pSX crashing, please assist!

soraii · April 10th, 2009

hi, my psx keeps on crashing im not sure why..
my specs is:
windows xp pro sp2(64bit)
4GBram, intel onboard g.card.
what i get is the "Failed to find a valid mode(perhaps.......32bit mode?)
and then "Failed to initialise D3D device"

i already installed directx and have latest updates online, i put the d3dx9_26.dll in the system32 folder also. im at an end lost, if you can help me out, i'd be so greatful

Gamesoul Master · April 10th, 2009

Try updating/changing your chipset/graphics drivers. That is often the problem behind that particular error message.

If your computer is a pre-built computer (Compaq, HP, Dell, etc), make sure you first try using the latest driver from the *computer* manufacturer, not the Intel website.

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PC Specs:
OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 (32-bit)
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200 @ 2.20 GHz
RAM: 3 GB DDR2 PC2-5300
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3450 PCI-E x16 (512 MB)
Sound: Realtek HD 7.1 onboard sound

April 10th, 2009	#1 (permalink)
soraii Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: US/NY Posts: 1	pSX crashing, please assist! hi, my psx keeps on crashing im not sure why.. my specs is: windows xp pro sp2(64bit) 4GBram, intel onboard g.card. what i get is the "Failed to find a valid mode(perhaps.......32bit mode?) and then "Failed to initialise D3D device" i already installed directx and have latest updates online, i put the d3dx9_26.dll in the system32 folder also. im at an end lost, if you can help me out, i'd be so greatful

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April 10th, 2009	#2 (permalink)
Gamesoul Master pSX Troubleshooter/Fanboy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Narshe Posts: 281	Try updating/changing your chipset/graphics drivers. That is often the problem behind that particular error message. If your computer is a pre-built computer (Compaq, HP, Dell, etc), make sure you first try using the latest driver from the computer manufacturer, not the Intel website. __________________ Ultima's pSX Frontend v1.12 (Windows) Shendo's MemcardRex v1.1 DirectX Web Installer PC Specs: OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 (32-bit) CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200 @ 2.20 GHz RAM: 3 GB DDR2 PC2-5300 Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3450 PCI-E x16 (512 MB) Sound: Realtek HD 7.1 onboard sound