FIFA 2005

20/07/04

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Thank you for purchasing EA SPORTS FIFA 2005. This README file
contains information 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, multiplayer issues and hardware issues.

Content of Web Links within this document may not be under the control
of Electronic Arts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. System Requirements

2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"

a.) Installing FIFA 2005
b.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled

3. DirectX 9.0b
a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD
b.) DirectX and supported hardware

4. Uninstalling FIFA 2005

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. Notes on EA SPORTS Online

10. Notes on Video Card chipsets

11. Notes on Video Card Support

12. Notes on Windows

13. Known Video Card issues

14. Known Sound Card issues

15. Data verification date

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1.System Requirements
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Minimum:
700 MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent
128 Megabytes of RAM (256 MB for Windows XP and Windows 2000)
DirectX 9.0b Compatible 3D accelerated 32 MB video card or equivalent (see
supported chipsets in section 11)
800 MB free hard disk space and additional space required for saved games
and DirectX 9.0b installation
32X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 9.0b Compatible Sound Card
56k Modem for online gameplay
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard

Required Operating Systems:

Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP or Windows 2000
Note that Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.

Required Software:
Internet Explorer 6.0 for online play
Macromedia Flash 6.0.79.0 or greater for online play
DirectX 9.0b

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2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"
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a.) Installing FIFA 2005
The easiest method of installing FIFA 2005 is to use the "Autorun" feature. Upon
inserting the FIFA CD1 into your CD-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 launch
the FIFA 2005 Installer.
The 'CD Key' screen appears, enter the serial key found on the back of the CD case
and click 'OK'.
The next screen will enable you to decide where and how you want to install FIFA
2005 -- perform a "Typical User" or an "Advanced User" install.

The "Typical User" install (default setting) will install FIFA 2005 to C:\Program
Files\EA SPORTS\ FIFA 2005 (where "C:\" is the drive that your current operating
system is located).

The "Advanced User" option brings you to another popup, which allows you to choose
the install footprint size and the install location.

b.) If for some reason your "Autorun" feature is disabled, you can install the
program by running AUTORUN.EXE directly from the root directory of the CD.

Note: Manually performing a second FIFA 2005 install before uninstalling the
original game files is not recommended. More specifically, installing into the same
location twice can cause the game to malfunction. To avoid problems, the "Auto run"
feature should be used for all installs and uninstalls.

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3. DirectX 9.0b
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If you try to run the game without DirectX 9.0b installed, you will be prompted to
upgrade before the game installation begins. For your convenience, we have included
DirectX 9.0b on the FIFA CD1.

Note: If you already have DirectX 9.0b (or higher) installed, it is not necessary
to reinstall it.

a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD

FIFA 2005 comes with DirectX 9.0b and will prompt you to install it during the
installation process. If you would like to install it manually, make sure the FIFA
CD1 is in the CD-ROM drive, and access the following path on your CD-ROM drive:

"\DirectX\DXSETUP.EXE"

Double-click on DXSETUP.EXE to begin DirectX 9.0b installation.

b.) DirectX and supported hardware

We recommend that FIFA 2005 be run with DirectX 9.0b compatible sound cards and
video cards.

We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest
release from the vendor or chipset website.

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4. Uninstalling FIFA 2005
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The simplest method of uninstalling FIFA 2005 is to use "Uninstall FIFA 2005"
shortcut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/All Programs/EA Sports/FIFA
2005/Uninstall FIFA 2005").

Windows also has an "Add/Remove Programs" Icon in the Control Panel that you can
use to uninstall the game.

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5. Memory Requirements
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a.) Memory requirements in Windows
FIFA 2005 requires a minimum of 128 MB of RAM to run the game (256 MB is required
for Windows XP and Windows 2000).

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 gameplay.
We are always pushing the envelope of computer performance. While we have made
every effort to ensure that FIFA 2005 multi-tasks with all Windows applications, we
recommend that you shut down other applications (including virus scanners) and run
FIFA 2005 by itself when possible.

c.) Virtual memory

We recommend that you let your operating system automatically manage the amount of
virtual memory.

IMPORTANT: When playing FIFA 2005, you should keep the CD2 in your CD/DVD drive at
all times. Failure to do so can result in serious problems, including being unable
to continue the game.

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6. Improving Game Speed
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There are several ways by which you can speed up the overall FIFA 2005 experience:

a.) Choose a larger install - the more data that is on your hard drive, the less
time your PC needs to spend accessing the CD.
b.) Adjust the resolution in Game Settings in My FIFA 2005.
c.) Lower the level of detail in Game Settings in My FIFA 2005.
d.) Disable the radar in Game Settings.
e.) Turn the Commentary Volume all the way down in Game Settings.

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7. Hot Keys
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The following hot keys can be used in the game to access certain functions more
quickly:

ESC - Pause Menu

2 = BROADCAST
3 = END TO END
6 = ACTION
8 = SIDELINE
9 = RADAR On/Off

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8. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality
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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 order
to have the game detect them correctly.

To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Start button (if your
gamepad has one) or press ESC.

The use of a 360 -degree analog gamepad such as the Logitech Dual Action is highly
recommended for full functionality.

The following gamepads are also supported:

Logitech WingMan Rumblepad USB
Logitech WingMan Cordless Rumblepad USB
Logitech WingMan Action Pad
Logitech Rumblepad 2
Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
Logitech Dual Action 2

Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad USB

Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro USB
Microsoft Sidewinder Free Style Pro
Microsoft Sidewinder Dual Strike USB

MP-8866 Dual USB converter

Joytech PS2(R) to USB Controller Convertor (needs 2 PS2(R) controllers plugged in)

Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Analog 2

Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power 3
Thrustmaster FireStorm Digital 3
Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Analog 3
Thrustmaster Firestorm Wireless

Saitek P220 Digital Pad

Saitek P880 Twin Analogue Pad
Saitek P2000
Saitek P2500 PC Rumble Force Pad
Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad & Docking Station

Gravis Eliminator Gamepad Pro

Speed-Link Bullfrog Pad SL-6540

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9. EA SPORTS Online
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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 2000
Tokens in each title they register. Even if you are new to the EA SPORTS community
the new and improved features in 2005 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 History
lists your accomplishments in all titles. Your Level indicates to everyone your
experience. And your Rating determines your absolute abilities making you the most
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
abilities
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 your
Messenger and be instantly connected to your friends and rivals. Share a password,
recruit to a Club, or challenge each other to an online MatchUp. Even message
other
Members playing other EA SPORTS online titles.

Ranked Games
Play by the rules. The official EA SPORTS online rules of online play mean that
Rankings
are based on everyone playing with the same game options. Create a custom game
according
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 www.microsoft.com and click on "more downloads" on the right hand side of
the
webpage
- Select Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 and download this executable
- Install IE 6 on your computer

b. Macromedia Flash, version 6.0.79.0 or later is installed.

The software will install Flash for you if you don't already have it on your PC.

c. EA SPORTS Online components be installed.

After the game is installed, EA SPORTS Online components may be installed by doing
the following:
- Insert Disc 1
- Run EASOInstaller.exe in the CommonEASO folder

d. Firewalls
Note that if you have a firewall and want to play online, the following TCP/IP
ports
must be open in the outbound direction:
HTTP 80 TCP/IP
HTTPS 443 TCP/IP
MsgConn/IM 13500-13599 TCP/IP
Roomsvr 26200-26299 TCP/IP
The following UDP ports must be opened for game packets, for the outbound and
inbound connections
Game Packets 3658 UDP

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10. Notes on Video Card Chipsets
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If you are experiencing problems with your video card and FIFA 2005, 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.

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11. Notes on Video Card Support
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Recommended Chipsets:
ATI Radeon 7500, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 9000/Pro series, ATI Radeon X800 XT,
NVIDIA GeForce 2 (GTS, MX, Ultra/Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 3 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 4
(MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce FX series, Intel i865g, SiS Xabre, Matrox Parhelia, Volari
V8, Volari Duo

If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset vendor
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12. Notes on Windows
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FIFA 2005 supports Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP.

*NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows 2000/Windows XP, you will need
administrator access to your machine. Consult your Windows 2000/Windows XP
documentation for more information.

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13. Known Video Card issues
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Xabre 400 - On some systems it was found that the mouse will flicker in the menus.
This issue only seems to affect Windows ME users. Changing your desktop colour
depth to 32bit may alleviate this problem.

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14. Known Sound Card issues
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nForce - On some systems it was found that audio would cut out randomly. This issue
only seems to affect Windows 98 users.

Aopen Phantom Audio AW200 - This card is not functional with FIFA 2005 under
Windows 98.

M-Audio Revolution 7.1 - On some systems it was found that audio would crackle
throughout gameplay. This issue only seems to affect Windows 98 users.

Creative SoundBlaster PCI64 - On some systems it was found that audio would not be
heard throughout gameplay. This issue only seems to affect Windows 98 users.

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15. Data verification date
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The player and team data used in FIFA 2005 was verified for accuracy as of August
31st, 2004. Any transfers or squad changes that occurred after this date may not
be reflected in the game.