================ FIFA 06 README Last Updated 30-07-2005 ================= _________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for purchasing EA SPORTS FIFA 06. This README file contains information on features not covered in the manual, as well as more detailed information on certain features already covered in the manual. This README file also contains information on known issues, multiplayer issues and hardware issues. Content of Web Links within this document may not be under the control of Electronic Arts. _________________________________________________________________________ ========================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS ========================================================== 1. Minimum System Requirements 2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun" a.) Installing FIFA 06 b.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled 3. DirectX 9.0c a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD/DVD b.) DirectX and supported hardware 4. Uninstalling FIFA 06 5. Memory requirements a.) Memory requirements in Windows b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions c.) Virtual Memory 6. Improving Game Speed 7. Hot Keys 8. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality 9. EA SPORTS Online 10. Notes on Video Card chipsets 11. Notes on Video Card Support 12. Notes on Windows 13. Data verification date 14. Troubleshooting USB Devices ______________________________________________________________________________ ========================================================== 1. Minimum System Requirements ========================================================== 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent (Athlon/Duron/Celeron) 256 Megabytes of RAM (512 MB recommended) DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 32 MB video card or equivalent (see supported chipsets in section 11) 1.2 GB free hard disk space for DVD-ROM format -or- 2.25 GB free hard disk space for CD-ROM format And additional space required for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installation CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 56k Modem for online gameplay MS compatible mouse Keyboard Please note that 16 bit colour is not supported Required Operating Systems: Windows XP or Windows 2000 Note that Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported. Required Software: Internet Explorer 6.0 for online play Macromedia Flash 6.0.79.0 or greater for online play DirectX 9.0c ============================================================ 2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun" ============================================================ a.) Installing FIFA 06 The easiest method of installing FIFA 06 is to use the "Autorun" feature. Upon inserting the FIFA 06 CD/DVD (Disc 1 of CD format) into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, you may be prompted with a "Dialog" screen. Select the language you wish to install. To continue, click 'Next'. The "Autorun" menu appears; select 'Install' to launch the FIFA 06 Installer. The 'CD/DVD Key' screen appears, enter the serial key found on the back of the manual and click 'OK'. The next screen will enable you to decide where and how you want to install FIFA 06 -- perform a "Typical User" or an "Advanced User" install. The "Typical User" install (default setting) will install FIFA 06 to C:\Program Files\EA SPORTS\FIFA 06 (where "C:\" is the drive that your current operating system is located). The "Advanced User" option brings you to another popup, which allows you to choose the install footprint size and the install location. The installer will prompt you for additional discs to be inserted into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive when required on the CD format. b.) If for some reason your "Autorun" feature is disabled, you can install the program by running AUTORUN.EXE directly from the root directory of the CD/DVD (Disc 1 of CD format). Note: Manually performing a second FIFA 06 install before uninstalling the original game files is not recommended. More specifically, installing into the same location twice can cause the game to malfunction. To avoid problems, the "Autorun" feature should be used for all installs and uninstalls. ============================================================ 3. DirectX 9.0c ============================================================ If you try to run the game without DirectX 9.0c installed, you will be prompted to upgrade before the game installation begins. For your convenience, we have included DirectX 9.0c on the FIFA 06 CD/DVD (Disc 1 of CD format). Note: If you already have DirectX 9.0c (or higher) installed, it is not necessary to reinstall it. a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD/DVD FIFA 06 comes with DirectX 9.0c and will prompt you to install it during the installation process. If you would like to install it manually, make sure the FIFA 06 CD/DVD (Disc 1 of CD format) is in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, and access the following path on your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive: "\DirectX\DXSETUP.EXE" Double-click on DXSETUP.EXE to begin DirectX 9.0c installation. b.) DirectX and supported hardware We recommend that FIFA 06 be run with DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cards and video cards. We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest release from the vendor or chipset website. ============================================================ 4. Uninstalling FIFA 06 ============================================================ The simplest method of uninstalling FIFA 06 is to use "Uninstall FIFA 06" shortcut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/All Programs/EA Sports/FIFA 06/Uninstall FIFA 06"). Windows also has an "Add/Remove Programs" Icon in the Control Panel that you can use to uninstall the game. ============================================================ 5. Memory Requirements ============================================================ a.) Memory requirements in Windows FIFA 06 requires a minimum of 256 MB of RAM to run the game (512 MB is recommended). Note: The more system memory available, the better the game will perform in all areas. b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions At Electronic Arts we strive to bring you the best in graphics, audio and gameplay. We are always pushing the envelope of computer performance. While we have made every effort to ensure that FIFA 06 multi-tasks with all Windows applications, we recommend that you shut down other applications (including virus scanners) and run FIFA 06 by itself when possible. c.) Virtual memory We recommend that you let your operating system automatically manage the amount of virtual memory. ============================================================ 6. Improving Game Speed ============================================================ There are several ways by which you can speed up the overall FIFA 06 experience: a.) Choose a larger install - the more data that is on your hard drive, the less time your PC needs to spend accessing the CD/DVD. b.) Lower the resolution in Game Settings in My FIFA 06. c.) Lower the level of detail in Game Settings in My FIFA 06. d.) Disable the radar in Game Settings. e.) Turn the Commentary Volume all the way down in Game Settings. ============================================================ 7. Hot Keys ============================================================ The following hot keys can be used in the game to access certain functions more quickly: F2=Tele camera F3=Action camera F4=Broadcast camera F5=End to End camera F6=Sideline camera F7=Dynamic camera F8=Widescreen camera F9=Radar Toggle ESC - Pause Menu ============================================================ 8. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality ============================================================ You can use the mouse, keyboard or controller to navigate the game interface. Once you are on the Side select screen, you must move whichever input device you plan to use in the game to the left or the right to select your team. Please note that you may have to recalibrate your controllers in Windows in order to have the game detect them correctly. To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Start button (if your gamepad has one) or press ESC. You can re-map your controls to customise your game experience from the Controls screen in My FIFA 06. Please note that when using digital only gamepads you should not change the ?Move Player? setting to ?Analog? as this could cause undesirable effects in gameplay. Please note that customized remapping of controls is saved to RAM and will only remain accessible as long as FIFA 06 is running The use of a 360?-degree dual analog gamepad such as the Logitech Dual Action is highly recommended for full functionality. The following gamepads are also supported: Belkin N45 Gravis Eliminator Aftershock Interact Axis Pad Colors Interact Hammerhead FX Logitech Dual Action Logitech Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 Logitech Logitech Rumblepad 2 Logitech Wingman Cordless Logitech Wingman Rumblepad MadCatz PC Control Pad Pro Mayflash Super Dual Box (MP-8866 Dual USB Joypad) Nyko Air Flo EX Saitek P2500 Rumble Pad (Cyborg Force Rumble Pad) Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad & Docking Station Saitek P880 Speed-Link SL-6540 Bullfrog Pad Thrustmaster 2-in-1 Dual Trigger Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Analog 3 (FireStorm(TM) Dual Analog 4 (USB), analog gamepad, dual analog 3.2) Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power 3 Thrustmaster FireStorm Wireless Thrustmaster Wireless Dual Trigger ...
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