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NBA 2K14(R) Readme

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Developed by : Visual Concepts
Distributed by : 2K Sports
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Table of Contents
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1) System Requirements
1.1 Operating Systems
1.2 Minimum System Requirements
1.3 Recommended System Requirements
1.4 DirectX(R)
2) Performance
2.1 Resolution
2.2 CPU speed
2.3 Memory
2.4 Better Performance for your Game
3) Troubleshooting
3.1 Installer Issues
3.2 Video Card Issues
3.2.1 Shader Model 3.0 Support
3.3 Sound Card Issues
3.4 Control Issues
3.5 AMD(R) Dual Core Timing Issue
3.6 Virtual Memory
3.7 Installation failure
4) Updates to the Manual
5) Technical Support
6) Copyright Notice
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1) System Requirements
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1.1 Operating Systems
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Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP (SP 2)
Microsoft(R) Vista(TM)
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 8
1.2 Minimum System Requirements
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CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz Single Core processor or equivalent (2.8 Ghz for Vista/Wi
n 7/Win 8)
RAM: 512 MB or more (1 GB for Vista/Win 7/Win 8)
Disc Drive: 8x or faster DVD drive
Hard Drive: 8 GB or more free space
Video: DirectX 9.0c compatible (see below)
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Input: Keyboard or dual-analog gamepad
Video card with 128 MB or more memory and one of the following chipsets is requi
red:
Radeon HD 2400 or greater;
NVIDIA 6800 GT or greater;
DirectX 9.0c compatible card with Shader Model 3.0 support.
1.3 Recommended System Requirements
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CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor or equivalent
RAM: 2 GB
Disc Drive: 8x or faster DVD drive
Hard Drive: 9 GB or more free space
Video: Shader Model 3.0 support with 512 Ram (Nvidia(R) Geforce(R) 8800 GT or be
tter)
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Input: Dual-analog gamepad
1.4 DirectX
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DirectX 9.0c or DirectX 10

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2) Performance
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2.1 Resolution
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It is recommended that when running the game on a minimum specification machine,
screen resolutions of either 640x480 or 800x600 be used. On a recommended spec
ification machine resolutions of 1152*864 should provide good performance. On a
high end machine 1280*1024 on a standard 17 inch LCD monitor will give very goo
d performance.

2.2 CPU Speed
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NBA 2K14 is optimized for dual core machines. If the game is run on a single co
re machine, a processor of 2.4GHz or better is required to get reasonable perfor
mance. The higher the clock speed of the processor the better the game will run
. Most dual core machines will be optimum for NBA 2K14.
NOTE: Performance is likely to be significantly slower with certain laptop video
cards/processor configurations. Please ensure that your system configuration i
s in-line with at least the minimum system requirements.

2.3 Memory
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Memory or RAM can sometimes greatly affect game play. Machines with less memory
will access their hard disk more frequently to load data, which causes sporadic
pauses in game play. Machines with a lower end processor and video card that ha
s 256 MB of RAM or less, should make sure that there are no active running progr
ams in the background. This will optimize performance and make the gaming experi
ence better for the user.
For good performance we recommend at least 1 GB of system memory. For optimum p
erformance we recommend at least 2 GB of system memory.

2.4 Better Performance for your Game
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If performance issues are observed, it is then recommended that the user selects
a lower screen resolution as well as lowered detail settings from the video opt
ions screens (Options -> Settings -> Video Settings/Advanced Video Settings).

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3) Troubleshooting
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3.1 Installer Issues
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If you are having trouble installing the game, please ensure that all active pro
grams, particularly internet security programs, are closed prior to installation
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3.2 Video Card Issues
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You can determine what video card is installed in your computer by right-mouse c
licking on "My Computer" and choosing the "Properties" option. Once the "System
Properties" menu appears, left-mouse click on the "Hardware" tab and choose the
"Device Manager" option. Select "Display Adapter" to view your machine's video c
ard. Search the web for your card to download updated drivers.
After installing updated drivers you should also reinstall the current version o
f DirectX. You can download the most current version at: www.microsoft.com/wind
ows/directx/default.aspx
Reboot the computer after installing new drivers or DirectX. This will ensure t
hat any modified Windows files are fully updated or installed properly, prior to
playing NBA 2K14.
NOTE: Section above is written for Windows XP users. Other Windows Operating Sy
stems may perform differently.
3.2.1 Shader Model 3.0 Support
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NBA 2K14 requires a video card with Shader Model 3.0 support in order to run.

3.3 Sound Card Issues
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You can find out your machine's sound card by right mouse clicking on "My Comput
er" and choosing the "Properties" option. Once the "System Properties" menu appe
ars, left mouse click on the "Hardware" tab and choose the "Device Manager" opti
on. Select "Sound, video and game controllers" to view your machine's sound card
. Search the web for your card to download updated drivers.
After installing updated drivers you should also reinstall the current version o
f DirectX. You can download the most current version at: www.microsoft.com/wind
ows/directx/default.aspx
Reboot the computer after installing new drivers or DirectX. This will ensure t
hat any modified Windows files are fully updated or installed properly, prior to
playing NBA 2K14.
NOTE: Section above is written for Windows XP users. Other Windows Operating Sy
stems may perform differently.

3.4 Control Issues
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Some PC keyboards can't recognize 3 or more simultaneous key presses; the keyboa
rd buffer for the system overloads and, in some cases, will return a system beep
.

3.5 AMD Dual Core Timing Issue
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Some older machines that have AMD dual core processors may experience problems r
unning the game. If you have such a system, you should first visit the AMD websi
te and obtain the latest processor drivers. You should only install this driver
if you are confident that it is appropriate for your system (i.e. you have an AM
D dual core processor).

3.6 Virtual Memory
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NBA 2K14 requires virtual memory to run properly. If your virtual memory setting
s are not correct, you may experience stability problems.
To configure virtual memory:
On Windows XP
- From the start menu, open Settings/Control Panel.
- Double click the System icon.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Performance/Settings button.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Virtual memory/Change button.
- Select the drive that NBA 2K14 is installed on.
- Select the "System managed size" radio button in the "Paging file size for sel
ected drive".
- Click the Set button.
- Click OK multiple times to return to the desktop.
On Windows Vista
- From the start menu, open Settings/Control Panel.
- Select System and Maintenance.
- Select System.
- Select Advanced System Settings.
- Click on the Performance/Settings button.
- Select the Advanced tab
- Click on the Virtual memory/Change button.
- Check "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives"
- Click OK multiple times to return to the desktop.
3.7 Installation failure
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If the installation fails for some reason then it is possible for the installer
to be left in a state where installation can no longer be completed. In this si
tuation it may be necessary to close down windows and restart the computer.

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4) Updates to the Manual
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For further information on NBA 2K14 please check the 2K Sports website:
www.2ksports.com

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5) Technical Support
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If you have a technical question about NBA 2K14, first check the in-game manual.
If you've tried the above method and are still unable to resolve your problem, p
lease email Tech Support at techsupport@2ksports.com
For all other questions or inquiries, contact the Customer Service Department at
customerservice@2ksports.com

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6) Copyright Notice
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(C)2013 Take-Two Interactive Software and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
2K Sports, the 2K Sports Logo, Take-Two Interactive software are all trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All other m
arks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The NBA and ind
ividual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademark
s, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Propertie
s, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. 2013 NBA Propert
ies, Inc. All rights reserved.