Splinter Cell: Conviction.

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Here is the official Splinter Cell: Conviction readme file.

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UBISOFT Splinter Cell Conviction March 2010 README.TXT

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Thank you for buying Splinter Cell Conviction. This README file contains
information not included in the game's manual.

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Table of Contents

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1. Minimum/Recommended Specifications
1.1. PC hardware requirements
2. System validation
2.1. Game graphic options
3. Ubisoft Game Launcher
4. Known Issues
4.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers
4.1. Installing sound drivers
4.3. Installing DirectX
4.4. Windows Service Packs
4.5. Hints
4.6. PC Known problems
5. Graphics, performance and troubleshooting FAQ
6. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
6.1. Technical Support
6.2. Other Important websites
7. Legal Information

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1. Minimum/Recommended specifications

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1.1. PC hardware requirements

PC hardware minimum requirements ========================

Supported OS : Windows® XP (32/64 bits) / Windows® Vista (32/64 bits) / Windows® 7 (32/64 bits)
Processor : Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ
RAM : 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows® Vista - Windows® 7
Video Card : 256MB DirectX9-compliant video card (see supported list*)
Sound Card : DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card
DirectX : DirectX 9.0c (included on DVD)
DVD-ROM : 4x DVD-ROM or faster
Hard Drive Space : 10.0 GB free
Internet Connection : 128 kbps Broadband

PC hardware recommended requirements ========================

Supported OS : Windows Vista (32/64 bits) / Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
Processor : Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz / Athlon 64 x2 5800+
RAM : 2GB RAM
Video Card : 512MB DirectX9-compliant video card (see supported list*)
Sound Card : DirectX® 9.0c-compliant sound card with Dolby Digital® support
DVD-ROM : 12x DVD-ROM or faster
Hard Drive Space : 10.0 GB free
Internet Connection : 256 kbps Broadband

* Supported list of video cards

- NVIDIA GeForce 7800/7900/7950, GeForce 8 Series, GeForce 9 Series, GeForce GT Series
- ATI Radeon X1800/X1900/X1950 Series, Radeon HD 2000 Series, Radeon HD 3000 Series
Radeon HD 4000 Series, Radeon HD 5000 Series

Laptop models of these cards may work but are not supported.

Recommended video drivers:

NVIDIA GeForce 7 and above Video Cards – Windows XP 32Bit - 196.21
NVIDIA GeForce 7 and above Video Cards – Windows XP 64Bit - 196.21
NVIDIA GeForce 7 and above Video Cards – Windows Vista/7 32Bit - 196.21
NVIDIA GeForce 7 and above Video Cards – Windows Vista/7 64Bit - 196.21

ATI Radeon HD2000 and above Video Cards – Windows XP 32Bit - 10.2
ATI Radeon HD2000 and above Video Cards – Windows XP 64Bit - 10.2
ATI Radeon HD2000 and above Video Cards – Windows Vista/7 32Bit - 10.2
ATI Radeon HD2000 and above Video Cards – Windows Vista/7 64Bit - 10.2
ATI Radeon X1800 and X1900 Series – Windows XP 32Bit / 64Bit - 9.11
ATI Radeon X1800 and X1900 Series – Vista/7 32Bit / 64Bit - 9.11

PC Gamepads ========================

Supported list of gamepads

Saitek Cyborg Rumble Pad
Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 with Vibration Feedback
Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
Saitek P3200 Rumble Gamepad
Logitech Rumblepad 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad
Saitek P2900 Wireless Gamepad
Logitech ChillStream Gamepad
Saitek P990 Dual Analog Pad
Logitech Dual Action Game Pad

Note: Most 12 buttons / 2 Axis gamepads should work but will not be configured
automatically. Please use the the "customize controls" menu to customize the
buttons of your specific gamepad.

For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for
this game on our support website at http://support.ubi.com.


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2. System validation

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Splinter Cell Conviction will validate your system against minimum requirements.
If the system validation process detects that your configuration is not completely
suited to play the game, you will be notified of the problems found. If you don't
comply with all the requirements, the game may not run properly or you may
experience severe slowdowns.

Note: The system validation process will perform a full validation only once when
you run the game for the first time. You may want to force the system validation
to run again when you change your hardware configuration (i.e. new video cards or
gamepad). Open the ConvictionUserPC.ini file in the
"Drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Ubisoft\Conviction" folder
and set the RunValidation value located in the [SystemValidation] section to True.

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2.1. Game graphic options

The system validation process will try to determine the optimal graphic settings
based on your system performance. It will try to balance performance with visual
quality and set the appropriate graphic options settings. You can override these
settings in the options menu of the game.

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3. Ubisoft Game Launcher

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When the game is launched, you will be asked for your Ubi.com credentials. If
you don’t have an Ubi.com account, you will have the opportunity to create one
using the interface. Also you will be asked for your CD–KEY information before
being able to play the game for the first time.

The Ubisoft Game Launcher will synchronize your save games with the version
stored on the Ubisoft servers. That way you can recover your save games from
any computer simply by login in with your Ubi.com account.

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4. Known Issues

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- Occasionnal ATI video driver crash has been reported on Windows Vista/7.
Please contact AMD/ATI for details.

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4.1. 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.

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4.2. 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 manufacturers
are available at the bottom of this document.

Xonar D2/PM sound card:
If you get the "No sound card installed" error message even if your Xonar D2/PM
sound card is properly installed (including drivers), make sure the default
playback device is set to "Speakers" in the Sound and Audio section of the
control panel.


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4.3. Installing DirectX

Splinter Cell Conviction requires DirectX runtime libraries from March
2009 or later to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

DirectX is also provided on the install disc and automatically installed when you
install Splinter Cell Conviction.

If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from
the install disc to correct the problem.


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4.4. Windows Service Packs

It is recommended to install the latest service packs for all PC operating
systems.

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4.5. 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 using Realtek High Definition Audio, Soundmax HD Audio, or nForce Audio,
you may experience sound anomalies.

To work around the problem, reduce the Hardware acceleration slider to 'Basic'
in the Control Panel->Sounds and Audio Devices->Audio tab->Advanced->Performance
tab.

* If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's
control panel is _not_ configured to override application settings.

* Vibration support is only available if using the Xbox 360 controller.

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4.6. PC Known issues


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5. Graphics, performance and troubleshooting FAQ

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Q: The game runs slow on my PC. What can I do?

A: There are several things which may cause the game to run slower than
expected:

1) Some background applications may have a negative impact on the performance
of the game, thus it's preferable to close most of them to leave more
resources for the purpose of the game. For instance virus protection
software may monitor memory and hard drive access thus slowing down your
PC. Also, make sure that your PC is free from viruses and spyware.

2) Install latest graphics card drivers from your graphics card vendors web
page. Graphics card vendors constantly optimize and fix their drivers
thus it's good to keep your graphics card drivers up to date to maximize
your gaming experience.

3) Install the latest DirectX (www.microsoft.com) and drivers for other
peripherals (motherboard, sound card, etc.)

4) Defragment your hard drive to optimize your hard drive performance.

5) If you have an AGP graphics card, make sure that AGP is enabled and is
running in maximum speed.

6) Try to find a good balance between quality and performance with graphics
settings (resolution, shadow resolution, texture filtering, etc.) to
match your needs.

Q: Will I need to be online the whole time when I play the game? Also for single
player?

A: Yes. You need to have an active Internet connection to play the game, for all
game modes.

Q: Will I need to upgrade to a high speed broadband connection to play the game?

A: No. The game will run on even the lowest (A)DSL speeds.

Q: What will happen if I lose my Internet connection when I play the game?

A: If you lose your Internet connection the game will pause while it tries to
reconnect. When the Internet Connection can resume, you can continue the game
from where you left off or from the last save game.

Q: Why do I need to register with an Ubisoft account?

A: The synchronized saved games are personal so, to access them, you need to log
in. Even if your computer crashes you will be able to access your saved games
with your Ubisoft account and continue your game from another computer. The
services tied to your account will work regardless if you purchased the game
as a physical or digital copy from any distributor.

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6. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support

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6.1. Technical Support

Before contacting Ubisoft’s Technical Support Department, please first read
through the manual and the README file which are both available on the game disc.

Please also browse the Ubisoft Support pages available at:

http://support.ubi.com

This is the best way to find answers to common issues seen with our games.
From this site, you will also be able to enter the Ubisoft Solution Center,
where you can browse through our lists of Frequently Asked Questions, search
our database of known problems and solutions. Our FAQ lists are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week and contains the most up-to-date information
available, including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update
these pages on a daily basis, so please check here first for potential solutions
to your problems.

To Contact Us:

IMPORTANT: 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, include the following information
or have it at hand 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 and service pack installed.
• Video card that you are using and amount of RAM it has.
• Maker and speed of your DVD-ROM drive.
• Type of sound card you are using.

It is strongly recommended to generate a “DXDiag” (DirectX Diagnostic Tool) report
from your computer that will contain all the information about the configuration of your
system. Please include this report when contacting us through the Support interface.

To generate this report:

1. From Windows, click Start->Run (In Vista, just click Start)
2. In the Open box, type DXDIAG (In Vista, use the Start Search box) and press Enter.
3. Once the DXDIAG file is open, click on the "Save All Information..." button.
4. Click the save button to save the file as a text file on your Desktop.
Contact Us by Webmail: Due to high volumes of spam, viruses, and other
non-support-related contacts, we no longer offer support via standard email.
You can send a webmail question from the Ubisoft Solution Center however.
Most webmail questions are responded to within two business days.

Contact Us by Phone: You can also contact us by phone by calling (919) 460-9778.
Normal long distance charges apply. Please note that this number is for technical
assistance only; no gameplay hints or tips can be provided. When calling our Technical
Support line, please make sure you are in front of your computer and have all of the
necessary information listed above at hand.

Be advised that our Technical Support representatives are available to help you
Monday through Friday from 9am–9pm Eastern Time (excluding holidays).

Pour du service en français, veuillez contacter / Para la ayuda en español llame: (866) 824-6515.

Contact Us by Standard Mail:

Ubisoft Technical Support
2000 Centre Green Way
Suite 300
Cary, NC 27513

or

Ubisoft Technical Support
5505 Boulevard Saint Laurent
Suite 5000
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H2T 1S6

Return Policy: Please do not send any game returns directly to Ubisoft before contacting
Technical Support. It is our policy that game returns must be dealt with by the retailer
or online site where you purchased the product.

If you have a damaged or scratched game disk, please visit the FAQ listing for your game
and get the latest replacement policy and pricing. We will not accept unsolicited
returns/exchanges without prior approval and an RMA (Return Materials Authorization)
number from a support representative.

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6.2. Other Important websites

Splinter Cell Conviction official web site: http://splintercell.com

Splinter Cell Conviction's official forums:
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/5271091065

DirectX End-User Runtime:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

Latest ATI Drivers:
http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html

Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/

Latest Intel Drivers:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

Latest AMD Drivers:
http://www.amd.com/


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7. Legal Information

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Splinter Cell Conviction 2010 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
Splinter Cell Conviction, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft
Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.