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Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95 README.TXT
Version 1.0, 9-10-96
(C) 1996, Origin Systems, Inc.
Origin Systems, Inc. believes the information contained in this document
is accurate and reliable. Origin Systems, Inc. reserves the right to
update this manual at any time and without notice.
To find out the latest information about Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga,
check out our Internet Web site http://www.ea.com/origin.html.
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Contents
[1.0] Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95
[1.1] System Requirements/Recommended Configuration
[1.2] Features
[1.3] Wing Commander III Command-Line Parameters
[2.0] Installation Notes
[3.0] DirectX
[3.1] What is DirectX?
[3.2] How do I determine if DirectX is installed?
[3.3] How do I make sure I have the most recent version?
[3.4] How do I remove DirectX?
[4.0] Known Problems
[4.1] Wing Commander I
[4.2] Wing Commander II
[4.3] Wing Commander III
[5.0] Miscellaneous Issues
[6.0] Hardware Tested with Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga
[7.0] Sound Card and Video Card Manufacturers
[7.1] Sound Card Manufacturers
[7.2] Video Card Manufacturers
[7.3] Computer Manufacturers
[8.0] Origin Customer Service/Technical Support
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[1.0] Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95
[1.1] System Requirements/Recommended Configuration
Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95 CD-ROM system
requirements (which are absolutely needed to play the game) :
Windows 95
Intel Pentium Processor (60 MHz or higher)
16 MB of RAM
Double Speed CD-ROM Drive (300,000 bytes/second transfer rate)
The most recent DirectX2 drivers for your system
VESA Local Bus/PCI Video Card
100% Microsoft compatible mouse
45 MB of hard disk space
If you do not meet these minimum requirements, you will not be able to
play Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga.
System Recommendation - Optimal :
Intel Pentium 75 MHz or higher
16 MB of RAM
Quad Speed (4x) CD-ROM Drive (600,000 bytes/second transfer
rate)
PCI SVGA video card (640x480x256)
The most recent DirectX2 drivers for your system
100% Microsoft compatible mouse
82 MB of hard disk space
Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound card for Digital FX/Music
Joystick (Flightstick Pro, Thrustmaster, Microsoft Sidewinder 3D
Pro)
[1.2] Features
+ Utilizes Microsoft DirectX library!
+ Full digital music and sound effects for all three games!
+ Instrumental orchestrations of music by the Wing Commander III and
Wing Commander IV Composer, George Oldziey!
Wing Commander I and II Specific Features
+ Optional full screen mode for enhanced visibility!
Wing Commander III Specific Features
+ Throttle and rudder pedal support for Wing Commander III!
When set up in the Joystick Properties, the throttle and rudder pedals
can be used in Wing Commander III for Windows 95. The throttle will
affect your set speed, and the rudder pedals will roll your ship.
Additionally, when selecting the Control Type, you can choose from
Keyboard, Mouse, and whatever joystick you have selected in the Windows
95 Control Panel.
+ Play the game full-screen or in a window! (Wing Commander III)
If you are running a desktop resolution of 800x600 or higher, you have
the option of running the game in a window. Use [ALT][ENTER] to switch
between Windowed and Full-screen mode. When running in a window, if
your desktop is running in 256 colors and the game is running in 16-bit
color, you may experience odd colors. Simply switch your desktop
resolution to 16-bit color. Consult your Windows 95 documentation for
information on how to switch your desktop resolution.
+ With the correct setup, the frame rate will be faster on high-end
machines compared to the DOS version! (Wing Commander III)
+ Impressive scaling technology used to "simulate" SVGA with low-res
graphics! (Wing Commander III)
The low-resolution mode (was VGA) of Wing Commander III renders the game
to a 320x240 window and uses DirectDraw to scale the game to 640x480
before drawing the HUD. Frame-rate switch is on by default, which means
that in low frame rate situations, the game will automatically switch to
low-res. In combat, this is not noticeable, and will help to improve
gameplay speed.
[ALT][1-4] will not change the resolution from VGA to SVGA. They are now
used as follows :
[ALT][1] Low-resolution without page-flipping
[ALT][2] Low-resolution with DirectDraw page-flipping
[ALT][3] High-resolution without page-flipping
[ALT][4] High-resolution with DirectDraw page-flipping
The options screen still uses the term VGA, but in Wing Commander III for
Windows 95, it is referring to the low-resolution mode.
+ Command-line parameters for added customization
[1.3] Wing Commander III Command-line Parameters
-d Force hardware double buffering off -- essentially disables the
speed gain of DirectDraw, and draws the screen similar to the
DOS version. This is on by default.
-no_interlace Do not draw the "black lines" between each line of the
movies.
-no_sound Disable DirectSound
-dead_zone=# Increase or decrease the dead zone for greater
joystick precision. By default, the dead zone is
1. Using a value of 0 will turn the dead zone
off, and using a value of 3 will make the game
respond similar to the DOS version.
For example, -dead_zone=0 will turn off the dead zone.
To use command line parameters for Wing Commander III, you will need to
run the game from the DOS prompt.
1 Open an MS-DOS Prompt window. (Start/Programs/MS-DOS Prompt)
2 Change to the drive/directory where Wing Commander III is installed.
Default is "C:\Program Files\Kilrathi Saga\WC3"
C: and press [ENTER]
CD \PROGRA~1 and press [ENTER]
CD KILRAT~1 and press [ENTER]
CD WC3 and press [ENTER]
3 Add parameters (with a space between them) after WC3W.EXE on the
command line.
For example :
wc3w.exe -dead_zone=0 -no_interlace and press [ENTER]
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[2.0] Installation Notes
We have encountered several computers that will automatically reboot or lockup
during the automatic installation of DirectX 2. Reset the computer and try to
run the game. If the user is caught in a cycle of continual DirectX2 installation,
try installing DirectX2 from the DXSETUP program. If that does not work, try
fully removing DirectX manually and reinstall. If that does not work, contact
Origin Customer Service.
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[3.0] DirectX II
[3.1] What is DirectX?
DirectX is a set of 32 bit software drivers for your computer's
peripherals such as your sound card or video card. These drivers are
used to display video and play sounds. Without DirectX, the game will
not function, and without using the latest DirectX drivers, game
performance will be affected.
DirectX is a Microsoft product. It is important to note that unsupported
or outdated DirectX drivers may cause your computer to lockup or crash.
You will need to contact Microsoft for support of DirectX.
Microsoft Corporation
PHONE 1-800-426-9400
BBS 1-206-936-6735
WEBSITE www.microsoft.com/win95
DirectX is a Microsoft product. It is important to note that unsupported
or outdated DirectX drivers may cause the computer to lockup or crash.
You will need to contact Microsoft for support of DirectX.
Specific hardware manufacturers need to be contacted for updated or new
DirectX drivers. It is recommended that these hardware manufacturers are
contacted FIRST.
[3.2] How do I determine if DirectX is installed?
1 Double-click My Computer.
2 Right-click on the CD-ROM disc icon.
3 Click Explore.
4 Double-click DirectX.
5 Double-click DXSETUP.EXE.
All components of DirectX should be certified. If this is not the case,
you will need to contact your video or sound card manufacturer for the
latest DirectX drivers.
[3.3] How do I make sure I have the most recent version?
1 Double-click My Computer.
2 Right-click on the CD-ROM disc icon.
3 Click Explore.
4 Double-click DirectX.
5 Double-click DXSETUP.EXE.
Under the version column, DirectDraw and DirectSound should be at least
version 4.03.00.1096. You will need to contact your video or sound card
manufacturer to make sure you have the latest DirectX drivers.
[3.4] How do I reinstall DirectX?
Run DXSETUP and click "Reinstall DirectX."
[3.5] How do I remove DirectX?
DirectX is a one-way install.
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[4.0] Known Problems
*Using Multiple Keys at the Same Time*
There is a keyboard problem where you cannot use more than a few keys
pressed at the same time. This makes keyboard flight difficult. There
is currently nothing that can be done about this.
Sometimes, it is difficult to eject. Simply try pressing [CTRL][E]
multiple times.
*Unintentional Task-Switching*
Another problem that exists is afterburning [TAB] and using the wingman
hotkeys [ALT][key]. This will often task-switch you out of the
application due to the use of [ALT][TAB] in Windows. You can simply
task-switch back and continue.
*Joystick Calibration*
Using [ALT][C] or clicking on Calibrate in the Control Parameters or
Spaceflight Options Menu will not invoke joystick calibration. Instead,
these will "re-center" the joystick.
The joystick should be calibrated while the game is running. Section
5.1 details how to calibrate the joystick.
*Display*
Certain S3/ATI cards will show a random "HUD flash" that occurs with
some video cards. When this "flash" occurs, for one frame, it appears
that the HUD is not being drawn correctly. There is currently nothing
that can be done about this.
*Audio*
The Pro Audio Studio 16 experienced sound problems during testing. We
were not able to resolve the problem with the latest DirectX drivers.
The Sound Blaster 1.0 8-bit sound card will not work with the Kilrathi Saga.
*Screen Saver*
Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga does not disable your screen saver.
It is possible that your screen saver may kick in during long cinematic
sequences. It is a good idea to turn off your screen saver before
playing Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga.
*Joystick Drifting*
If your joystick is not working correctly, it may not be set up
correctly in the Control Panel. For the best results, the joystick
should be set up while the game is running.
1 Start Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95.
2 When in gameflow or spaceflight, task-switch to the desktop with
[ALT][TAB].
3 Double-click My Computer.
4 Double-click Control Panel.
5 Double-click Joystick, which will bring up the Joystick Properties.
6 Make sure your Joystick configuration is correct.
7 If you have trim knobs, center them.
8 Click Calibrate. Follow the instructions to calibrate your
joystick.
9 Task switch back to Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95
([ALT][TAB]). Whenever the joystick starts to drift, press [ALT][C]
in the game to re-center the joystick.
*Gameplay or Movie Pausing*
Assuming you meet the minimum requirements, DirectX may not have been
successfully installed on your system. If the DirectX driver is not
installed for any of your system's components, Win 95 attempts to
emulate a driver, causing a loss of performance. Consult section 3.0,
DirectX.
Another problem that may exist is that a 32-bit CD-ROM driver may not be in
use. Many times, if a real mode driver is loaded in the CONFIG.SYS, the 32-bit
CD-ROM driver will not load. You can check this by :
1 Open the Control Panel.
2 Double-click System.
3 Click Performance.
If you see a message in the white box that states "Compatibility mode paging
reduces overall system performance," this is an indication letting you know
there may be a real mode CONFIG.SYS driver that is interfering with performance.
The most likely candidate is a real-mode CD-ROM driver. Contact your CD-ROM
manufacturer for a Windows 95 driver.
*My sound is distorted during movies or gameplay*
The audio hardware may not be fully supported by DirectX2. You will have to
contact your hardware manufacturer for newer Windows 95 and/or DirectX2 drivers.
Cards we have encountered this problem on are the Ensoniq Soundscape, the
Sound144/288, and cards using the Crystal Sound Chip. There is currently no
solution to this problem.
*My video is distorted or off center*
It could be that your video card drivers for DirectX (DirectDraw) are
unsupported or out of date. Consult your video card manufacturer for the
latest DirectX drivers.
*The game gives me an error and quits back to Windows*
The first step is determining the error :
*Error : Full screen mode init failed. Refer to the README.TXT about conflicts
with desktop settings*
Your video drivers currently do not support running the game. Switching
your desktop color depth to at least 256 colors should allow you to run
the game. To change your desktop color depth :
1 Right-click My Computer.
2 Double-click Control Panel.
3 Double-click Display.
4 Click Settings.
5 Click on the Color Palette drop-box and select 256 colors or
higher.
6 Click OK.
*Wing III : Selecting Flightstick Pro or Thrustmaster in the Options Menu
will cause the setting to revert to Joystick.*
Since we are using the Windows 95 joystick routines, there is only one
selection. The hat/throttle/rudder pedals will be used if applicable.
Ensure that these options are selected in the Windows 95 Joystick
Control Panel.
*Wing III : Mouse cursor "leaking" through the cinematic sequences*
This only happens on very few machines. There is no solution to this problem.
Simply move your mouse to the edge of the screen.
*Error : A required .DLL file xxx.DLL not found.*
Reinstall DirectX2 using the instructions in section 3, DirectX.
*Other Errors*
You may try the following options to see if they allow you to run the game.
1 It may be a good idea to make sure your hard drive is in good order. To
do this, you may want to run Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter
To access Scandisk, click
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Scandisk.
To access Disk Defragmenter, click
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter.
Follow the instructions on screen.
2 Try shutting down these other applications and run the game again.
3 Delete any unnecessary files and directories to give Windows more disk
space for virtual memory.
4 Allow Windows 95 to manage the virtual memory or increase the amount
of virtual memory Windows is set to use.
After this has been completed, try re-installing the game. If this does
not help, and you have exhausted all possible options, feel free to contact
Origin Technical Support.
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[5.0] Miscellaneous Issues
*Which components of DirectX are used by Kilrathi Saga?*
KSAGA uses both DirectDraw and DirectSound.
*WINDOWS NT 4.0*
It is not known whether the game will run under Windows NT 4.0. It has not
been tested.
*DIRECTX 1.0*
Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95 IS NOT backward compatible
with DirectX 1.0. You must have and use DirectX2.
*DIRECTX3*
There is no guarantee that future versions of DirectX will work with the game.
Microsoft has stated that the future versions of DirectX should be backward-
compatible. You may have to reinstall and use DirectX2 for Wing Commander :
The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95 if it is determined that it is incompatible
with DirectX3.
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[6.0] Hardware Tested with Wing Commander : The Kilrathi Saga for Windows 95
SOUND CARDS
Ensoniq Soundscape
Ensoniq Soundscape (Plug n Play)
Gravis UltraSound
Media Vision Pro / Premium 3D
Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16 / Basic
Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16 / Studio with SCSI
Phone Blaster
Sound 28.8 AMSP
Sound Blaster 1.5 (8-bit)
Sound Blaster 16 Basic (ASP/No ASP)
Sound Blaster 16 VE (Value Edition)
Sound Blaster 2.0 (8-bit)
Sound Blaster AWE 32 PNP
Sound Blaster AWE32
Sound Blaster Pro 2.0
Soundscape Elite
Vibra 16
VIDEO CARDS
ATI Graphics Ultra Pro (Mach 32)
ATI Mach 64 PCI
Cardex
Cirrus CL-GD54xx/542x Windows Accelerator
Cirrus GD54xx VGA
Diamond SpeedStar Pro SE (PCI)
Diamond Stealth 64 DRAM (S3) PCI
Diamond Stealth SE
Genoa Phantom 32I
Hercules Terminator
Imagine 128
Matrox MGA
MGA Millennium
Motion 531
Number Nine GXE64 PCI - 1 MB
Number Nine Motion 771 - 4MB
On board Cirrus Logic GD5434
Paradise (Western Digital)
STB Velocity 64
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows 95
Windows 95 + DriveSpace 2.0
Windows 95 + Microsoft Plus
Windows 95 + Microsoft Plus + DriveSpace 3.0
MOUSES
MicroSoft
Logitech
SCSI AND PROPRIETARY CONTROLLER CARDS
Adaptec 1522
Adaptec 1542
Adaptec 2940 PCI
NCR PCI
Sound Blaster 16 MCD
Sound Blaster 16 SCSI2
RAM
8
12
16
20
24
32
72
CD-ROM DRIVES
Mitsumi 2x IDE
Mitsumi 4x IDE
Nec 2x IDE
Nec 2x SCSI
Nec 3x SCSI
Nec 4x SCSI
Plextor 4x SCSI
Sony 4x IDE
Teac 6x IDE
Texel SCSI 2x
Toshiba 2x SCSI
GAME CARDS
ACM Game Card
Advanced Gravis Gamecard
CH Gamecard III Automatic
Kraft Gamecard
Interact Gamecard
Quickshot
JOYSTICKS
CH FlightStick
CH FlightStick Pro
F15 E Talon
F16 FLCS
Gravis
Kraft
Kraft Thunderstick
Logitech WingMan Extreme
Microsoft Sidewinder
Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro
Quickshot Warrior 5
ThrustMaster FCS
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[7.0] Sound Card and Video Card Manufacturers
[7.1] Sound Card Manufacturers
Acer
PRODUCT Magic S20, S22, and MP23 Sound Cards
BBS (408)383-2770
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.acer.com/aceropen/sounds/.
Aztech Labs
PRODUCT Clinton, Nova, Washington and other Sound Cards
PHONE (800)886-8879
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.aimnet.com/pub/users/aztech/win95
Boca Research
PRODUCT Sound Expression Card and Voyager Movie Player Card
WEBSITE http://www.boca.org/support/bocaftp.htm
Creative Labs
PRODUCT Sound Blaster and Video Blaster Families
PHONE (405)742-6655
WEBSITE http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/wwwnew/tech/ftp/ftpinx.html.
Crystal Semiconductor
PRODUCT CS4232 Sound Card
You can download current drivers from Microsoft.
Diamond Multimedia
PRODUCT Edge3D
BBS (408)325-7175
PHONE (800)468-5846
WEBSITE http://www.diamondmm.com/products/multi-accel/.
Digispeech
PRODUCT Portable Sound Plus
BBS (415)919-4199
Ensoniq
PRODUCT Soundscape Series
BBS (610)647-3195
WEBSITE http://www.ensoniq.com/mmd/ssosupgr.htm.
Gateway 2000
PRODUCT Ensoniq, Aztec, and SB Cards
BBS (408)325-7175
PHONE (800)846-2000
WEBSITE http://www.gw2k.com/ftp/82.htm.
Genoa Systems
PRODUCT AudioBlitz Sound Cards
WEBSITE ftp://www.genoasys.com/pub/audio/.
Gravis
PRODUCT UltraSound Classic, Ace, and Max cards
WEBSITE http://www.gravis.com/files/pc/ultrasound/updates/.
I/O Magic
PRODUCT Tempo Soundcard
BBS (714)727-3455
IPC Technologies
PRODUCT MediaMagic ISP-16 and Telemetry-32 Sound Cards
BBS (512)339-3582
WEBSITE http://ftp.ipctechinc.com/medmagic/.
Logitech
PRODUCT SoundMan
BBS (510)795-0408
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.logitech.com/pub/TechSupport/SOUND/.
Mediatrix
PRODUCT Audiotrix Pro Sound Card
BBS (819)829-5101
PHONE (819)829-8749
WEBSITE http://www.mediatrix.com/win95.htm.
MediaVision
PRODUCT Pro Audio Sound and Capture Cards
BBS (510)770-0527
WEBSITE http://www.mediavis.com/support/filelist.htm,
New Media
PRODUCT WAVjammer Cards
BBS (714)453-0314
PHONE (714)453-0214
WEBSITE http://www.newmediacorp.com/bbsfiles/wj.htm.
Oak Technology
PRODUCT Mozart Sound System
BBS (408)774-5307
PHONE (408)523-6666
WEBSITE http://www.oaktech.com/support.html
OPTi
PRODUCT 82cxx Sound Cards
BBS (408)486-8555
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.opti.com/pub/sound
Packard Bell
PRODUCT Sound Cards
PHONE (800)598-3000
WEBSITE http://www.packardbell.com/gfx/support/ftp/00index.html
Philips
PRODUCT TV, MPEG, and Audio Cards
BBS (719)593-4081
PHONE (719)594-7900
WEBSITE http://www.philips.com/sv/pcaddon/index_en.html.
Reveal
PRODUCT SoundFX Cards
BBS (818)713-8188
PHONE (800)4-REVEAL
WEBSITE http://support.reveal.com/hardware/soundfx/soundfx.html.
Roland
PRODUCT Rap-10, SCC-1, SCD-10
WEBSITE http://www.rolandus.com/products/softwareindex.html.
TeleVideo
PRODUCT TeleSound and TeleWave Cards
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.portal.com/pub/televideo/multimedia/.
Turtle Beach
PRODUCT Maui, Monte Carlo
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.tbeach.com/pvb/tbeach
[7.2] Video Card Manufacturers
Acer
BBS (408)383-2770
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.acer.com/aceropen/video
ARK Logic
WEBSITE Drivers are available from Microsoft.
AST Computers
PHONE (800)727-1278
WEBSITE http://www.ast.com/files.htm#DesktopVideo
ASUS
WEBSITE http://asustek.asus.com.tw/Products/DRIVERS/drv-vga.html
ATI
WEBSITE http://www.atitech.ca/drivers/drivers.html
ftp://ftp.atitech.ca/pub/support
Avance Logic
WEBSITE http://www.avance.com/win95.htm
ftp://ftp.avance.com/pub
Boca Research
WEBSITE http://www.boca.org/support/bocaftp.htm
Cirrus Logic
WEBSITE http://www.cirrus.com/support
Compaq
WEBSITE http://www-es.compaq.com/cgi-bin/p/support/drvVideo.html
Diamond Multimedia
BBS (408)325-7175
PHONE (800)468-5846
WEBSITE http://www.diamondmm.com/products/graph-accel
Gateway 2000
BBS (408)325-7175
PHONE (800)846-2000
WEBSITE http://www.gw2k.com/ftp/83.htm
Genoa Systems
WEBSITE ftp://www.genoasys.com/pub
Hercules
BBS (510)623-7449
PHONE (800)323-0601
WEBSITE http://www.hercules.com/support/drivers
Mag
BBS N/A
PHONE (714)751-2008
WEBSITE http://www.maginnovision.com/ftp/win95
Matrox
BBS N/A
PHONE (714)751-2008
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.matrox.com/pub/mga
MediaVision
BBS (510)770-0527
WEBSITE http://www.mediavis.com/support/filelist.htm
ftp://ftp.mediavis.com
Micron
BBS (800)270-1207
PHONE (800)877-8856
WEBSITE http://www.mei.micron.com/services/bbs/video.htm
Miro
BBS (415)855-9944
PHONE (800) 549-MIRO
WEBSITE http://www.miro.com/miro/world/techsup/update.htm
NCR
BBS N/A
PHONE (800)531-2222
WEBSITE http://www.ncr.com/support/pcfiles/Video_Drivers
NEC
BBS (508)635-4706
PHONE (800)820-1230
WEBSITE http://www.nectech.com
New Media
BBS (714)453-0314
PHONE (714)453-0214
WEBSITE http://www.newmediacorp.com/bbsfiles/combo.htm
Number Nine
BBS (617)862-7502
WEBSITE http://www.nine.com/tech/win95.html
Oak Technology
BBS (408)774-5307
PHONE (408)523-6666
WEBSITE http://www.oaktech.com/support.html
OPTi
BBS (408)486-8555
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.opti.com/pub/video
Orchid Technology
BBS (510)683-0327
PHONE (510)683-0300
Packard Bell
PHONE (800)598-3000
WEBSITE http://www.packardbell.com/gfx/support/ftp/00index.html
Philips
BBS (719)593-4081
PHONE (719)594-7900
WEBSITE
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/paradise/paradise12.html
REALmagic
WEBSITE http://www.realmagic.com/win95/.
Reveal
BBS (818)713-8188
PHONE (800) 4-REVEAL
WEBSITE http://support.reveal.com/hardware/cdrom/cdrom.html
S3
BBS (408)654-5676
WEBSITE http://www.s3.com/support/enduser/swlib.html
STB Systems
BBS (214)437-9615
PHONE (214)234-8750
WEBSITE http://www.stb.com/ftp_files
Trident
BBS (415)691-1016
Tseng
BBS (215)579-7536
VideoLogic
WEBSITE http://www.videologic.com/vlsoft/vluk-ftp.htm
[7.3] Computer Manufacturers
Acer
BBS (408)383-2770
PHONE N/A
WEBSITE ftp://ftp.acer.com/aceropen/sounds
AST
BBS N/A
PHONE (800)727-1278
WEBSITE http://www.ast.com/files.htm#DesktopVideo
Compaq
BBS N/A
PHONE N/A
WEBSITE http://www-es.compaq.com/cgi-bin/p/support/drvVideo.html
Dell
BBS (512)728-8528
PHONE N/A
WEBSITE http://www.us.dell.com/filelib/
Gateway
BBS (408)325-7175
PHONE (800)846-2000
WEBSITE http://www.gw2k.com/ftp/82.htm
IBM
BBS (520)574-4600
PHONE N/A
WEBSITE http://www.ibm.com
Micron
BBS (800)270-1207
PHONE (800)877-8856
WEBSITE http://www.mei.micron.com/services/bbs/techbbs.htm
NEC
BBS (508)635-4706
PHONE (800)820-1230
WEBSITE http://www.nectech.com
Packard Bell
BBS N/A
PHONE (800)598-3000
WEBSITE http://www.packardbell.com/gfx/support/ftp/00index.html
Texas Instruments
BBS N/A
PHONE (214)480-7800
WEBSITE http://www.ti.com
Toshiba
BBS (714)837-4408
PHONE (800)999-4273
WEBSITE http://www.toshiba.com
Zeos
BBS (612)362-1219
PHONE (800)228-5390
WEBSITE http://www.mei.micron.com/services/zeosbbs/zeosbbs.htm
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[8.0] Origin Customer Service/Technical Support
If you would like to contact Origin Technical Support, please call
512-434-HELP (4357) M-TH 9:00am to 1:00 pm, 2:00pm to 5:00 pm, F 9:00am
to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 4:30pm.
Internet at support@origin.ea.com.
Internet Web site http://www.ea.com/origin.html.
Our BBS number is 512-346-2BBS (2227).
AOL : Mail to ORIGINCS.
When you call, your problem can be resolved much faster if you are at
your computer with the following information :
* The EXACT error message displayed (very important!)
* A copy of your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files
* A detailed list of the hardware and who the manufacturer is
* The results of a MEM/C statement
* Information on your sound card including the manufacturer and
settings
* Information on your video card and the manufacturer
* Any information you feel would be helpful
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Written by Anthony L. Sommers. Portions written by Dieter Martin.
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