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Here is the official Burnout Paradise - The Ultimate Box readme file.


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EA and Criterion Games present
Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
README
21/11/2008

Thank you for purchasing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box.

This README file contains information that supplements the Manual. If
you are experiencing problems not covered in this README, please contact
EA Customer Support.

Content of Web Links within this document may not be under the control of Electronic Arts™.

Matrox and the names of Matrox products referenced herein are either trademarks and/or service marks or
registered trademarks and/or service marks of Matrox.

Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, and/or other Microsoft products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and Other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO
REGISTER WITH EA ONLINE. THIS GAME USES SECUROM ANTI-PIRACY TECHNOLOGY BY SONY DADC. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SECUROM,
VISIT WWW.SECUROM.COM. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com.
INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT ACTIVATION


************************************************** **********
TABLE OF CONTENTS
************************************************** **********

1. Minimum System Requirements

2. Installing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
a.) Installing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
b.) Digital Retail Installation
c.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled

3. DirectX 9.0c
a.) Installing DirectX directly from DVD (Disc Users Only)
b.) DirectX and supported hardware

4. Uninstalling Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box

5. Controls Defaults and Tips

6. Basic Keyboard Controls

7. Microsoft Xbox 360(TM) Controller for Windows(R) controls

8. Online Play

9. Troubleshooting

10. Controller Information

11. Legal

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1. Minimum System Requirements
************************************************** **********

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or greater):
2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
1 GB of RAM
DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 128 MB Video card with Pixel Shader 3.0* or equivalent
(see section 9. for a list of supported video card chipsets)
8X speed DVD-ROM drive (Disc Users only)
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
Broadband connection for online activation and online gameplay - 512 Kbps or faster
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard


Windows Vista:
3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
1.5 GB of RAM
DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 128 MB Video card with Pixel Shader 3.0* or equivalent
(see section 9. for a list of supported video card chipsets)
8X speed DVD-ROM drive (Disc Users only)
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
Broadband connection for online activation and online gameplay - 512 Kbps or faster
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard

Required Installation Size:
4 GB free hard disk space
Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games

EA Download Manager Users require 8.16 GB additional space for temporary installation files

Required Operating Systems:
Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista
Note that Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.

*NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows XP/Windows Vista,
you will need administrator access to your machine. Consult your
Windows XP/Windows Vista documentation for more information.

*Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

Required Software:
DirectX 9.0c


************************************************** **********
2. Installing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
************************************************** **********


a.) Installing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box

Windows (disc users):
* Insert the disc into your disc drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
* Once the game has installed you can launch it by locating the game through the Start menu.
* Games on Windows Vista are located in the Start > Games menu and on earlier versions of Windows in the Start > Programs
(or All Programs) menu.

Windows (EA Store users):
* Once the game has been downloaded by EA Download Manager, click the install icon that appears and follow the on-screen
instructions.
* Launch the game (once it is installed) directly from the EA Download Manager.

In Windows Vista Classic Start menu style, games are located in the Start > Programs > Games > Games Explorer menu.

b.) Digital Retail Installation

Please contact the digital retailer through whom you purchased this game for instructions on how to install the game or how
to download and reinstall another copy of the game.

Note: If you’d like additional information about your game as well as tips and patches please visit http://www.ea.com or
http://www.eastore.com.

For more information and forums, visit www.criteriongames.com.

c.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled

If for some reason your "Autorun" feature is disabled, you can install the program by running AUTORUN.EXE
directly from the root directory of the DVD.

Note: Installation of EA Download Manager (EADM) is recommended for the latest updates and content expansions.

You are now ready to play Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box!


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3. DirectX 9.0c
************************************************** **********

DirectX 9.0c will be installed as part of the Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box installation.

a.) Installing DirectX directly from DVD (Disc Users Only)

Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box comes with DirectX 9.0c. If you would like to install it manually,
make sure the Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box DVD is in the DVD-ROM drive, and access the following
path on your DVD-ROM drive:

"\DirectX\DXSETUP.EXE"

Double-click on DXSETUP.EXE to begin DirectX 9.0c installation.

b.) DirectX and supported hardware

We recommend that Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box be run with DirectX 9.0c compatible
sound cards and video cards.

We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest
release from the vendor or chipset website.


************************************************** **********
4. Uninstalling Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
************************************************** **********

For Windows XP, you can uninstall Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
by accessing "Add/Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
For Windows Vista, you can uninstall Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box by
accessing "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel.



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5. Controls Defaults and Tips
************************************************** **********

Controls - Defaults

We have supplied default bindings for several popular controllers.
To reset to default bindings select the name of the controller shown under Active Controllers in the Control Options screen.

Avoid binding the same axis to accelerate and brake. If you do bind accelerate and brake to the same axis you will find it difficult to drift the car and impossible to start an event at a junction.

When using a joystick try binding accelerate to forward on the stick and brake as a button press.

When using a wheel and pedals make sure your pedals are set to be separate axis (by default some pedals are set to combined axis). You should be able to change how the pedals are reported using the software that came with your wheel.

If you are using the Logitech G25 Steering Wheel the defaults will utilise the 3rd and 4th gear as Lean Forward / Lean Backward. Make sure you have set the gear stick to Six-Speed Gated Mode to make full use of these controls.

Go to the Advanced Controls screen to adjust the Sensitivity and Deadzones of Steering, Acceleration, and Braking.

If you are finding it hard to drive in a straight line you may find it useful to increase the size of the Steering Deadzone.

If you want to be able to steer more with less movement of your controller then increase Steering Sensitivity.


************************************************** **********
6. Basic Keyboard Controls
************************************************** **********

Action Keyboard

Steer Left Left Arrow
Steer Right Right Arrow
Accelerate A
Brake Z
Boost Left Shift
Handbrake Left Ctrl
Start Showtime S
Lean Forward Up Arrow
Lean Backward Down Arrow
Police Sirens P
Change View C
Look Back Right Ctrl
Camera Left Delete
Camera Right Page Down
Camera Up Home
Camera Down End
Next Track Num Pad 0
Easy Drive Up Num Pad 8
Easy Drive Down Num Pad 2
Easy Drive Left Num Pad 4
Easy Drive Right Num Pad 6
Open / Close Menu Esc
Map M
Select Return
Back / Cancel Backspace
Previous Screen F1
Next Screen F2
Option 1 1
Option 2 2


************************************************** **********
7. Microsoft(TM) Xbox 360 Controller for Windows(R) controls
************************************************** **********

Action 360 Controller

Steer Left Left Stick - Left
Steer Right Left Stick - Right
Accelerate Right Trigger
Brake Left Trigger
Boost A
Handbrake X
Start Showtime Left and Right Bumper
Lean Forward Left Stick - Up
Lean Backward Left Stick - Down
Police Sirens Left Stick - Push
Change View Y
Look Back Left Bumper
Camera Left Right Stick - Left
Camera Right Right Stick - Right
Camera Up Right Stick - Up
Camera Down Right Stick - Down
Next Track Right Bumper
Easy Drive Up D-Pad Up
Easy Drive Down D-Pad Down
Easy Drive Left D-Pad Left
Easy Drive Right D-Pad Right
Open / Close Menu Start
Map Back
Select A
Back / Cancel B
Previous Screen Left Bumper
Next Screen Right Bumper
Option 1 Y
Option 2 X


************************************************** **********
8. Online Play
************************************************** **********

To avoid poor performance during Internet play, be sure that you close
any file sharing, streaming audio, or chat programs prior to entering
gameplay. These applications can monopolize your connection’s bandwidth,
causing lag or other undesirable effects.

Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box uses the following TCP and UDP port(s) for
Internet play:

TCP:

TCP 21840

UDP:

Outgoing: 1000, 9000 to 9999, 21840 to 21850

Incoming: 1000, 9000 to 9999

Please consult your router or personal firewall documentation for information
on how to allow game related traffic on these ports. If you are attempting
to play on a corporate Internet connection, contact your network administrator.

Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box supports only broadband connections for online
play. When logging in to play online, you are logging into the EA servers.
To play online, you may use an existing EA Online account, or create a new one.


SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT
=======================
An EA online account is required for online play. At the account login screen,
choose Create Account. Follow the instructions and enter your information,
to create your account and choose your online username. Otherwise, you can create
an account at EA.com and use that to enter the game.

To add a Persona to an existing EA account, use the Create Account option and enter
your existing email address and password.

Downloadable Updates & Content Expansions
==================================

Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box supports downloadable updates and content expansions.
Visit www.criteriongames.com for more details.


************************************************** **********
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
************************************************** **********


CONFIGURATION TOOL
==================

Changing the graphic preferences may cause loss of video. You can use the
Configuration Tool to restore your settings.

Video and other settings can be adjusted through the Configuration Tool.

Windows XP: The Configuration Tool is available as a Program Shortcut from the Start Menu.
Windows Vista: Right-click on the Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box icon in Windows Games Explorer.

MULTIPLE MONITOR SUPPORT
========================
Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box supports up to three monitors using the
Matrox TripleHead2Go hardware.

NVidia users may also be able to use multiple monitors by configuring
their displays to use 'Horizontal Span' in the NVidia Control Panel.

VIDEO CARD SUPPORT
==================

Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box only officially supports Direct3D for certain 3D accelerator
devices. While other devices running Direct3D may function in Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box,
their behavior cannot be predicted and may lead to an unstable PC Environment.

The following major video card chipsets are supported:

ATI
Radeon X1300 series
Radeon X1600 series
Radeon X1800 series
Radeon X1900 series
Radeon HD 2400 series
Radeon HD 2600 series
Radeon HD 2900 series
Radeon HD 3400 series
Radeon HD 3600 series
Radeon HD 3800 series
Radeon HD 4800 series

NVIDIA
GeForce 6600
GeForce 6800
GeForce 7 series
GeForce 8 series
GeForce 9 series
GeForce GTX 260
GeForce GTX 280

***NOTE: Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not officially supported.
NVIDIA GeForce MX series not supported.


SOUND CARD SUPPORT
==================

Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box supports DirectSound. If your sound card
driver does not support DirectSound you may experience choppy or
stuttering sound, or sound that cuts in and out. Always obtain the
latest device drivers from your sound card manufacturer.

Options for 5.1 surround sound and Stereo are available in the Configuration Tool.

DVD DRIVES (Disc Users Only)
============================
Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box requires at minimum, an 8x DVD
drive.


VOIP SUPPORT
===================
Voip settings can be found in the Online menu only when you are in a
game connected to other people.

If you are unable to successfully connect your VoiP peripheral from the in game
options within Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box, then please refer to the
peripherals documentation on how to set it up.


WEBCAM SUPPORT
==============

Webcams must be selected using the dropdown list found in the configuration
tool for them to work in Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box

Some Webcams may need to have preferences configured in their supplied software
before playing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box as this can sometimes cause
the PC to be kicked back to the desktop when the webcam gets used.


SAVE GAMES
==========

Save game profiles are not automatically removed during the uninstall.
These files are at the following locations

For Windows XP:
\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise

For Windows VISTA:
\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise


DVD AUTOPLAY FEATURE
===================

Inserting the game DVD into your DVD drive, and then immediately
running the game either from the Windows Start menu, or by
double-clicking the game's Desktop icon, may cause a conflict with the
DVD's AutoPlay feature. Avoid this potential conflict by always
waiting a few moments after inserting the DVD, to allow the AutoPlay
feature to run the game.


FAST USER SWITCHING
===================

You will not be able to run two versions of Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box using the fast
user switching feature in windows.


DEVICE DRIVERS
==============
It is highly recommended that the latest versions of all device
drivers (i.e. video and sound card drivers) be obtained and installed.
Please consult your card manufacturer for their newest drivers. Also,
be aware that video chip manufacturers sometimes provide drivers
in addition to the card manufacturer.

If you are experiencing issues with an unstable PC environment please
make sure your Motherboard drivers (AGP, miniport) are up to date. For
further information please contact your Motherboard manufacturer.


VIDEO & GRAPHICS PROBLEMS
=========================
If you are experiencing performance problems on the default graphics
settings, try lowering the video resolution, or other graphics settings.

This game requires DirectX 9.0c. It is available on your Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box DVD, or through download by going to:

www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/

Graphics Cards: Graphical settings and features available in-game are
dependant on Graphics Card capabilities. Settings not supported by your
Graphics Card hardware are disabled in the Options Menu to prevent
adverse effects on the game and your computer.


BACKGROUND PROGRAMS
===================

Avoid running other programs in the background, behind Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box.

Programs that start up automatically can cause Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
to lose control of the screen, keyboard or mouse, and possibly cause an
unstable PC environment. We strongly recommend that you close, or suspend
applications that start up automatically or programs that automatically run
other applications at specified times, before running Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Windows System Agent
- Windows Task Scheduler
- Windows "Disk Cleanup" utilities

Similarly, message boxes and dialog boxes from other programs, or from
Windows itself can cause Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box to lose
control of the screen, keyboard or mouse, and possibly cause an unstable PC
environment. We strongly recommend that you shut down all other
applications before running Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Email programs
- Calendar, appointment, or contact applications
- Network or Internet chat programs

Also, connections to/from non-dedicated servers can be disrupted when
background programs or screen-savers launch. We recommend that you shut
down other applications and run Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box by itself whenever possible.


POWER MANAGEMENT SUSPEND/SLEEP MODES
============================================
Systems (such as laptops or other portables) that automatically power
down into "sleep" or "suspended" modes can cause Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box
to lose control of the screen, keyboard or mouse, and possibly
cause an unstable PC environment. We strongly recommend that you
disable these features before running Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box.


************************************************** **********
10. Controller Information
************************************************** **********

CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
=========================
Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box can be played with many popular gamepads
and controller devices. If your device is not recognized, or if you'd
like to modify the configuration the game has pre-assigned to your
controller, select ‘Controls’ through the Options menu. The re-mapping
tools in this menu allow you to change your button configuration for optimal play.

CONTROLLER PROBLEMS
=======================
To correct any controller problems, properly configure and calibrate the device
from the Windows Control Panel. If the problem continues,
disconnect the device from your computer before playing Burnout™ Paradise The Ultimate Box.
Always ensure the latest manufacturer drivers are installed for
your device.

Examples of Controller Problems:
- Menu items are automatically scrolled through with no user input.
- Your car makes erratic movements that are not intended (such as
continually turning).
- Certain movements do not occur when the proper direction is pressed.
- Sluggish response on slower machines.


KEYBOARD PROBLEMS
=================

Some newer keyboards do not allow certain combinations of more than
two keys to be pressed simultaneously. For example, if you were
pressing both the up arrow key to accelerate and the left arrow key to
turn, and you pressed the <C> key to change your view, the view may not
change. Unfortunately, this problem is due to a limitation of the hardware.

While it is possible to bind game controls to the F12, Print Screen and
Windows keys, these keys may also retain their original function and can
interfere with gameplay.


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11. Legal
************************************************** **********

Speex
=====
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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
• Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
• Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
• Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
=====

© 2009 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, the EA logo and Burnout are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
in the U.S. and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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