Final Cut Express 2.0 Configuration Error--Missing AGP graphics card

Can't seem to get FCE2.0 working properly. Says I'm missing the AGP graphics card, but when I run the hardware diagnostics there is no problem with it. I thought FCE2.0 would work with the Intel processor.
Any ideas how to fix this?

FCE2 predates the MacBook Pros (Intel based systems) by quite a long time. Other users have had similar difficulties. If I recall correctly, you can just ignore the error message. But search the Forum, you will find out what other people have done.
I would suggest, however, that you upgrade to v 3.5 for your MacBook Pro. It's the UB version and runs much better on the Intel systems.

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