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FIFA SOCCER 2003

10/04/02

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. System Requirements

2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"

a.) Installing FIFA SOCCER 2003
b.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled

3. DirectX 8.1
a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD
b.) DirectX and supported hardware

4. Uninstalling FIFA SOCCER 2003

5. Memory requirements
a.) Memory requirements in Windows
b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions

6. Improving Game Speed

7. Hot Keys

8. Keyboard, Joystick and Mouse Functionality

9. Modem

10. Notes on Internet Matchmaker

11. AOL IP Information

12. Notes on Video Card chipsets

13. Notes on Video Card Support

14. Notes on Sound and Video Cards

a.) Problems with the NVIDIA RIVA TNT Chipsets
b.) Problems with the KYRO Chipsets
c.) Problems with GeForce2, DX8.1 and Win XP
d.) Video Cards NOT supported by FIFA SOCCER 2003
e.) Audio Troubleshooting

15. Notes on Windows

16. Data verification date

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1.System Requirements
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Minimum:
350 MHz Intel Pentium II or AMD K6-2 CPU
64 Megabytes of RAM (128 MB for Windows XP)
DirectX 8.1 Compatible 3D accelerated 16 MB video card or equivalent with HW-T&L
(Hardware Transform & Lighting) and 24-bit z-buffer
450 MB free hard disk space plus space for saved games and additional space
required for DirectX 8.1 installation
4X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
56k Modem for online gameplay
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard

Recommended:
750 MHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon CPU
128 Megabytes of RAM
DirectX 8.1 Compatible 3D accelerated 32 MB video card or equivalent with HW-T&L
(Hardware Transform & Lighting) and 24-bit z-buffer
1.2 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games and additional space
required for DirectX 8.1 installation
4X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
56k Modem for online gameplay
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard
360� analog game pad such as the Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro, Logitech
Wingman Rumblepad

Required Operating Systems:

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

2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"

a.) Installing FIFA SOCCER 2003

The easiest method of installing FIFA SOCCER 2003 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 SOCCER 2003 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
SOCCER 2003 -- perform a "Typical User" or an "Advanced User" install.

The "Typical User" install (default setting) will install FIFA SOCCER 2003 to
C:\Program Files\EA SPORTS\ FIFA 2003 (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 SOCCER 2003 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.

3. DirectX 8.1

If you try to run the game without DirectX 8.1 installed, you will be prompted to
upgrade before the game installation begins. For your convenience, we have
included DirectX 8.1 on the FIFA CD1.

Note: If you already have DirectX 8.1 (or higher) installed, it is not necessary
to reinstall it.

a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD

FIFA SOCCER 2003 comes with DirectX 8.1 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 8.1 installation.

b.) DirectX and supported hardware

We recommend that FIFA SOCCER 2003 be run with DirectX 8.1 compatible sound cards
and video cards. While there is a good chance that FIFA SOCCER 2003 will run with
non-DirectX compatible hardware, you may find that:

i) Sound quality suffers.

ii) The game runs slightly slower.
iii) The game does not run at all.

If your sound card or video card does not support DirectX8.1, please contact your
hardware vendor.

We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest
release from the vendor or chipset website. It is only necessary to perform this
step if issues are encountered.

4. Uninstalling FIFA SOCCER 2003

The simplest method of uninstalling FIFA SOCCER 2003 is to use "Uninstall FIFA
2003" shortcut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/Programs/EA Sports/Uninstall
FIFA SOCCER 2003").

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

a.) Memory requirements in Windows

FIFA SOCCER 2003 requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM to run (128 Mb for Windows
XP).

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 SOCCER 2003 multi-tasks with all
Windows applications, we recommend that you shut down other applications
(including virus scanners) and run FIFA SOCCER 2003 by itself when possible.

6. Improving Game Speed

There are several ways by which you can speed up the overall FIFA SOCCER 2003
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 Detail Level in the Render Options on the Options screen - this
allows the user to reduce graphical quality in order to achieve better
performance.
c.) Disable the radar from the Options screen.
d.) Select the "On the Pitch" sound effects mix on the Options screen.

For Windows 98/ME users:

FIFA SOCCER 2003 performance under Windows 98 will be enhanced when DMA access is
enabled for the hard drive and CD ROM. If DMA is not enabled you may experience
frequent short pauses during gameplay. To ensure that DMA is enabled, follow these
steps:

i) Open up the Control Panel from the Settings menu in the Start menu.
Double-click on the System icon. Select the Device Manager tab. Open the CD-ROM
selection, highlight the device, and click the Properties button. Select the
Settings tab and ensure the DMA checkbox is checked, click the OK button.
ii) Now, while still in the Device Manager, open the Disk drives
Selections, highlight the hard drive device, and click the Properties button.
Select the Settings tab. Ensure the DMA checkbox is checked, click the OK button.
This is generally controlled by the BIOS.
iii) Now click the OK button to close the Device Manager. If DMA access to
the CD ROM or hard drive was not previously enabled, you will have to restart your
computer.

7. Hot Keys

The following hot keys can be used to access certain functions more quickly:
In the Front End (before you get to the game)
F10 - Chat (Multiplayer only)
F11 - Quit/Disconnect (Multiplayer only)
F12 - Exit to Windows

In the game
ESC - Pause Menu
F1 - Team Management
F2 - Instant Replay
F3 - Match Facts
F4 - Options
F5 - Side Select
F10 - Chat (Multiplayer only)
F11 - Quit/Disconnect (Multiplayer only)
F12 - Exit to Windows
1 - Tele Cam
2 - Tower Cam
3 - End-to-End Cam
4 - Sideline Cam
5 - Panoramic Cam
6 - Action Cam
7 - Dynamic End Cam
8 - Swing Cam
9 - Radar

8. Keyboard, Joystick and Mouse Functionality

You must use the mouse to navigate the game interface. Click on buttons and icons
to select modes and options. The keyboard is available to enter information or
send chat messages when playing other users via modem or network.

The "chat" feature is available in all Multiplayer modes by pressing the F10 key
(to open/close the dialogue box) and using the keyboard to type your message.

Joysticks/gamepads will not operate until you are in a game, except on the Side
Select screen. When you are on this screen, you must move whichever input device
you plan to use in the game to the left or the right to select your team. The game
will automatically detect the type of controller device, and a graphic will depict
it.

Please note that you may have to recalibrate your controllers with each new
install in order to have the game detect them correctly.

Some buttons may be reversed on a few USB plug and play gamepads. If the gamepad
manufacturer has provided software with the device, installing it may correct the
problem. You can also use the Control Options to remap your gamepad.

We highly recommend the use of a 360� analog gamepad such as the Microsoft
Sidewinder Gamepad Pro, Logitech Wingman Rumblepad, Gravis Eliminator Gamepad Pro
USB, Gravis Xterminator or Interact Axis Pad.

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

Refer to the "Control Summary" card included in the FIFA SOCCER 2003 jewel case
for more detailed information on the in-game play controls.

9. Modem

Call Waiting
We recommend that call waiting be disabled, as we have experienced some problems
with it during modem games. Specifically, call waiting can disrupt modem games
already in progress.

10. Notes on Internet Matchmaker

You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) installed for Internet
Matchmaker to launch correctly.
You can download updated browsers from:

Explorer: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm

Online game play for FIFA SOCCER 2003 will be available only until November 30,
2003, subject to online terms of use, and all features may not be available at the
time of purchase. Please check online at http://www.easports.com/ for more
information and terms of use.

11. AOL IP Information

With an AOL dial-up connection the, IP information provided on the Direct IP

screen is the "AOL Dial up Adapter" and may or may not be the correct IP address
of your machine. Use the information found in the "AOL Adapter"(NOT the "AOL Dial-
Up Adapter") as the correct IP address.
Note: To get the correct IP address in Windows 2000, you must return to Windows.
From the START menu click Run.... Type in 'cmd /k ipconfig' and get the IP
information for the "AOL Adapter" (NOT the "AOL Dial-Up Adapter").

12. Notes on Video Card Chipsets

If you are experiencing problems with your video card and FIFA SOCCER 2003, 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. Some popular video chipset
manufacturer's websites are listed below:

NVIDIA http://www.NVIDIA.com/
3DLabs http://www.3dlabs.com/
Matrox http://www.matrox.com/
Intel http://www.intel.com/
ATI http://www.ati.com/
3Dfx http://www.3dfx.com/

13. Notes on Video Card Support

Recommended Chipsets
� ATI Radeon Series, Matrox G550, NVIDIA GeForce2, NVIDIA GeForce2 MX, NVIDIA
GeForce3, and the Nvidia GeForce4, Matrox Parhelia, NVIDIA Quadro.

Other Supported Chipsets

� 3D graphics accelerator using NVIDIA Riva TNT, NVIDIA Riva TNT2 (Ultra),
Matrox G400, Matrox G450, KYRO, KYRO II, 3dfx Voodoo 4, 3dfx Voodoo 5, SIS 315,
SIS Xabre, Intel i810.

If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset

vendor to get the latest drivers.

14. Notes on Sound and Video Cards

a.) Problems with the NVIDIA RIVA TNT

For Windows 98/ME/2000/ and XP users:
This card is only supported using Nvidia Detonator drivers Version 28.32.

b.) Problems with GeForce2, DX8.1 and Windows XP

The use of Alt-Tab is not recommended under this configuration. During
configuration testing, the available versions of DX8.1 and GeForce2 drivers did
not support Alt-Tab functionality. Updates are expected for DX8.1 and/or the
GeForce2 drivers.

c.) Video Cards NOT supported by FIFA SOCCER 2003

All Video cards that do not have DirectX 8.1 support from the Hardware
manufacturer are not supported under FIFA 2003.

e.) Audio Troubleshooting

If you hear a crackling noise while the game is playing, or the music and other
sounds become garbled, try modifying soccer.ini file in your install directory.
Change:
AUDIO_SAFEMODE = 0 to AUDIO_SAFEMODE = 1

This has been observed on the following cards:

Diamond monster sound MX400
ESS Canyon 3D with chipset ESS Canyon 3D ES1970S-3D

15. Notes on Windows

FIFA SOCCER 2003 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.

Known problems with Windows 2000/Windows XP:

During testing, some video cards experienced problems due to driver

incompatibility issues. Check your 3D card manufacturer's web site to obtain
updated Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers.
16. Data verification date

The player and team data used in FIFA SOCCER 2003 was verified for accuracy as of
August 12th, 2002. Any transfers or roster changes that occurred after this date
may not be reflected in the game.