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FIFA 07 README
Last Updated 17-07-2006
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Thank you for purchasing EA SPORTS FIFA 07. This README file contains informati
on on features not covered in the manual, as well as more detailed information o
n certain features already covered in the manual. This README file also contain
s information on known issues, multiplayer issues and hardware issues.
Content of Web Links within this document may not be under the control of Electr
onic Arts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Minimum System Requirements
2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"
a.) Installing FIFA 07
b.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled
3. DirectX 9.0c
a.) Installing DirectX directly from DVD
b.) DirectX and supported hardware
4. Uninstalling FIFA 07
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. EA SPORTS Online
10. Notes on Video Card chipsets
11. Notes on Video Card Support
12. Notes on Windows
13. Data verification date
14. Troubleshooting USB Devices
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1. Minimum System Requirements
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 1.3 GHz
256 Megabytes of RAM (512 MB recommended)
DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 64 MB video card or equivalent (s
ee supported chipsets in section 11)
1.17 GB free hard disk space for DVD-ROM format
And additional space required for saved games and DirectX 9.0c installat
ion
DVD-ROM drive
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
512Kbps or greater broadband connection for online gameplay
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard
Please note that 16 bit colour is not supported
Required Operating Systems:
Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4
Note that Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME 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 9.0c
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2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"
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a.) Installing FIFA 07
The easiest method of installing FIFA 07 is to use the "Autorun" feature. Upon
inserting the FIFA 07 DVD into your DVD-ROM drive, you may be prompted with a "D
ialog" screen. Select the language you wish to install.
To continue, click 'Next'. The "Autorun" menu appears; select 'Install' to laun
ch the FIFA 07 Installer.
When the 'DVD Key' screen appears, enter the serial key found on the back of the
manual and click 'OK'.
The next screen will enable you to decide where and how you want to install FIFA
07 -- perform a "Typical User" or an "Advanced User" install.
The "Typical User" install (default setting) will install FIFA 07 to C:\Program
Files\EA SPORTS\FIFA 07 (where "C:\" is the drive that your current operating sy
stem is located).
The "Advanced User" option brings you to another popup, which allows you to choo
se the install footprint size and the install location.
b.) If for some reason your "Autorun" feature is disabled, you can install the p
rogram by running AUTORUN.EXE directly from the root directory of the DVD.
Note: Manually performing a second FIFA 07 install before uninstalling the origi
nal game files is not recommended. More specifically, installing into the same l
ocation twice can cause the game to malfunction. To avoid problems, the "Autorun
" feature should be used for all installs and uninstalls.
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3. DirectX 9.0c
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If you try to run the game without DirectX 9.0c installed, you will be prompted
to upgrade before the game installation begins. For your convenience, we have in
cluded DirectX 9.0c on the FIFA 07 DVD.
a.) Installing DirectX directly from DVD
FIFA 07 comes with DirectX 9.0c and will prompt you to install it during the ins
tallation process. If you would like to install it manually, make sure the FIFA
07 DVD is in the DVD-ROM drive, and access the following path on your DVD-ROM d
rive:
"\DirectX\DXSETUP.EXE"
Double-click on DXSETUP.EXE to begin DirectX 9.0c installation.
b.) DirectX and supported hardware
We recommend that FIFA 07 be run with DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cards and vi
deo cards.
We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest r
elease from the vendor or chipset website.
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4. Uninstalling FIFA 07
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The simplest method of uninstalling FIFA 07 is to use "Uninstall FIFA 07" shortc
ut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/All Programs/EA Sports/FIFA 07/Uninsta
ll FIFA 07").
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 07 requires a minimum of 256 MB of RAM to run the game (512 MB is recommend
ed).
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 gamepl
ay. We are always pushing the envelope of computer performance. While we have m
ade every effort to ensure that FIFA 07 multi-tasks with all Windows application
s, we recommend that you shut down other applications and run FIFA 07 by itself
when possible.
c.) Virtual memory
We recommend that you let your operating system automatically manage the amount
of virtual memory.
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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 07 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 DVD.
b.) Lower the resolution in Game Settings in My FIFA 07.
c.) Lower the level of detail in Game Settings in My FIFA 07.
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:
F2=Tele camera
F3=Action camera
F4=Broadcast camera
F5=End to End camera
F6=Sideline camera
F7=Dynamic camera
F8=Widescreen camera
F9=Radar Toggle
ESC - Pause Menu
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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 orde
r to have the game detect them correctly.
To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Start button (if your gam
epad has one) or press ESC.
You can re-map your controls to customise your game experience from the Controls
screen in My FIFA 07. Please note that when using digital only gamepads you sho
uld not change the Move Player setting to Analog as this could cause undesirable eff
ects in gameplay.
The use of a 360º-degree dual analog gamepad such as the Logitech Dual Action is h
ighly recommended for full functionality.
The following gamepads are also supported:
Logitech® Cordless Rumblepad 2
Logitech® Rumblepad 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad
Logitech® RumblePad
Logitech® Dual Action Gamepad
Logitech® Cordless RumblePad
P3000 Wireless Pad and Docking Station
P2900 Wireless Pad
P2600 Rumble Pad
P2900 Wireless Pad
P2500 Rumble Pad
P990 Dual Analog Pad
P880 Rumble Pad
Dual Trigger 2-in-1 Rumble Force
Rechargeable Wireless 2-in-1 Dual Trigger
2-in-1 Dual Trigger Gamepad
Wireless Dual Trigger Gamepad
FireStorm Dual Power 3
FireStorm Wireless Gamepad
FireStorm Dual Analog 3
Xbox 360 Controller for Windows® (driver installed must be version 6.0.5435.0, date
d May 20th 2006, or later)
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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 2
000
Tokens in each title they register. Even if you are new to the EA SPORTS communi
ty
the new and improved features in 07 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 Histo
ry
lists your accomplishments in all titles. Your Level indicates to everyone your
experience. And your Rating determines your absolute abilities making you the mo
st
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 sim
ilar 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 wo
rld!
Messenger
Message other EA SPORTS online Members instantly! Add other online Members to y
our
Messenger and be instantly connected to your friends and rivals. Share a passwo
rd,
recruit to a Club, or challenge each other to an online MatchUp. Even message o
ther
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 a
ccording
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 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads and click on "Internet Explorer 6 Ser
vice Pack 1" in the "Internet" section
- Select a language and click Download
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 are installed.
After the game is installed, EA SPORTS Online components may be installed by doi
ng the following:
- Insert FIFA 07 DVD
- 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 p
orts
must be open in the outbound direction:
HTTP 80 TCP/IP
HTTPS 443 TCP/IP
MsgConn/IM 13500-13599 TCP/IP
Roomsvr 32300-32399 TCP/IP
The following UDP ports must be opened for game packets, for the outbound and in
bound connections
Game Packets 3658 UDP
News Ticker 9570 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 07, 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 prov
ided by the video chipset manufacturer. Your video card chipset is the video-pro
cessing chip located on your video card. If there is no information in your vide
o 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:
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 7500
ATI Radeon 8500
ATI Radeon 9xxx series
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
***NOTE: *Laptop models of these chipsets may work, but are not officially suppo
rted as they have not been tested.
*NVIDIA GeForce MX series are not supported.
If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset ven
dor to get the latest drivers.
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12. Notes on Windows
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FIFA 07 supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
*NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows 2000/Windows XP, you will need a
dministrator access to your machine. Consult your Windows 2000/Windows XP docume
ntation for more information.
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13. Data verification date
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The player and team data used in FIFA 07 was verified for accuracy as of August
27th, 2006. Any transfers or squad changes that occurred after this date may not
be reflected in the game.
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14. Troubleshooting USB Devices
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Gamers using USB devices may experience uncontrolled menu selections upon playin
g FIFA 07. To resolve this issue, please ensure that all USB devices (including
those not required to play FIFA 07) plugged into the computer have been correctl
y installed using the drivers provided by the manufacturer.
If proper drivers are not provided by the manufacturer, you may choose to disabl
e any of these devices using the Device Manager in your Windows operating system
. To open Device Manager, click Start, select Settings, and then click Control P
anel. Double-click on the System icon. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager
. For information about using Device Manager, on the Action menu in Device Manag
er, click Help.