Drive Space: 4000 MB
DirectX: DirectX v9.0


The Recommended requirments

System: 1.6 GHz CPU or equivalent
RAM: 512 MB RAM
Video Memory: 128 MB VRAM
3D Sound Card: Yes


Your specs

AMD Duron(tm) Processor 751MHz

-Nope CPU can't even match minimum requirments

RAM 256

-First what kind? Second I would recommend going for another 256.

ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 7500 64 mb

-Goes ahead of minimum but not recommended

MAKE SURE YOU UPGRADE ALL DRIVERS but if that does not work....

I would recommend upgrading or getting a new computer.

 

[God Illuvatar]

Next question. I use computer alot but dont know alot. Can i somehow install a new processor? I know over-clocking wont get me to 1 gig. only to 850 or so.

 

[Master.America]

Your best bet with installing a new processor is to find a friend who knows how to do it and have him walk you through it. If that's not possible, you might want to check your computer manufacturer's website for any possible walkthroughs. If that doesn't work, there are walkthroughs all over the internet. Try to find one with pictures.

 

[God Illuvatar]

Ooo ok thanks very much. I didn't know it was possible. Ok I'm gonna try that.

 

[AxL]

Does your computer have AGP slot?

 

[God Illuvatar]

Whats that and where is it located? Just a space on the shell to plug in something?

 

[AxL]

An AGP slot is a brown slot close most likely right near the PCI slots (white slots).

 

[God Illuvatar]

So what do I do with that slot then. What is its use?