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================ FIFA 08 README Last Updated 05-06-2007 ================= _________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for purchasing EA SPORTS FIFA 08.

This README file contains informatio n 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, multipl ayer issues and hardware issues. Content of Web Links within this document may not be under the control of Electr onic Arts . _________________________________________________________________________ ========================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS ========================================================== 1. Minimum System Requirements 2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun" a.) Installing FIFA 08 b.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled 3. DirectX 9.0c a.) Installing DirectX directly from DVD b.) DirectX and supported hardware 4. Uninstalling FIFA 08 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 (1.5 GHz for Windows Vista) 256 Megabytes of RAM (512 MB required for Windows Vista) DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 64 MB video card or equivalent (s ee supported chipsets in section 10) English install size varies by region (languages present on DVD in brack ets): Eastern Europe DVD (Eng, Hun, Rus, Pol, Cze) : 4.13 GB Central Europe DVD (Eng, Fre, Ger, Ita, Dut) : 3.96 GB Northern Europe DVD (Eng, Swe, Dan) : 3.0 GB UK Region DVD (Eng) : 2.8 GB And additional space required for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installat ion DVD-ROM drive DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 512Kbps or greater broadband connection for online gameplay MS compatible mouse Keyboard Please note that 16 bit colour is not supported Required Operating Systems: Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows Vista Note that Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported. Required Software: Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for online play DirectX 9.0c ============================================================ 2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun" ============================================================ a.) Installing FIFA 08 The easiest method of installing FIFA 08 is to use the "Autorun" feature. Upon inserting the FIFA 08 DVD into your 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 laun ch the FIFA 08 Installer. When the 'DVD Key' screen appears, enter the serial key found on the back of the manual and click 'Next'. The EA TOOLS END USER LICENSE will appear. After reading the license, click on the box beside "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" and then click 'Next'. You will then be prompte d with the MICROSOFT DirectX 9.0c END USER LICENSE. After reading the license, click on the box beside "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" and then click 'Next'. The next screen will enable you to decide where you want to install FIFA 08. Th e typical install directory is "C:\Program Files\EA Sports\FIFA 08\" (where "C:\" is the drive that your curren t operating system is located).

The typical Start Menu Program Folder is "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\St art Menu\Programs\EA Sports\" (where "C:\" is the drive that your current operating system is located). You are now ready to install FIFA 08. You will be prompted to close all running programs before continuing. Click 'Install' to continue the installation of FIFA 08. When installation has completed, click 'Finish'. Then you will be prompted to in stall EA SPORTS online components. To be able to play EA SPORTS online features, click 'Yes', otherwise , click 'No'. If you click 'Yes', you will be prompted to choose the type of installation ('Typical User' o r 'Advanced User'). If you choose 'Advanced User', you will be able to change the directory of your install ation. Choose an option and click 'Next'. Installation will continue. After this, the Electronic Registration screen will pop-up. Complete the regist ration or close the window, and on the next screen select to view the ReadMe files or exit. You are now ready to play FIFA 08! b.) If for some reason your "Autorun" feature is disabled, you can install the p rogram by running AUTORUN.EXE directly from the root directory of the DVD. ============================================================ 3. DirectX 9.0c ============================================================ DirectX 9.0c will be installed as part of the EA SPORTS a.) Installing DirectX directly from DVD FIFA 08 comes with DirectX 9.0c. If you would like to install it manually, make sure the FIFA 08 DVD is in the DVD-ROM drive, and access the following path on your 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 08 be run with DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cards and vi deo cards. We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest r elease from the vendor or chipset website. ============================================================ 4. Uninstalling FIFA 08 ============================================================ For Windows XP and Windows 2000, you can uninstall FIFA 08 by accessing "Add/Rem ove Programs" in the Control Panel. For Windows Vista, you can uninstall FIFA 08 by accessing "Programs and FIFA 08 installation.

Features" in the Control Panel. There is an "Uninstall" option present in the Autorun as well. ============================================================ 5. Memory Requirements ============================================================ a.) Memory requirements in Windows FIFA 08 requires a minimum of 256 MB of RAM to run the game (512 MB required for Windows Vista). 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 gamepla y. We are always pushing the envelope of computer performance. While we have made every effort to ensure that FIFA 08 multi-tasks with all Windows applications, we recommend that you shut down other applications and run FIFA 08 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 08 experience: a.) b.) c.) d.) Lower the resolution in Game Settings in My FIFA 08. Lower the level of detail in Game Settings in My FIFA 08. Disable the radar in Game Settings. 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 orde r to have the game detect them correctly. To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Start button (if your gam epad has one) or press ESC. You can re-map your controls to customise your game experience from the Controls screen in My FIFA 08. Please note that when using digital only gamepads you should not change the Move Player etting to Analog as this could cause undesirable effects in gameplay. The use of a 360-degree dual analog gamepad such as the Logitech Dual Action is h ighly recommended for full functionality. The following gamepads are also supported: Logitech Logitech Logitech Logitech Logitech Logitech Logitech Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad and Docking Station P2900 Wireless Pad P2600 Rumble Pad P2500 Rumble Pad P990 Dual Analog Pad P880 Dual Analog Pad Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 2-in-1 Rumble Force Rechargeable Wireless 2-in-1 Dual Trigger 2-in-1 Dual Trigger Gamepad Wireless Dual Trigger Gamepad FireStorm Dual Power 3 FireStorm Wireless Gamepad FireStorm Dual Analog 3 Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows (driver installed must be version 6.0.5435.0, date ChillStream Cordless Rumblepad 2 Rumblepad 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad RumblePad Dual Action Gamepad Cordless RumblePad

d May 20th 2006, or later) **NOTE: All in-game button callouts refer to Logitech controllers only. ============================================================ 9. EA SPORTS Online ============================================================ a.) EA SPORTS Online Services Join EA SPORTS online today and unlock the most exciting online sports gaming experience! Already an EA SPORTS online Member? Returning members qualify for 20 00 Tokens in each title they register. Even if you are new to the EA SPORTS communit y the new and improved features in 08 are sure to keep you playing online. Your Career You are an online athlete! Participate and compete online to build up your stat , improve your Ranking and watch your Career progress year after year! Your Histo ry lists your accomplishments in all titles. Your Level indicates to everyone your experience. And your Rating determines your absolute abilities making you the mo st sought after competitor or the biggest target on the Internet! Matchup It has never been easier to play your favourite EA SPORTS title online! MatchUp makes locating an online opponent fast and easy. Locate another Member with similar ab ilities or go for it and challenge a Member rated as one of the best! Tournaments Every EA SPORTS online title includes the ability to join or create large scale, high stakes Tournaments! Create a single round knockout! Establish the rules and let them line up to enter! Or sign up for EA SPORTS sponsored events around the world! Messenger Message other EA SPORTS online Members instantly! Add other online Members to yo ur Messenger and be instantly connected to your friends and rivals. Share a passwo rd, recruit to a Club, or challenge each other to an online MatchUp. Even message o ther Members playing other EA SPORTS online titles. Ranked Games Play by the rules. The official EA SPORTS online rules of online play mean that R ankings are based on everyone playing with the same game options. Create a custom game a ccording to your preferences, or select 'Ranked' and go right into game play. Leaderboards Who is the highest Rated player? And who is the best online athlete in the EA SPORTS community? The new Leaderboard tracks and sorts the top Members

against a huge variety of game play statistics. b.) EA SPORTS Online requirements

To play online, you have to ensure: a. The correct version of Internet Explorer is installed - Go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie and click on "download". - Select a language and click Download b. Adobe Shockwave Player and Adobe Flash Player Adobe Flash Player. Copyright 1996 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Res erved. Protected by U.S. Patent 6,879,327; Patents Pending in the United States and oth er countries. Adobe and Flash are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the United Sta tes and/or other countries. Adobe Shockwave Player. Copyright 1996 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Adobe and Shockwave are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries. c. EA SPORTS Online components are installed. During installation of FIFA 08 you will be prompted to install EA SPORTS omponents. They also can be installed manually by doing the following: - Insert FIFA 08 DVD - Run EASOInstaller.exe in the CommonEASO folder Online c

d. Firewalls Note that if you have a firewall and want to play online, the following TCP/IP p orts must be open in the outbound direction: HTTP HTTPS MsgConn/IM Roomsvr 80 TCP/IP 443 TCP/IP 13500-13599 TCP/IP 32300-32399 TCP/IP

The following UDP ports must be opened for game packets, for the outbound and in bound connections Game Packets News Ticker 3658 9570 UDP UDP

============================================================ 10. Notes on Video Card Chipsets ============================================================ If you are experiencing problems with your video card and FIFA 08, 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 vid eo 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 manufa cturer's name on it. ============================================================ 11. Notes on Video Card Support ============================================================ Recommended Chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce3 NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti200/500 NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti4200/4400/4600/4800 NVIDIA GeForce FX series NVIDIA GeForce 6xxx series NVIDIA GeForce 7xxx series NVIDIA GeForce 8xxx series ATI Radeon 8500 ATI Radeon 9xxx series ATI Radeon Xpress 200 ATI Radeon X300 ATI Radeon X550 ATI Radeon X600 ATI Radeon X700 ATI Radeon X800/850 ATI Radeon X1300 ATI Radeon X1600 ATI Radeon X1800 ATI Radeon X1900 ATI Radeon X1950 ATI HD 2900 XT Intel 915 Intel 945/950 Intel GMA 3000 S3 Graphics DeltaChrome S4 S3 Graphics Chrome S27 ***NOTE: *Laptop models of these chipsets may work, but are not officially suppo rted as they have not been tested. *NVIDIA GeForce MX series are not supported. *S3 Graphics cards are not supported under Windows Vista. *Only DirectX 9 capable cards are supported by FIFA 08 running on Windows Vista. *Performance issues may be experienced on some graphic cards when runni ng FIFA 08 on Windows Vista. If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset ven dor to get the latest drivers. ============================================================ 12. Notes on Windows ============================================================ FIFA 08 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista. *NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista, y ou will need administrator access to your machine. Consult your Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista docum entation for more information.

============================================================ 13. Data verification date ============================================================ The player and team data used in FIFA 08 was verified for accuracy as of August 25th, 2007. Any transfers or squad changes that occurred after this date may not be reflected in the game. ============================================================ 14. Troubleshooting USB Devices ============================================================ Gamers using USB devices may experience uncontrolled menu selections upon playin g FIFA 08. To resolve this issue, please ensure that all USB devices (including those not required to play FIFA 08) plugged into the computer have been correctly installed using the drivers provided by the manufac turer. If proper drivers are not provided by the manufacturer, you may choose to disabl e any of these devices using the Device Manager in your Windows operating system. To open Device Manager, cli ck Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click on the System icon. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. For information about using Device Manager, on the Action menu in Device Manager, cl ick Help.

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