| Issue | Likely Cause | Best Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Error on startup: "Your video card does not meet... (GPU:VRAM 128MB)" | PES 2013 can't detect your dedicated GPU due to Optimus/switchable graphics. | Force high-performance GPU in Nvidia/AMD control panel. | | Game loads, but settings are locked to Low and can't be changed. | The built-in VRAM checker thinks you have insufficient memory. | to override the VRAM check. | | Playable but laggy/stuttering even on low settings. | The integrated GPU is too weak, or the dedicated GPU is not being used. | Force high-performance GPU and use RadeonPro (AMD) or ensure proper Nvidia settings. | | Works on a friend's similar laptop, but not yours. | Differences in BIOS settings, driver versions, or Windows updates. | Increase VRAM in BIOS and clean reinstall graphics drivers. |
Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the settings.exe file located in the same folder to ensure the configuration tool also recognizes the card. Method 2: The Kitserver 13 Hard Override (Most Reliable)
If you prefer not to use Kitserver, Jenkey1000’s Gameplay Tool is an excellent alternative that includes a built-in VRAM detection patch.
Go to Settings > System > Display > Graphics . Add pes2013.exe , click Options , and select your dedicated GPU.
Check the box for "Enforce Picture Quality" or "Enforce VRAM." Pes 2013 Vram 128mb Fix
Before diving into the fix, it's essential to understand what the 128MB VRAM limitation means. VRAM, or Video Random Access Memory, is a critical component of your computer's graphics processing unit (GPU). It temporarily stores data that your GPU uses to render images on your screen. The 128MB VRAM limitation in PES 2013 refers to a hardcoded restriction within the game that prevents it from utilizing more than 128MB of VRAM. This limitation can be problematic for players with modern graphics cards that have significantly more VRAM than this.
Navigate to your PES 2013 folder, select both pes2013.exe and settings.exe , and add them.
Right-click both pes2013.exe and settings.exe , select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, and check "Run this program as an administrator" .
Set the value to or 1024 (depending on your RAM) and click OK . Restart your computer. 4. Compatibility Mode | Issue | Likely Cause | Best Fix
If it doesn't exist, right-click, choose , and name it vram .
: If you only have integrated graphics (no dedicated card), some BIOS menus allow you to increase the "DVT Memory Size" or "Pre-allocated Memory" to 256MB or 512MB, though this is rare on modern laptops. Ignore the Warning : Often, the error is purely cosmetic in the settings.exe
PES 2013 was built for older operating systems and DirectX 9. Its graphics engine cannot correctly read modern, high-capacity graphics cards (like the Nvidia RTX or AMD Radeon RX series).
Paste d3d9.dll directly into your main PES 2013 installation folder next to pes2013.exe . | | Game loads, but settings are locked
You can trick the system into reporting more dedicated VRAM by creating a "GMM" key in the Windows Registry . Specifically, you add a DedicatedSegmentSize DWORD to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Intel .
. This limits you to "Low" graphics settings because the game thinks your system is underpowered. Below are the three primary ways to fix this. Method 1: Use Kitserver 13 (Most Reliable)
: Kitserver often requires a specific version of the game's executable (often the "No-CD" version) to properly "attach" and function. Method 3: Registry Editor (For Intel Integrated Graphics)
This issue happens because the game's older detection engine cannot interpret modern VRAM capacities, especially on cards with 4GB, 8GB, or more. Fortunately, you can easily bypass this restriction using a few proven community fixes.