Problems with NFS Underground 2

[hypaspid]

I installed the NFS underground 2 without any problems but for some reason i'm unable to play it. After the introduction by Brooke Burke, whenever i try to play, it does not dislpay any texts, only graphics. i can't even choose a car. I use windows XP with service pack 2, directx 9.0c, on an Intel pentium 2.8 Ghz machine.

 

[wolfram]

What`s your graphics card? Do you have the newest drivers for it?