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========================================================================Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the BetrayerV. 1.10ReadMe File

Aug. 28, 2007========================================================================

========================================================================Thank you for purchasing Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer!

This readme file contains last minute information that did not make it into the manual, more detailed information on various features already covered in the manual, performance improvement tips, and troubleshooting suggestions to help you should you encounter problems.========================================================================

========================================================================0. CONTENTS========================================================================1. System Requirements2. Installation3. Last Minute Manual Updates4. Dungeons & Dragons Information5. Gameplay Performance Improvement Tips6. Connection Related Issues7. Known Issues8. Troubleshooting9. Compatibility Notes10. Dual-Core Processor Support11. Contact Information12. End-User License Agreement ========================================================================

========================================================================1. System Requirements========================================================================

Recommended System ConfigurationProcessor:3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalentMemory:1 GB System RAMVideo Card:ATI Radeon X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or higher video card

Minimum Required System ConfigurationOperating System:Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows VistaProcessor:2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processorMemory:512 MB RAMHard Disk Space:6.5 GB free hard disk spaceDVD-ROM Drive:6X speed or fasterVideo:ATI Radeon 9800 or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or higher Sound:DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound cardDirectX:DirectX version 9.0c (included) or higherMultiplayer:Broadband connection for multiplayer online playInput:Keyboard, Mouse========================================================================

========================================================================2. Installation========================================================================

PRIOR TO INSTALLATIONBefore installing Neverwinter Nights 2, please verify that your computer meets the System Requirements listed in the above section.

To install Neverwinter Nights 2, you will need approximately 6.5 GB of free hard disk space, plus space for saved games. We recommend that you have an additional 1 GB of free space available after installing the game for save games and Windows file caching.

Also included on this product's game disc is an electronic version of the game's Instruction Manual in .pdf format, located in D:\Documentation, as well as Adobe Reader 7.0 (which enables you to view the manual in .pdf format) located in D:\Adobe, where D: is your CD or DVD drive.

INSTALLATIONInsert the disc into your DVD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. If AutoPlay is enabled, a title screen should appear once the disc has been inserted into your DVD-ROM drive.

If AutoPlay is not enabled, or the installation does not start automatically, click on the Start button on your Windows taskbar, then on Run. Then type D:\setup and click on OK in order to begin installation. If your DVD-ROM drive is assigned to a letter other than D:, substitute that letter.

========================================================================3. Last Minute Manual Updates========================================================================

There are no last minute manual updates.

========================================================================4. Dungeons & Dragons Information========================================================================

Want to Know More about Dungeons & Dragons v3.5? Visit the Wizards of the Coast website (www.wizards.com). Recommended reading includes the Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide available at book retailers everywhere.

========================================================================5. Gameplay Performance Improvement Tips========================================================================

I. Defragment Your Hard DriveRunning the Windows system tools ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter prior to installing can resolve problems with your hard drive and increase its efficiency.

To launch these programs:Open "My Computer" by pressing Start, and then left-clicking "My Computer" Right-click on the hard drive you installed the game to. By default, this is the C: drive. Left-click on Properties. Left-click the "Tools" tab. Under the "Error-checking" section, left-click "Check Now..." button to launch ScanDisk. Press the "Start" button on the "Check Local Disk" dialog box. Once this process is complete and either all errors have been fixed or not found, click the "Defragment Now..." button.

II. Use the Latest Video DriversInstalling and running the latest video drivers on your machine can improve performance. Check your video card manufacturer's website for instructions on how to download and install new video drivers.

III. Change Graphics Settings

Some graphics settings have a large impact on performance and can require extra processing power and resources from your graphics card. If you experience poor performance or other unanticipated results, try changing the following options in the Graphics page of the Options Menu:

Set Anti-Aliasing to 0x.Set Texture Filtering to Linear.Reduce Shadows to Low or None.Disable Normal Mapped Terrain.Disable Water Reflections.Reduce Screen Resolution to 1024x768 or 800x600.

========================================================================6. Connection-Related Issues========================================================================

Dial-Up and some DSL users generally need to establish a connection to the Internet before starting any multiplayer game. Cable modem users are generally connected automatically when Windows starts.

The following items are known to be sources of connection issues and the information may be helpful if you are having problems connecting or staying connected to Game. We understand that some of these devices or technologies may have been in place for periods of time and have only recently begun having problems. We suggest that you try these troubleshooting tips.

I. You Need an Account with a Broadband ISP to Play on the Internet

You must have a connection to a Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) through a computer meeting the minimum system requirements to connect with other players through GameSpy. This includes Cable Modem service, xDSL service, and Direct Corporate Connections. If you need help configuring your computer to use the Internet, contact your ISP's technical support. Such Internet connections may require additional fees. You are responsible for all applicable Internet fees.

II. Firewall, Proxy, or Anti-Virus Software

While an important part of home computer security or a way to provide connection sharing, these technologies can interfere with game connectivity. If you are having connection problems and are using one of these types of software you may need to temporarily disable it, and then try connecting to the game. If the issues cease while this software is disabled, please refer to the section Configure Your Firewall or Router for Internet Play below. Please refer to the GameSpy Firewall support webpage located at www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml for further information on how to use GameSpy with firewalls.

III. Configure Your Firewall or Router for Internet Play

Firewall software is designed to prevent hostile action from outside your computer or network from affecting files on your hard drive. Internet gaming activity can seem like such action to this type of software. You may encounter problems trying to connect to a multiplayer game if your computer is behind a firewall. Please refer to your firewall documentation for suggestions on how to allow specific programs to operate through it if you do not intend to temporarily take it down, or ask your network/system administrator for assistance. In addition, many routers designed to share one Internet connection among more than one computer have firewalls built into them. Please refer to the GameSpy Firewall support webpage located at www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml for further information on how to use GameSpy with firewalls.

IV. Hosting Behind a Firewall

Servers that are hosting behind a firewall will not return a ping value.

V. GameSpy Firewall Ports

When you play on a system that is behind a firewall or proxy, certain ports may need to be opened to connect to multiplayer games. Ports 3658, 3659, 6500 and 27900 may need to be opened so the GameSpy servers can see the game.

Please consult your network administrator or your router manufacturer for information on how to set up these ports. You should also install the latest firmware available for your router from the manufacturer.

For more information regarding the network ports used when playing on GameSpy hosted servers, please refer to the following webpage: www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml

VI. Opening Ports to Play Behind a Firewall

If you are behind a firewall or proxy, and you are on a system where you are able to change its settings, you may need to open certain TCP & UDP ports to connect to multiplayer games.

The following ports may need to be opened for GameSpy servers to see the game: 3658, 3659, 3660, 6500, 27900, 28910

GameSpy Arcade may also need the following TCP ports open in order to function properly:

- 6667 (IRC)- 3783 (Voice Chat Port) - 27900 (Master Server UDP Heartbeat) - 28900 (Master Server List Request) - 29900 (GP Connection Manager) - 29901 (GP Search Manager) - 13139 (Custom UDP Pings) - 6515 (Dplay UDP)- 6500 (Query Port)

You will also need to open the server port (5121 by default) and the following port for the game stats to be updated correctly: 29920 (Gamestats Server)

Please consult your network administrator or your router manufacturer for information on how to set up these ports. You should also install the latest firmware available for your router from the manufacturer.

VII. Routers

In general, you should be able to connect to the game without modifications needed to the router. However, if you are experiencing connection problems and are using a router, we suggest bypassing the router and connecting directly to your connectivity device. If your problems cease while bypassing the router you can try these things:

- Try resetting your router to its default settings.

- Check your router manufacturer's website for any available Firmware updates. If available, download and install those.

VIII. PPPoE Connections

Some PPPoE connections require a login and password, as well as a phone number, to dial into the connection. Please make sure you make note of this information so that when the time comes to input it you will have it available to use without having to contact your ISP.

IX. Configuring Online Options

- Hosting bandwidth: Home connections have various upload and download capabilities. Upload bandwidth is often much less then download. If you wish to Host a game, please review the chart below, which outlines the optimal number of players for certain upload capabilities. If you are uncertain of your upload capabilities, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may also want to check sites such as www.dslreports.com" www.dslreports.com to get an approximation of your connection capabilities.

X. Multiplayer Connection Options

When you choose to play a multiplayer game, you have two options available for connecting to or hosting a game. These options are:

- Internet: These games are found via queries to GameSpy servers. If the host you join is on your LAN, game data will still be passed at LAN speeds.

- LAN: These games are only broadcast to your local network.

X. Getting Disconnected After Starting Game

You may be disconnected from your ISP connection while playing if your Internet Options in the Windows Control Panel is set to automatically disconnect after a certain period of inactivity. We recommend that you disable this option before playing to prevent being disconnected while in game.

XI. Internet Performance Issues

The time of day can have an impact on your connection quality. If you have trouble playing over your Internet connection during peak hours, you might try playing later at night or at other times of the day to get a better quality connection.

- Dropped Packets: Each piece of data that is sent over a network or the Internet is called a packet. It is important for all of these packets to be delivered intact and in a timely manner for a smooth multiplayer experience. The Internet can frequently drop packets (lose them) depending on the quality of your connection and the amount of traffic on the Internet itself. If packets can't get through between a player and the game servers due to a poor connection, some issues may occur.

- Latency: Latency is a measure of the time (in milliseconds) that it takes for data to travel round-trip from one computer to another over a Network or the Internet. On the Internet, high latency can cause game performance to degrade severely. When playing any game over the Internet, it is important to have a low latency connection. High latency will contribute to poor multiplayer performance and decreased stability.

- Connection Problems: If you are consistently having trouble with dropped packets or latency, we recommend that you disconnect and reconnect to your ISP. If these issues continue, we recommend that you contact your ISP Technical Support for assistance.

XII. Banning and Unbanning PlayersWhen unbanning, you need to restart the server or the unbanning will not take effect.

If you accidentally ban someone and want to allow them back on your server, don't panic, there's a simple fix. Find the nwnplayer.ini file and open it with a text editor (notepad works well). Inside, you will find 3 headings:[Banned Ips][Banned Players][Banned CD Keys]

These represent the lists that any new server started on that machine will use. If you want to clear them out, just delete the 3 headings andeverything within them. If you know who you want to "unban" just removethat specific IP, Player Name, or CD Key and make sure to renumber anyfollowing entries so they're in order.

For example, given:[Banned Players]0=Trent1=Scott2=Paul3=Derek

If you want to unban Paul, but make sure that no evil Trent's, Scott's or Derek's can get into your game, change it to the following:[Banned Players]0=Trent1=Scott2=Derek

As well, if you want to add a group of people to the banned list, there is limited use of wildcards in two of the lists.

For IP's, you can enter partial starting IP's to ban entire domains:[Banned Ips]0=199.168.0.11=199.168.12=199.168these are all valid, as is3=199.168.2.*and even4=199

For Player names, you have 2 wild cards, one at the start of the name and one at the end of the name, both can be used simultaneously. For example:[Banned Players]0=Trent1=*Trent2=Trent*3=*Trent*

All of these are valid entries and will work as you would expect wildcards to work. For example: - "*Trent" will ban everyone with a "Trent" at the end of their name- "Trent*" will ban everyone with a Trent at the start of their name- and "*Trent*" will ban everyone with a "Trent" in their name at all(don't add the quotes). The entries are case sensitive.

XIII. IRQ Conflicts

We recommend that you check to assure that your network adapter is not sharing an IRQ with your Video or Sound card. To check for this:

- Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop- Select Properties from the menu.- Select the Device Manager tab- Double click the Computer entry at the top of the device list. This should bring up the IRQ Resource window. If your network card is sharing an IRQ with your video or sound card, you may need to physically move your sound or network card in order to resolve the IRQ conflict. Please refer to your motherboard documentation or system manufacturer for instructions on moving and installing hardware into your system.

========================================================================7. Known Issues========================================================================If you uninstall the game, the installer will not know how to gracefully handle the removal of custom or premium module files.

========================================================================8. Troubleshooting========================================================================

I. Component Transfer Error

You may see a Feature Transfer Error message when installing the game. If this occurs, you may have purchased a defective DVD, the disc may be dirty and/or damaged, or the DVD may be incompatible with your Optical Drive. Please try running the installer on another system to assure that the disc is functioning properly.

If you find that the DVD is dirty and/or damaged please follow the steps listed under "DVD-ROM Access Error".

II. "Ran out of virtual memory"

If you encounter the following message in an error dialog, "Ran out of virtual memory", you will need to free up additional hard drive space to continue installation.

Installation requires hard drive space on your C: drive even when you are installing to a different hard drive. This is due to a specification in InstallShield, which requires uninstall information to be stored on the C: drive. Because of this, you may see an error during installation stating that you do not have enough free space to install the game when there is ample room available in the install directory.

If this occurs, you will need to free at least 50 MB on the C: drive prior to installation. Please contact your system vendor should you require assistance doing this.

III. DVD-ROM Access Error

A DVD-ROM access error might be a symptom of one of these problems:

- You may have a dirty or scratched CD.- Your DVD-ROM drive may be having trouble reading the disc.- Your DVD-ROM drive may be getting old or worn.- Your DVD-ROM may not be properly installed in Windows.

First, check your CD for any dirt, fingerprints, smudges or scratches. To clean your CD, wipe it gently with a soft cloth, moving in smooth strokes from the center hub to the outer edge of the CD. If your CD looks fine, replace it in the drive and see if you continue to have this problem. If the problem persists, try testing the drive with a different CD.

IV. Unable to Launch the Game after Installation

If you are experiencing problems trying to launch the program after a successful installation, please try the following:

- Re-boot the system and try launching the program again.

- Make sure you have Disc 1, also sometimes labeled as Play Disc, in a local DVD drive. If you are uncertain as to which disc may be Disc 1 please check your game manual for details.

- Close all other running applications, especially things such as: Clean Sweep, anti-virus software, ZoneAlarm, and CD burning software (for example: Nero or EZ CD Creator).

- If you have more than one local DVD drive, try all drives.

- If you have a Virtual CD Drive installed, make sure it is disabled.

- Make sure you have updated drivers for your optical (DVD) drive AND that you have the latest motherboard drivers available.

- Make sure you have the latest video and sound drivers for your system.

- Make sure you wait for the disc authentication after the program launches. It can take up to one-half minute or more for initial disc authentication. Your mouse pointer may change into a spinning disc pointer while the disc is authenticating.

If you have tried all of the above and are still having trouble, please generate an analysis file for submission to the SecuROM Technical Support group so we may be of further assistance. The analysis file contains important information to help us analyze the program launch issues you are experiencing. After successfully creating the file, the necessary data will be exported and stored in an "AnalysisLog.sr0" file. Please perform the following steps:

- Make sure you have Disc 1, also sometimes labeled as Play Disc, in a local DVD drive. If you are uncertain as to which disc may be Disc 1 please check your game manual for details.

- You will need to locate the game executable. This file is located in the game folder which is in the Atari directory where you installed your game.

- Right click (right mouse button) on the executable and a dialog window will appear.

- Choose "Launch Analysis" from the menu and release the mouse button.

- Shortly, a disclaimer window will appear.

- To proceed, please click on the "Yes" button.

- The application will now generate an AnalysisLog.sr0 file within the root of your C:\ partition (hard drive).

- Another dialog will appear to signify the successful generation of the analysis file. Click the "OK" button to finish.

- If you have access to a compression utility program such as WinZip, please compress the file (some email programs will corrupt the .sr0 file during transmission).

- Please email the .sr0 file or zip file with a description of your issue with as much detail as possible. Be sure to include things you have already tried. Please submit this information by attaching the file and replying to support@securom.com" support@securom.com.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please accept our sincerest apology for any inconvenience you have experienced. Our goal is to solve your launch issues as efficiently and quickly as possible.

Disclaimer: The ability to generate the analysis file has been developed with your personal interest in mind to check for possible hardware and/or software incompatibility on your PC. To shorten the analysis time, system information is collected (similar to Microsoft's msinfo32.exe program). Data will be compared with the SecuROM knowledge base to determine hardware and/or software conflicts. Submitting the analysis file is voluntary. The collected data is for evaluation purposes only and is not used in any other manner.

V. What Should I Do If My Computer Goes to a Black Screen or Locks Up?

If you end up at a black screen or the game appears to lock up, please press ESC before trying anything else. If this fails, press CTRL-ALT-DEL once, click Task Manager, and then choose END TASK on Neverwinter Nights 2. If you do not see a dialog box after pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL, press ENTER twice and this should take you back to the desktop. Then restart your computer and try running the game again.

VI. Should I Have Other Programs Running in the Background?

Generally, we have found that it is not a good idea to run any other programs in the background during gameplay. Please disable any active screen savers while running this game, as they may interrupt the game and cause problems. Various video, sound, or memory problems may occur if other programs are running, including virus-detection utilities.

You may need to disable or close programs that start automatically when Windows is started. Some of these programs display icons on your system tray. If you have icons in your system tray, right-click on each of them and select the option to disable, unload, exit, or close them before running your game. The next time you start your computer, these items will load once more and the icons will return. If you cannot disable them from the taskbar and you experience problems running your game, we recommend that you consult Windows Help for information on how to remove shortcuts or how to keep other programs from running in the background.

VII. Power Management

If your computer is equipped with a Power Management feature, you may want to disable it. Please consult your computer's documentation or the manufacturer for assistance in doing this. When Power Management is enabled, the following problems may occur:

- The game may crash or go to a blue screen when sleep mode activates. The Windows mouse cursor may not appear when the computer returns from sleep mode.

- The monitor may go to a black screen while you are playing or when sitting at one screen for long periods of time.

VIII. Administrative Rights

Some steps noted in this Troubleshooting Guide require you to make adjustments to your system, such as setting up your monitor. These steps will not be possible to complete unless you are logged onto the system with Administrative rights. Without these rights, you may be unable to select an option because it is grayed out.

Administrative rights allow a user to make changes to a computer, its settings, access rights, files, user accounts and are required to update DirectX. Before installing the game, you should consider whether a minor or other user should be granted local Administrative rights because of these capabilities. You do not need to grant these rights to be able to play the game.

IX. Playing the Game in a Limited (Restricted) User Account

You will be able to play your game on a Limited (or Restricted) User account after the Administrator has installed the game.

X. Keyboard Functionality

Pressing ALT, CTRL or SHIFT multiple times during Gameplay may bring up a Windows dialog box while playing the game. This is a function of Accessibility options. For information regarding disabling this feature, please consult Windows Help.

XI. Shortcut Does Not Appear on the Desktop

You will be prompted to create a shortcut to your game on your desktop during installation. The shortcut to the game may not be displayed on your desktop after installation if your system is configured for multiple users, with each person using a separate profile. If this occurs, you will need to navigate to the Windows Desktop folder and copy the shortcut to your current desktop or copy the shortcut from the Start Menu to your desktop.

XII. Windows Firewall

With the release of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, Microsoft added the Windows Firewall, which can sometimes conflict with and/or cause abnormal behavior during installation or gameplay. To add your game to the Windows Firewall exception list, please do the following:

- Click Start and then click Control Panel.

- In the control panel, click Security Center, and then click Windows Firewall.

- Open the Exceptions tab, located under Programs and Services, and click the Add Program button. In the Add a Program dialog, click Browse and locate the application you wish to allow.

- Verify your game is listed in the Programs and Services list and press the OK button to accept the changes and dismiss the dialog. Press OK on the network connection's "Properties" dialog to apply the changes. Your new firewall exceptions will take effect immediately.

========================================================================9. Compatibility Notes========================================================================

I. Hardware T&L and Vertex and Pixel Shader Support

As is noted in the requirements for this game, a card requiring hardware T&L support is needed to play the game. Hardware Transform and Lighting, also known as Vertex and Pixel Shader support, is used by the game to render advanced effects, such as reflective surfaces and smoke, during gameplay. Here is a non-exhaustive list of video cards and what versions of Pixel and Vertex Shader they support:

The following video cards support Vertex Shader 2.0 & Pixel Shader 2.0:

ATI Radeon 9500 Pro, ATI Radeon 9600 Pro/XT, ATI Radeon 9700 Pro, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro/XT, ATI Radeon X300, ATI Radeon X600, ATI Radeon X700, ATI Radeon X800 XL/XT, ATI Radeon 850 XT, Nvidia GeForce FX 5200, Nvidia GeForce FX 5500, Nvidia GeForce FX 5600, Nvidia GeForce FX 5700, Nvidia GeForce FX 5800, Nvidia GeForce FX 5900, S3 DeltaChrome S8, S3 DeltaChrome S18 CE/Pro/Nitro, XGI Volari V5, XGI Volari V8

The following video cards support Vertex Shader 3.0 & Pixel Shader 3.0:

ATI Radeon X1300, ATI Radeon X1800 XL/XT, Nvidia GeForce 6200, Nvidia GeForce 6200 TC, Nvidia GeForce 6600, Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT, Nvidia GeForce 6800, Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT/GTO/Ultra, Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT/GTX

II. Laptop/Notebook Video and Audio Chipsets

Integrated laptop video chipsets are not officially supported for several reasons:

* Laptop/Notebook video chipsets generally provide very limited or no DirectDraw or DirectSound acceleration.

* Laptop/Notebook vendors, such as Dell or Gateway, do not typically test their systems for game compatibility.

* Laptop/Notebook device drivers are not as frequently updated to address graphical and/or game-specific issues compared to desktop video cards. In addition, device drivers are usually tailored specifically to a particular laptop/notebook by the manufacturer working closely with the chip maker compared to desktop video card device drivers being created for the chip itself.

* Laptop/Notebook graphics chipsets are designed for low power consumption and generally use a small amount of embedded RAM, using system RAM to make up any differences. Comparatively, desktop video cards in general have a larger amount of embedded RAM and do not resort to using system RAM.

* With some exceptions, such as the Radeon Mobility 9200 or GeForce FX Go 5200, notebook "3D" graphics chips do not support the advanced OpenGL and Direct3D features that have become standard on desktop 3D video cards.

* The simplistic audio chip in notebooks is designed for basic multimedia functions like playing music CDs or business presentations. The standard audio for games is Microsoft DirectSound. DirectSound requires a high-performance sound architecture that is able to do real-time mixing of multiple sound samples.

However, all of this aside, here are some laptop/notebook video chipsets that should work with titles requiring a 128MB Hardware T&L video card or higher:

ATI Mobility Radeon 9600ATI Mobility Radeon 9700ATI Mobility Radeon 9800

ATI Mobility Radeon x600ATI Mobility Radeon x700ATI Mobility Radeon x800

ATI Mobility Radeon x1400ATI Mobility Radeon x1600ATI Mobility Radeon x1800

Nvidia GeForce Go 6400Nvidia GeForce Go 6600Nvidia GeForce Go 6800Nvidia GeForce Go 6800 UltraNvidia GeForce Go 7300Nvidia GeForce Go 7400Nvidia GeForce Go 7600Nvidia GeForce Go 7800Nvidia GeForce Go 7800 GTXNvidia GeForce Go 7900 GSNvidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX

Here are some laptop/notebook chipsets that we have had reported will not work with titles requiring a 128MB Hardware T&L video card or higher:

ATI Mobility Radeon 9000ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 IGPATI Mobility Radeon 9200ATI Mobility Radeon 7500ATI Mobility Radeon 7000 IGPATI Mobility RadeonATI Radeon Xpress 200MATI Radeon 340M IGPATI Radeon 320M IGP

Intel Extreme GraphicsIntel Extreme 2 GraphicsIntel Graphics Media Accelerator 900Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Nvidia GeForce 4 420 Go Nvidia GeForce 4 440 Go Nvidia GeForce 4 460 GoNvidia GeForce 4 4200 Go

Nvidia GeForce FX 5100 Go

SiS MirageSiS Mirage 2

VIA/S3 Unichrome ProVIA/S3 Unichrome Pro II

The following laptop/notebook video cards are not currently supported by Neverwinter Nights 2 but may be added at a later time:

ATI Mobility Radeon x300ATI Mobility Radeon x1300

Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 GoNvidia GeForce FX 5600 GoNvidia GeForce FX 5650 Go

Nvidia GeForce Go 6200Nvidia GeForce Go 7200

Nvidia Quadro NVS 110MNvidia Quadro NVS 120MNvidia Quadro NVS 300M

Nvidia Quadro FX 1500M Nvidia Quadro FX 2500M

III. Sound and Video Drivers

The list below is provided to assist you in finding the latest drivers for your sound and/or video hardware. Please check your hardware manufacturer's web site for updated drivers for your specific card.

ABIT Computer Corporationwww.abit-usa.com" www.abit-usa.com Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)www.amd.com" www.amd.com ASUSwww.asus.com" www.asus.comATI Technologies Inc.www.ati.com" www.ati.com C-Media Electronics Inc.www.cmedia.com.tw" www.cmedia.com.twCompaqwww.compaq.com" www.compaq.comCreative Labs Ltd.www.creativelabs.com" www.creativelabs.com Crystal Semiconductorwww.cirrus.com" www.cirrus.com Dell Inc.www.dell.com" www.dell.comGateway, Inc.www.gateway.com" www.gateway.com Guillemot Corporationwww.guillemot.comHerculeswww.hercules.comHewlett-Packardwww.hp.com IBMwww.ibm.com Intel Corporationwww.intel.comI/OMagic Corporationwww.iomagic.comKensingtonwww.kensington.comLinksyswww.linksys.comLogitechwww.logitech.comMatroxwww.matrox.comMicrosoft Corporationwww.microsoft.comMicro-Star International, Ltd.www.msi.com.tw" www.msi.com.twNETGEARwww.netgear.com" www.netgear.comNVIDIA Corporationwww.nvidia.com" www.nvidia.comSaitekwww.saitek.com" www.saitek.comS3 Graphics Company, Ltd.www.s3graphics.com" www.s3graphics.comTurtle Beach, Inc.www.tbeach.com" www.tbeach.comVIA Technologies, Inc.www.via.com.tw" www.via.com.twXGIwww.xgitech.com" www.xgitech.com

IV. Supported Video cards

As is noted in the minimum requirements not all video cards have hardware vertex and pixel shader support even though they have the required video memory available. Here is a non-exhaustive list of video cards that we have tested and are supported:

ATI Radeon 9500 ProATI Radeon 9600 Pro and XTATI Radeon 9700 ProATI Radeon 9800 Pro and XTATI Radeon X600 seriesATI Radeon X700 seriesATI Radeon X800 seriesATI Radeon X1600 seriesATI Radeon X1800 seriesATI Radeon X1900 series

Nvidia GeForce 6600 seriesNvidia GeForce 6800 seriesNvidia GeForce 7600 seriesNvidia GeForce 7800 seriesNvidia GeForce 7900 series

Here is a non-exhaustive list of video cards that are not supported:

ATI Radeon 7200ATI Radeon 7500ATI Radeon 8500ATI Radeon 9000ATI Radeon 9200

Intel 82810 Integrated GraphicsIntel 82815 Integrated GraphicsIntel 82830M Integrated GraphicsIntel 82845G Integrated GraphicsIntel 82852 Integrated GraphicsIntel 82855 Integrated GraphicsIntel 82910GL GMA 900 Integrated GraphicsIntel 82915G GMA 900 Integrated GraphicsIntel 82915GV GMA 900 Integrated Graphics

Intel 82855GM Extreme Graphics 2 Intel 82865G Extreme Graphics 2Intel 82865GV Extreme Graphics 2

Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS Express Integrated GraphicsMobile Intel 910GML Express Integrated Graphics

Nvidia GeForce 2MXNvidia GeForce 2GTSNvidia GeForce 3 Series Nvidia GeForce 4 Series

SiS Xabre series video cards

XGI Volari V3

The following video cards are not currently supported by Neverwinter Nights 2 but may be added at a later time:

ATI Radeon X300ATI Radeon X1300

Nvidia GeForce FX SeriesNvidia GeForce 6200Nvidia GeForce 7300

S3 Graphics DeltaChrome S8S3 Graphics Chrome S25S3 Graphics Chrome S27

XGI Volari V8

If you have any of these video cards please contact your system vendor for assistance in upgrading your video card.

========================================================================10. Dual-Core Processor Support========================================================================

With the release of dual-core processors, such as the AMD Athlon X2 or the Intel Core Duo, some titles that were designed for single-core processors are having issues. These issues can manifest as the following:

- Choppy and/or stuttering performance, sometimes manifesting as random pausing, during gameplay

- Gameplay performing at hyper speeds making it impossible to play.

These issues are being caused due to the timestamp counter not always being read correctly (more specifically, different timestamp counters in the system may contain different values) by the game. As time goes on these issues will disappear however here are some solutions should you run into these issues:

I. AMD Dual-Core driver

If you have an AMD dual-core processor installed please be sure to download the latest drivers from AMD's website at www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_13118,00.html.

Please note that Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 will be required before you will be able to install these drivers. If you do not have Service Pack 2 installed you will need to go to Microsoft's Windows Update site or you may download it here: www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en

After installing these drivers, please test the game to see if this has resolved the issue.

II. Dual-Core Power Management support under Windows XP

From Microsoft's website at http://support.microsoft.com/?id=896256:

"Computers that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features, such as Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) processor performance states, require Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). Without these updates, computers that are equipped with these power management-capable, mobile, dual-core processors may experience decreased performance or unexpected behavior.If you are still experiencing problems, you will need to obtain a hotfix from Microsoft."

Users will need to currently call Microsoft to receive the fix. A list of contact numbers may be found here:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support" http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note: The hotfix is only needed for the 32-bit OS, the issue is not occurring on the 64-bit OS.

III. Processor/Thread Affinity

If none of the above steps have helped, or if you have an Intel Pentium D or an Intel Core Duo processor, you can try setting what is called the thread affinity for your game. To do this, please do the following:

a. Start your game.

b. Once you have reached the main menu press ALT+TAB (press and hold the ALT key while pressing the TAB key) which should then minimize your game to a window on your taskbar.

c. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to bring up your Windows Task Manager.

d. Click the tab labeled "Processes" and locate the executable file for your game. Typically this will be named after the game you are running.

e. Select the application by moving your mouse pointer and pressing your right-mouse button.

f. This should then bring up a menu and select "Set Affinity". From this window, make sure that only CPU 0 is selected and no others, and click "OK".

g. Once this is completed press ALT+TAB to return to your game. Should your game crash during this process, your settings will still be saved and you should be able to re-launch the game without an issue.

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Help Via the InternetUp-to-the-minute technical information about Atari products is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Internet at: http://atarisupport.com/.

Through this site you'll have access to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) documents, our FTP (File Transfer Protocol) area where you can download patches if needed, our Hints/Cheat Codes if they're available, and an Email area where you can get help and ask questions if you do not find your answers within the FAQ.

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Alternatively, our support representatives will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) and instructions for returning your product to Atari for replacement.

Warranty Policy in the United States & CanadaIf our technicians determine that the product storage medium is found to be defective within ninety (90) days of original purchase (unless otherwise provided by applicable law), Atari will replace the item free of charge, to the original purchaser, if the item is accompanied by the original dated receipt and packaging.

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