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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist v1.01

August 2013
README.TXT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for purchasing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist!
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Table of Contents
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1. Installation Instructions
1.0. System Requirements
1.0.1 Minimum Configuration
1.0.2 Recommended Configuration
1.0.3 Supported Video Cards at Time of Release
1.0.4 Supported Controllers List at Time of Release
1.1. Language Selection
1.2. Uninstallation
2. General Notes
2.1. Patch Notes v1.01
2.2. Display/Performance Settings
2.3. DX9/DX11 Settings
2.4. Uplay PC
3. Known Issues
3.1. Installing Video Drivers
3.2. Installing Sound Drivers
3.3. Installing DirectX
3.4. Hints
4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
4.1. Technical Support
4.2. Important Web Sites
5. Legal Information
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1. Installation Instructions
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1.0. System Requirements
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windows XP has Service Pack 3 (or better) or that
Windows Vista has Service Pack 2 (or better) or that Windows 7 has Service
Pack 1 (or better).
1.0.1 Minimum Configuration:
Operating System: Windows XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista (with SP2),
Windows 7 (with SP1) or Windows 8 (32bit & 64bit for
all OS's)
Processor:
Intel Core2 Duo E6400 @ 2.53 GHz or better
AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz or better
RAM:
2 GB
Video card:
512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher
nVidia GeForce 8800GT or better

AMD Radeon HD3870 or better

See Supported List 1.0.3 for more information.
DVD-ROM:
DVD-ROM Dual Layer
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c (June 2010)
Hard Drive Space: 25 GB
Sound:
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Input Devices:
Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required
Optional controller (See Supported Controllers List 1.0.4
for more information).
1.0.2 Recommended Configuration:
Operating System: Windows XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista (with SP2),
Windows 7 (with SP1) or Windows 8 (32bit & 64bit for
all OS's)
Processor:
Intel Core2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0 GHz
RAM:
4 GB
Video card:
1024MB VRAM DirectX 11 with Shader Model 5.0 or higher
See Supported List 1.0.3 for more information.
DVD-ROM:
DVD-ROM Dual Layer
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c (June 2010)
Hard Drive Space: 25 GB
Sound:
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers
Input Devices:
Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required
Optional controller (See Supported Controllers List 1.0.4
for more information).
1.0.3 Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
AMD
AMD
AMD
AMD
AMD

GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce

RADEON
RADEON
RADEON
RADEON
RADEON

HD
HD
HD
HD
HD

8 Series - GeForce 8800 GT or better

9 Series
GT200 Series
GT400 Series
GT500 Series
GT600 Series
GT700 Series
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000

Series - HD 3870 or better

Series
Series
Series
Series

1.0.4 Supported Controllers List at Time of Release:

Razer Onza
Logitech F310
Logitech F510 Rumble
Logitech F710 Wireless
Saitek Cyborg P3600
Xbox 360 Controller
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.1. Language Selection
The language selected at the start of the installation is the language that the

game will launch in by default. To change the language, please go to the in-game
menu and change to an available language shown.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.2. Uninstallation
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist can be uninstalled from the Add/Remove
Programs icon located in the Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel).
Locate the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist entry and click on the
Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the ga
me.
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2. General Notes
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2.1. Patch Notes v1.01
crash fixes
- AAR screen
- Loading into CO-OP match
- fix alt-tab crashes
- fix alt-tab on windows 8
- fix alt-tab issues on machines with multiple GPUs
- fix window minimization issues
- fix texture crash on incorrect texture info
- fix crash on thread storage release
- fix active sound crash
- fixed crash when resolution is less than 2x2
- fixed device lost crash
- fix crash in paladin
- fix asset load crash
- fix crash when running and defending the teammate who had the intel
- fix deadlock between ui and loading
- fix loading hang
- fix crash opening doorway to hallway leading to tunnel
- fix host crash in hadron collider
- fix crash in voron station
- fix hang in AAR screen in multiplayer
- fix getting stuck in shadownet interface
- fix crash after falling under elevator
- fix crash sliding down ladder
- fix crash on quit to desktop
- fix crash with multithreaded physics
- fix crash on checkpoint reload
- fix crash in silo
controls
- fix hold not activating vision modes
- don't allow WASD/mouse when controller is on
- mercenaries no longer prioritize capturing over killing when using mouse & key
board
- allow back button when input is blocked for MP scoreboard
- fix reset to default for gamepad
- allow controller connection on SMI screen
- mouse position no longer reset every tick
- scrollbars can now be dragged by mouse
- set correct scrollbar positions in friends party list and key bindings

fix
fix
fix
fix
fix

for not being able to melee in certain locations

intel grab priority
for losing control of input when disconnecting controller during loading
for not being able to switch weapons during countdown
windows key usage

ui
- hide mouse cursor between transitions
- select button removed when mouse and keyboard are default controllers
- hook up mouse clicks correctly in co-op lobby
- mouse movement no longer triggers skip prompt
- quit to desktop option added for ADV/COOP modes
- fixed flicker on selection wheel when using mouse/keyboard
- prevent overlap in chat text
- fix gadget ui
- show clan tags in text chat
- fix mouse interaction with gamma slider
- fix missing button prompt
- fix rogue agent messaging
- fix back button alignment
- fix loadout display visibility on controller disconnection
- fix missing skip prompts
- fix tutorial buttons
- fix text in progress menu
- fix disappearing ui when resetting to defaults
- correctly localise video settings
- update mode option on mission preview when cycling through modes
- fix loadout menu
- fix geotips getting clamped
- fix pulsing icons
graphics
- fix erroneous camera movement when moving mouse and exiting SMI
- fix slowdown when SSAO and MSAA is on
- fix object flickering
- fix white outlines on particles in MSAA mode
- fix vision mode with occlusion system
- fix MSAA causing some objects to have black squares in DX11
- fix field AO flickering in DX11
- fix bullet casing flickering in DX11
- fix SSAO glow on characters in DX11
- fix black textures in DX9
- fix occlusion flickers
- fix laser dot sight
- fix refresh rate issues
- fix character rendering on customization screen in MSAA modes
- fix streamable texture issues
- fix incorrect viewport sizing on first launch
Optimisations
- low spec CPU optimisation
- multi-GPU optimisations
- fix framerate drop issues
configuration
- detect outdated drivers
- correctly set resolution based on system validation
misc
- fix music sequencing in ADV modes

fix erroneous audio restart when alt-tabbing during video playback

fix achievement unlocks
fix assist scoring
fix ladder playlists
network replication fixes

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.2. Display/Performance Settings

The Graphical Settings can directly impact the memory usage of the game. If your
computer lacks RAM memory, these settings should be lowered down accordingly.
There are some video card drivers that may cause flickering and disappearing
objects. It is important to make sure the latest available drivers are installed
.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.3. DX9/DX11 Settings
When launching the game for the first time, the game will detect the highest
supported DX setting your video card is capable of (either DX9 or DX11) and set
this as default. The DX setting can then be changed in the in-game menu.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.4. Uplay PC
This game requires a one-time online activation via Uplay PC.
Create a new Uplay account in the Uplay applicaiton or at Uplay.com or use your
existing Uplay account and the Unique Key that came with your game to bind the
game to your account.
Launching the game after this one-time application is possible in online and
offline mode. Not all game functionality is available in Offline Mode.
For Uplay licenses see the installation directory of the Uplay application and
check the data\resources\LICENSES.TXT file
For support with the Uplay PC application visit:
http://cs.ubi.com/
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3. Known Issues
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3.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers
If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video and
motherboard drivers available for your Graphics Card. Links to the most popular
Graphics Card and motherboard manufacturers are available at the bottom of this
document.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.2. Installing Sound Drivers
If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers
available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound card manufacturer

s
are available at the bottom of this document.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.3. Installing DirectX
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist requires DirectX runtime libraries from
June 2010 or later to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please
visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/
DirectX is also provided on the install disc in the folder Support\DirectX and
automatically installed when you install Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist.
If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from
the install disc to correct the problem.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.4. Hints
* It is not advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually
C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system
drive (usually C:\).
* It is recommended to close all other running programs before installing the
game, to reduce the risk of software conflicts.
* If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's
control panel is not configured to override application settings.
* Vibration support is only supported if using the Xbox 360 controller.
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4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
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4.1. Technical Support
Before contacting Ubisoft Entertainment's Technical Support Department, please
browse through our FAQ listings or search our support database at our web site:
http://support.ubi.com. Here you will find the most recently updated information
since the game's release.
Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements,
as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose
computers do not meet these criteria.
Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the
following information or have it available if you are calling:
-Complete product title (including version number)
-Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the
problem you're encountering
-Processor speed and manufacturer
-Amount of RAM
-Operating system

-Graphics Card that you are using and amount of RAM it has
-Make and speed of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
-Type of sound card you are using
Contact Us via the Internet
This is the best way to contact us. Our web site is open 24 hours a day, 7 days
a
week, and it contains the most up-to-date Technical Support information availabl
e,
including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update the Support
pages on a daily basis so please check here first for solutions to your problems
:
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unsolicited returns/exchanges without prior approval and an RMA
(Return Materials Authorization) number from a support representative.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.2. Important Web Sites
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist official web site:
http://splintercell.ubi.com/
DirectX End-User Runtime:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/
Latest AMD Drivers:
http://support.amd.com/
Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/drivers/
Latest Intel Drivers:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
http://support.creative.com/

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5. Legal Information
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