[StarShadow]

It will pass the tests regardless, but the tests don't look for version compliance. You could pop in an old GeForce mx440 and it would 'pass' the DirectX test too, but it doesn't support DX9.

The simple answer is, if you want to play SEV you'll have to get a newer card. Not necessiarily a brand new card, just something that supports at least DX8.1, I'd suggest checking local forsale newsgroups, or bargin bins at local hardware stores.

For ATI cards, you'll need at least a Radeon 8500, for Geforce at least a Ti4200 (and the GF3 cards will work too).