================================================================================ UBISOFT Splinter Cell Chaos Theory July 2005 README.TXT 1.

05 ================================================================================ Thank you for buying Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. This README file contains information not included in the game's manual. ================================================================================ Table of Contents ================================================================================ 1. Minimum/Recommended Specifications 1.1. PC hardware requirements 2. Activation 3. Configuration Utility 3.1. Game graphic options 4. Update Launcher Utility 5. Known Issues 5.1. Installing video drivers 5.1. Installing sound drivers 5.3. Installing DirectX 5.4. Windows Service Packs 5.5. PC Known problems 6. Graphics, performance and troubleshooting FAQ 7. Versus mode information 8. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support 8.1. Technical Support 8.2. Other Important websites 9. Time demo 10. Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Patch History ================================================================================ 1. Minimum/Recommended specifications ================================================================================ 1.1. PC hardware requirements PC hardware minimum requirements ======================== Supported OS Processor RAM Video Card Sound Card DirectX DVD Hard Drive Space : : : : : : : : Windows 2000/XP (only) 1400 MHz Pentium IV or AMD Athlon or better 256 MB RAM (512 MB required for XP) 64 MB DirectX 9-compliant video card (see supported list*) DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card DirectX 9.0c (included on DVD) 4x DVD or faster 4.0 GB free

PC hardware recommended requirements ======================== Supported OS Processor RAM Video Card : : : : Windows 2000/XP (only) 2000 MHz Pentium IV/AMD or better 512 MB RAM 128 MB DirectX 9-compliant video card (see supported list*)

Sound Card DVD Hard Drive Space

: DolbyDigital 5.1 and EAX 3.0 compatible : 4x DVD or faster : 4.0 GB free

================================================================================ 2. Activation ================================================================================ The game DVD contains a protection system that needs to be activated in order to be able to play. The key is located on the inside cover of the DVD box. It has the form XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. To activate the Online play in the Versus or Co-op modes, you will need to enter a one time activation key located on the manual. This key has the form SC3-XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX. ================================================================================ 3. Configuration Utility ================================================================================ Supplied with the game is a tool called Configuration Utility. You can access it through the start menu -> programs -> Ubisoft -> Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chao s Theory -> Configuration Utility. You can run manually the Configuration Utility to detect your system configuration. If your system doesn t meet the required minimum specifications, the Configuration Utility will show a window wi th the list of system requirements. If an item in the Minimum Specifications list d oes not have a green check next to it, the game may not run properly or it may run too slowly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.1. Game graphic options The Configuration Utility will try to determine the optimal graphic settings based on your system performance. It will try to balance performance with visual quality and set the appropriate graphic options settings. You can override these settings in the options menu of the game. ================================================================================ 4. Update Launcher Utility ================================================================================ In the Start menu, there is a utility called Check For Updates used to detect if there are any new Patches to the game since you have purchased it. You will need to be administrator of your PC to run this utility. This utility can also be

executed from within the game in the coop sub menu by clicking the Patch button. Note that two people need to be at the same version to be able to play in coop o r versus mode. Run this program regularly to be sure to be up to date with the latest enhancements to the game. ================================================================================ 5. Known Issues ================================================================================ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.1. Installing video drivers If you experience any graphical problems, please install the recommended video drivers for your video card. Links to the most popular video cards manufacturers are available at the end of this document. 5.2. Installing sound drivers If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound cards manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.3. Installing DirectX Splinter Cell Chaos Theory needs DirectX 9.0c to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.4. Windows Service Packs It is recommended to install the latest service packs for all PC operating systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------5.5. PC Known issues - Using ALT-TAB during the game's intro sequence (logos, ESRB, etc) is not supported - Using ALT-TAB when in coop mode is not recommended because it can cause disconnections between the two connected computers. - If the game crashes, the video settings may revert to their default state by precaution to allow you to safely restart the game the next time. ================================================================================ 6. Graphics, performance and troubleshooting FAQ ================================================================================

Q: Where are my profiles and saved games stored? A: To support Windows Limited User Access, the profiles and saved games are stored outside of the installation directory. If you want to copy them to another computer or back them up, you will find them in the "Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splin ter Cell Chaos Theory\profiles" directory. The Application Data folder is a hidde n folder by default. To unhide it, open a windows explorer window, select Tools -> Folder Options. Select the view tab and in the advanced settings area, in the Hidden files and folders node, select the "Show hidden files and folders". To copy a profile, copy the whole folder of the correct name. If you have not managed a profile in the Manage Profile menu in-game, there will be only one profile named Default. Q: When I enable night vision, I can't see anything! A: Some ATI cards (Radeon 8500/9000/9200) have a driver problem which prevents nightvision and most of the lighting from working when antialiasing is enabled. We have communicated this problem to ATI and it should be fixed in the latest ATI drivers you can download from www.ati.com. Alternatively you can disable antialiasing from advanced graphics settings (set antialiasing to "None"). Make also sure that in advanced settings of ATIs control panel the antialiasing isn't forced but is "application controlled". Q: When I enable "Hardware Shadow Mapping" from advanced graphics settings, most of the lighting disappears. A: Some GeForce cards have a driver problem which prevents Hardware Shadow Mapping from working. We have communicated this problem to NVidia and it should be fixed in the latest NVidia drivers you can download from www.nvidia.com. Q: "Hardware Shadow Mapping" in advanced graphics settings is grayed out and I can't enable it. A: Hardware Shadow Mapping is supported only on GeForce and Radeon 9500+ cards if you have the latest drivers installed. Hardware Shadow Mapping increases only the rendering performance and has no direct impact on the visual quality of the game. Q: I can't select anything but "Shader Model 1.1" in advanced graphics settings because the option is grayed out. A: The game supports only Shader Model 1.1 and 3.0, so if your graphics card doesn't support Shader Model 3.0 it's not possible to enable it. Consult your graphics card retailer for information about which Shader Model your graphics card supports. Q: My graphics card support "Shader Model 3.0" but I can't change it in the advanced graphics settings.

A: Make sure you have the latest DirectX and graphics card drivers installed. If you have an old DirectX (DirectX 9.0b or older) or old graphics card drivers, this option may be disabled even when your graphics card supports the option. Q. My card supports Shader Model 3.0 but I can't enable HDR. A: Some Shader Model 3.0 cards don't support floating point blending thus HDR rendering isn't possible and this option is grayed out. Q: When I rotate the camera, sounds that are behind the camera are completely faded out. A: The game uses surround sound for modeling the 3D sound environment. If you have surround sound speaker setting enabled in the "Sound and Audio Devices" of Windows control panel while using stereo speaker setup (e.g. headphones), only left and right audio channels are played. Change the speaker setup in the control panel to match your actual speaker settings. Q: I can't change antialiasing because it's grayed out and says "Disabled". A: If you have HDR rendering enabled from "Shader Options" antialiasing will be always disabled. This is a hardware limitation of current graphics cards and there is nothing we can do to enable it. Q: The game runs slow on my PC. What can I do? A: There are several things which may cause the game to run slower than expected: 1) Some background applications may have a negative impact on the performance of the game, thus it's preferable to close most of them to leave more resources for the purpose of the game. For instance virus protection software may monitor memory and hard drive access thus slowing down your PC. Also, make sure that your PC is free from viruses and spy ware. 2) Install latest graphics card drivers from your graphics card vendor s web page. Graphics card vendors constantly optimize and fix their drivers thus it's good to keep your graphics card drivers up to date to maximize your gaming experience. 3) Install the latest DirectX (www.microsoft.com) and drivers for other peripherals (motherboard, sound card, etc.) 4) Defragment your hard drive to optimize your hard drive performance. 5) If you have an AGP graphics card, make sure that AGP is enabled and is running in maximum speed. 6) Try to find a good balance between quality and performance with graphics settings (resolution, shadow resolution, texture filtering, etc.) to match your needs. After each setting you can run the time demo and see how it impact to the performance of the game on your PC. 7) Use the time demo to benchmark your PC and to compare it against other

people with a similar setup to see if your configuration is performing as well as it should. Note that in order to have comparable results, you need to have the same graphics settings enabled (same resolution, shadow resolution, shader model, texture filtering, etc.) Q: I can't change antialiasing because it's grayed out and says "Disabled". A: If you have HDR rendering enabled from "Shader Options" antialiasing will be always disabled. This is a hardware limitation of current graphics cards and there is nothing we can do to enable it. ================================================================================ 7. Versus mode information ================================================================================ ******** Versus : Network Compatibility ******** Problems with Firewalls : If you have a firewall on your Internet connection, the following ports should be open (consult your firewall documentation): TCP 40000 to 43000 included UDP 44000 in input/output UDP 45000 in input/output UDP 45001 in input/output UDP 7776 in input/output UDP 8888 and the next three ones in input/output UDP 8878 in input/output These last two ports can be configured via Default.ini file. Please note that in case port 8878 is not available, the next 10 ports will be automatically test ed. For AllSeeingEyes - you need to open some more ports : (27243-27245) UDP + TCP and 9011 UDP - For the server, your firewall must be configured so as to accept the connectio ns initiated from the outside ******** Versus : Dedicated Server ******** A dedicated server program can be launched using the standard Windows Start menu. In this case, it uses DirectX9 and the standard menus graphic chart. But you can launch it via a command line. In this case, the nodisplay parameter can be used to launch it on a PC without DirectX9. Here is the list of all parameters. -nodisplay to remove 3D display -map: random or one of the installed map in "File" format GAR01 MIS02 AQU03 CLU04 FAC05 ORP06 MUS08 DTK09 WAR10 BNK11 MAP12 -servername: change the name of the server -password: to protect game -ubi_account: ubi.com account -ubi_password: ubi.com password -port: to change port number -gamemode: one of these three : DiskHunt / Story / DeathMatch -lobby: Lobby name (World, USA Central . as displayed ingame) -minplayer: To start a game as soon as the specified number of playe rs

-fps -fpslimit: -revenge:

is met (<4) display the server fps in title limit the server fps revenge option : on

bar

For example : -nodisplay -map:random -servername:MyServer -password:toto -ubi_account:MyAccount -ubi_password:MyPassword -port:8887 -gamemode:Story -lobby:world -minplayer:2 -fps -revenge ***** Versus : LogFile For tournament purposes ******** You can ask some players to send automatically a description of the game session that they are going to play to a specific IP address. To do this, they must edit the default.ini file (that they will find in : [Inst. Directory]\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory\Versus\System\ ). In section "URL" : - IPLog corresponds to the IP address of the Computer who will receive the information. - PortLog corresponds to the port through which the information will be sent and received i.e.: IPLog=192.168.0.10 PortLog=9001 On a distant computer, you can use the program LogListener (available on your master DVD) to receive and process the information sent by the players. - Launch LogListener - At the prompt, enter a port number (the same one as the one used by the players) ex: 9001 - and wait till the end of the game - a log file will be saved (one per gamesession) in the same directory as the program. The format of the filename produced is as follows : "Game_ServerName_yyyymmddd_hhmm.txt" - It can then be processed manually or by your own tools. **** Versus : Slow Motion ******** In case of slow motion problems (every animations are played in slow motion), that may occur on some AMD chips on laptops, you can try to modify one line in the file named default.ini (that you will find in : [Inst. Directory]\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory\Versus\System\ ). Look for the line : UseAlternateTimer=false and modify it as follows : UseAlternateTimer=true **** Versus : Map Editor ******** A Map editor for the Versus mode is provided inside this DVD. Part of it is automatically installed. You will find a few helpful plug-ins for 3DSMax in the directory : Extras\VersusMapEditor\Plugins on the DVD. For other information related to the map editor, please refer to the specific read me file (readme_CT_mapeditor.txt) that you will find in : [Inst. Directory]\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory\Versus\System\

You will find some documents on how to use this editor in the directory Extras\VersusMapEditor\Docs on the DVD ================================================================================ 8. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support ================================================================================ 8.1. Technical Support Before contacting Ubisoft Technical Support Department, please browse through our FAQ listings or search our support database at our website: http://support.ubi.com. Here you will find the most recently updated information since the game release. Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements, as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose computers do not meet these criteria. Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the following information or have it available if you are calling: -Complete product title (including version number) -Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the problem you're encountering -Processor speed and manufacturer -Amount of RAM -Operating system -Video card that you are using and amount of RAM it has -Maker and speed of your DVD-ROM drive -Type of sound card you are using Contact Us Over the Internet: This is the best way to contact us. Our website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it contains the most up to date Technical Support information available including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update the Support pages on a daily basis so please check here first for solutions to your problems http://support.ubi.com/. Contact Us by E-mail: For fastest response via e-mail, please visit our website at: http://support.ubi.com/ From this site, you will be able to enter the UBISOFT Solution Center where you can browse through our listings of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), search our database of known problems and solutions, or, for fastest e-mail response, you can send in a request for Personal Assistance from a Technical Support Representative. It may take up to 72 hours for us to respond to your e-mail depending upon the volume of messages we receive.

Contact Us by Phone: You can also contact us by phone by calling (919) 460-9778. Note that this number is for technical assistance only. No hints or tips are given over the Technical Support line. When calling our Technical Support line, please make sure you are in front of your computer and have all of the necessary information listed above at hand. Be advised that our Technical Support Representatives are available to help you Monday-Friday from 9 am- 9 pm (Eastern Standard Time). While we do not charge for technical support, normal long distance charges apply. To avoid long distance charges, or to contact a support representative directly after these hours, please feel free to use one of the other support avenues listed above. E-mail issues usually receive a response within 2 business days. Contact Us by Standard Mail: If all else fails you can write to us at: Ubi Soft Technical Support 3200 Gateway Center Blvd Suite 100 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------8.2. Other Important websites Splinter Cell Chaos Theory official web site: http://www.splintercell.com/ Splinter Cell Chaos Theory's official forums: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/ubb.x?a=frm&s=400102&f=899100304 Latest DirectX Runtime: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads Latest ATI Drivers: http://www.ati.com

Latest NVIDIA Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com Latest Intel Drivers: http://www.intel.com http://www.creative.com

Latest Creative Labs Drivers:

================================================================================ 9. Time demo ================================================================================ Timedemo: To test how well your PC configuration is performing, run TimeDemo.bat in the System directory of the game. This will run a prerecorded sequence of the game and report minimum, maximum and average FPS to TimeDemoResult.xls file. The timedemo will be run with the settings that were used last time for playing the game. You will need to be an administrator to run the command, for this proc edure writes the TimeDemoResult.xls file to the system directory. Typically it resides in the Program Files folder and is write protected under newer versions of windo ws.

You can record your own demos by typing: SplinterCell3.exe <mapname> -recordtimedemo=<demofilename> Recorded timedemos can be played back with following command: SplinterCell3.exe <mapname> -playtimedemo=<demofilename> For <mapname> you can use one of the following: 01_Lighthouse 02_Cargoship 03_Bank 04_Penthouse 05_Displace01 06_Hokkaido 07_Battery 08_Seoulone 09_Seoultwo 10_Bathhouse 11_Kokubososho ================================================================================ 10. Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Patch History ================================================================================ ================================================================================ Splinter Cell Chaos Theory v1.05 Patch Contents ================================================================================ Overview -------Two new COOP levels were added, selectable in the "Create Game" screen in "Missi on" mode: - UN Headquarters - Nuclear Plant Notes: - The new maps are not accessible in "Story" mode. - The new maps do not support the "Use native languages" option in sound setting s. ================================================================================ Splinter Cell Chaos Theory v1.04 Patch Contents ================================================================================ Overview -------Highlights of patch 1.04 include various fixes and minor enhancements. Bug Fixes --------- Fixed divergence after restarting/quick loading with users using non-default c

ontrol settings. General Improvements -------------------- ATI Shader Model 2.0 support has been implemented. ================================================================================ Splinter Cell Chaos Theory v1.03 Patch Contents ================================================================================ Overview -------Highlights of patch 1.03 include various fixes and minor enhancements. Bug Fixes --------- Partially corrected skinning crashes when AlienGUIse is present. - Fixed divergences caused by mouse interactions after quickloading. - Fixed Network NAT traversal issues through certain routers - Intel IG fixes (if software vertexprocessing not supported, disabled mouse del ag if event queries are not supported) - Fixed unable thermal ticular graphic problems resulting in one of the player losing his HUD and being to use night vision and messed-up vision. This happened for users playing against another player under par hardware configurations.

- Fixed crash when menu owner gets deleted before the disconnection is processed . - Fixed disconnection if the client was in the in-game chat while the host was r estarting the game. - The Voice chat port is now properly punched through for connection through rou ter. - [Versus] Corrected the Uzi problem with ATI Radeon 9700 in Versus. - [Versus] The host no longer see where bombs are placed on the radar. He has to seek for them, just like clients. - [Versus] In the Aquarius map, a Mercenary grabbed by a Spy doesn't get stuck i n the crunching box; he dies with the Spy. - [Versus] The tutorial mode appears clearly for everyone in the lobby. - [Versus] Correction on a Camera bug that always displays its detection informa tion. General Improvements --------------------

- Added a specific message when the Coop player is disconnected because the part ner left. - Connection to ubi.com through HTTP proxy is now properly supported. If you are using an HTTP proxy, you must edit the SplinterCell3.ini file usually located (depending on your system) in: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splint er Cell Chaos Theory\SplinterCell3.ini Then, add the following lines in your splintercell3.ini under the [UBI.COM] sect ion with your web proxy settings: [UBI.COM] ProxyAddress= ProxyPort= Note: By default, this folder is hidden by Windows. To browse it, you must do th e following in Explorer: Select Tools->Folder options->View and check the "Show hidden files and folders" radio button. - [Versus] A new message from the host if the clients leave the game via the "Qu it game" button. ================================================================================ Splinter Cell Chaos Theory v1.02 Patch Contents ================================================================================ Overview -------Highlights of patch 1.02 include fixes mainly for the Coop mode. Bug Fixes --------- A *LOT* of disconnections have been corrected in Coop mode. - Maximum username length was inconsistent with the one used on ubi.com web site . - Fix session connection issues when connecting to an online game. - Fix impossibility to join a game (and the user having to hard quit the game) a fter joining a game that he was banned from. - Ingame chat should now be replicated properly. - Maximum timeout has been slightly increased to help low-end machines connected to high end ones. - Corrected crash when saving in a Coop game using a wrong Game Saving functiona lity. Note: In order to save, you must open the Pause menu and save from there. - Fix some issues with event not happening the same way on the two computers, th us resulting in a disconnection.

- Fix some issues with passworded online games. General Improvements -------------------- All Seeing Eye support has been implemented. ================================================================================ Splinter Cell Chaos Theory v1.01 Patch Contents ================================================================================ Overview -------Highlights of patch 1.01 include many small fixes. Bug Fixes --------- Fixed network disconnections which occurred on certain hardware configurations - Joining a LAN game would sometime not work properly on certain hardware - Improved game recovery after a disconnection. - Keys would be mixed-up in the chat box when quitting to lobby - Rare random crashes during loading in Coop missions - Incorrect player name shown in the pause menu and/or chat history (COOP, LAN and online) - Crash related with mouse wheel in interaction menu - Crash when right-clicking a player already in your friend list - Invalid map name in the session description field - Bug preventing profiles with spaces to reload after a new map - Bug that loaded default profile after playing Coop - Fixed locking in the connection process if a user activated the Online Play CD-Key and disconnected right after - Minor fixes in menus General Improvements -------------------- The Joysticks.ini configuration file has been moved from the game system directory to the Profile folder to allow Limited User Access users (eg. users that do not have administrative rights on the computer) to play the game.

- Added instructions regarding CD key entry for online gaming