ASTEROIDS November 4, 1998 This document contains additional information as well as supplemental technical information about any hardware conflicts and compatibility problems in Asteroids for Win95/98 that came to our attention after the completion of the Asteroids Manual. Items not covered in this file can be found in the technical help. ======================================================================= This software has been tested on the majority, but not all, computer systems and configurations. We have attempted to resolve issues as much as possible, but it is possible you may experience video or audio problems with certain configurations. Please contact your hardware manufacturer for technical assistance or to obtain the latest drivers. ======================================================================= MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows ® 95/98 with 100% compatible computer system Pentium ® 90 Mhz processor (133 MHz recommended) 16 MB Ram (32 MB RAM recommended) 70 MB of uncompressed hard disk space Quad-speed CD-ROM 100% Windows 95/98 compatible sound card and drivers Mouse Joystick and Gamepad optional PCI and AGP video card with 2 MB RAM or higher 16-bit High Color (640x480) Additional Requirements For Hardware Accelerated Mode: 3-D Hardware accelerator with 100% Microsoft ® Direct-3D-compatible drivers. Important Note: This product uses Microsoft's DirectX 6.0 technology, which requires your system to have the latest Windows 95/98 drivers that fully support DirectX. ======================================================================= CONTENTS 1.0 Video Card Matrix and Recommended Video Card Settings 2.0 General Asteroids Tech Information 3.0 Transferring Saved Games between Computers 4.0 Joysticks and Gamepads- Mapping 5.0 Updates and Customer Support -Please make sure you have the latest drivers from your video and audio card manufacturer. This game requires the latest DirectX6 100% compatible drivers. If your card is supported in D3D, you must have the latest DirectX6 100% compatible drivers. The game does not support reference drivers, make sure you use your audio or video manufacturer's latest drivers. 1.0 Video Card Information and Recommended Video Card Settings -If you have a primary and a 3D secondary video card, you will get a "Select Direct Draw Device" dialog box. Make sure you select the 3D card which you want the game to use in HARDWARE mode. Selecting your 2d card might cause a crash if you select HARDWARE mode inside the game. VIDEO CARDS This section contains specifics on 3D video cards, driver issues and recommended settings. Please consult your hardware manufacturer to insure you have the latest supported drivers. 3Dfx Interactive www.3dfx.com - 3Dfx Voodoo Graphics Recommended Settings: - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P133 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P120-P90: 512x384 - 3Dfx Voodoo Rush Recommended Settings: - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P133 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P120-P90: 512x384 - 3Dfx Voodoo 2 Recommended Settings: - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150: 512x384 - 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee *Currently this chipset is not supported in Hardware Mode Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166-P90: 512x384 or less 3D Labs www.3dlabs.com - Permedia 2 Recommended Settings: - Hardware Mode - Video Modes: Permedia 2 AGP For systems with PII 233 or greater: 640x480 Permedia 2 PCI For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166-P90: 512x384 or less ATI www.atitech.com - Rage II / II+ *Hardware Mode is not supported for these chipsets. Recommended Settings: - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166- P90: 512x384 or less - Rage Pro Recommended Settings: - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166-P90: 512x384 or less Intel www.intel.com - Intel i740 Recommended Settings - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with PII or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166 or greater: 512x384 or less Matrox www.matrox.com - Matrox Millennium *Hardware Mode is not supported for this chipset Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Mode For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less - Matrox Millennium II *Hardware Mode is not supported for this chipset Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less - Matrox Mystique *Hardware Mode not supported for this chipset. Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less - Matrox M3D *Currently this video card is not supported in Hardware Mode or Software Mode - Matrox Productiva G100 * Currently this video card is not supported in Hardware Mode Recommended Settings Software Mode For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less - Matrox Millennium G200 and Mystique G200 Recommended Settings - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less NEC Electronics / PowerVR www.powervr.com - PCX1 *Currently this chipset is not supported in Hardware Mode or Software Mode - PCX2 *Currently this chipset is not supported in Hardware Mode or Software Mode Number Nine www.nine.com - Revolution 3D (Ticket to Ride) *Currently this card is not supported in Hardware Mode Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166-P90: 512x384 Nvidia www.nvidia.com - Riva 128/ZX Recommended Settings - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P200 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P166 - P90: 512x384 or less - Riva TNT * As of our ship date, we only tested with reference boards from Nvidia. However, we do not anticipate any problems with this card. Please check the Nvidia webpage or www.activision.com for the most up to date information on this chipset. Recommended Settings - Hardware Mode - Video Modes RIVA TNT AGP For systems with PII or better: 640x480 RIVA TNT PCI For systems with P200 or better: 640x480 For systems with P166-P90: 512x384 or less Rendition www.rendition.com - V2100 * Currently this video card is not supported in Hardware Mode Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less - V2200 Recommended Settings - Hardware Mode - Video Modes For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less S3 www.s3.com - S3 Virge *This chipset is not supported in Hardware Mode Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes: For systems with P166 or greater: 640x480 For systems with P150-P90: 512x384 or less - S3 Savage *Currently this chipset is not supported in Hardware Mode Recommended Settings - Software Mode - Video Modes For systems with PII or better: 640x480 We have experienced some cards, such as the Hercules Thriller, having trouble displaying translucent textures. Due to this, problems may occur playing the Classic Asteroids bonus game. For an updated list of supported video cards, please visit www.activision.com SOUND CARDS * Ensoniq AudioPCI, SoundBlaster 64 PCI, SoundBlaster 128 PCI. * Sound cards containing the Aureal (A3D) sound chip. If you are experiencing a loss of sound effects in the game, try the following: Go to the Windows 9x Control Panel and select Multimedia. In the Audio Properties page, select ADVANCED PROPERTIES, then select the PERFORMANCE tab. Set Hardware Acceleration slider to the 2nd notch and then select apply. This should clear up any sound problems you may encounter in the game. * Soundblaster 16-bit PNP ES1869 cards may not play the audio voiceovers during the game mission briefings. There is currently no workaround for this problem. 2.0 GENERAL Asteroids Information 1) Object Textures are too dark? Make sure to adjust your monitor or video card gamma. Check with your video card manufacturer for details. 2) If you happen to find Classic Asteroids don't hold down the enter button while entering the game. 3) Dual Monitors... The game only plays on your primary monitor. 4) The game might detect that your card has some D3D hardware acceleration, this does not mean that your card and drivers are 3-D Hardware compatible. You must have an accelerator video card with 100% Microsoft ® Direct-3D-compatible drivers. Check with the Video Matrix in section 1.0. For more information on your chipset and card. 5) -If you have a primary and a 3D secondary video card, you will get a "Select Direct Draw Device" dialog box. Make sure you select the 3D card which you want the game to use in HARDWARE mode. Selecting your 2d card might cause a crash if you select HARDWARE mode inside the game. Your 2d card might not fully support Hardware mode. 3.0 TRANSFERRING SAVED GAMES BETWEEN COMPUTERS 1) To transfer a save game, copy the Save file located the Save folder numbered 0-7, and copy the config.cfg file in your Data folder. 4.0 Joysticks and Gamepads- Mapping 1) Multiplayer- make sure not to map more than one action to the same key, especially if you are using gamepads. 2) Make sure to correctly install the latest drivers for your gamepad or joystick. Make sure you have configured your gamepad or joystick correctly under the Control Panel, then Game Controllers. 5.0 Updates and Customer Support (available in English only) You may check our web page for updates to your game at: http://www.activision.com Customer Support (English only) If you are uncertain of a game update and/or patch, please E-mail all questions to our internet mailing address at: support@activision.com