Sims 4 Cannot Recognize My Video Card (NVDIA MX150). Game Keeps on Crashing. [ Edited ]

[juancarlonavarro]

Hi,

I'm Juan from the Philippines.

Game: Sims 4

Problem: "Unrecognized Video Card: Your video card was not found in our database. Your graphics settings have been set as high as possible, but you may wish to reduce them if you are experiencing poor performance."

Laptop Specifications: Acer Aspire E-15 2018 Version, Windows 10, i7, 8GB RAM, 2GB MX150 NVDIA Graphics Card, 2TB HDD.

Background:

I originally intended to play Sims 3 in my laptop but sadly it cannot recognize my video card - so I went to my second option: Install Sims 4 instead.

I conducted a research if Sims 4 recognizes NVDIA MX150 graphics card prior to purchase: according to the internet: yes, it can (Acer E-15 with MX150 graphics card was even recommended. I even saw gameplays in youtube with them using MX150 graphic cards.

Installation:

When I installed Sims 4 in my laptop, the installation went smoothly. I encountered zero problems at all. Though, the required Sims 4 game update lasted for 6 hours (that was a long wait).

Starting the Game:

So after installing, the game appeared in both Origin (EA) and Geforce Experience (Nvidia)- this means Sims 4 is recognized by the laptop.

I launched the game through Geforce Experience (just to be sure the game will recognize my video card).

Sims 4 Starts:

When I opened the game through GeForce Experience: So there's the EA logo, Sims 4 logo (it lasted for about 3 minutes on my screen), there's music, **Glitch started** (black screen, then shows my desktop, then go back to sims) then flashes the Sims 4 homescreen (a few more glitches as I recall), then back to the homescreen, then a WARNING APPEARED: "Unrecognized Video Card: Your video card was not found in our database. Your graphics settings have been set as high as possible, but you may wish to reduce them if you are experiencing poor performance."

I

- Problems encountered: Glitches (why it keep on showing my desktop?), Unrecognized Video Card.

Graphics Card Driver:

I checked back if my driver is updated - it's not. So I updated it.

Now it is GeForce Game Ready Driver version 399.07. My driver is now updated.

Starting Sims 4 again:

Same as the previous attempt. Same glitches. No more warning (but I believe Sims 4 still cannot recognize my graphics card). And it CRASHED, Blue Screen of Death appeared. (after trying to do "Create a Sim"). The Blue Screen of Death states: "Stop Code: VIDEO TDR FAILURE"

Futher Discussion:

I tried to open the game the day after, but still, Sims 4 got the same problem.

Checking the Config File (My Document/Sims4):

Name (driver): NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Name (database): [Found: 0, Supported: 1]

SHORT STORY:

I have an Acer Aspire E-15 with 2GB Nvidia MX150 Graphics Card. Sims  4 cannot recognized my video card.

What shall I do? I very sad and disappointed. I bought Sims for $35. I'm very hopeful it will be fixed.

Please help friends.

[jpkarlsen]

Please post a DxDiag: https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/

[juancarlonavarro]

Hi jpkarlsen @jpkarlsen

Thank you for the response.

Here is my dxdiag: (Please take note that I removed some stuff here for privacy purposes )

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System Information
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Spoiler

Time of this report: 8/30/2018, 09:01:47

Operating System: Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire E5-576G

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3974MB RAM
Page File: 2736MB used, 5333MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: UnKnown
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Supported
DxDiag Version: 10.00.15063.0000 64bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Display Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) UHD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Type: Full Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_5917&SUBSYS_121B1025&REV_07
Device Status: 0180200A [DN_DRIVER_LOADED|DN_STARTED|DN_DISABLEABLE|DN_NT_ENUMERATOR|DN_NT_DRIVER]
Device Problem Code: No Problem
Driver Problem Code: Unknown
Display Memory: 2114 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 1986 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: CMN15D5
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.008Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_070e6dd722a2a4b1\igdumdim64.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_070e6dd722a2a4b1\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_070e6dd722a2a4b1\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_070e6dd722a2a4b1\igd12umd64.dll
Driver File Version: 22.20.0016.4691 (English)
Driver Version: 22.20.16.4691
DDI Version: 12
Feature Levels: 12_1,12_0,11_1,11_0,10_1,10_0,9_3,9_2,9_1
Driver Model: WDDM 2.2
Graphics Preemption: Triangle
Compute Preemption: Thread
Miracast: Supported
Hybrid Graphics GPU: Integrated
Power P-states: Not Supported
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 02/06/2017 8:00:00 AM, 64471144 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: Unknown
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-1A57-11CF-C661-0B32BCC2DB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x5917
SubSys ID: 0x121B1025
Revision ID: 0x0007
Driver Strong Name: oem11.inf:5f63e534f33a69cc:iKBLD_w10_DS:22.20.16.4691ci\ven_8086&dev_5917&subsys_121b1025
Rank Of Driver: 00D10001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C
DXVA2 Modes: DXVA2_ModeMPEG2_VLD DXVA2_ModeMPEG2_IDCT DXVA2_ModeVC1_D2010 DXVA2_ModeWMV9_IDCT DXVA2_ModeVC1_IDCT DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_Stereo_Progressive_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_Stereo_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_Multiview_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeHEVC_VLD_Main DXVA2_ModeHEVC_VLD_Main10
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{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
MPO Caps: RGB,YUV,BILINEAR,HIGH_FILTER,STRETCH_YUV,STRETCH_RGB,IMMEDIATE
MPO Stretch: 5.000X - 0.334X
MPO Media Hints:
MPO Formats: YUY2,R16G16B16A16_FLOAT,R10G10B10A2_UNORM,R8G8B8A8_UNORM,B8G8R8A8_UNORM

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce MX150
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Render-Only Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1D10&SUBSYS_121A1025&REV_A1
Device Status: 0180200A [DN_DRIVER_LOADED|DN_STARTED|DN_DISABLEABLE|DN_NT_ENUMERATOR|DN_NT_DRIVER]
Device Problem Code: No Problem
Driver Problem Code: Unknown
Display Memory: 3970 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1983 MB
Shared Memory: 1986 MB
Current Mode: Unknown
Driver Name: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvaci.inf_amd64_12cfe8175760ac85\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvaci.inf_amd64_12cfe8175760ac85\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvaci.inf_amd64_12cfe8175760ac85\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvaci.inf_amd64_12cfe8175760ac85\nvldumdx.dll
Driver File Version: 24.21.0013.9907 (English)
Driver Version: 24.21.13.9907
DDI Version: 12
Feature Levels: 12_1,12_0,11_1,11_0,10_1,10_0,9_3,9_2,9_1
Driver Model: WDDM 2.2
Graphics Preemption: Pixel
Compute Preemption: Dispatch
Miracast: Not Supported by Graphics driver
Hybrid Graphics GPU: Discrete
Power P-states: Not Supported
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 21/08/2018 8:00:00 AM, 954112 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: Unknown
Device Identifier: Unknown
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x1D10
SubSys ID: 0x121A1025
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem17.inf:0f066de34bcbd4ca:Section072:24.21.13.9907ci\ven_10de&dev_1d10&subsys_121a1025
Rank Of Driver: 00D10001
Video Accel: Unknown
DXVA2 Modes:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
D3D9 Overlay: Unknown
DXVA-HD: Unknown
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
MPO Caps: Not Supported
MPO Stretch: Not Supported
MPO Media Hints: Not Supported
MPO Formats: Not Supported

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Sound Devices
-------------
Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0255&SUBSYS_1025121B&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.8158 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 16/05/2017 12:00:00 AM, 5766624 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.8158 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 5/18/2017 08:03:04, 5766624 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

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Video Capture Devices
Number of Devices: 1
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FriendlyName: HD WebCam
Location: Front
SymbolicLink: \\?\usb#vid_0408&pid_a030&mi_00#6&840877a&0&0000#{e5323777-f976-4f5b-9b55-b94699c46e44}\global
Manufacturer: Microsoft
HardwareID: USB\VID_0408&PID_A030&REV_0007&MI_00,USB\VID_0408&PID_A030&MI_00
DriverDesc: USB Video Device
DriverProvider: Microsoft
DriverVersion: 10.0.15063.447
DriverDateEnglish: 6/21/2006 00:00:00
DriverDateLocalized: 21/06/2006 12:00:00 AM
Service: usbvideo
Class: Image
DevNodeStatus: 180200A[DN_DRIVER_LOADED|DN_STARTED|DN_DISABLEABLE|DN_NT_ENUMERATOR|DN_NT_DRIVER]
ContainerId: {00000000-0000-0000-FFFF-FFFFFFFFFFFF}
ProblemCode: No Problem
BusReportedDeviceDesc: HD WebCam
Parent: USB\VID_0408&PID_A030\200901010001
DriverProblemDesc: n/a
UpperFilters: n/a
LowerFilters: n/a
Stack: \Driver\ksthunk,\Driver\usbvideo,\Driver\ACPI,\Driver\usbccgp
ContainerCategory: Imaging

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DirectInput Devices
-------------------
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: HIDI2C Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06CB, 0x7DB7
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: HIDI2C Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06CB, 0x7DB7
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Launch Manager Wireless Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x2BF6, 0xA096
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Wireless Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x248A, 0x8366
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Launch Manager Wireless Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x2BF6, 0xA096
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Wireless Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x248A, 0x8366
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Wireless Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x248A, 0x8366
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub (USB 3.0)
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x9D2F
| Matching Device ID: USB\ROOT_HUB30
| Service: USBHUB3
| Driver: USBHUB3.SYS, 9/19/2017 07:09:42, 554400 bytes
|
+-+ USB Input Device
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x248A, 0x8366
| | Location: Port_#0004.Hub_#0001
| | Matching Device ID: USB\Class_03&SubClass_01
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 40960 bytes
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 180736 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 6/8/2018 13:38:57, 41472 bytes
| |
| +-+ HID-compliant mouse
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x248A, 0x8366
| | | Matching Device ID: HID_DEVICE_SYSTEM_MOUSE
| | | Service: mouhid
| | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 33280 bytes
| | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 60320 bytes

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Gameport Devices
----------------

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PS/2 Devices
------------
+ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *PNP0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 115200 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 64416 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x06CB, 0x0000
| Matching Device ID: HID_DEVICE_SYSTEM_MOUSE
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 33280 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 3/19/2017 04:56:35, 60320 bytes

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 1827.1 GB
Total Space: 1906.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST2000LM007-1R8174

Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GUE1N
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 10.00.15063.1235 (English), 7/18/2018 07:41:56, 160768 bytes

[KC_Tipin]

@juancarlonavarro  Your computer is borderline of meeting the minimum requirements.  for sims 4.  You may get it to work, but you will need to run everything at it lowest settings possible. and even then it may be hard to play.  After reviewing you Graphics your under spec for the sims 4.

[juancarlonavarro]

Hi KC_Tipin @KC_Tipin

Thank you for your response.

That's so sad to hear. I guess I really made a bad choice in choosing my laptop.

Could you further discuss the reasons why you think my laptop is under specs?

Thank you,

Juan

[juancarlonavarro]

Hi @jpkarlsen

I already posted my dxadiag an hour ago, I don't why it got deleted.

Anyway, I'll send you a new copy. Kindly see attached file.

Please take note that I removed some stuff for privacy purposes

Juan

[jpkarlsen]

You only have 4GB RAM and the Graphics uses half of that which means that you are running into Out of RAM errors. Since you appear to be running Windows 7 error reporting was not included so I can't see if there was other issues. I would advice to get more RAM. Reducing graphics settings in the Sims 4 may also help.

[juancarlonavarro]

Hi @jpkarlsen,

You are right I should get more RAM. Actually I'm really planning to. Soon maybe.

Btw, my game finally worked. I made some setting adjustment in Nvdia Control Panel, set Sims 4 to "High Performance Processor", then boom, the glitches are gone.

I set my game to windowed mode so I could check the RAM and if Nvdia icon (on the lower right corner of the computer beside the clock) becomes active when I open the Sims 4.

Result:

Nvdia icon was active - meaning my graphics card finally recognizes Sims 4.

RAM - well, it went to approx 3.5 - 3.9 GB when game was used. Borderline. (I have 4GB RAM)

Adjust Game Properties at Origin:

What I did next was I set Sims 4 from 64 bit to 32 bit through Origin settings. Then I also set the graphics settings quality of the game from "very high" to "high" at Sims 4 homepage.

Then, wow, it improved my game performance. No more crashing and gliches.

Checking back my RAM

I check back my RAM. It is playing around 3.1 GB in my system.

Checking back my Config:

I check back my Config file. It is still:

Found: 0, Supported: 1. (Is it so bad I still have this result?)

Isn't it should be?

Found: 1, Supported: 1

What are your thoughts.

What are your thoughts regarding my Sims 4 not recognizing my video card?

Thank you very much.

Juan.

[jpkarlsen]

Hi @juancarlonavarro

Thanks for sharing what worked for you.

Yes, it should say Found 1, Supported 1 why it does not do so in your case I don't know.

When you get more RAM I recommend you go back to running the game in 64 bit.

[172e3cda00349872]

@juancarlonavarro

It's actually not that bad, if you're able to launch the game and play it. Then all should be fine.

The reason why Sims 4 doesn't recognize your video card is because the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 isn't in the game database. This happens with a lot of newer video cards.

EA/Maxis would need to update the list for it to be officially recognized.