-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ubisoft Entertainment Far Cryｮ 3 v1.01 November 2012 README.TXT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for purchasing Far Cryｮ 3! ================================================================================ Table of Contents ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions 1.0. System Requirements 1.0.1 Minimum Configuration 1.0.2 Recommended Configuration 1.0.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time 1.1. Language Selection 1.2. Installation 1.3. Uninstallation 2. General Notes 2.1. Display/Performance Settings 2.2. Optimal Settings 2.3. 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 Websites 5. Legal Information ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions ================================================================================ 1.0. System Requirements VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windowsｮ XP has Service Pack 3 (or better) or that Windows Vistaｮ has Service Pack 2 (or better) or that Windowsｮ 7 has Service Pack 1 (or better). 1.0.1 Minimum Configuration: Operating System: Windowsｮ XP (with SP3) or Windows Vistaｮ (with SP2), Windowsｮ 7 (with SP1) or Windowsｮ 8 Processor: Intelｮ Coreｮ2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or better, AMD・Athlon・4 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better RAM: 2 GB Windowsｮ XP / 4 GB Windows Vistaｮ, Windowsｮ 7, Windowsｮ 8 Video card: 512 MB DirectXｮ 9.0c compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher NVidia・8800 or better, AMD・HD 2900 or better See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Dual Layer Hard Drive Space: 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode Windows-compatible mouse required 1.0.2 Recommended Configuration: Operating System: Windowsｮ XP (with SP3) or Windows Vistaｮ (with SP2), Windowsｮ 7 (with SP1) or Windowsｮ 8 Processor: Intelｮ Coreｮi3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or better, AMD・Phenom僮I X2 @ 3.1 GHz or better RAM: 4 GB Video card: 1024 MB DirectXｮ 11.0 compliant card with Shader Model 5.0 or higher NVidia・480 or better, AMD・HD 5770 or better See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Dual Layer Hard Drive Space: 15 GB Sound: DirectXｮ 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode Windows-compatible mouse required 1.0.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time: NVIDIA GeForce・8 Series - GeForce 8800 GTX NVIDIA GeForce・9 Series - GeForce 9600, 9800 NVIDIA GeForce・200 Series NVIDIA GeForce・300 Series NVIDIA GeForce・400 Series NVIDIA GeForce・500 Series NVIDIA GeForce・600 Series AMDｮ RADEONｮ HD 2000 Series - HD 2900 AMDｮ RADEONｮ HD 3000 Series - HD 3800 AMDｮ RADEONｮ HD 4000 Series AMDｮ RADEONｮ HD 5000 Series AMDｮ RADEONｮ HD 6000 Series AMDｮ RADEONｮ HD 7000 Series These drivers have been tested with Far Cryｮ 3: ----------------------------------------------- AMDｮ Catalyst 12.6 AMDｮ Catalyst 12.8 NVIDIA GeForce R304 306.23 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1. Language Selection The language selected at the start of the installation is the language that will be used in-game. To change the language, please uninstall and reinstall the game. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2. Installation During the setup, the installation of PunkBuster on the computer will be offered. PunkBuster is a piece of software published by Even Balance, Inc. to keep cheaters at bay and provide a more enjoyable gaming experience during online multiplayer games. While PunkBuster・is optional, it will not be possible to play multiplayer games on PunkBuster enabled servers without it. To install PunkBuster・manually, run the pbsvc_fc3.exe executable on the install disc in the folder Support\Punkbuster. For more detailed information on PunkBuster・ please consult EvenBalance's support page. http://www.evenbalance.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3. Uninstallation Far Cryｮ 3 can be uninstall from the Add/Remove Programs icon located in the Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel). Locate the Far Cryｮ 3 entry and click on the Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the game. Note: The PunkBuster・services are not automatically removed when uninstalling Far Cryｮ 3 because the PunkBuster・services can still be used by other games on the system. To remove PunkBuster・services, uninstall them from the Add/Remove Programs icon on the Control Panel. Or re-run the setup (pbsvc_fcx.exe) located on the game disc in the Support\PunkBuster folder and follow the instructions on screen. ================================================================================ 2. General Notes ================================================================================ 2.1. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2. Optimal Settings When launching the game for the first time, the game will attempt to detect the optimal settings for your system by default. If the game is unable to fully identify your computer, then the optimal setting is going be medium or high. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.3. 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/ ================================================================================ 3. Known Issues ================================================================================ 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 manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.3. Installing DirectX Far Cryｮ 3 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 Far Cryｮ 3. 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. ================================================================================ 4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support ================================================================================ 4.1. Technical Support Before contacting Ubisoft Entertainment's Technical Support Department, please browse through our FAQ listings or searc...
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