Games: Slow Direct3D Game Performance with AMD K6-2 Processor (217234)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Allegiance 1.0
  • Microsoft Baseball 2001
  • Microsoft Baseball 3D 1.0
  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series 1.0
  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
  • Microsoft Crimson Skies
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 98
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
  • Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition
  • Microsoft Links 2001
  • Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
  • Microsoft Metal Gear Solid
  • Microsoft Midtown Madness 2 2.0
  • Microsoft Motocross Madness 2 2.0
  • Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 2 2.0
  • Microsoft NBA Inside Drive 2000 1.0
  • Microsoft NFL Fever 2000 1.0
  • Microsoft Outwars 1.0
  • Microsoft Pinball Arcade 1.0
  • Microsoft Plus! Game Pack: Cards and Puzzles
  • Microsoft StarLancer 1.0
  • Microsoft Urban Assault 1.0
This article was previously published under Q217234

SYMPTOMS

When you run a program that uses Microsoft Direct3D to display graphics, you may experience slow performance in the program.

CAUSE

This issue may occur for either of the following reasons:
  • An AMD K6-2 microprocessor is installed in your computer and your video adapter is not compatible with AMD 3DNow! technology.
  • DirectX 6.0 or later is not installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

Update Your Video Driver

Contact the manufacturer of your video adapter to inquire about how to obtain and install the latest version of the video driver for your video adapter.

For information about how to contact , click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
To identify the manufacturer and model of your video adapter, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. If you are using a Windows 95/98-based computer, click the Device Manager tab.

    -or-

    If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, on the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
  4. Click the plus sign (+) next to Display adapters to expand the branch.
  5. Under the Display adapters branch, note the manufacturer and model of your video adapter, and then click OK.
  6. Close all open windows.

Install Microsoft DirectX

To install Microsoft DirectX, download the latest version of DirectX. To do so, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/21/2005
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbgraphic kbprb kburl KB217234
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