FFXI graphics are messed up...?

Question

I have installed both Warhammer online and FFXI on my Toshiba Satellite model A305-S6858 which has Vista on it. Warhammer looks fine however FFXI isn't looking correct with mostly the characters and mobs in the game. They flicker and appear to only show some of the colors or all the colors and parts of the character or mob are missing.

I'm not sure what settings I need to change if I can to make this work correctly. I have installed the newest DirectX and video drivers and still not working properly and this is even after I reinstalled the OS. Which I did for other reason.

I am probably giving more info than needed or maybe not enough.. However if someone can direct me the direction needed to get this solved I would be most greatful!

Thanks ahead of time!
Jen

System information follows:

Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part Number:PSAG0U-02D00M
General
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna
Width: 14.3 in
Depth: 10.5 in
Height: 1.5 in
Weight: 6 lbs
Color: Fusion finish with horizon pattern
Localization: United States
Notebook type: Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
Screen type: Widescreen
Wireless capabilities: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology: Dual-Core
64-bit processor: Yes
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Chipset type: Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
Type: L2 cache
Cache size: 2 MB
RAM
Installed Size: 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
RAM configuration features: 2 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance: RoHS
Min Operating Temperature: 41 ?F
Max Operating Temperature: 95 ?F
Humidity Range Operating: 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
Storage controller type: Serial ATA/IDE
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150
Storage
Floppy Drive: None
Hard Drive: 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Storage Removable: None
Hard drive type: Portable
Optical Storage
Type: DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
CD / DVD read speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL) CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology: Labelflash Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type: None
Card Reader
Card reader type: 5 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards: Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , XD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro
Display
Display Type: 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Features: TruBrite
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic
Video Memory: Technology 4.0 Video Memory 128 MB
Max Allocated RAM Size: 358 MB
Audio
Audio output type: Sound card
Audio Output Features: Harman/kardon stereo speakers
Audio Input: Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type: Integrated
Multimedia Functionality
TV Tuner Type: None
Radio Tuner Type: FM radio
Input Device(s)
Input device type: Keyboard , Touchpad
Keyboard localization and layout: US
Features: Toshiba EasyKeys
Telecom
Modem: None
Max transfer rate: 56 Kbps
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data link protocol: Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free): 2 ( 0 ) x Memory , 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Display / video - S-video output , 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) , 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , 1 x FM antenna Miscellaneous
Features: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless LAN , Camera
Compliant Standards: RoHS
Power
Power device form factor: External
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology: Lithium ion
Installed Qty: 1
Battery capacity: 6000 mAh
Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software: Skype , Napster , Toshiba Assist , Memeo AutoBackup , LoJack for Laptops , Norton 360 (Trial) , Toshiba ConfigFree , Toshiba DVD Player , Adobe Acrobat Reader , Toshiba Disc Creator , Toshiba Game Console , CyberLink PowerCinema , Toshiba Speech System , Microsoft Office Ready , Toshiba Bluetooth Stack , Face Recognition software , Toshiba Value Added Package , Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment , Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba , Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial) , Toshiba Extended Tiles for

Answer 1

Honestly, Yahoo Answers isn't the best place to get technical help for FFXI issues. I will try to help you, though, by giving you other places to look.



First, though, I'm using FFXI on a Windows XP Pro x64 system with 8 GB RAM and an Intel quad processor, so 64-bit is not your problem.



I suspect your problem is in your video / graphics driver. I say this because some NVidia drivers (8800) have similar character issues and also menu issues. NVidia released a set of fixes in a new driver for 8800 users and the problems went away (for the most part).



When I have technical issues the places I go are:



1) Windower Forums: http://www.windower.net/forums/ is an outstanding place (even if you don't use Windower) to learn about technical FFXI issues.



2) Allakhazam.com : http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/



3) FFXIClopedia.org and the associate forum: http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Main_Page and http://forums.ffxiclopedia.org/index.php



4) The support forums and technical support for your hardware (Toshiba and Intel for your graphics).



Finally, 5) FFXI chat, E-Mail, or phone technical support. Why is this last? My experience is SE never takes responsibility for their client software running on a specific piece of hardware. They will direct you to #4 as they don't have your specific hardware and FFXI is working on tens of thousands of other PCs without an issue. Hence it must be something about your system and not FFXI. This is their's not mine typical words.



FFXI does take server, security, etc technical issues seriously and works on them, but client side issues are generally not at the individual level.

Answer 2

Final Fantasy - hard to get into, but once you do, you learn to ignore the sucky graphics Final Fantasy 2 - My favorite off of the NES, better storyline, easier to get into, but also easier to get out of Final Fantasy 3 - Getting a little old, somethings gotta change Final Fantasy 4 - My personal favorite, intriguing stoy, addictive gameplay, only battles pop up a bit too often, I downloaded the rom a few days ago, played for hours Final Fantasy 6 - differed a bit TOO much this time, but still an okay game Final Fantasy 10 - the game that got me into the sereies, cant go wring with it final fantasy 12 - Great at first, but when you get stuck it makes you want to quit playing

Answer 3

more detailed info about FFXI at http://www.gamevive.com/ and http://www.gmbar.com/