High Quality Rendering mode is not supported by the graphics card.

I'm getting this error every time I try to switch to High Quality view port.
My Laptop is Graphic Memory is 1292 MB . with Windows 7 x64. Maya 2011, I have newest drivers installed on the laptop, does anyone have idea of what is wrong?

Maya doesn't respect graphic card memory. Your GPU (graphics processing unit) is probably very low. You need a Quadro or FireGL graphics card.

well, while memory is definitely important, ur video card needs to possess some other capabilities to run viewport 2.0 or high quality rendering.

Does it support shader 1, 2 or 3?
Is it fully compatible with Direct X11? ,, and d list goes on,
Dats y different cards with d same memory rating cost differently or handle differently.
U need to know d specifics of ur card in d 3d world.

Post ur card type or browse its capabilities.
Theres nothing wrong, Maya has already pointed out d problem, lol

Thanks for the reply, My laptop is Dell Inspiron 1545 and when i checked the graphic card info it is:

Name: Mobile Intel(R) 45 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 1292 MB
Current Display Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 but) (60Hz)

and its says it has Direct x 11

lol, dat particular system is just a glorified typewriter, no offense
definitely not a 3d- machine.

most integrated chips are not really suited for demanding graphics work.
even with the latest drivers u will at most support pixel shader 1.0, and limited OpenGL capabilities.
and u need at least 2.0 to run maya relatively effectively.

u need a system with a dedicated video card,
check autodesks certified video cards as a guide when upgrading to a better card.

u cld possibly get an external compatible and improved card, and disable ur current onboard one (in ur system bios)
u might need to use a monitor tho, after d upgrade,

i wld suggest just getting a system better suited to 3d work generally.

Thanks, I will buy another system asap. i think i will go fora Nvidia GPU

well, unless mobility is an important factor, i wld also suggest u buy a desktop as opposed to a laptop.

They r cheaper, easier to upgrade, and have better support resources @least in this part of d world.
They also have better heat sinks so handle stress better.

U can google Systemax or Alienware pc's and lappys to get an idea of lappy specs. Check out autodesk for a list of certified videocards n select one dat is available in ur locality/affordable.

I bought a SYX UG-2 from Systemax (syx-1080) it cost 2200 usd plus shipping. D lappy equivalent was almost 3000 usd. It uses nvidia geforce gtx 460 and ive neva seen a game it cant play or settings that it cant take.

OKX, Thanks for the help, More blessing