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DESCRIPTION: Monster Truck Madness(r) 2 Read
RELOADED
This document contains important information specific to version 2.0
of Monster Truck Madness 2 that is not included in the jewelcase booklet
or online Help.
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Readme Update for the Racing Madness Pack
This section contains important information on the games in the Racing Madness pack, including new issues since the original release of the games.
Microsoft Product Support Services
If you need assistance from Microsoft Product Support Services, please use the contact information below. This information supersedes any other Product Support information in the games.
Online Self-Help - free, fast, easy to use and available whenever you are:
- Need help fast? Try our \"Ask Maxwell\" service, FAQ’s, WebCasts or search our Knowledge Base for step-by-step articles on our Personal Support site.
- Get the most up-to-date answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays at http://support.microsoft.com/support
No-charge Assisted Personal Support
In the U.S.: M-F, 5am-9pm & Sat 9am-3pm Pacific Time.
In Canada: M-F, 8am-11pm & Sat 10am-6pm Eastern Time
- If your product was bundled in with the purchase of your computer, your computer manufacturer provides support for this product. For more details go to http://support.microsoft.com/directory/directory/oemdirectory.asp
- For retail versions of this product, unlimited no-charge support is provided by Microsoft. You can choose between instantly submitting your issues online at http://support.microsoft.com/support/WebResponse.asp or you can call us at: US - (425) 637-9308; Canada - (905) 568-3503. Normal toll charges will apply.
Paid Assisted Personal Support - our experts are here to help you!
- In the US, support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. A US $35 charge is billed to your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express card. Call (800) 936-5700.
- In Canada, support is available M-F, 8am-11pm & Sat 10am-6pm Eastern Time. A CDN $45 charge is billed to your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express card. Call (800) 668-7975.
- You can also instantly submit your issue online at http://support.microsoft.com/support/WebResponse.asp
Printable Documentation
For information on playing the games, consult the online help within each game and check out the printable electronic booklet (Adobe Acrobat Reader format) on the CDs.
To open an electronic booklet:
1. With the game CD in your CD-ROM drive, click Start on the Windows® taskbar and then click Run.
2. For Midtown Madness: Type D:midtown.pdf, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
For Monster Truck Madness 2: Type D:monster.pdf, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
For Motocross Madness: Type D:LangUSAHelpmotocros.pdf, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
You can download the free Acrobat Reader software, which allows you to view .pdf files, from http://www.adobe.com.
Midtown Madness Patch
A software patch for Midtown Madness is available on the Midtown Madness CD. The patch addresses the following issues:
- Allows you to play multiplayer games on the MSN Gaming Zone.
- Improves game play during multiplayer sessions by keeping locked vehicles locked and preventing unfair advantages with vehicle tweaks.
- Fixes rendering issues with GeForce video cards.
To get the patch:
1. From your Windows desktop, double-click on My Computer.
2. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive.
3. Open the Goodies folder, then the Patch folder.
4. Double-click on the executable file to install the patch.
Updating Video Card Drivers
If you experience display problems when running the game, we recommend that you update your video card drivers. Check your video card (or chip set) manufacturer\'s web site to see if updated drivers are available.
IMPORTANT: Some of the latest drivers for a variety of 3D accelerator cards REQUIRE the installation of DirectX 7.0 in order for the cards to function properly. If you do not have DirectX 7.0 or better installed on your computer, please download the latest update from http://www.microsoft.com/directx
Video Cards with Known Issues
If you are using any of the video cards listed below, you may experience problems playing the games. Known workarounds, when available, are included below.
Issues with Motocross Madness
ASUS V6600 video cards. When using this card on Windows ME, some bike textures may disappear at various camera angles. Currently there is no workaround for this issue.
3D Blaster Savage 4 video cards. When using this card on Windows ME, some terrain textures will have a red tint at 1600x1200 resolution. To avoid this problem, run at a lower resolution.
Issues with Monster Truck Madness 2
Rage Fury Maxx video cards. When using this card on Windows ME, water textures don’t render properly. Currently there is no workaround for this issue.
ATI Rage II video cards (PCI). Vehicles in the preview pane don’t render properly when using this card on Windows 98 SE and your Windows display settings are at 32-bit color depth. To correct this problem, use 16-bit or lower color depth.
Accel GraphicsStar 2 video cards. Some textures don’t render properly when running with reflective textures option turned on. To avoid this problem, turn reflective textures off.
Issues with Midtown Madness
Voodoo 3500 TV video cards. When using this card on Windows ME, Midtown Madness will display an error when trying to play the opening video. Click OK to dismiss the error and enter the game.
ATI 3D Rage II+ video cards. Midtown Madness crashes to the Windows desktop after closing Help when using this card. Currently there is no workaround for this issue. If this occurs, restart the game.
Hercules Terminator Beast video cards. When using this card, you may encounter graphics problems if the best texture option is selected in the Midtown Madness graphics options. To avoid the graphics problems, select a different texture quality option.
Matrox Millennium II / Diamond Stealth G460 video cards. When using these cards on Windows 98 SE, the game may crash if your screen resolution is set above 800x600. Use a screen resolution of 800x600 or lower.
Nvidia Riva TNT, Riva TNT2, and GeForce chip sets. When using a video card based on one of these chip sets, you may not be able to run Midtown Madness if your computer’s screen resolution is set higher than 640x480 pixels. If this occurs, we recommend installing the latest video card drivers from the Nvidia web site.
End of Readme Update for the Racing Madness Pack
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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON Monster Truck Madness 2:
Monster Manual, the online Help system for Monster Truck Madness 2,
includes helpful information on playing the game and maximizing your
performance. To access Help, click the Monster Truck Madness
2 Help menu, and then click Monster Manual.
Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ.txt (file located in the folder
where you installed Monster Truck Madness 2 or on the Monster
Truck Madness 2 CD), includes the answers to questions frequently asked
about playing and optimizing the performance of Monster Truck Madness 2.
Also, don\'t forget to visit our World Wide Web site to obtain the
latest information! The Web site will have a Monster Truck Madness 2
product support page with up-to-date tips, FAQs, and articles. Just
click the Web Page button on the game\'s opening screen or click
Microsoft On The Web on the Help menu. The URL for the Monster
Truck Madness Home Page is:
http://www.microsoft.com/games/monster/
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Table of Contents
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1. General Notes and Troubleshooting
1.1. Getting Help from Microsoft Technical Support
1.2. Racing classic tracks from Monster Truck Madness Version 1.
1.3. Racing add-on and self-created tracks in Monster Truck
Madness 2.
1.4. 3D accelerator card improves look and speed of game
1.5. Ejecting the game disc causes program to stop responding when
you\'ve installed the game using either the Compact or Typical
installation option.
1.6. Long file names for Instant Replay files may result in
unsaved file.
1.7. Trouble completing Sidewinder Canyon and The Excavation
tracks with low transfer gear settings.
1.8. Unusual weather effects when running in Software Only mode.
1.9. Pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously on your joystick or
race car controller changes view while racing.
1.10. Canceling intro movies using right mouse button causes
pop-up Help to be displayed.
1.11. Changes to entry in Player Name box not being saved.
1.12. Pressing ALT key while racing causes screen to go black.
1.13. Computer-controlled trucks sometimes disappear and then
reappear while you\'re racing.
1.14. Menu options appear to be unavailable after multiple menu
selections.
1.15. When Windows power management options are turned on, Monster
Truck Madness 2 stops responding if you are using a joystick
or race car controller.
1.16. Screen may need resizing to display menus after starting
Monster Truck Madness 2.
1.17. Opening a saved Instant Replay file after completing a race
erases Instant Replay file for the race you just completed.
1.18. Cannot open Instant Replay or Saved Race files from Monster
Truck Madness Version 1 in Monster Truck Madness 2.
2. Multiplayer Notes and Troubleshooting
2.1. Pausing during race may result in misreporting of
checkpoint progress.
2.2. Long player names may overwrite displayed score during
Summit Rumbles.
2.3. Dynamic scenery objects are not in-synch for all participants
in a multiplayer race.
2.4. Host of Internet Gaming Zone multiplayer session should not
start race until Monster Truck Madness 2 has started on all
participants\' machines.
2.5. Monster Demo not available during multiplayer sessions.
2.6. Accessing menus or right-clicking on-screen while a
multiplayer session is loading, or while results are
calculating at the end of a race, results in screen
corruption.
2.7. If one participant has revealed the secret track, participants
who have not discovered it may encounter display
irregularities.
2.8. New host in Zone session may encounter an error message.
2.9. Problems with text-based chat messages when using IPX
Connection for DirectPlay option.
2.10. Participants who join a multiplayer session that is already
in-progress may see inaccurate results in Hall of Fame screen.
2.11. Hall of Fame may display results for participants who join a
multiplayer session already in-progress but do not race.
2.12. Muliplayer racing not recommended when you choose the Compact
Install option.
3. Video Adapter Notes and Troubleshooting
3.1. List of video adapters with known issues.
3.2. Problems with built-in ATI Rage Pro Turbo 1X (AGP-compatible)
video adapters in Dell OptiPlex computers.
3.3. Switching between display adapters when you have more than one
installed on your computer.
3.4. Problem entering full-screen mode with ATI Rage and other
video adapters.
3.5. White textures flickering on-screen when Rain or Snow weather
options selected.
3.6. AGP Buffering options still available when using non-AGP video
adapter.
3.7. No underwater or fogging effects with V2X00 display adapters.
4. Audio Notes and Troubleshooting
4.1. Audio troubleshooting suggestion.
4.2. Problems with Yamaha OPL3-SA sound card.
4.3. CB radio does not work in Windows NT 4.0.
4.4. Sound is corrupted in Windows NT 4.0.
4.5. For optimal CB radio performance, limit the number of
participants in a multiplayer session.
5. Windows NT Notes and Troubleshooting
5.1. Joystick setting problems in Windows NT 4.0.
5.2. Tracks list on Hall of Fame screen truncated in
Windows NT 4.0.
5.3. Problems shutting down Windows NT 4.0 while Monster Truck
Madness 2 is running.
5.4. Trouble switching between full-screen and windowed modes in
Windows NT 4.0.
5.5. Error message displayed when user presses CTRL+ALT+DEL while
racing in full-screen mode under Windows NT 4.0.
5.6. Distorted horizon on Sidewinder Canyon track shortcut when
running in Software Only mode on Windows NT 4.0.
5.7. Screen in Windowed mode appears in wrong location with buttons
truncated in Windows NT 4.0.
5.8. For optimal CB radio performance, limit the number of
participants in a multiplayer session.
6. Controller Configuration Notes and Troubleshooting
6.1. ThrustMaster NASCAR (R) Pro Racing Wheel
(outside U.S., ThrustMaster Formula One Racing Wheel)
6.2. ThrustMaster Formula T1 and T2
6.3. ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1
6.4. CH Products Pro
6.5. Using multiple game devices
6.6. \"The selected control type could not be found...\" message
7. Microsoft DirectX(R) 5.2 Notes
7.1. Notes on DirectX 5.2
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1. General Notes and Troubleshooting
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1.1. Getting Help from Microsoft Technical Support
If you are having problems installing or playing Monster Truck
Madness 2, first look in the Monster Manual, the online Help system,
or consult the jewelcase booklet. You can open Monster Manual even if
you haven\'t installed Monster Truck Madness 2 by double-clicking
monster.hlp (located on the Monster Truck Madness 2 disc). You can also
find late-breaking updates and technical information in this README.txt
file or in the FAQ.txt file (located in the directory where you
installed Monster Truck Madness 2 or on the Monster Truck
Madness 2 disc).
If you still have a question, Microsoft offers technical support and
services ranging from self-help tools to direct assistance with a
Microsoft technical engineer. For details on these options, including
telephone numbers, double-click monster.hlp (located on the Monster
Truck Madness 2 disc), and then open the \"Getting Help from Microsoft
Technical Support\" book in the Table of Contents. You can open this
Help file from the disc if you haven\'t installed the game.
1.2. Racing classic tracks from Monster Truck Madness Version 1.
You can race the classic circuit and rally tracks featured in Monster
Truck Madness Version 1 with this new version of Monster Truck Madness.
Drag races are not available in Monster Truck Madness 2, and the
Version 1 tracks may not display the same high-quality photo-textured
graphics as the new Version 2 tracks.
If you own a copy of Monster Truck Madness Version 1, follow the steps
below to make Version 1 tracks available from within Monster
Truck Madness 2:
1. Install Monster Truck Madness 2.
2. Open pod.ini (file located in the folder where you installed
Monster Truck Madness 2).
3. Add lines to the end of the file that includes the paths to two
files installed with Monster Truck Madness Version 1: game.pod
and truck.pod (files located in the System folder where you
installed Monster Truck Madness Version 1, or in the System
folder on the Monster Truck Madness Version 1 disc).
4. Change the number at the top of the file to reflect the total number
of pods listed (i.e., if you added game.pod and truck.pod to
the list, change the number at the top of the file from 19 to 21).
5. Save and close pod.ini.
6. Start Monster Truck Madness 2 and navigate to the Races screen.
The Monster Truck Madness Version 1 classic circuit and rally
tracks are included in the Track list (they\'re listed after the
Version 2 tracks and Summit Rumbles).
If you do not own a copy of Monster Truck Madness Version 1, connect
to the Monster Truck Madness Home Page on the World Wide Web, where you
can download tracks from Version 1 individually. Complete instructions
for downloading are included on the Web Site. Click the Web Page button
on the game\'s opening screen or click Microsoft On The Web on the Help
menu. The URL for the Monster Truck Madness Home Page is:
http://www.microsoft.com/games/monster/
1.3. Racing add-on and self-created tracks in Monster Truck Madness 2.
If you purchased any third-party track add-on packs, created your own
tracks, or acquired any independently created third-party tracks for
Monster Truck Madness Version 1, you can race these tracks using
Monster Truck Madness 2.
Follow the steps below to import third party add-on and self-created
tracks for use in Monster Truck Madness 2:
1. Open pod.ini (file located in the folder where you installed
Monster Truck Madness 2).
2. Add lines to the end of the file that include the paths to the
pod files that include the third-party add-on or self-created
tracks.
3. Change the number at the top of the file to reflect the total
number of pods listed (i.e., if you two pod files to the list,
change the number at the top of the file from 19 to 21).
4. Save and close pod.ini.
5. Start Monster Truck Madness 2 and navigate to the Races screen.
The third-party or add-on tracks are included in the Track list.
1.4. 3D accelerator card improves look and speed of game.
Purchasing a high-quality 3D graphics accelerator card is the
single best way to improve the speed and look of Monster
Truck Madness 2.
1.5. Ejecting the game disc causes program to stop responding when
you\'ve installed the game using either the Compact or Typical
installation option.
If you chose the Compact option during setup, do not eject the
Monster Truck Madness 2 disc while the game is running. If you do so,
Monster Truck Madness 2 will stop responding.
If you chose the Typical option during setup, you must have the Monster
Truck Madness 2 disc in your CD-ROM drive in order to play the game\'s
opening movie, clip scenes, and the online Help movies. Ejecting
the disc while of any of these movies is playing may cause Monster Truck
Madness 2 to stop responding.
1.6. Long file names for Instant Replay files may result in
unsaved file.
If the total number of characters used for the complete Instant Replay
file name, including path, exceeds 200 characters, the file may not be
saved and no error message is displayed. To avoid the problem, limit
the number of characters used to name Instant Replay files to less than
200 characters.
1.7. Trouble completing Sidewinder Canyon and The Excavation tracks
with low transfer gear settings.
If you\'re having trouble making your jumps while racing the Sidewinder
Canyon rally track or the Excavation circuit track, try increasing your
transfer gear ratio. When racing these tracks with a low transfer gear
setting (800 or lower), you may not have enough launch speed to execute
the jumps successfully. Increasing your transfer gear ratio setting for
these tracks to 1600 or more should have you flying to the finish
line in no time.
1.8. Unusual weather effects when running in Software Only mode.
If you are running Monster Truck Madness 2 in Software Only mode
(Graphics Renderer list, Graphics command, Options menu), and
you select Weather options, including Snow or Rain, you may encounter
some strange weather as you\'re racing. For example, rain and snow may
be falling in tunnels and other covered areas.
1.9. Pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously on your joystick or
race car controller changes view while racing.
Pressing buttons 1 and 2 on your joystick or race car controller
simultaneously changes view while racing, regardless of how your
joystick or controller is configured. To avoid the problem, press
one button at a time on your joystick or controller.
1.10. Canceling intro movies using right mouse button causes
pop-up Help to be displayed.
If you cancel the intro movies as one is being played by pressing
the right mouse button, pop-up Help is displayed when you\'re
selecting a track. To avoid this problem, press ESC to cancel all
intro movies, or click the left-mouse button to cancel each intro
movie separately.
1.11. Changes to entry in Player Name box not being saved.
If you type a name in the Player Name box (Driver Check-in
screen), switch focus to another control, and then make a simple
change to the previously entered Player Name entry (i.e., changing
a character from lowercase to uppercase), your change may not be
saved when you switch focus to another control. To clear the
Player Name list and start fresh, delete the file player.pro from
the folder where you installed Monster Truck Madness 2.
1.12. Pressing ALT key while racing causes screen to go black.
If you press the ALT key while you are racing, the menu bar is displayed
and the game window goes black. To restore the game window, click the
left mouse button anywhere in the game window.
1.13. Computer-controlled trucks sometimes disappear and then
reappear while you\'re racing.
Depending on the game view you\'re driving in and your proximity to your
competitors, computer-controlled trucks may appear to disappear and
then reappear in a slightly different location when they are near
checkpoints. This behavior has no effect on the final results of
the race.
1.14. Menu options appear to be unavailable after multiple
menu selections.
If you are using Windows 98, and you select multiple menus, some menu
items may appear to be unavailable. Although a menu item may appear
grayed, it is still available.
1.15. When Windows power management options are turned on, Monster Truck
Madness 2 stops responding if you are using a joystick or race car
controller.
If you are using any of the Windows power management options,
Monster Truck Madness 2 may stop responding if you are playing
the game using a joystick or race car controller. To fix the problem,
turn off Windows power management options before you start Monster
Truck Madness 2.
1.16. Screen may need resizing to display menus after starting Monster
Truck Madness 2.
If the menus at the top of the screen are not visible after you start
Monster Truck Madness 2, use the controls on your monitor to resize the
screen to display the menus.
1.17. Opening a saved Instant Replay file after completing a race erases
Instant Replay file for the race you just completed.
If you open a previously saved Instant Replay file after completing a
race, the Instant Replay file for the race you just completed is erased
because the saved file you opened fills the Instant Replay buffer. To
avoid this problem, open saved Instant Replay files before you start
racing or after you\'ve viewed the Instant Replay file for the most
recently completed race.
1.18. Cannot open Instant Replay or Saved Race files from Monster Truck
Madness Version 1 in Monster Truck Madness 2.
You cannot open Instant Replay or Saved Race files from Monster Truck
Madness Version 1 in Monster Truck Madness 2. If you attempt to do so,
your computer may stop responding, or an error message is displayed.
If an error message is displayed, do not click the Debug Information
button.
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2. Multiplayer Notes and Troubleshooting
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2.1. Pausing during race may result in misreporting of checkpoint
progress.
When participating in a multiplayer race, if one player is paused while
an opponent is driving through a checkpoint, the fact that the opponent
has driven through the checkpoint may not be reflected on the paused
player\'s machine, which may result in differing final results on
participants\' machines.
2.2. Long player names may overwrite displayed score during Summit
Rumbles.
If any participant enters/chooses a player name that is longer than
10 characters, and then starts a Summit Rumble multiplayer session,
the score displayed on the screen for that participant may be
overwritten by the player name. To avoid this problem, use only
player names that do not exceed 10 characters.
2.3. Dynamic scenery objects are not in-synch for all participants
in a multiplayer race.
If you are participating in a multiplayer race or Summit Rumble, you
may find that you and your opponents see and interact with different
dynamic scenery objects depending on your Scenery setting (Scenery
list box, Graphics command, Options menu). For example, if you have
your Scenery setting set to Complex (Slower), and you are racing
the Farm Road 29 circuit track, you may encounter and interact with
the moving train while your opponents see the effects of the train,
but not the train itself. To avoid this problem, make sure that
your graphics settings match those of your opponents before you
start a multiplayer race or Summit Rumble.
2.4. Host of Internet Gaming Zone multiplayer session should not
start race until Monster Truck Madness 2 has started on all
participants\' machines.
When hosting a multiplayer session via the Internet Gaming Zone, it\'s
important to make sure that Monster Truck Madness 2 has started on
all participants\' machines before the host clicks the Ready button
to start the multiplayer session. Otherwise, some participants may
be left out of the session, while others may see an error message.
2.5. Monster Demo not available during multiplayer sessions.
When you are participating in a multiplayer session, you cannot play
Monster Demo (Monster Demo button on Start screen). To play Monster
Demo, first disconnect from your multiplayer session (Disconnect
button on Multiplayer screen).
2.6. Accessing menus or right-clicking on-screen while a multiplayer
session is loading, or while results are calculating at the end of
a race, results in screen corruption.
If you attempt to access the menu bar or right-click on the screen
while a multiplayer session is loading or while results are being
calculated, the screen may be corrupted and the multiplayer session
may be interrupted.
2.7. If one participant has revealed the secret track, participants
who have not discovered it may encounter display irregularities.
During multiplayer sessions, if one participant has revealed the secret
track, participants who have not discovered it may encounter display
irregularities. To fix the problem, find the secret track!
2.8. New host in Zone session may encounter an error message.
During multiplayer sessions on the Internet Gaming Zone, if the
original host exits the session, the new host may encounter an
error message if he/she clicks the Ready button before the other
participants. To fix the problem, make sure the new host does not
click the Ready button until all other participants in the session
have done so.
2.9. Problems with text-based chat messages when using IPX Connection
for DirectPlay option.
When exchanging text-based chat messages during multiplayer sessions
when using the IPX Connection for DirectPlay option, you may
encounter problems, especially when sending and receiving messages
simultaneously.
2.10. Participants who join a multiplayer session that is already
in-progress may see inaccurate results on Hall of Fame screen.
If you join a multiplayer session that is already in-progress, you may
see inaccurate results displayed on the Hall of Fame screen at the
end of the session.
2.11. Hall of Fame may display results for participants who join a
multiplayer session already in-progress but do not race.
If you join a multiplayer session that is already in-progress, but
do not race, the Hall of Fame may show results for you even though
you did not participate in the race.
2.12. Muliplayer racing not recommended when you choose the Compact
Install option.
If you chose the Compact option when you installed Monster Truck
Madness 2, multiplayer racing is not recommended. If you do
participate in multiplayer races with a Compact install, you
may experience degraded performance.
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3. Video Adapter Notes and Troubleshooting
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3.1. List of video adapters with known issues.
If you are using any of the video adapters listed below, you may
experience problems playing Monster Truck Madness 2. Known workarounds,
when available, are included below. If you experience problems when
playing Monster Truck Madness 2, contact your video adapter\'s hardware
manufacturer for the latest drivers for your video adapter. Many
manufacturers maintain World Wide Web sites that offer updated drivers
and troubleshooting advice for their products.
Video adapters with known issues when running Monster Truck Madness 2:
--3D Labs Permedia 2 Chipsets (includes Diamond Fire GL 1000 Pro,
AccellGraphics AccelSTAR II, ABIT V3D, Creative Labs Graphics
Blaster Exxtreme, Gateway 2000 E3000 and E5000 computer systems).
Workaround: 3D Hardware options are not available. Do not select
the Hardware Options button (Graphics command, Options menu).
--#9 Revolution 3D (ticket 2 ride, AGP) video adapter. Workaround:
do not install the Diamond Multimedia Monster 3D accelerator after
installing this video adapter. If you do, Monster Truck Madness 2
may stop responding when you display the Races screen.
--ATI Rage One video adapter with 2 MBs of VRAM. Workaround: do not
select Direct3D in the Graphics Renderer list (Graphics command,
Options menu), or upgrade the amount of VRAM to at least 4 MBs.
--ATI 3D Rage video adapter.
--ATI 3D Rage Pro (AGP) video adapter installed on a Hewlett Packard
Pavilion Pentium II-300 computer. Workaround: do not select Direct3D
in the Graphics Renderer list (Graphics command, Options menu).
--ATI Rage 2 video adapter. (See also 3.2. below)
--Diamond Stealth 2000 (s3 virge chipset) video adapter.
--Diamond Stealth 3D 3000 (virge/VX chipset) video adapter.
--Hercules Stingray 128/3D video adapter.
--I/O Data GA Rush video adapter. Workaround: select Direct3D, not 3DFX,
in the Graphics Renderer list (Graphics command, Options menu).
--Matrox m3D video adapter. Workaround: select Power VR in the
Graphics Renderer list (Graphics command, Options menu).
--Matrox Millennium video adapter.
--Matrox Millennium 2 video adapter.
--Matrox Mystique video adapter.
--Riva 128 video adapter.
3.2. Problems with built-in ATI Rage Pro Turbo 1X (AGP-compatible) video
adapters in Dell OptiPlex computers.
If you have a Dell OptiPlex computer with an ATI Rage Pro Turbo 1X
video adapter that is built-into your computer\'s motherboard, you may
encounter problems if you select the Triple Buffering AGP option in the
3D Hardware Options dialog box. To avoid the problem, do not select
Triple Buffering in the Accelerated Graphics Port list in the
3D Hardware Options dialog box.
If you are unable to start Monster Truck Madness 2 after selecting
Triple Buffering, follow the steps below to fix the problem:
(1) Open monster.ini (file located in the System folder where
you installed Monster Truck Madness 2).
(2) Search for useAGPFlag (listed under Graphics).
(3) Set the flag to 0.
(4) Save and close monster.ini
(5) Start Monster Truck Madness 2.
3.3. Switching between display adapters when you have more than one
installed on your computer.
If you have more than one display adapter/3D accelerator card installed
on your computer, you may encounter problems when switching between
adapters while playing Monster Truck Madness 2.
You can download a small program from the World Wide Web, 3D Control
Center, that enables you to run more than one display adapter/3D
accelerator card in your machine. On the World Wide Web, navigate to
http://www.videologic.com, select Software, then Apocalypse 3Dx,
and then find and unzip 3dcc.zip.
3.4. Problems entering full-screen mode with ATI Rage and other
video adapters.
If you are using an ATI Rage or other video adapter, and you are unable
to switch to full screen with your hardware option selected in the
Graphics Renderer list (Graphics command on Options menu), you must
close and restart Monster Truck Madness 2 in order to switch to
full screen mode with Software Only selected in the Graphics
Renderer list.
3.5. White textures flickering on-screen when Rain or Snow weather
options selected.
If you select either the Rain or Snow weather option for a race, and
you are running Monster Truck Madness 2 in Software Only mode (Graphics
Renderer list, Graphics command, Options menu), you may notice white
textures flickering on-screen while you\'re racing. There is no known
workaround for this at this time.
3.6. AGP Buffering options still available when using
non-AGP video adapter.
Even if you do not have an AGP video adapter installed on your computer,
you can still select buffering options in the Accelerated Graphics
Port list (3D Hardware dialog box), although an error message is
displayed the first time you select one. If you select a buffering
option without an AGP video adapter installed on your computer,
you may experience degraded performance. In some cases, Monster
Truck Madness 2 may not run.
3.7. No underwater or fogging effects with V2X00 display adapters.
If you are using a Rendition Rredline V2X00 display adapter,
including the Diamond Stealth II s220, Hercules Thriller 3D,
Jazz Outlaw 3D, and The Outlaw 3D-Bonnie & Clyde display adapters,
and you select the Rendition Rredline option in the Graphics
Renderer list (Graphics command, Options menu), you may not
see underwater or fog visual effects while you\'re racing.
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4. Audio Notes and Troubleshooting
=======================================================================
4.1. Audio troubleshooting suggestion.
If you experience problems with audio when playing Monster Truck
Madness 2, contact your audio card\'s hardware manufacturer for the
latest drivers for your sound card. Many manufacturers maintain
World Wide Web sites that offer updated drivers and troubleshooting
advice for their products.
4.2. Problems with Yamaha OPL3-SA sound card.
If you are using a Yamaha OPL3-SA sound card, you may experience
problems with audio when playing Monster Truck Madness 2.
4.3. CB radio does not work in Windows NT 4.0. (#654)
If you are using the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, the CB radio
feature in Monster Truck Madness 2 does not work. The CB radio
requires DirectSound, which is not supported by Windows NT 4.0.
4.4. Sound is corrupted in Windows NT 4.0. (#752)
If you are using the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, sound may
be distorted or sub-par in Monster Truck Madness 2. Sound effects
in Monster Truck Madness 2 require DirectSound, which is not supported
by Windows NT 4.0.
4.5. For optimal CB radio performance, limit the number of
participants in a multiplayer session.
For optimal CB radio performance, limit the number of participants
in a multiplayer session. As the number of participants increase,
so do latency and delivery issues.
=======================================================================
5. Windows NT Notes and Troubleshooting
=======================================================================
5.1. Joystick setting problems in Windows NT 4.0.
If you are using a joystick with Windows NT 4.0, the joystick
buttons may not behave as expected. Use the keyboard shortcuts
to change views, etc.
5.2. Tracks list on Hall of Fame screen truncated in Windows NT 4.0.
If you are running Monster Truck Madness 2 on Windows NT 4.0, the Tracks
list on the Hall of Fame screen is clipped. Use the arrow keys
to navigate the list and to select the track for which you want to
display Hall of Fame information.
5.3. Problems shutting down Windows NT 4.0 while Monster Truck
Madness 2 is running.
If you encounter problems shutting down Windows NT 4.0 while Monster
Truck Madness 2 is running and an access violation error is displayed,
clear out the text in the error message, and the system should shut
down normally.
5.4. Trouble switching between full-screen and windowed modes in
Windows NT 4.0.
If you are using Windows NT 4.0 with a Simulation Resolution setting of
320x200 or 320x400, and you encounter problems switching
between full-screen and windowed modes while you are driving in
Monster Truck Madness 2, set your Simulation Resolution setting to
640x480 (Graphics command on Options menu).
5.5. Error message displayed when user presses CTRL+ALT+DEL while
racing in full-screen mode under Windows NT 4.0.
Pressing CTRL+ATL+DEL while you are racing in full-screen mode
under Windows NT 4.0. results in an error message being displayed.
To avoid the problem, exit Monster Truck Madness 2 before pressing
CTRL+ALT+DEL under Windows NT 4.0.
5.6. Distorted horizon on Sidewinder Canyon track shortcut when
running in Software Only mode.
If you take a certain shortcut on the Sidewinder circuit track while
in Software Only mode (Graphics Renderer list box--Graphics
command on Options menu), the horizon may appear distorted as you
head downhill.
5.7. Screen in Windowed mode appears in wrong location with buttons
truncated in Windows NT 4.0.
If you are running Monster Truck Madness 2 under Windows NT 4.0, and
switch to windowed mode, the screen may appear in the wrong location
with buttons truncated. Click any button to restore the screen correctly.
5.8. For optimal CB radio performance, limit the number of
participants in a multiplayer session.
For optimal CB radio performance, limit the number of participants
in a multiplayer session. As the number of participants increase,
so do latency and delivery issues.
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6. Controller Configuration Notes and Troubleshooting
=======================================================================
6.1. ThrustMaster NASCAR (R) Pro Racing Wheel
(outside U.S., ThrustMaster Formula One Racing Wheel).
If you are using a ThrustMaster NASCAR Pro Racing Wheel, follow
the steps below to ensure that it is installed and configured
properly for use with Monster Truck Madness 2.
(1) Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel,
and then double-click Game Controllers.
(2) Click Add.
(3) In the Controllers list, click [Custom...].
(4) Under Axes, click 2 axes.
(5) In the Buttons list, click 4.
(6) Click Special Characteristics, and then click Is A Race Car
Controller.
(7) Under Name, type a name for the racing wheel.
(8) Click OK.
(5) To calibrate your NASCAR Pro Racing Wheel, click Properties.
(6) DO NOT select the Rudder/Pedals checkbox.
(7) Click Calibrate, and then follow the directions on your screen.
(8) When you\'re finished calibrating, click OK.
(9) Start Monster Truck Madness 2.
(10) On the Options menu, click Controls.
(11) In the Primary Driving Control list, click Race Car Controller.
(12) To customize your NASCAR Pro Racing Wheel, click Customize
Controller.
(13) Click OK to exit the dialog box when you are finished.
6.2. ThrustMaster Formula T1 and T2.
If you are using a ThrustMaster Formula T1 or T2 wheel and pedals/race
car controller unit, follow the steps below to ensure that it is
installed and configured properly for use with Monster Truck Madness 2.
Make sure Monster Truck Madness 2 is not running when you start this
procedure.
(1) Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel,
and then double-click Game Controllers.
(2) Click Add.
(3) In the Controllers list, click Thrustmaster Formula T1/T2
with adapter.
(4) Click OK.
(5) To calibrate your T1 or T2, click Properties.
(6) DO NOT select the Rudder/Pedals checkbox.
(7) Click Calibrate, and then follow the directions on your screen.
(8) When you\'re finished calibrating, click OK.
(9) Start Monster Truck Madness 2.
(10) On the Options menu, click Controls.
(11) In the Primary Driving Control list, click Race Car Controller.
(12) To customize your T1 or T2 settings, click Customize Controller.
(13) Click OK to exit the dialog box when you are finished.
6.3. ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1.
If you are using a ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1 wheel and pedals/race car
controller unit, please note the following: this controller requires a
custom setup that is explained in the documentation provided by the
manufacturer. Also, older versions of this controller require
an adapter: make sure you are using an adapter if the version of the
controller you are using requires it.
6.4. CH Products Pro.
If you are using CH Products Pro pedals/controller with Monster Truck
Madness 2, acceleration and braking are assigned to the same pedal unless
you calibrate the controller using the following steps:
(1) Set the switch on the controller to \"plane.\" The switch can be
found on the top of the controller between the two pedals.
(2) Click the Start button, point to settings, click Control Panel,
and then double-click Game Controllers. Click Add. In the
Controllers list, click Thrustmaster T1/T2 without adapter, and
then click OK.
(3) In Monster Truck Madness 2, on the Options menu, click Controls,
confirm that the race car controller is listed under Primary
Driving Control, and then click Customize Controller.
(4) Click the Swap Pedals check box, and then click OK.
6.5. Working with multiple game devices.
When connecting and installing multiple game devices (i.e., a
gamepad and a joystick) while playing Monster Truck Madness 2,
you may need to exit and restart the game in order to make
the control you specified the active one.
6.6. \"The selected control type could not be found...\" message.
You may see the following message when configuring your controllers:
\"The selected control type could not be found. The primary controller
has been set to keyboard.\" This message is displayed when there is no
controller assigned to controller ID 1. To fix this problem, follow
the steps below, and be sure that Monster Truck Madness 2 is
not running when you start the procedure.
(1) Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel,
and then double-click Game Controllers.
(2) Remove all installed game controllers
(3) Add the controller you want to use with Monster Truck Madness 2, and
then click OK.
(4) Click OK again to exit the Game Controllers dialog box.
(5) Start Monster Truck Madness 2.
(6) On the Options menu, click Controls.
(7) In the Primary Driving Control list, click the control that you
just assigned Controller ID 1 to in Control Panel.
(8) Click OK.
=======================================================================
7. Microsoft DirectX(R) 5.2 Notes
=======================================================================
7.1. Notes on DirectX 5.2
DirectX is a Windows system component that improves access
to hardware. Monster Truck Madness 2 requires
DirectX, version 5.2 or later. Setup installs DirectX on
your computer when you install Monster Truck Madness 2.
Getting Updated DirectX 5.2 Drivers from Manufacturers
Contact your video card manufacturer and follow the
manufacturer\'s instructions to get the latest driver. These
drivers are often available on the manufacturer\'s World Wide
Web site or from a bulletin board (BBS). The driver is
usually available as a PKZip (ZIP) file or a self-extracting
executable (EXE) file.
If the manufacturer of your video card includes specific
instructions for installing the driver, follow them.
Otherwise, unzip the files into a temporary subdirectory on
your hard disk or onto a floppy disk. Then follow these
instructions:
1. Open the Display Properties dialog box by right-clicking
on the Windows desktop and then clicking Properties
on the popup menu.
2. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the
Settings tab.
3. Click Change Display Type.
4. In the Advanced Display Properties dialog box, click the
Adapter tab.
5. Click Change.
6. In the Select Device dialog box, click Have Disk.
7. If you have the latest video driver from your video card
manufacturer on a disk or CD-ROM, select the appropriate
drive and click OK. Otherwise click Browse. Go to the
temporary subdirectory you created for the video card files
and open the DISPLAY.INF file.
8. In the Select Device dialog box, choose the driver that
matches your video card and then click OK.
9. Click OK as many times as necessary to accept the
changes.
10. To restart your computer, click Yes in the System
Settings Change dialog box.
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