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NBA 2K14(R) Readme

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Developed by : Visual Concepts

Distributed by : 2K Sports

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Table of Contents

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1) System Requirements

1.1 Operating Systems

1.2 Minimum System Requirements
1.3 Recommended System Requirements
1.4 DirectX(R)

2) Performance

2.1 Resolution
2.2 CPU speed
2.3 Memory
2.4 Better Performance for your Game

3) Troubleshooting

3.1 Installer Issues

3.2 Video Card Issues
3.2.1 Shader Model 3.0 Support
3.3 Sound Card Issues
3.4 Control Issues
3.5 AMD(R) Dual Core Timing Issue
3.6 Virtual Memory
3.7 Installation failure

4) Updates to the Manual

5) Technical Support

6) Copyright Notice

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1) System Requirements

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1.1 Operating Systems

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Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP (SP 2)

Microsoft(R) Vista(TM)

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 8

1.2 Minimum System Requirements

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CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz Single Core processor or equivalent (2.8 Ghz for Vista/Win
7/Win 8)
RAM: 512 MB or more (1 GB for Vista/Win 7/Win 8)
Disc Drive: 8x or faster DVD drive
Hard Drive: 8 GB or more free space
Video: DirectX 9.0c compatible (see below)
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Input: Keyboard or dual-analog gamepad

Video card with 128 MB or more memory and one of the following chipsets is
required:

Radeon HD 2400 or greater;

NVIDIA 6800 GT or greater;
DirectX 9.0c compatible card with Shader Model 3.0 support.

1.3 Recommended System Requirements

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CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent

RAM: 2 GB
Disc Drive: 8x or faster DVD drive
Hard Drive: 9 GB or more free space
Video: Shader Model 3.0 support with 512 Ram (Nvidia(R) Geforce(R) 8800 GT or
better)
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Input: Dual-analog gamepad

1.4 DirectX
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DirectX 9.0c or DirectX 10

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2) Performance

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2.1 Resolution
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It is recommended that when running the game on a minimum specification machine,
screen resolutions of either 640x480 or 800x600 be used. On a recommended
specification machine resolutions of 1152*864 should provide good performance. On
a high end machine 1280*1024 on a standard 17 inch LCD monitor will give very good
performance.

2.2 CPU Speed

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NBA 2K14 is optimized for dual core machines. If the game is run on a single core
machine, a processor of 2.4GHz or better is required to get reasonable performance.
The higher the clock speed of the processor the better the game will run. Most
dual core machines will be optimum for NBA 2K14.

NOTE: Performance is likely to be significantly slower with certain laptop video

cards/processor configurations. Please ensure that your system configuration is
in-line with at least the minimum system requirements.

2.3 Memory
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Memory or RAM can sometimes greatly affect game play. Machines with less memory
will access their hard disk more frequently to load data, which causes sporadic
pauses in game play. Machines with a lower end processor and video card that has
256 MB of RAM or less, should make sure that there are no active running programs
in the background. This will optimize performance and make the gaming experience
better for the user.

For good performance we recommend at least 1 GB of system memory. For optimum

performance we recommend at least 2 GB of system memory.

2.4 Better Performance for your Game

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If performance issues are observed, it is then recommended that the user selects a
lower screen resolution as well as lowered detail settings from the video options
screens (Options -> Settings -> Video Settings/Advanced Video Settings).

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3) Troubleshooting

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3.1 Installer Issues

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If you are having trouble installing the game, please ensure that all active
programs, particularly internet security programs, are closed prior to
installation.
3.2 Video Card Issues
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You can determine what video card is installed in your computer by right-mouse
clicking on "My Computer" and choosing the "Properties" option. Once the "System
Properties" menu appears, left-mouse click on the "Hardware" tab and choose the
"Device Manager" option. Select "Display Adapter" to view your machine's video
card. Search the web for your card to download updated drivers.

After installing updated drivers you should also reinstall the current version of
DirectX. You can download the most current version at:
www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx

Reboot the computer after installing new drivers or DirectX. This will ensure that
any modified Windows files are fully updated or installed properly, prior to
playing NBA 2K14.

NOTE: Section above is written for Windows XP users. Other Windows Operating
Systems may perform differently.

3.2.1 Shader Model 3.0 Support

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NBA 2K14 requires a video card with Shader Model 3.0 support in order to run.

3.3 Sound Card Issues

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You can find out your machine's sound card by right mouse clicking on "My Computer"
and choosing the "Properties" option. Once the "System Properties" menu appears,
left mouse click on the "Hardware" tab and choose the "Device Manager" option.
Select "Sound, video and game controllers" to view your machine's sound card.
Search the web for your card to download updated drivers.

After installing updated drivers you should also reinstall the current version of
DirectX. You can download the most current version at:
www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx

Reboot the computer after installing new drivers or DirectX. This will ensure that
any modified Windows files are fully updated or installed properly, prior to
playing NBA 2K14.

NOTE: Section above is written for Windows XP users. Other Windows Operating
Systems may perform differently.

3.4 Control Issues

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Some PC keyboards can't recognize 3 or more simultaneous key presses; the keyboard
buffer for the system overloads and, in some cases, will return a system beep.
3.5 AMD Dual Core Timing Issue
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Some older machines that have AMD dual core processors may experience problems
running the game. If you have such a system, you should first visit the AMD website
and obtain the latest processor drivers. You should only install this driver if you
are confident that it is appropriate for your system (i.e. you have an AMD dual
core processor).

3.6 Virtual Memory

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NBA 2K14 requires virtual memory to run properly. If your virtual memory settings
are not correct, you may experience stability problems.

To configure virtual memory:

On Windows XP

- From the start menu, open Settings/Control Panel.

- Double click the System icon.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Performance/Settings button.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Virtual memory/Change button.
- Select the drive that NBA 2K14 is installed on.
- Select the "System managed size" radio button in the "Paging file size for
selected drive".
- Click the Set button.
- Click OK multiple times to return to the desktop.

On Windows Vista

- From the start menu, open Settings/Control Panel.

- Select System and Maintenance.
- Select System.
- Select Advanced System Settings.
- Click on the Performance/Settings button.
- Select the Advanced tab
- Click on the Virtual memory/Change button.
- Check "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives"
- Click OK multiple times to return to the desktop.

3.7 Installation failure

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If the installation fails for some reason then it is possible for the installer to
be left in a state where installation can no longer be completed. In this
situation it may be necessary to close down windows and restart the computer.

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4) Updates to the Manual

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For further information on NBA 2K14 please check the 2K Sports website:

www.2ksports.com

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5) Technical Support

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If you have a technical question about NBA 2K14, first check the in-game manual.

If you've tried the above method and are still unable to resolve your problem,
please email Tech Support at techsupport@2ksports.com

For all other questions or inquiries, contact the Customer Service Department at
customerservice@2ksports.com

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6) Copyright Notice

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(C)2013 Take-Two Interactive Software and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. 2K
Sports, the 2K Sports Logo, Take-Two Interactive software are all trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All other marks and
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The NBA and individual NBA
member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted
designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the
respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. � 2013 NBA Properties, Inc. All
rights reserved.