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FIFA 2004
14/08/03
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Thank you for purchasing EA SPORTS FIFA 2004. This README file
contains information on features not covered in the manual, as
well as more detailed information on certain features already
covered in the manual. This README file also contains
information on known issues, multiplayer issues and hardware issues.
Content of Web Links within this document may not be under the control
of Electronic Arts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. System Requirements
2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"
a.) Installing FIFA 2004
b.) If your "Autorun" feature is disabled
3. DirectX 8.1
a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD
b.) DirectX and supported hardware
4. Uninstalling FIFA 2004
5. Memory requirements
a.) Memory requirements in Windows
b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions
c.) Virtual Memory
6. Improving Game Speed
7. Hot Keys
8. Keyboard, Joystick and Mouse Functionality
9. Notes on EA SPORTS Online
10. Notes on Video Card chipsets
11. Notes on Video Card Support
12. Notes on Windows
13. Data verification date
14. Downloadable assets
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1.System Requirements

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Minimum:
600 MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent
64 Megabytes of RAM (128 MB for Windows XP and Windows 2000)
DirectX 8.1 Compatible 3D accelerated 32 MB video card or equivalent (see suppor
ted chipsets in section 11)
880 MB free hard disk space plus space for saved games and additional space requ
ired for DirectX 8.1 installation
8X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
56k Modem for online gameplay
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard
Required Operating Systems:
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP or Windows 2000
Note that Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.
Required Software:
Internet Explorer 6.0 for online play
Macromedia Flash 6.0.79.0 or greater for online play
DirectX 8.1
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2. Installing the Game Using "Autorun"
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a.) Installing FIFA 2004
The easiest method of installing FIFA 2004 is to use the "Autorun" feature. Upo
n inserting the FIFA CD1 into your CD-ROM drive, you may be prompted with a "Dia
log" screen. Select the language you wish to install.
To continue, click 'Next'. The "Autorun" menu appears; select 'Install' to laun
ch the FIFA 2004 Installer.
The 'CD Key' screen appears, enter the serial key found on the back of the CD ca
se and click 'OK'.
The next screen will enable you to decide where and how you want to install FIFA
2004 -- perform a "Typical User" or an "Advanced User" install.
The "Typical User" install (default setting) will install FIFA 2004 to C:\Progra
m Files\EA SPORTS\ FIFA 2004 (where "C:\" is the drive that your current operati
ng system is located).
The "Advanced User" option brings you to another popup, which allows you to choo
se the install footprint size and the install location.
b.) If for some reason your "Autorun" feature is disabled, you can install the p
rogram by running AUTORUN.EXE directly from the root directory of the CD.
Note: Manually performing a second FIFA 2004 install before uninstalling the ori
ginal game files is not recommended. More specifically, installing into the same
location twice can cause the game to malfunction. To avoid problems, the "Auto
run" feature should be used for all installs and uninstalls.
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3. DirectX 8.1
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If you try to run the game without DirectX 8.1 installed, you will be prompted t
o upgrade before the game installation begins. For your convenience, we have inc
luded DirectX 8.1 on the FIFA CD1.

Note: If you already have DirectX 8.1 (or higher) installed, it is not necessary
to reinstall it.
a.) Installing DirectX directly from CD
FIFA 2004 comes with DirectX 8.1 and will prompt you to install it during the in
stallation process. If you would like to install it manually, make sure the FIF
A CD1 is in the CD-ROM drive, and access the following path on your CD-ROM drive
:
"\DirectX\DXSETUP.EXE"
Double-click on DXSETUP.EXE to begin DirectX 8.1 installation.
b.) DirectX and supported hardware
We recommend that FIFA 2004 be run with DirectX 8.1 compatible sound cards and v
ideo cards.
We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest r
elease from the vendor or chipset website.
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4. Uninstalling FIFA 2004
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The simplest method of uninstalling FIFA 2004 is to use "Uninstall FIFA 2004" sh
ortcut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/All Programs/EA Sports/FIFA 2004/U
ninstall FIFA 2004").
Windows also has an "Add/Remove Programs" Icon in the Control Panel that you can
use to uninstall the game.
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5. Memory Requirements
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a.) Memory requirements in Windows
FIFA 2004 requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM to run the game (128 Mb is required
for Windows XP and Windows 2000).
Note: The more system memory available, the better the game will perform in all
areas.
b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions
At Electronic Arts we strive to bring you the best in graphics, audio and gamepl
ay. We are always pushing the envelope of computer performance. While we have m
ade every effort to ensure that FIFA 2004 multi-tasks with all Windows applicati
ons, we recommend that you shut down other applications (including virus scanner
s) and run FIFA 2004 by itself when possible.
c.) Virtual memory
We recommend that you let your operating system automatically manage the amount
of virtual memory.
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6. Improving Game Speed
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There are several ways by which you can speed up the overall FIFA 2004 experienc
e:
a.) Choose a larger install - the more data that is on your hard drive, the less
time your PC needs to spend accessing the CD.

b.) Adjust the resolution in Game Settings in the Options menu

c.) Disable the radar from the Basic Settings screen.
d.) Select the "On the Pitch" sound effects mix on the Audio Settings screen.
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7. Hot Keys
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The following hot keys can be used in the game to access certain functions more
quickly:
ESC - Pause Menu
2
3
6
8
9

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BROADCAST
END TO END
ACTION
SIDELINE
RADAR On/Off

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8. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality
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You can use the mouse, keyboard or controller to navigate the game interface.
Once you are on the Side select screen, you must move whichever input device you
plan to use in the game to the left or the right to select your team.
Please note that you may have to recalibrate your controllers in Windows in orde
r to have the game detect them correctly.
We highly recommend the use of a 360 analog gamepad such as the Logitech(R) Dual
Action(TM)
To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Start button (if your gam
epad has one) or press ESC.
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9. EA SPORTS Online
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a.)
EA SPORTS Online Services
Join EA SPORTS online today and unlock the most exciting online sports gaming
experience! Already an EA SPORTS online Member? Returning members qualify for 2
000
Tokens in each title they register. Even if you are new to the EA SPORTS communi
ty
the new and improved features in 2004 are sure to keep you playing online.
Your Career
You are an online athlete! Participate and compete online to build up your stat
,
improve your Ranking and watch your Career progress year after year! Your Histo
ry
lists your accomplishments in all titles. Your Level indicates to everyone your
experience. And your Rating determines your absolute abilities making you the mo
st
sought after competitor or the biggest target on the Internet!
Matchup
It has never been easier to play your favourite EA SPORTS title online! MatchUp
makes locating an online opponent fast and easy. Locate another Member with sim

ilar abilities
or go for it and challenge a Member rated as one of the best!
Tournaments
Every EA SPORTS online title includes the ability to join or create large scale,
high
stakes Tournaments! Create a single round knockout event or a round robin Club
Vs. Club blowout! Establish the rules and let them line up to enter! Or sign up
for EA SPORTS sponsored events around the world!
Clubs
Combine your efforts with other online athletes to create a Club for friendly co
mpetition
or become a devastating force of online sports supremacy. Compete as a Club in
regular
online contests and against other Clubs in new Club Vs. Club Tournaments.
Messenger
Message other EA SPORTS online Members instantly! Add other online Members to y
our
Messenger and be instantly connected to your friends and rivals. Share a passwo
rd,
recruit to a Club, or challenge each other to an online MatchUp. Even message o
ther
Members playing other EA SPORTS online titles.
Pro Play
Play by the rules. The official EA SPORTS online rules of online play mean that
Rankings
are based on everyone playing with the same game options. Create a custom game a
ccording
to your preferences, or select Pro Play and go right into game play.
Leaderboards
Which Club is number 1? Who is the highest Rated player? And who is the best o
nline
athlete in the EA SPORTS community? The new Leaderboard tracks and sorts the top
Clubs
and Members against a huge variety of game play statistics.
b.)

EA SPORTS Online requirements

To play online, you have to ensure:

a. The correct version of Internet Explorer is installed
- Go to www.microsoft.com and click on "more downloads" on the right hand side
of the
webpage
- Select Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 and download this executable
- Install IE 6 on your computer
b. Macromedia Flash, version 6.0.79.0 or later is installed.
The software will install Flash for you if you don't already have it on your PC.
c. EA SPORTS Online components be installed.
After the game is installed, EA SPORTS Online components may be installed by doi
ng the following:
- Insert Disc 1
- Run EASOInstaller.exe in the CommonEASO folder

d. Firewalls
Note that if you have a firewall and want to play online, the following TCP/IP p
orts
must be open in the outbound direction:
HTTP
80
TCP/IP
HTTPS
443
TCP/IP
MsgConn/IM
13500
TCP/IP
Roomsvr
23701-23709
TCP/IP
The following UDP ports must be opened for game packets, for the outbound and in
bound connections
Game Packets
3658 UDP
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10. Notes on Video Card Chipsets
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If you are experiencing problems with your video card and FIFA 2004, try updatin
g your video card driver by downloading the latest driver available from the vid
eo card manufacturer. If there is no improvement, try using the latest driver pr
ovided by the video chipset manufacturer. Your video card chipset is the video-p
rocessing chip located on your video card. If there is no information in your vi
deo card manual or website, check the video card for an identifying chip with th
e chipset manufacturer's name on it.
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11. Notes on Video Card Support
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Recommended Chipsets
ATI Radeon 7000 Series, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 9000/Pro series, NVIDIA Riva
TNT2 (Ultra), Geforce 256, NVIDIA GeForce 2 (GTS, MX, Ultra/Ti), NVIDIA GeForce
3 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 4 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce FX series, SIS 315, Matro
x G400 and Matrox Parhelia.
If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset ven
dor to get the latest drivers.
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12. Notes on Windows
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FIFA 2004 supports Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP.
*NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows 2000/Windows XP, you will need a
dministrator access to your machine. Consult your Windows 2000/Windows XP docume
ntation for more information.
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13. Data verification date
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The player and team data used in FIFA 2004 was verified for accuracy as of Augus
t 31st, 2003. Any transfers or roster changes that occurred after this date may
not be reflected in the game.
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14. Downloadable assets
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a.) Background Kits
Go check our website http://www.easports.com/games/fifa2004/downloads.jsp to dow
nload the kit of your favorite team. You will be able to select it as a backgrou
nd item by navigating to My FIFA - User Profiles - Edit Profile

b.) Ditty Importer

FIFA 2004 uses the Ditty Importer. You can find the importer at http://www.easpo
rts.com/games/fifa2004/downloads.jsp