EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 Readme 05/24/07 ============================================================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ============================================================= 1. System Requirements 2. DirectX 3. Installation 4. Uninstall 5.

Notes on Video Card Support 6. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality 7. Troubleshooting 8. Help 9. Hints & Tips 10. Legal ______________________________________________________________________________ ============================================================= 1. System Requirements ============================================================= Minimum: 1.3GHz (2.0GHz for Windows Vista) 256 MB of RAM (512MB for Windows Vista) DirectX 9.0c compatible 3D accelerated 64 MB video card or equivalent (see supported chipsets in section 5) 1850 MB free HDD space plus space for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installation 12X Speed DVD-ROM DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher MS-compatible mouse Keyboard Required Operating Systems: Windows 2000(R), Windows XP(R), or Windows Vista(R) Note that Windows 95(R), Windows 98(R), Windows ME(R) and Windows NT 4.0(R) are not supported. Required Software: DirectX 9.0c or higher ============================================================= 2. DirectX ============================================================= For your convenience, we have included DirectX 9.0c on the EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 DVD. a) Directly installing DirectX 9.0c from DVD. EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 comes with DirectX 9.0c. If you would like to manually install it, make sure the EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 DVD is in the DVD-ROM drive and browse to the "DirectX" folder. Click DXSETUP.EXE. b) DirectX 9.0c and supported hardware. We recommend that EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 be run with DirectX compatible sound and video cards. While there is a chance that EA

SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 can run with non-DirectX compatible hardware, you may encounter the following issues: I) Sound quality suffers. II) The game runs slower. III) The game does not run at all. If your sound or video card does not support DirectX, please contact your vendor. ============================================================= 3. Installation ============================================================= NOTE: EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 only installs and runs on machines with Windows 2000(R), Windows XP(R) or Windows Vista(R). 1. Start your machine and wait for the Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating system to load. 2. Place the EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 DVD in the DVD drive. 3. Windows automatically detects the DVD and begins the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to install EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08. DirectX 9.0c will be installed as part of the installation. 4. The installation program adds a program group called "EA Sports > EA Sports(TM) Rugby 08" to your Start > Programs menu, and a shortcut to your desktop. Click this shortcut or select the Start button on your Windows task bar. Under Programs > EA Sports > EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08, select EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 to play. NOTE: If the AutoPlay notification feature has been disabled or the DVD is not recognised, run Autorun.exe from the root directory of the DVD to launch the installation program. ============================================================= 4. Uninstall ============================================================= 1. To uninstall EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08, open the Start menu,then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs to scroll down the list of installed programs. 3. Select EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 then click Add/Remove to uninstall the program. NOTE: Uninstalling EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 deletes the Install folder and all its contents. ============================================================= 5. Notes on Video Card Support ============================================================= If you are experiencing problems with your video card and Rugby 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 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. Supported 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 ATI Radeon 8500 ATI Radeon 9xxx series (9100 IGP not supported) ATI Radeon Xpress 200 ATI Radeon X300 ATI Radeon X600 ATI Radeon X700 ATI Radeon X800/850 ATI Radeon X1300 ATI Radeon X1600 ATI Radeon X1800 ATI Radeon X1900 Intel 915 Intel 945/950 Intel GMA 3000 S3 DeltaChrome S4 Nitro 256MB S3 DeltaChrome S8 256MB S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro 256MB ***NOTE: *Laptop models of these chipsets may work, but are not officially supported as they have not been tested. *NVIDIA GeForce MX series are not supported. *Only DirectX 9 capable cards are supported by Rugby 08 running on Windows Vista. *Performance issues may be experienced on some graphic cards when running Rugby 08 on Windows Vista *EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 only supports NVIDIA Driver Release 100.65 for Windows Vista. If you experience problems, please contact your card vendor or chipset manufacturer to obtain the latest drivers. ============================================================= 6. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality ============================================================= You can use the mouse to navigate the game interface. Once you are on the Select Teams screen, you must move a specific 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 correctly detect them. We highly recommend the use of the following supported controllers to work with the Tutorial button call-outs. Logitech Dual Action(TM) Logitech Rumblepad 2(TM) Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2(TM)

Saitek P2600 Rumble(TM) Saitek P990(TM) Saitek P2900 Wireless Pad(TM) The following controllers consist of button configurations that do not match either the controller diagrams or game tutorials. Logitech Chillstream (TM) Logitech Cordless Rumblepad (TM) Saitek P880(TM) Saitek P2500 Rumblepad (Cyborg Force Rumble Pad)(TM) Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad(TM) Thrustmaster 2-in-1 Dual Trigger(TM) Thrustmaster Rechargeable Wireless 2-in-1 Dual Trigger(TM) Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 2-in-1 Rumble Force(TM) Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Analog 3(TM) Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power 3(TM) Thrustmaster Firestorm Wireless(TM) Thrustmaster Wireless Dual Trigger(TM) Microsoft Xbox 360(TM) Controller for Windows Please note that you may experience a system error if the Nostromo N30(TM) Gaming Mouse is used with the Nostromo drivers installed. We highly recommend the use of the default Windows drivers to avoid potential problems. To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Esc key. Due to keyboard buffering issues, it is not possible for both users to select keyboard controls. On some keyboards, if multiple keys are pressed, users may experience loss of control during gameplay. NOTE: Rugby 08 supports the Xbox 360(TM) Controller for Windows and the Logitech Chillstream(TM) only when the 'Xbox 360 Accessories Software' is not installed. ============================================================= 7. Troubleshooting ============================================================= You may experience cursor issues when using the Alt-Tab option to move to your desktop. To fix these issues, press the Windows key on your keyboard. We recommend that users do not switch tasks while EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 is running. Otherwise, audio and/or visual issues may result. ============================================================= 8. Help ============================================================= If the above information does not resolve your issues then please use the EA Technical Help file situated in Start menu > Programs > EA Sports > EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 > Technical Support. ============================================================= 9. Hints & Tips ============================================================= Player Movement: You can continue to sprint by holding down either the spacebar or Button 8.

However, even professionals grow tired, so keep an eye on where your support is, and don't go running off on your own; otherwise, the ball can get turned over. Rucks: As everyone knows, forwards just bundle themselves into rucks without any thought to their personal safety. As a result, if you have possession of the ball, your role is that of scrum half responsible for your team's next move. You have the choice of passing to your backs (A or D / Button 5 or 6), jinking around the side of the ruck (E or Q / Button 1 or 3), or kicking (W / Button 4). If a ruck forms and you don't have possession of the ball, you'll be in control of someone on the defensive line. You can change who to control (Left Shift / Button 7) so you can be ready at any point in the line. Closely watch the opposing scrum half as he reveals subtle clues as to the way he is goi ng to pass. With a bit of patience, you can get an interception as he passes it out , or if you're quick, you can tackle the fly half behind the gameline so that he l oses ground! Scrums: Winning a scrum cleanly and effectively requires a lot of skill, timing, and button presses! Pick your set play or defensive line-up. Wait until the forwards pack down then feed the ball into the scrum (S / Button 2). You then have to qui ckly hook the ball (Q / Button 1) and drive (hold down arrow keys / directional butto ns). Time it right and you'll start going forward. Time it wrong and you could be dri ven back possibly resulting in a collapse of the scrum! Once the ball is at the No. 8's feet and you cannot drive any further, activate the set play (A or D / Button 5 or 6) to watch your backs do their thing. If you find the opposition has worked out the set play then you can take control at any time by just running in a different direction (press arrow keys / directional bu ttons). Lineouts: Although difficult to master, they are a beauty to watch when everything goes ri ght! Similar to the scrum, timing is essential. You can control both the hooker and j umper to win the throw-in; otherwise, the ball is caught by the opposing team or throw n over the top of the line. The easiest person to throw to is the number 1 jumper at the front of the lineou t. When you're ready to make the throw, press the Down arrow key or directional but ton to watch the forwards move into action. When the jumper is being lifted, press S or Button 2 and the hooker throws it right to him. Once you have mastered throwing to the front of the lineout, you can try throwin g to the middle (E / Button 3) and back (W / Button 4) of the lineout.

Kicking: Be careful in open play when kicking as the opposing team closes down on you ver y quickly! Make sure you have plenty of room between you and the opposition; otherwise, you can end up face down in the dirt! When placekicking, closely watch the kicking gauge as it shows you how strong th e wind is and in what direction it is going. To take a placekick, move the arrow around wi th the arrow keys or directional buttons, then press S or Button 2 to start and stop th e kick gauge in the accuracy zone. ============================================================= 10. Legal ============================================================= The SRU logo is the copyright of Scottish Rugby Union plc. The SRU logo and "Mur rayfield" are trademarks of Scottish Rugby Union plc. The England Rose, alone and used in conjunction with the England Rugby logo and or "Twickenham" are trademarks of the Rugby Foot ball Union. WRU Ltd 2007. The IRFU logo is a registered trade mark of The Irish Rugby Footba ll Union. The Six Nations logo and Six Nations / 6 Nations are trademarks of Six Nations Rugb y Ltd. The FFR and the XV France logos are trademarks of Federation Francaise de Rugby. The words "Rugby World Cup" and the event Mark are protected by Trade Marks and /or Copyri ght. TM Rugby World Cup Limited. 1986 - 2007. All rights reserved. The SilverFern Device , ALL BLACKS, ALL BLACK and NEW ZEALAND MAORI are trade marks and copyright works owned by th e NZRU and are used under licence from the NZRU. The Rugby Super 14 mark and logo are owned by the NZRU and its SANZAR partners and the marks of the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes,Crusaders and Highlanders are copyright works and registered trade marks of the NZRU and are used under licence from the NZRU. The Australian Rugby Logo and the Wallabies Lo go are registered trademarks of, and used under license from, the Australian Rugby Unio n Ltd. The SA Rugby logo is a trademark of the South African Rugby Union and is used under exclusive license.