themoffster Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I get an error along the lines of the graphics card isn't suitable but I was able to play the game fine last year (albeit omly in 2d) on the machine. I can't remember the exact error message as I am not at the machine just now. Is this a known issue with a workaround? The error appears as i press the play button on steam and the game tries to initialise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardi Golriz Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hmm. If you were able to run the game last year, then there shouldn't be any reason why you shouldn't be able to this year either. Can you please let us know exactly what the error message was? Additionally, it may be an idea to scan http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/230210-Football-Manager-2011-Demo-FAQ to see if you find your issue discussed there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoffster Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 I looked at that thread last night but couldn't see anything relevant. I could definitely play last years game. As it is played through steam I wondered if it was performing additional checks? It also installed a version of direct x the first time I tried to start the game which surprised me as again what I had ran last years game fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk Beware Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Mine says cannot run game: unable to set up graphics system. On fm10 i could play it just not use the 3D match viewer but now it seems i can't play it at all. I don't know if it's because of steam (this is the first time i have used it). I installed Microsoft Direct X SDK but it still doesn't work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cox Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Have you updated your graphics card drivers since FM 2010? If you guys are truly stuck then do the following: 1. Open your start menu 2. Click "Run" or in the "Search" box. 3. Type "dxdiag" in the text box. 4. Press return once the system has finished scanning 'Save all information' and open the text file generated. Put the content into a new thread (if there's too much text for one post just send the first post it should be enough) and we'll take a look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHINNERY Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I've been downloading the demo for 9 hours! Its still only at 63 percent down.....E.T.A is another 4 hours. I'm in the middle of nowhere in China which might havre something to do with the poor download speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cox Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I've been downloading the demo for 9 hours!Its still only at 63 percent down.....E.T.A is another 4 hours. I'm in the middle of nowhere in China which might havre something to do with the poor download speed. There's not really a great deal we can do about poor download speed. Try restarting STEAM sometimes you may get a better connection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHINNERY Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 nice one Steve , just restarted steam , and E.T.A is now 57 minutes. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cox Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 nice one Steve , just restarted steam , and E.T.A is now 57 minutes. Cheers. I'll just check the hamsters are fed. Glad it helped for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev08 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Mine says cannot run game: unable to set up graphics system. On fm10 i could play it just not use the 3D match viewer but now it seems i can't play it at all. I don't know if it's because of steam (this is the first time i have used it). I installed Microsoft Direct X SDK but it still doesn't work. same here drunk beware hope it works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoffster Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Mine says cannot run game: unable to set up graphics system. On fm10 i could play it just not use the 3D match viewer but now it seems i can't play it at all. I don't know if it's because of steam (this is the first time i have used it). I installed Microsoft Direct X SDK but it still doesn't work. That's the error message i get! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stotteh Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I get an error along the lines of the graphics card isn't suitable but I was able to play the game fine last year (albeit omly in 2d) on the machine. I can't remember the exact error message as I am not at the machine just now.Is this a known issue with a workaround? The error appears as i press the play button on steam and the game tries to initialise. It's probably the issue that FM2010 had. Downloading and installing the Directx SDK was the recommended solution http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/230210-Football-Manager-2011-Demo-FAQ?p=5998598&viewfull=1#post5998598 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriff10 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 ive downloaded through steam it says its starting performing first time setup and installing microsoft directx for windows then just stops. i then click it again and it does the same can someone help please?? im really wanting to try this out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev08 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's probably the issue that FM2010 had. Downloading and installing the Directx SDK was the recommended solutionhttp://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/230210-Football-Manager-2011-Demo-FAQ?p=5998598&viewfull=1#post5998598 tried that still no joy really getting annoyed now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Main things to try if you're struggling to get the game working; - Update DirectX. - Update Java - Update your graphics card drivers. If you've done all three of these, and are still struggling, please post details of what your graphics card is and we'll try to help. Cheers Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stotteh Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Main things to try if you're struggling to get the game working;- Update DirectX. - Update Java - Update your graphics card drivers. If you've done all three of these, and are still struggling, please post details of what your graphics card is and we'll try to help. Cheers Matt Okey doke i'll go first. Updated everything. Still get the same message: "cannot run game: unable to set up graphics system" The graphics card is an MX4000 which whilst I appreciate is less than the recommended spec, still runs FM2010 fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 OK... thanks. The obvious answer, I guess, is that the min-spec is there for a reason, but it does seem odd that one would run when the other wouldn't. Sadly I'm not techy enough to work out whether a sub-spec card should struggle with FM11 when working with FM10... I guess you'll need to wait until one of the SI chaps sees and can try and help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC4LIFE Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm getting the same issue, try to run it and it just says 'Failed to run game: Unable to set up graphics card' or something like that. FM2010 worked in 2D so I don't see why this one wouldn't. I've done the DirectX update, drivers ETC Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilimanjaro Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm getting the same too. i tried every solution. my graphics card is; intel 82852/82855 GM/GME. note: i have no problem on fm2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev08 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 deleted the Microsoft Direct X SDK i had earlier downloaded and restarted my comp and steam but still no luck think il have to go back to fm2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Ferguson Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Same boat. Had exactly the same problem on fm2010 which played fine after I downloaded a patch. Card is NVIDIA Quatro NVS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM andy Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have the same problem as well as I could run FM 2010 in 2D,my graphics card is a Standard VGA Graphics Adapter with an ATI ATOMBIOS chip type,it could run FM 2010 in 2D but it fails whenever I try to run this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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