EA SPORTS(TM) Rugby 08 Readme
05/24/07
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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1. System Requirements
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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
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2. DirectX
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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.
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3. Installation
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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.
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4. Uninstall
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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.
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5. Notes on Video Card Support
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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.
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6. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality
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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.
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7. Troubleshooting
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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.
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8. Help
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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.
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9. Hints & Tips
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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 going
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 loses
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 quickly
hook the ball (Q / Button 1) and drive (hold down arrow keys / directional buttons).
Time it right and you'll start going forward. Time it wrong and you could be driven
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 buttons).
Lineouts:
Although difficult to master, they are a beauty to watch when everything goes right!
Similar to the scrum, timing is essential. You can control both the hooker and jumper
to win the throw-in; otherwise, the ball is caught by the opposing team or thrown over
the top of the line.
The easiest person to throw to is the number 1 jumper at the front of the lineout.
When you're ready to make the throw, press the Down arrow key or directional button
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 throwing 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 very 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 the wind is
and in what direction it is going. To take a placekick, move the arrow around with the
arrow keys or directional buttons, then press S or Button 2 to start and stop the kick
gauge in the accuracy zone.
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10. Legal
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The SRU logo is the copyright of Scottish Rugby Union plc. The SRU logo and "Murrayfield"
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 Football Union.
© WRU Ltd 2007. The IRFU logo is a registered trade mark of The Irish Rugby Football Union.
The Six Nations® logo and Six Nations® / 6 Nations® are trademarks of Six Nations Rugby 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 Copyright. TM ©
Rugby World Cup Limited. 1986 - 2007. All rights reserved. The SilverFern Device, ALL BLACKS,
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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 Logo are
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