Can I play or not?!

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wizarddeldribbl

Chieftain
Joined
Feb 9, 2006
Messages
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Apologies for sounding like a fool, but I am new to CIV 4 and slightly confused. I bought the game without even a look at the minimum specs as I assumed (foolishly) that they would be low, in the great tradition of Sid Meier games. I was wrong.

On installing and starting the game I discovered that I could see sprites etc, but not the land. Or the sea. Or anything but the stupid warrior man. This problem persisted, and I am now here to see what I can and can not do!

I have no idea if this laptop Dell Latitude 100L (2.4Ghz, 512mb) has a 32 mb graphics card, (no mention of it in on system, so i guess not) nor did I realize I needed one. At no point did the install software tell me my laptop was too lame, and indeed, said laptop also managed to run Pirates just fine 95% of the time (the petulant game was most unco-operative at first), which also required a GeForce 3 or above graphics card.

My question therefore is can I actually play the game? Do I need to find a patch? Is my laptop just not up to it? Or have I been spectacularly stupid and am missing something very simple?

I would like to add that having played Civ for many years, and reading some of the problems here, I am disappointed that the game has become so power hungry and error strewn the sake of superficial cosmetic improvement, which we all know was never important, and not the point of the game...
 
The black terrain you are describing is a common glitch with low end graphics cards. The 1.52 patch solves this on some borderline cards but its no guarantee. Post your dxdiag here and we can tell for sure (start>run>dxdiag>save all settings, then post the notepad file here).
 
Yes, I think it has something to do with T&L hardware support. The graphic card must support hardware T&L or you're going to run into problems.
 
robaughjr said:
The black terrain you are describing is a common glitch with low end graphics cards. The 1.52 patch solves this on some borderline cards but its no guarantee. Post your dxdiag here and we can tell for sure (start>run>dxdiag>save all settings, then post the notepad file here).
Click to expand...

Thanks for the help!

There's a lot of it... here it is! In fact, it won't let me put the whole lot in. I'll chop what I'm pretty sure is unnecessary, let me know if I'm wrong about that!

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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/9/2006, 21:26:50
Machine name: REACHOUT
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Latitude 100L
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 286MB used, 958MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Display Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
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) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82852/55 Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3582&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_02
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.3889 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/20/2004 16:11:36, 37951 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/20/2004 16:26:00, 737874 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-76C2-11CF-A97C-8421A3C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x3582
SubSys ID: 0x018E1028
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

Card name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82852/55 Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3582&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_02
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.3889 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/20/2004 16:11:36, 37951 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/20/2004 16:26:00, 737874 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-76C2-11CF-A97C-8421A3C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x3582
SubSys ID: 0x018E1028
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

System Devices
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Name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME/PM to Processor I/O Controller - 3585
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3585&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_02\3&61AAA01&0&03
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME/PM to Processor I/O Controller - 3584
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3584&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_02\3&61AAA01&0&01
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3582&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_02\3&61AAA01&0&11
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ialmnt5.sys, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:26:00, 737874 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmrnt5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:36, 37951 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdnt5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:30, 100924 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdev5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:18:44, 153008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdd5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:25:28, 766576 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oemdspif.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:14, 69632 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccutils.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:18, 118784 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:54, 344064 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpph.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:54:50, 225280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxeud.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:54:20, 225280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxcpl.cpl, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:53:06, 94208 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxcfg.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:52:54, 495616 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdiag.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:53:36, 151552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdgps.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:53:38, 45056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdev.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:10, 139264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdo.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:49:54, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrenu.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:24, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhenu.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 57151 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:55:14, 155648 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxzoom.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:10, 114688 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhk.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:51:02, 126976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:51:14, 118784 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxress.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:30, 1245184 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhchs.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 57741 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhcht.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:24, 58790 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhdeu.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:26, 61538 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhesp.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:28, 60185 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhfra.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:30, 59701 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhita.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:34, 59323 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhjpn.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:36, 62266 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhkor.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:38, 65335 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhptb.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:40, 61138 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhtha.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:44, 62231 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrchs.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrcht.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrdeu.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:26, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxresp.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:28, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrfra.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:30, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrita.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:34, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrjpn.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:36, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrkor.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:36, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrptb.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:40, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrtha.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:44, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxext.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:55:22, 110592 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxexps.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:55:26, 36864 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmrem.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:34, 49152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmgicd.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:09:16, 2289664 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmgdev.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:10:54, 495616 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\iAlmCoIn_v3889.dll, 1.00.1000.0001 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:32, 61440 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3582&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_02\3&61AAA01&0&10
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ialmnt5.sys, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:26:00, 737874 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmrnt5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:36, 37951 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdnt5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:30, 100924 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdev5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:18:44, 153008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmdd5.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:25:28, 766576 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oemdspif.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:14, 69632 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccutils.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:18, 118784 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:54, 344064 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpph.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:54:50, 225280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxeud.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:54:20, 225280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxcpl.cpl, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:53:06, 94208 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxcfg.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:52:54, 495616 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdiag.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:53:36, 151552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdgps.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:53:38, 45056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdev.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:10, 139264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxdo.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:49:54, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrenu.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:24, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhenu.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 57151 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:55:14, 155648 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxzoom.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:10, 114688 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhk.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:51:02, 126976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:51:14, 118784 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxress.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:50:30, 1245184 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhchs.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 57741 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhcht.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:24, 58790 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhdeu.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:26, 61538 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhesp.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:28, 60185 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhfra.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:30, 59701 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhita.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:34, 59323 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhjpn.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:36, 62266 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhkor.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:38, 65335 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhptb.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:40, 61138 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxhtha.lhp, 8/20/2004 15:56:44, 62231 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrchs.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrcht.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:22, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrdeu.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:26, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxresp.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:28, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrfra.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:30, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrita.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:34, 167936 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrjpn.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:36, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrkor.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:36, 159744 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrptb.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:40, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxrtha.lrc, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:56:44, 163840 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxext.exe, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:55:22, 110592 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxexps.dll, 3.00.0000.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 15:55:26, 36864 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmrem.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:34, 49152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmgicd.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:09:16, 2289664 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ialmgdev.dll, 6.14.0010.3889 (English), 8/20/2004 16:10:54, 495616 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\iAlmCoIn_v3889.dll, 1.00.1000.0001 (English), 8/20/2004 16:11:32, 61440 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME/PM to Processor I/O Controller - 3580
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3580&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_02\3&61AAA01&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CD&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&EF
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 26624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:48, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 57600 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 7168 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801DBM LPC Interface Controller - 24CC
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CC&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&F8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:58:02, 35840 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CA&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&F9
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:51:52, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:42, 25088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:44, 95360 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C7&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&EA
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:48, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 57600 bytes


Name: SigmaTel C-Major Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&FD
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C4&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&E9
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:48, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C2&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&E8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:48, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801DBM PCI Bridge - 2448
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2448&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_81\3&61AAA01&0&F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:07:48, 68224 bytes

Name: Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4401&SUBSYS_017F1028&REV_01\4&39A85202&0&08F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\bcm4sbxp.sys, 4.23.0000.0000 (English), 1/2/2004 10:44:22, 44032 bytes

Name: Texas Instruments PCI-1510 CardBus Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_AC56&SUBSYS_018E1028&REV_00\4&39A85202&0&20F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pcmcia.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 119936 bytes
 
A quick google on your graphics card shows that it doesn't have T&L support as is the case with most Intel IGPs. Civ4 does is not supported on IGPs for this reason.

'Intel® graphics products do not have hardware support for T&L. In most games, transform and lighting calculations can be performed on the processor with acceptable performance. A small number of games that specifically check for hardware T&L support may fail to run.'

In this case, it failing to run fully. This is why you may not be seeing the terrain and the only suggestion I can make is to upgrade to either a PCI or AGP video card.
 
I have a similar card (Intel 82845g with no tnl) but the patch fixed the same glitch for me. Try applying the patch and see if that helps.
 
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