Assassin's Creed II.

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Here is the official Assassin's Creed II readme file.

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Ubisoft Entertainment
Assassin's Creed II
README.TXT 1.00

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Table of Contents

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1. Installation Instructions
1.1. System Requirements
1.2. Language Selection
2. Known Issues
2.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers
2.2. Installing Sound Drivers
2.3. Installing DirectX
2.4. Bugs and Comments
3. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
3.1. Technical Support
3.2. Important Websites

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1. Installation Instructions

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1.1. System Requirements

Minimum Configuration:
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: 256 MB DirectX®* 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller

* This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT


Recommended Configuration:
Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better
Video Card: GeForce® 8800 GT or ATI Radeon® HD 4700 *or better
Sound: 5.1 sound card
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
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Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI® RADEON® *X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series
NVIDIA GeForce® 7/8/9/100/200 series

Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets
are the only ones that will run this game. 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.


* A permanent internet connection is required to play the game.

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1.2. Language Selection

The language selected at the start of the installation is the language that will
be used in-game. To change the language, uninstall and reinstall the game.


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2. Known Issues

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2.1. 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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2.2. 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.

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2.3. Installing DirectX

Assassin's Creed II requires DirectX runtime DLLs from August 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 in the folder Support\DirectX.

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

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2.4. Bugs and Comments

* 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 the Saitek P2600 Rumble Force Pad, it is recommended to use the
drivers published by Saitek (see section 3.2) instead of the drivers that come
with Windows. With the Windows drivers, you may need to remap the Up/Down axis
of the right stick through the in-game options menu for it to work properly.

* 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 Windows Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio
Devices -> Audio tab -> Advanced -> Performance tab.

* If using an AMD dual-core processor, you may experience fast flickering of the
in-game menu items. To work around this problem, install the AMD Dual-Core
Optimizer available on the AMD web site (see section 3.2).

* 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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3. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support

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3.1. Technical Support

Before contacting Ubisoft’s Technical Support Department, please read through this
manual and the README file (on the game CD). You will also want to ensure 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.
Finally, browse through our FAQ or search our support database at
http://support.ubi.com. Here you will find the most recently updated information
since the game’s release.

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


Support Over the Internet

This is the best way to find answers to common issues
seen with our games. Our Frequently Asked Questions list is available 24 / 7 and
contains the most up-to-date Technical Support information available, including
patches for all of our games. We update the Support pages on a daily basis, so
please check here first for solutions to your problems: http://support.ubi.com.


Contact Us by Webmail

We no longer offer support via standard email, but we do
provide support through webmail. By taking your questions directly through our
website, we are able to respond to your questions much more quickly than we could
through standard email. To send us a webmail simply log into our site at
http://support.ubi.com.

From this site, you will be able to enter the Ubisoft Solution Center, where you
can browse through our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), search our database of
known problems and solutions, and send in a request for personal assistance from
a Technical Support representative by using the Ask a Question feature. Most
webmail contacts are responded to within two business days.


Contact Us by Phone

Contact Us by Phone: You can also contact us by phone by calling (919) 460-9778.
Please note that this number is for technical assistance only. When calling our
Technical Support line, please make sure you are in front of your computer.

Our Technical Support representatives are available to help you Monday through
Friday from 9am–9pm Eastern Time (excluding holidays).
While we do not charge for technical support, normal long distance charges apply.
To avoid long distance charges, or to contact a support representative directly
after these hours, please feel free to browse our Frequently Asked Questions
or send us a webmail.

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


Contact Us by Standard Mail

If all else fails you can write to us at:

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


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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3.2. Important Websites

Assassin's Creed II official Web site:
http://www.assassinscreed2.com

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/

Latest Saitek Drivers:
http://www.saitek.com/