I have the Pro edition, however the stand alone (-sv ?) option causes the same Direct3D crash as any other setting.

DirectX is installed, but the video card does not accept Direct3D calls.
When I run a test server that does no other action as posting to an online list, meaning no graphics interaction at all, the result is the same.

As for using a dedicated server with DirectX and Direct3D possibilities installed, could you direct me towards a provider that delivers those ?