UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO 25/10/04 ============================================================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ============================================================= 1. System Requirements 2. Installing UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO 3. DirectX 9.0c 4. Uninstalling UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO 5. Memory requirements a.) Memory requirements in Windows b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions c.) Virtual Memory 6. Control mappings / Hot Keys 7. Keyboard, Joystick and Mouse Functionality 8. Notes on Video Card chipsets 9. Notes on Video Card Support 10. Notes on Windows 11. Known Video Card issues 12. Known Sound Card issues 13. Data verification date ______________________________________________________________________________ ============================================================= 1.System Requirements ============================================================= Minimum: 700 MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent 128 Megabytes of RAM (256 MB for Windows XP and Windows 2000) DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 32 MB video card or equivalent (see supported chipsets in section 8) 198 MB free hard disk space and additional space required for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installation 32X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card MS compatible mouse Keyboard Required Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP or Windows 2000 Note that Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported. Required Software: DirectX 9.0c ============================================================= 2. Installing UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO ============================================================= Double-click the Setup.exe file to begin the installation process. Follow the onscreen dialog for installing the demo. The "Typical User" install (default setting) will install UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO to C:\Program Files\EA SPORTS\UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO (where "C:\" is the drive that your current operating system is located). ============================================================= 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. DirectX 9.0c can be found on the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx Note: If you already have DirectX 9.0c (or higher) installed, it is not necessary to reinstall it. DirectX and supported hardware We recommend that UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 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 UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO ============================================================= The simplest method of uninstalling Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO is to use "Uninstall UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO" shortcut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/All Programs/EA Sports/UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 Demo/Uninstall UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 Demo"). 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 UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO requires a minimum of 128 MB of RAM to run the game (256 Mb is required for Windows XP and Windows 2000). 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 UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO multi-tasks with all Windows applications, we recommend that you shut down other applications (including virus scanners) and run UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO by itself when possible. c.) Virtual memory We recommend that you let your operating system automatically manage the amount of virtual memory. ============================================================= 6. Control mappings / Hot Keys ============================================================= ESC - Pause Menu 2 = BROADCAST 3 = END TO END 6 = ACTION 8 = SIDELINE Attacking Possession: Arrow Keys - Player Movement Shift + Arrow Keys - Freestyle/Freekick Ball Spin/Jostle/Receiver Run A - Lob pass/Chip Shot S - Pass D - Shoot W - Through Ball Q - Trigger Player Run E - Sprint (HOLD) Z - Remote Receiver Control/Toggle Between Receivers Defending: Arrow Keys - Player Movement A - Slide Tackle S - Switch Player D - Conservative Tackle W - Keeper Charge E - Sprint (HOLD) Q - Call Second Defender ============================================================= 7. 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. The use of a 360º-degree analog gamepad such as the Logitech Dual Action is highly recommended for full functionality. The following gamepads are also supported: Logitech WingMan Rumblepad USB Logitech WingMan Cordless Rumblepad USB Logitech WingMan Action Pad Logitech Rumblepad 2 Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 Logitech Dual Action 2 Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad USB Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro USB Microsoft Sidewinder Free Style Pro Microsoft Sidewinder Dual Strike USB MP-8866 Dual USB converter Joytech PS2(R) to USB Controller Convertor (needs 2 PS2(R) controllers plugged in) Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Analog 2 Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power 3 Thrustmaster FireStorm Digital 3 Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Analog 3 Thrustmaster Firestorm Wireless Saitek P220 Digital Pad Saitek P880 Twin Analogue Pad Saitek P2000 Saitek P2500 PC Rumble Force Pad Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad & Docking Station Gravis Eliminator Gamepad Pro Speed-Link Bullfrog Pad SL-6540 ============================================================= 8. Notes on Video Card Chipsets ============================================================= If you are experiencing problems with your video card and UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO, try updating your video card driver by downloading the latest driver available from the video card manufacturer. If there is no improvement, try using the latest driver provided by the video chipset manufacturer. Your video card chipset is the video-processing chip located on your video card. If there is no information in your video card manual or website, check the video card for an identifying chip with the chipset manufacturer's name on it. ============================================================= 9. Notes on Video Card Support ============================================================= Recommended Chipsets ATI Radeon 7500, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 9000/Pro series, ATI Radeon X800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 2 (GTS, MX, Ultra/Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 3 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 4 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce FX series, Intel i865g, SiS Xabre, Matrox Parhelia, Volari V8, Volari Duo If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset vendor to get the latest drivers. ============================================================= 10. Notes on Windows ============================================================= UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO supports Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP. *NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows 2000/Windows XP, you will need administrator access to your machine. Consult your Windows 2000/Windows XP documentation for more information. ============================================================= 11. Known Video Card issues ============================================================= Xabre 400 - On some systems it was found that the mouse will flicker in the menus. This issue only seems to affect Windows ME users. Changing your desktop colour depth to 32bit may alleviate this problem. ============================================================= 12. Known Sound Card issues ============================================================= nForce - On some systems it was found that audio would cut out randomly. This issue only seems to affect Windows 98 users. Aopen Phantom Audio AW200 - This card is not functional with UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO under Windows 98. M-Audio Revolution 7.1 - On some systems it was found that audio would crackle throughout gameplay. This issue only seems to affect Windows 98 users. Creative SoundBlaster PCI64 - On some systems it was found that audio would not be heard throughout gameplay. This issue only seems to affect Windows 98 users. ============================================================= 13. Data verification date ============================================================= The player and team data used in UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 DEMO was verified for accuracy as of August 31st, 2004 – October 29th, 2004. Any transfers or squad changes that occurred after this date may not be reflected in the game. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL ELECTRONIC ARTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS ELECTRONIC ARTS SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 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