DirectX 8.1 under 2K Server

Whenever I try and run a DirectX game, I get an error telling me that windows can't initialise DirectX. If I run the Direct3D test in dxdiag, I get the following error: Direct3D test results: Failure at step 8 (Creating 3D Device): HRESULT = 0x887602eb (error code) I'm running a 1.

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Whenever I try and run a DirectX game, I get an error telling me that windows can't initialise DirectX.
 
If I run the Direct3D test in dxdiag, I get the following error:
 
Direct3D test results: Failure at step 8 (Creating 3D Device): HRESULT = 0x887602eb (error code)
 
I'm running a 1.2Gig Athlon with a 64Mb GF2 MX (Det 29.42) and 256Mb RAM. 2K Server with SP2 and DX8.1 for 2K.
 
Any ideas?

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That shouldnt prevent it initialising DX though, just sounds like its not installed correctly !?!?
 
I take it youve tried reinstalling 8.1?

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Several times. I've also reinstalled the det drivers twice.

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Try up[censored] the chipset drivers. Reinstall the AGP part.