-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ubisoft Entertainment Might & Magic Heroes VI BETA v1.00 JUNE 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for trying out the Might & Magic Heroes VI Beta! ================================================================================ Table of Contents ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions 1.0. Game Requirements *PLEASE READ* 1.1. System Requirements 1.1.1 Minimum Configuration 1.1.2 Recommended Configuration 1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time 1.2. Uninstallation 2. General Notes 2.1. Optimal Settings 2.2. Saved Games 3. Known Issues 3.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard 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. Game Requirements *PLEASE READ* In order to play the game and access all game features, you need to create a Uplay account, through the Ubisoft Game Launcher or on the official Ubisoft website (http://www.ubi.com). Moreover, to play the beta, an active Internet connection is required and during your whole game session. Finally, the Ubisoft Game Launcher needs to be installed in order to run the game. If you have uninstalled the Ubisoft Game Launcher by mistake, just run the game and it should reinstall the Ubisoft Game Launcher. If you encounter a problem during activation, you can get help via the following website: http://www.mmh6.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1. System Requirements 1.1.1 Minimum Configuration: Operating System: Windows® XP or Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 (all 32/64bit) Processor: 2 Ghz Intel® Pentium® Core 2 Duo E4400 or higher 2.6 Ghz AMD Athlon™ X2 5000+ or higher RAM: 1 GB for Windows® XP / 1.5 GB for Windows® Vista®, Windows® 7 Video card: NVidia™ GeForce® 8600GTS (512 VRAM) or ATI™ Radeon 2600XT (512VRAM) or better 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM (8x) Hard Drive Space: 8 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode and online features Windows-compatible mouse required 1.1.2 Recommended Configuration: Operating System: Windows® XP or Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 Processor: 2 Ghz Intel® Pentium® Core 2 Duo E6400 or higher 2.8 Ghz AMD Athlon™II X2 240 or higher RAM: 2 GB for Windows® XP, Windows® Vista®, Windows® 7 Video card: NVidia™ GeForce® 8800GTX (1 GB VRAM) or ATI™ Radeon HD 3870 (1 GB VRAM) or better 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM (24x) Hard Drive Space: 8 GB Sound: DirectX® 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode and online features Windows-compatible mouse required 1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time: NVIDIA GeForce® 8600 or higher NVIDIA GeForce™ 9 Series NVIDIA GeForce™ 200 Series NVIDIA GeForce™ 400 Series NVIDIA GeForce™ 500 Series ATI® RADEON® HD 2600 or higher ATI® RADEON® HD 3000 Series ATI® RADEON® HD 4000 Series ATI® RADEON® HD 5000 Series ATI® RADEON® HD 6000 Series 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2. Uninstallation Might & Magic Heroes VI can be uninstalled from the Add/Remove Programs icon located in the Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel). Locate the Might & Magic Heroes VI entry and click on the Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the game. ================================================================================ 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. The game has been tweaked to run well on both single and multi-core systems. However, it will work best on a multi-core CPU and it is highly recommended to experience the game to its full potential. 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 settings are going to be set on Medium by default. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.3. Saved Games The Saved Games are stored online, they are linked to your ubisoft account. ================================================================================ 3. Known Issues ================================================================================ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers If you experience any graphical problems, please update your video and motherboard drivers using the latest ones available. Links to the supported Graphics cards manufacturers and the most popular motherboard manufacturers websites are available at the end of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2. Installing Sound Drivers If you experience any sound problems, please update your sound drivers using the latest ones available. Links to the the most popular sound card manufacturers websites are available at the end of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.3. Installing DirectX Might & Magic Heroes VI requires DirectX runtime libraries 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 and automatically installed when you install Might & Magic Heroes VI. If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from the install disc or from the folder where the game has been installed 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. ================================================================================ 4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support ================================================================================ 4.1. 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. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.2. Important Websites Might & Magic Heroes VI official web site: http://www.mmh6.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/ ================================================================================ 5. Legal Information ================================================================================ © 2011 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. 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