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GRAND THEFT AUTO IV
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ReadMe.txt
V1.00
Thank you for purchasing GRAND THEFT AUTO IV.
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IMPORTANT
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Adobe Flash Player is required to view Rockstar Games Social Club TV content from the
Grand Theft Auto IV main menu. It is also required to Upload user generated Videos
from within the Video Editor and to view the Online Social Club TV portal. Users
running 64-bit editions of XP or Vista will need to install Adobe Flash Player
from the 32-bit Internet Explorer.
You can download the latest Adobe Flash Player here:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/
If you are running a 64-bit edition of XP you will need to install Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition
in order to play Grand Theft Auto IV. You can download this SDK here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CC41218D-7E37-4546-BF0B-1276959EE3EF&displaylang=en
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CONTENTS
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1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3) LINKS
4) Games for Windows – LIVE
5) DRIVERS
6) KNOWN ISSUES
7) CONTROLS
8) MULTIPLAYER
9) VIDEO EDITOR
10) INDEPENDENCE FM (USER RADIO)
11) BENCHMARKING
12) COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
13) CONTACT AND SUPPORT INFORMATION
14) LEGAL INFORMATION
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1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Supported Operating Systems are:
Windows Vista (plus Service Pack 1)
Windows XP (plus Service Pack 3)
plus DirectX 9
plus Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz
Memory: 1.5GB
Free Hard Drive Space: 16GB
Video Card: 256MB NVidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900
DirectX 9 compatible Stereo Sound Card
Keyboard
Mouse
Recommended Hardware Requirements:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1Ghz
Memory: 2GB (Windows XP) 2.5GB (Windows Vista)
Free Hard Drive Space: 18GB
Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512MB ATI 3870
DirectX 9 compatible Surround Sound Card
Keyboard
Mouse
Other Requirements:
Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games
for Windows - LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); requires disc
in drive to play (unlimited installations); software installations required including
Sony DADC SecuROM, Adobe Flash, DirectX, and Microsoft's .NET Framework,
Games for Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer.
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2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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During the Grand Theft Auto IV installation you will be prompted to register with
Games for Windows - LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club. Please note that
registration into either is not mandatory to play the single player campaign.
In order to experience the maximum functionality of Grand Theft Auto IV PC,
including the ability to play multiplayer, share your own user-created videos online,
and compete and share stats with friends and other gamers, we highly recommend
that you sign up for both.
Steps:
1. Insert the ‘Grand Theft Auto IV DVD’ (Disc 1) into your DVD-ROM drive.
2. You will first need to install the Rockstar Games Social Club application.
Please follow the on-screen directions.
The installation of Rockstar Games Social Club application is required to install
and play Grand Theft Auto IV, but you are only required to log into the Rockstar
Games Social Club website for multiplayer sessions and to upload videos.
3. Next, you will begin installation of Grand Theft Auto IV. Please follow the
on-screen directions.
4. You will next be prompted to sign up for a Games for Windows - LIVE account.
If you don't already have a Games for Windows - LIVE account, you may
create one now. You will need one in order to enjoy online multiplayer and
other LIVE features.
5. You will next be prompted to sign up for your Rockstar Games Social Club
account.
Rockstar Games Social Club is a members-only destination for leaderboards,
stats, tournaments, ongoing special competitions, virtual events, MP3s and
more goodies associated with Rockstar titles.
6. Continue to follow the on-screen directions to install the game.
7. After all files have been installed, you will need to connect to the internet to
confirm that the release date of this software has passed.
If you fail to connect or need to perform this step from a different computer with
internet access, please visit www.rockstargames.com/support or activate.rockstargames.com/?c=GTA4 for details.
8. The installation process is now complete.
9. In order to play Grand Theft Auto IV, make sure you have ‘Grand Theft Auto IV
DVD’ (Disc 1) in your DVD drive, and then launch the Rockstar Games Social
Club application.
Make sure to log into Social Club to enjoy online-enabled features. Select
‘Play’ on the main Rockstar Games Social Club application screen to launch
Grand Theft Auto IV.
10. The first time you launch Grand Theft Auto IV, you will be prompted to enter
your product key to perform a one-time product activation.
If you fail to connect or need to perform this step from a different computer with
internet access, please visit www.rockstargames.com/support for details.
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3) LINKS:
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- Rockstar Games Social Club
http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/#/register
- Games for Windows
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=76017
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6&displaylang=en
- DirectX 9
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en
- Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CC41218D-7E37-4546-BF0B-1276959EE3EF&displaylang=en
- Microsoft Support
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
- Flash
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
- SecuROM
http://www.securom.com/
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4) Games for Windows – LIVE
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Games for Windows – LIVE is the free online Windows gaming service that
makes great games even better and connects you with your friends across
Windows and Xbox 360®. The LIVE service connects millions of gamers in 25
countries, making it easy for gamers to find friends, games, and entertainment
on either platform. Games for Windows – LIVE is a world-class online gaming
network that offers online matchmaking using the patented TrueSkill™ enhanced
matchmaking system. When you become a member of LIVE, you can see your
Friends’ games and activities, communicate with other members regardless of
whether they’re on Windows or Xbox 360, and track gaming achievements. Go to
www.gamesforwindows.com/live for more information about LIVE and availability
of LIVE in your region.
Connecting to LIVE
To connect to Games for Windows – LIVE, you need a high-speed Internet
connection and a gamertag. If you already have a gamertag, you have what you
need to connect to Games for Windows – LIVE – simply log in with your Windows
- LIVE ID associated with your gamertag. If you don’t have one, you can get one for
free. To sign up, go to www.gamesforwindows.com/live.
Family Settings
Family Settings in Games for Windows – LIVE complement Windows Vista®
parental controls. Manage your child’s access and experience with easy and
flexible tools. For more information, go to www.gamesforwindows.com/live/
familysettings.
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5) DRIVERS
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We recommend using the latest drivers available.
System/Component Manufacturers
Dell http://www.dell.com/
Gateway http://www.gateway.com/
Hewlett-Packard http://www.hp.com/
IBM http://www.ibm.com/
Intel http://www.intel.com/
VIA Technologies http://www.viatech.com/
Audio Hardware Providers/Manufacturers
Cirrus Logic (Crystal) http://www.cirruslogic.com/
Creative Labs/Ensoniq http://www.creative.com/
ESS Tech http://www.esstech.com/
VIA Technologies http://www.viatech.com/
Turtle Beach http://www.turtlebeach.com/
Video Hardware Providers/Manufacturers
3Dlabs http://www.3dlabs.com/
AOPEN http://www.aopen.com/
Asus http://www.asus.com/
ATI http://www.amd.com/
Canopus http://www.canopus.com/
Creative Labs http://www.creative.com/
Gainward http://www.gainward.com/
Guillemot/Hercules http://www.guillemot.com/
I/O Magic http://www.iomagic.com/
Jaton http://www.jaton.com/
Leadtek http://www.leadtek.com/
Matrox http://www.matrox.com/
Micro-Star International (MSI) http://www.msicomputer.com/
NVIDIA http://www.nvidia.com/
PNY http://www.pny.com/
Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS)
http://www.sis.com/
VIA Technologies http://www.via.com.tw/en/index.jsp
VisionTek http://www.visiontek.com/
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6) KNOWN ISSUES
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NVIDIA:
General:
Occasionally the tree leaves will appear as square boxes.
6000/7000 series cards:
Cars do not show damage.
Changing the resolution or minimizing the game can sometimes result in visual
corruption. You can restart the game to resolve this issue.
ATI:
General:
A slightly visible diagonal line appears across the screen.
1900 or less series cards:
Cars do not show damage.
3600 series cards:
Can show very noticeable banding.
3870 X2:
Rain drops show up as bright white / red dots on screen
Crossfire game side bugs:
Interior and Night time shadows blink until approached.
When transitioning from inter
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