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Contents:
1. Read Me File
2. Walkthrough
3. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
4. Cheats
5. Hints
6. Ratings
7. End Notes
8. FAQ List
9. Credits
10. Junk I Dont Care About
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Read Me File
LEGO RACERS V.1.000
Published by LEGO Media International 1999
README file for PC version (Windows95/98)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Computer required: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX 6.1 Compatible Computer
Game not compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or
Windows emulated operating system.
CPU: Pentium 166 MHz required.
Memory: 32MB RAM Required.
Video: 4MB PCI or AGP Direct3D compatible graphics accelerator
card.
CD-ROM: Quad speed (4x) or faster CD-ROM / DVD drive required.
Sound Card: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card
Input Device required: 100% Windows 95/98 compatible joystick, mouse and keyboard
Joystick/Gamepad: Recommended.
DirectX
Microsoft DirectX 6.1 is included on this CD and must be installed to play LEGO
Racers. Please refer to this Troubleshooting Guide or the Technical Reference
Manual for more information about DirectX.
Note
Your system may require the "latest" Windows 95/98 drivers for your particular
hardware.
The LEGO Racers CD-ROM has to be present in the CD-ROM / DVD Drive for the Game to
run.
Installation
Installation requires 210MB free hard drive space. (Uncompressed)*
* Uncompressed means that the hard drive has not been subjected to any form of file
compression that allows the hard drive space to be increased. For example under
Windows 98 the option that would usually be used to perform this function would be
DriveSpace.
Multiplayer Option
2 player split screen. (No networking / modem option available) Joystick / game pad
recommended.
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ABOUT THIS README FILE
*********************************
This file contains last-minute information that may not be in the manual.
If you are having a particular problem with the game, please see the section
below, "Troubleshooting".
Please note:
LEGO Media International Limited does not accept any responsibility for any
problems / issues encountered regarding the use of information contained within
this readme file or the Technical Reference Manual.
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BASIC INFORMATION
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Q: How do I install the game?
A: Place the LEGO Racers CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The installation help screen will become active after a few seconds.
Follow the instructions that are displayed and you will be informed when the
installation is complete.
Alternate installation instructions are provided in the Technical Reference Manual.
Note: If the autorun option does not active then this could be linked to
the "Auto insert notification" function being disabled on your system.
See "Troubleshooting" or the Technical Reference manual regarding this.
Q: Should I have other programs running in the background of Windows.
A: Generally, we have found that it is not a good idea to run any other programs
while running this game. Please turn off any active screen savers while running
LEGO Racers, as they may interrupt the game and cause problems.
Various video, sound, or memory issues may occur if other programs are running,
including virus-detection utilities. This includes items that start from your
StartUp folder which were added to load programs automatically when Windows is
started, such as the Microsoft Office Toolbar. Some of these programs display icons
on your taskbar. If you have icons on your taskbar, right-click on each of them and
select the option to disable or close them before running LEGO Racers. 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 LEGO Racers you may want to remove the program shortcuts from the StartUp
folder. For information about how to do this, please consult your Windows manual or
your computer manufacturer.
Q: How do I run the game?
A: It is advisable to restart your computer if you have been running any other
applications, apart from the setup program. The game should always be played with
as few other applications running as possible, and it is best to wait for hard disk
activity to stop before running the game.
To run the game, click Start, Programs, LEGO MEDIA, LEGO RACERS, LEGO RACERS. CD-
ROM has to be present in the CD-ROM / DVD Drive for the game to run.
Q: How do I uninstall the game?
A: It is advisable to uninstall the game using the LEGO Racers Uninstall option.
To uninstall the game, click Start, Programs. LEGO MEDIA, LEGO RACERS, UNINSTALL
LEGO RACERS.
Note: Any saved games regarding LEGO Racers will not be removed by using the
uninstall option. These will have to be removed manually as follows: -
Double click with left-hand mouse button on "My Computer" icon
Double click on "C Drive" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Program Files" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "LEGO Media" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Games" icon with left-hand mouse button
Click on "LEGO Racers" icon with right-hand mouse button
Select "Delete"
Choose "Yes" to confirm delete.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Q. How do I check that the Screen Resolution is correct for this game?
A. Place your mouse pointer on a clear area within the Windows desktop screen and
using the right hand mouse button click once. A menu will be displayed from which
you need to select, using your left-hand mouse button, the "Properties" option.
The "Display Properties" option folder is now shown and you need to select
the "Settings" tab. Ensure that High Colour 16 bit option is set with the minimum
recommended resolution area of 640 x 480. Apply any changes and re-start your
machine.
Q: My mouse does not operate within the game.
A: The game requires a Windows 95/98 compatible mouse and driver. It would be
advisable to re-install the mouse using the Microsoft drivers for the mouse
supplied with the Windows operating system or contact the mouse manufacturer for
compatible Windows drivers.
Q. Autorun installation of game not activated when LEGO Racers CD-ROM is placed in
CD-ROM drive.
A. The Auto insert notification for your CD-ROM drive must be set as active.
To check that this option is activated see the following:
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "My Computer" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "Control Panel" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "System" Icon
Select "Device Manager" Tab
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "CD-ROM Option"
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "CD-ROM drive"
Select the "Settings Tab"
Ensure that the Auto insert notification box has a tick in it.
To confirm settings click onto "OK" option with left-hand mouse button.
Q. How do I check to ensure that all of my DirectX 6.1 drivers are certified?
A. Windows 95/98 with DirectX 6.1. With DirectX 6.1, you can check for a successful
DirectX set-up by doing the following:
Double click with left-hand mouse button on "My Computer" icon
Double click on "C Drive" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Program Files" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "DirectX" folder with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Setup" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "DXDIAG" with left-hand mouse button
(Blue circle with yellow cross within it)
The screen that appears has multiple tabs along the top. You will want to click on
the DirectX Drivers tab. All of the drivers are listed separately and you will find
a "Notes" field along the bottom. Within the notes field any problems encountered
will be listed. If one or more of the items are listed as uncertified, this is most
likely causing the problem you are having. Most often, the drivers that are not
certified are either the Primary Display Driver and/or the Audio driver. Most
manufacturers of video cards and sound cards are releasing updated drivers for
Windows 95/98 to meet the DirectX standard. You will want to contact the
manufacturer of any component that is not supported and ask them about obtaining
drivers that support DirectX.
Q: DXSetup Error -7 or -8
A: You may see the error DXSetup Error -7 or DXSetup Error -8 during the
installation of DirectX if you do not have Audio Compression, Sound Recorder or
Volume Control installed on your computer prior to installing DirectX 6.0 this
could cause this error to appear.
Adding Sound Recorder, Volume Control and Audio Compression. The Sound Recorder,
Volume Control and Audio Compression are necessary components of Windows when using
DirectX 6.1 If they were not installed when Windows was set up, you will want to
add them before installing LEGO Racers. DirectX will ask for your Windows CD during
installation if it does not find these components, which may cause the DirectX
installation to be incomplete and you may see the error DXSetup
Error -7 or DXSetup Error -8 after changing to the Windows CD. If this happens,
reboot your computer and follow these steps.
To add these Windows components:
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "My Computer" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "Control Panel" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "Add/Remove Programs"
Select "Windows Setup" Tab
Scroll down to Multimedia and select Details.
Check the boxes next to Audio Compression, Sound Recorder and Volume
Control.
Click OK, then OK again to close both of these windows.
You will be prompted for your Windows CD.
When these steps are complete, you may continue with the installation of DirectX
6.1.
Q: What is DirectX?
A: The DirectX platform provides an environment that allows developers to use a
standardised format when programming an application. This makes it easier to
support a wide variety of different hardware features. Prior to DirectX, developers
were forced to write hardware-specific code (With a specific driver for each
different piece of hardware). DirectX is a library provided by Microsoft to run
inside the operating system and provide programmers with seamless access to all of
the hardware features available today.
NOTE:
We have found that some older systems may contain hardware that may not be fully
DirectX compatible. For optimum performance in LEGO Racers, your system must fully
support DirectX. Fortunately, many manufacturers are releasing updated drivers.
If you are unsure whether or not your system will support DirectX, please contact
the manufacturer of your system for more information.
DirectDraw
DirectDraw allows programmers to directly access video hardware and memory. This
improves performance while still maintaining compatibility with Windows.
Direct3D
Direct3D provides direct access to 3D hardware. Direct3D is designed to work with
the majority of 3D cards on the market, giving programmers an easier interface to
your 3D hardware. Using Direct3D with your 3D accelerator can provide speed
improvements as well as better image quality.
DirectSound
DirectSound is the wave-audio part of DirectX, which provides full functionality
and hardware acceleration to the sound device. This allows for all the features of
audio hardware to be used, including support for 3D positional and interactive
sound.
DirectInput
DirectInput provides support for input devices including mice, keyboards, joysticks
and other game controllers. Direct Input gives faster access to input data by
communicating directly to the hardware driver rather than relying on Windows to do
so.
DirectPlay
This is the multiplayer gaming module in DirectX, which provides access to
networking functionality for gaming. DirectPlay supports direct serial connections,
modem play, LAN play and Internet Play.
DirectX Driver Issues
We suggest using the DirectX 6.1 drivers that are recommended during the
installation of DirectX unless you experience problems after installing DirectX.
The only time that this does not apply is when a section in this troubleshooting
guide that pertains to your hardware specifically tells you to use a different
driver. This is particularly true for video card drivers.
Effects of Video Card Driver Installation by DirectX
When DirectX is being installed, some video card utilities may be disabled, such as
Diamond Multimedia's In Control Tools, STB Vision95, or Creative Labs Graphics
Control utilities. You may no longer be able to access them through their taskbar
icon and the options for changing your video properties may change back to stock
Windows options.
DirectX may not recommend changing the driver for your card at all because you may
be using these utilities to customise your desktop display and removing them may
have adverse effects on your computer.
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3D-HARDWARE DRIVERS
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Q: What is a 3D-hardware driver?
A: Also known as a 3D-card driver, it is part of the software interface that this
game uses to communicate with the 3D-hardware in your computer. You may need to
update your driver if the game is not running properly, e.g. if you see an error
box when running the game, or the game doesn't run very smoothly, or the graphics
appear to flicker.
Q: I need the latest driver for my 3D-hardware. How do I get it?
A: The best way is to download it using the Internet. Alternatively you could
contact your 3D-hardware manufacturer, and they should be able to send you a disk
containing the latest driver.
Some sites for 3D-hardware drivers are:
http://www.drivershq.com
http://www.download.com
http://www.3dfx.com (for 3dfx based cards)
More site information is shown under "Web Site Addresses"
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SUPPORTED 3D-HARDWARE
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This game uses Direct3D to support most recent 3D-hardware chipsets.
All of the following 3D-chipsets have been tested:
3DFX I, II, III
PowerVR
Your card must have at least 4Mb of memory on your 3D card.
Most recent cards qualify for this, although for details you will have to refer to
your system documentation or 3D-hardware documentation.
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GRAPHICS CARDS.
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LEGO Racers has been tested against the following graphic cards.
Note:
All of these cards had the latest manufacturers drivers installed.
See web site addresses for manufacturer Internet address.
ATI Graphics Pro (Mach 64) PCI
Cirrus Logic 5434
Tseng 4000/W32P
S3 Trio 64+
S3 Virge
ATI Graphics Xpression
Voodoo Banshee PCI / AGP 16MB
Cirrus Logic Laguna GD5465
Diamond Fusion 16MB
ViewTop Permedia 2 8MB
Asus V2740 (Intel 740i)
Matrox Productiva G100
Matrox Millenium I
Diamond Stealth 64
Matrox Millenium II
STB Velocity 128 (PCI)
Viewtop Permedia 2 8MB
Number 9 Revolution 3D
ATI Rage Fury 32MB
ATI Xpert at Play
SiS 6205
Cirrus Logic 5446
Tseng 6000
Diamond Viper 550
Matrox Mystique
Video Logic GrafixStar 700
Trident 9750 4MB
Diamond Speedstar A50 AGP
Videologic Power VR
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NETWORK GAMES
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No Networking / Internet option available within this game.
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OTHER ISSUES
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If you are having a major difficulty with the game:
1) Please make sure you have tried:
- Restarting your PC
- Closing as many other applications as possible
- Waiting for hard disk activity to stop
- Ensure that you have all of the latest drivers
- Ensure that all of your DirectX drivers are all certified
- Uninstall and reinstall the Game.
2) Please make sure you have thoroughly read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section above.
3) If you are still having problems, please see the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" section
below.
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KNOWN ISSUES 06/10/99
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Grainy Graphics - some cards that we support do not have the capability to do
transparency. They "fake" it by stippling the transparencies. This happens by
drawing every other pixel on a transparency to emulate the effect. This means that
what you see may look 'grainy' if your card emulates the transparency effect.
Black Blocks - some cards do not support the transparency effect at all and will
leave a black block behind various graphics on the screen. Most card manufacturers
have developed or are developing drivers that emulate the transparency effect that
may resolve this problem. Please consult your card manufacturer for further
details. Using the command -transalpha in the same manner as noted below in Blocky
Graphics may fix this problem.
Blocky Graphics - some cards may not be recognised by LEGO Racers and the game may
attempt to emulate the accelerated version. To force the game to recognise your
video card, an extra command can be added which will call up a video card selection
menu. Create a shortcut from the LEGO Racers.exe file and add the command -select3d
to the end. To create a shortcut, right click on the LEGO Racers.exe file and
select Create Shortcut. Right click on the Shortcut you have just created and
select Properties. In the text box titled Target add the -select3d command as shown
in the following example.
"C:\Program Files\LEGO Media\Games\LEGO Racers\LEGORacers.exe" -select3d
Click on Apply and then exit the Properties window. Double Click on the LEGO Racers
shortcut and after the videos have been displayed, the video card selection menu
will appear. Select the card you wish to use and set it to run in Microsoft D3D
Hardware acceleration.
Video Intros won't play - If the program is not running the introduction videos,
and you recive an error message or get a blank screen, they can be deactivated by
adding the command -novideo in the same manner as described for the -select3d
command noted above.
ATI Rage Pro - It has been noted that some cards are losing textures when firing
projectile power ups. The latest drivers from ATI Technologies fix this problem.
S3Virge - It has been noted that some cards are not being recognised by the game
which is switching into hardware emulation. This can currently be resolved by
following the 'Blocky Graphics' solution text noted above.
Keyboards locking up - Some keyboards have been noted to briefly lock up when
multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. This is a hardware limitation found on
various keyboards. It is recommended that you redefine your control setup in the
Options menu of LEGO Racers. Certain keys work better with others although this is
dependant on your type of keyboard. It is recommended that you experiment until you
find a configuration that suits you best.
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WEB SITE ADDRESSES
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3Dfx Interactive www.3dfx.com
Acer www.acer.com
Alliance Semiconductor www.alsc.com
Asus www.asus.com
ATI Technologies www.atitech.com
Aureal Semiconductor www.a3d.com
Aztech Labs www.aztechca.com or www.aztech.com.sg
Canopus www.canopuscorp.com
Cirrus Logic www.cirrus.com
Compaq www.compaq.com
Creative Labs www.creativelabs.com
Crystal Semiconductor www.crystal.com
DELL Computer www.dell.com
Diamond Multimedia www.diamondmm.com
Elsa www.elsa.com
Ensoniq www.ensoniq.com
ESS Technologies www.esstech.com
Gateway 2000 www.gateway2000.com
Guillemot www.guillemot.com
Hercules www.hercules.com
Hewlett Packard www.hp.com
IBM www.ibm.com
Intel www.intel.com
Intergraph www.intergraph.com
Jaton www.jaton.com
Matrox www.matrox.com
Media Vision www.svtus.com
MediaSonic www.mediasonic.com
Number Nine www.nine.com
Oak Technology www.oaktech.com
OPTi www.opti.com
Orchid www.orchid.com
Packard Bell www.packardbell.com
Real 3D www.real3d.com
Rendition www.rendition.com
STB Systems www.stb.com
Trident www.tridentmicro.com
Turtle Beach www.tbeach.com
Yamaha www.yamaha.com
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Technical Support: 800-366-6062
Fax: 860-763-7850
Email: [email protected]
Support Times: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - Midnight (EST)
Saturday - Sunday - 8:00am - 8:00pm (EST)
(Excluding Major Holidays)
World Wide Web: www.legomedia.com
Mailing address: Technical Support
LEGO Media International Inc.
P.O. Box 1650
Enfield, CT 06083-1650
In the unlikely event of a software fault or incompatibility with your hardware
please return the complete package, with your receipt, to the original place of
purchase.
If you do telephone, please be sitting in front of your computer and be sure to
provide us with as much information as possible. Make sure to note the exact type
of hardware that you are using in your system, including but not limited to:
- Speed and Manufacturer of your Processor.
- Make & Model of your Sound Card.
- Make, model and RAM of your video card/graphics accelerator card.
- Make & Model of your CD-ROM or DVD Drive
- Amount of RAM in your system.
- Any additional hardware and Peripherals.
- And the exact error (if applicable).
Note: If you have any problems in obtaining any System Information please consult
your System supplier.
-End-LEGO RACERS V.1.000
Published by LEGO Media International 1999
README file for PC version (Windows95/98)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
*******************************
Computer required: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX 6.1 Compatible Computer
Game not compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or
Windows emulated operating system.
CPU: Pentium 166 MHz required.
Memory: 32MB RAM Required.
Video: 4MB PCI or AGP Direct3D compatible graphics accelerator
card.
CD-ROM: Quad speed (4x) or faster CD-ROM / DVD drive required.
Sound Card: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card
Input Device required: 100% Windows 95/98 compatible joystick, mouse and keyboard
Joystick/Gamepad: Recommended.
DirectX
Microsoft DirectX 6.1 is included on this CD and must be installed to play LEGO
Racers. Please refer to this Troubleshooting Guide or the Technical Reference
Manual for more information about DirectX.
Note
Your system may require the "latest" Windows 95/98 drivers for your particular
hardware.
The LEGO Racers CD-ROM has to be present in the CD-ROM / DVD Drive for the Game to
run.
Installation
Installation requires 210MB free hard drive space. (Uncompressed)*
* Uncompressed means that the hard drive has not been subjected to any form of file
compression that allows the hard drive space to be increased. For example under
Windows 98 the option that would usually be used to perform this function would be
DriveSpace.
Multiplayer Option
2 player split screen. (No networking / modem option available) Joystick / game pad
recommended.
*********************************
ABOUT THIS README FILE
*********************************
This file contains last-minute information that may not be in the manual.
If you are having a particular problem with the game, please see the section
below, "Troubleshooting".
Please note:
LEGO Media International Limited does not accept any responsibility for any
problems / issues encountered regarding the use of information contained within
this readme file or the Technical Reference Manual.
**************************
BASIC INFORMATION
**************************
Q: How do I install the game?
A: Place the LEGO Racers CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The installation help screen will become active after a few seconds.
Follow the instructions that are displayed and you will be informed when the
installation is complete.
Alternate installation instructions are provided in the Technical Reference Manual.
Note: If the autorun option does not active then this could be linked to
the "Auto insert notification" function being disabled on your system.
See "Troubleshooting" or the Technical Reference manual regarding this.
Q: Should I have other programs running in the background of Windows.
A: Generally, we have found that it is not a good idea to run any other programs
while running this game. Please turn off any active screen savers while running
LEGO Racers, as they may interrupt the game and cause problems.
Various video, sound, or memory issues may occur if other programs are running,
including virus-detection utilities. This includes items that start from your
StartUp folder which were added to load programs automatically when Windows is
started, such as the Microsoft Office Toolbar. Some of these programs display icons
on your taskbar. If you have icons on your taskbar, right-click on each of them and
select the option to disable or close them before running LEGO Racers. 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 LEGO Racers you may want to remove the program shortcuts from the StartUp
folder. For information about how to do this, please consult your Windows manual or
your computer manufacturer.
Q: How do I run the game?
A: It is advisable to restart your computer if you have been running any other
applications, apart from the setup program. The game should always be played with
as few other applications running as possible, and it is best to wait for hard disk
activity to stop before running the game.
To run the game, click Start, Programs, LEGO MEDIA, LEGO RACERS, LEGO RACERS. CD-
ROM has to be present in the CD-ROM / DVD Drive for the game to run.
Q: How do I uninstall the game?
A: It is advisable to uninstall the game using the LEGO Racers Uninstall option.
To uninstall the game, click Start, Programs. LEGO MEDIA, LEGO RACERS, UNINSTALL
LEGO RACERS.
Note: Any saved games regarding LEGO Racers will not be removed by using the
uninstall option. These will have to be removed manually as follows: -
Double click with left-hand mouse button on "My Computer" icon
Double click on "C Drive" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Program Files" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "LEGO Media" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Games" icon with left-hand mouse button
Click on "LEGO Racers" icon with right-hand mouse button
Select "Delete"
Choose "Yes" to confirm delete.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
*************************
Q. How do I check that the Screen Resolution is correct for this game?
A. Place your mouse pointer on a clear area within the Windows desktop screen and
using the right hand mouse button click once. A menu will be displayed from which
you need to select, using your left-hand mouse button, the "Properties" option.
The "Display Properties" option folder is now shown and you need to select
the "Settings" tab. Ensure that High Colour 16 bit option is set with the minimum
recommended resolution area of 640 x 480. Apply any changes and re-start your
machine.
Q: My mouse does not operate within the game.
A: The game requires a Windows 95/98 compatible mouse and driver. It would be
advisable to re-install the mouse using the Microsoft drivers for the mouse
supplied with the Windows operating system or contact the mouse manufacturer for
compatible Windows drivers.
Q. Autorun installation of game not activated when LEGO Racers CD-ROM is placed in
CD-ROM drive.
A. The Auto insert notification for your CD-ROM drive must be set as active.
To check that this option is activated see the following:
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "My Computer" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "Control Panel" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "System" Icon
Select "Device Manager" Tab
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "CD-ROM Option"
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "CD-ROM drive"
Select the "Settings Tab"
Ensure that the Auto insert notification box has a tick in it.
To confirm settings click onto "OK" option with left-hand mouse button.
Q. How do I check to ensure that all of my DirectX 6.1 drivers are certified?
A. Windows 95/98 with DirectX 6.1. With DirectX 6.1, you can check for a successful
DirectX set-up by doing the following:
Double click with left-hand mouse button on "My Computer" icon
Double click on "C Drive" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Program Files" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "DirectX" folder with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "Setup" icon with left-hand mouse button
Double click on "DXDIAG" with left-hand mouse button
(Blue circle with yellow cross within it)
The screen that appears has multiple tabs along the top. You will want to click on
the DirectX Drivers tab. All of the drivers are listed separately and you will find
a "Notes" field along the bottom. Within the notes field any problems encountered
will be listed. If one or more of the items are listed as uncertified, this is most
likely causing the problem you are having. Most often, the drivers that are not
certified are either the Primary Display Driver and/or the Audio driver. Most
manufacturers of video cards and sound cards are releasing updated drivers for
Windows 95/98 to meet the DirectX standard. You will want to contact the
manufacturer of any component that is not supported and ask them about obtaining
drivers that support DirectX.
Q: DXSetup Error -7 or -8
A: You may see the error DXSetup Error -7 or DXSetup Error -8 during the
installation of DirectX if you do not have Audio Compression, Sound Recorder or
Volume Control installed on your computer prior to installing DirectX 6.0 this
could cause this error to appear.
Adding Sound Recorder, Volume Control and Audio Compression. The Sound Recorder,
Volume Control and Audio Compression are necessary components of Windows when using
DirectX 6.1 If they were not installed when Windows was set up, you will want to
add them before installing LEGO Racers. DirectX will ask for your Windows CD during
installation if it does not find these components, which may cause the DirectX
installation to be incomplete and you may see the error DXSetup
Error -7 or DXSetup Error -8 after changing to the Windows CD. If this happens,
reboot your computer and follow these steps.
To add these Windows components:
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "My Computer" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "Control Panel" Icon
Double click using your left-hand mouse button on the "Add/Remove Programs"
Select "Windows Setup" Tab
Scroll down to Multimedia and select Details.
Check the boxes next to Audio Compression, Sound Recorder and Volume
Control.
Click OK, then OK again to close both of these windows.
You will be prompted for your Windows CD.
When these steps are complete, you may continue with the installation of DirectX
6.1.
Q: What is DirectX?
A: The DirectX platform provides an environment that allows developers to use a
standardised format when programming an application. This makes it easier to
support a wide variety of different hardware features. Prior to DirectX, developers
were forced to write hardware-specific code (With a specific driver for each
different piece of hardware). DirectX is a library provided by Microsoft to run
inside the operating system and provide programmers with seamless access to all of
the hardware features available today.
NOTE:
We have found that some older systems may contain hardware that may not be fully
DirectX compatible. For optimum performance in LEGO Racers, your system must fully
support DirectX. Fortunately, many manufacturers are releasing updated drivers.
If you are unsure whether or not your system will support DirectX, please contact
the manufacturer of your system for more information.
DirectDraw
DirectDraw allows programmers to directly access video hardware and memory. This
improves performance while still maintaining compatibility with Windows.
Direct3D
Direct3D provides direct access to 3D hardware. Direct3D is designed to work with
the majority of 3D cards on the market, giving programmers an easier interface to
your 3D hardware. Using Direct3D with your 3D accelerator can provide speed
improvements as well as better image quality.
DirectSound
DirectSound is the wave-audio part of DirectX, which provides full functionality
and hardware acceleration to the sound device. This allows for all the features of
audio hardware to be used, including support for 3D positional and interactive
sound.
DirectInput
DirectInput provides support for input devices including mice, keyboards, joysticks
and other game controllers. Direct Input gives faster access to input data by
communicating directly to the hardware driver rather than relying on Windows to do
so.
DirectPlay
This is the multiplayer gaming module in DirectX, which provides access to
networking functionality for gaming. DirectPlay supports direct serial connections,
modem play, LAN play and Internet Play.
DirectX Driver Issues
We suggest using the DirectX 6.1 drivers that are recommended during the
installation of DirectX unless you experience problems after installing DirectX.
The only time that this does not apply is when a section in this troubleshooting
guide that pertains to your hardware specifically tells you to use a different
driver. This is particularly true for video card drivers.
Effects of Video Card Driver Installation by DirectX
When DirectX is being installed, some video card utilities may be disabled, such as
Diamond Multimedia's In Control Tools, STB Vision95, or Creative Labs Graphics
Control utilities. You may no longer be able to access them through their taskbar
icon and the options for changing your video properties may change back to stock
Windows options.
DirectX may not recommend changing the driver for your card at all because you may
be using these utilities to customise your desktop display and removing them may
have adverse effects on your computer.
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3D-HARDWARE DRIVERS
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Q: What is a 3D-hardware driver?
A: Also known as a 3D-card driver, it is part of the software interface that this
game uses to communicate with the 3D-hardware in your computer. You may need to
update your driver if the game is not running properly, e.g. if you see an error
box when running the game, or the game doesn't run very smoothly, or the graphics
appear to flicker.
Q: I need the latest driver for my 3D-hardware. How do I get it?
A: The best way is to download it using the Internet. Alternatively you could
contact your 3D-hardware manufacturer, and they should be able to send you a disk
containing the latest driver.
Some sites for 3D-hardware drivers are:
http://www.drivershq.com
http://www.download.com
http://www.3dfx.com (for 3dfx based cards)
More site information is shown under "Web Site Addresses"
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SUPPORTED 3D-HARDWARE
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This game uses Direct3D to support most recent 3D-hardware chipsets.
All of the following 3D-chipsets have been tested:
3DFX I, II, III
PowerVR
Your card must have at least 4Mb of memory on your 3D card.
Most recent cards qualify for this, although for details you will have to refer to
your system documentation or 3D-hardware documentation.
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GRAPHICS CARDS.
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LEGO Racers has been tested against the following graphic cards.
Note:
All of these cards had the latest manufacturers drivers installed.
See web site addresses for manufacturer Internet address.
ATI Graphics Pro (Mach 64) PCI
Cirrus Logic 5434
Tseng 4000/W32P
S3 Trio 64+
S3 Virge
ATI Graphics Xpression
Voodoo Banshee PCI / AGP 16MB
Cirrus Logic Laguna GD5465
Diamond Fusion 16MB
ViewTop Permedia 2 8MB
Asus V2740 (Intel 740i)
Matrox Productiva G100
Matrox Millenium I
Diamond Stealth 64
Matrox Millenium II
STB Velocity 128 (PCI)
Viewtop Permedia 2 8MB
Number 9 Revolution 3D
ATI Rage Fury 32MB
ATI Xpert at Play
SiS 6205
Cirrus Logic 5446
Tseng 6000
Diamond Viper 550
Matrox Mystique
Video Logic GrafixStar 700
Trident 9750 4MB
Diamond Speedstar A50 AGP
Videologic Power VR
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NETWORK GAMES
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No Networking / Internet option available within this game.
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OTHER ISSUES
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If you are having a major difficulty with the game:
1) Please make sure you have tried:
- Restarting your PC
- Closing as many other applications as possible
- Waiting for hard disk activity to stop
- Ensure that you have all of the latest drivers
- Ensure that all of your DirectX drivers are all certified
- Uninstall and reinstall the Game.
2) Please make sure you have thoroughly read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section above.
3) If you are still having problems, please see the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" section
below.
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KNOWN ISSUES 06/10/99
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Grainy Graphics - some cards that we support do not have the capability to do
transparency. They "fake" it by stippling the transparencies. This happens by
drawing every other pixel on a transparency to emulate the effect. This means that
what you see may look 'grainy' if your card emulates the transparency effect.
Black Blocks - some cards do not support the transparency effect at all and will
leave a black block behind various graphics on the screen. Most card manufacturers
have developed or are developing drivers that emulate the transparency effect that
may resolve this problem. Please consult your card manufacturer for further
details. Using the command -transalpha in the same manner as noted below in Blocky
Graphics may fix this problem.
Blocky Graphics - some cards may not be recognised by LEGO Racers and the game may
attempt to emulate the accelerated version. To force the game to recognise your
video card, an extra command can be added which will call up a video card selection
menu. Create a shortcut from the LEGO Racers.exe file and add the command -select3d
to the end. To create a shortcut, right click on the LEGO Racers.exe file and
select Create Shortcut. Right click on the Shortcut you have just created and
select Properties. In the text box titled Target add the -select3d command as shown
in the following example.
"C:\Program Files\LEGO Media\Games\LEGO Racers\LEGORacers.exe" -select3d
Click on Apply and then exit the Properties window. Double Click on the LEGO Racers
shortcut and after the videos have been displayed, the video card selection menu
will appear. Select the card you wish to use and set it to run in Microsoft D3D
Hardware acceleration.
Video Intros won't play - If the program is not running the introduction videos,
and you recive an error message or get a blank screen, they can be deactivated by
adding the command -novideo in the same manner as described for the -select3d
command noted above.
ATI Rage Pro - It has been noted that some cards are losing textures when firing
projectile power ups. The latest drivers from ATI Technologies fix this problem.
S3Virge - It has been noted that some cards are not being recognised by the game
which is switching into hardware emulation. This can currently be resolved by
following the 'Blocky Graphics' solution text noted above.
Keyboards locking up - Some keyboards have been noted to briefly lock up when
multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. This is a hardware limitation found on
various keyboards. It is recommended that you redefine your control setup in the
Options menu of LEGO Racers. Certain keys work better with others although this is
dependant on your type of keyboard. It is recommended that you experiment until you
find a configuration that suits you best.
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WEB SITE ADDRESSES
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3Dfx Interactive www.3dfx.com
Acer www.acer.com
Alliance Semiconductor www.alsc.com
Asus www.asus.com
ATI Technologies www.atitech.com
Aureal Semiconductor www.a3d.com
Aztech Labs www.aztechca.com or www.aztech.com.sg
Canopus www.canopuscorp.com
Cirrus Logic www.cirrus.com
Compaq www.compaq.com
Creative Labs www.creativelabs.com
Crystal Semiconductor www.crystal.com
DELL Computer www.dell.com
Diamond Multimedia www.diamondmm.com
Elsa www.elsa.com
Ensoniq www.ensoniq.com
ESS Technologies www.esstech.com
Gateway 2000 www.gateway2000.com
Guillemot www.guillemot.com
Hercules www.hercules.com
Hewlett Packard www.hp.com
IBM www.ibm.com
Intel www.intel.com
Intergraph www.intergraph.com
Jaton www.jaton.com
Matrox www.matrox.com
Media Vision www.svtus.com
MediaSonic www.mediasonic.com
Number Nine www.nine.com
Oak Technology www.oaktech.com
OPTi www.opti.com
Orchid www.orchid.com
Packard Bell www.packardbell.com
Real 3D www.real3d.com
Rendition www.rendition.com
STB Systems www.stb.com
Trident www.tridentmicro.com
Turtle Beach www.tbeach.com
Yamaha www.yamaha.com
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Technical Support: 800-366-6062
Fax: 860-763-7850
Email: [email protected]
Support Times: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - Midnight (EST)
Saturday - Sunday - 8:00am - 8:00pm (EST)
(Excluding Major Holidays)
World Wide Web: www.legomedia.com
Mailing address: Technical Support
LEGO Media International Inc.
P.O. Box 1650
Enfield, CT 06083-1650
In the unlikely event of a software fault or incompatibility with your hardware
please return the complete package, with your receipt, to the original place of
purchase.
If you do telephone, please be sitting in front of your computer and be sure to
provide us with as much information as possible. Make sure to note the exact type
of hardware that you are using in your system, including but not limited to:
- Speed and Manufacturer of your Processor.
- Make & Model of your Sound Card.
- Make, model and RAM of your video card/graphics accelerator card.
- Make & Model of your CD-ROM or DVD Drive
- Amount of RAM in your system.
- Any additional hardware and Peripherals.
- And the exact error (if applicable).
Note: If you have any problems in obtaining any System Information please consult
your System supplier.
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Walkthrough
Now all that junk up there is long gone we can start (I did the read me file
because dumb people dont know how to find it on there &%$# computer.)
OK now without further ado my walkthrough...
To start off you should build your own custom racer so click BUILD. Next go to NEW
RACER. Then you can pick a top, head, body, and legs. After, pick a snapshot and
name him your name. Next you should pick a car (my favorite is the space one) then
if you want it to look hot do quick build (You can do build, too.) Test drive if
you want. Now go to circuit race then pick Captain Red beards race area. Then
pick your character (or any other, but I think you should use yours.)
Get ready to race at 4 different areas! Try to win Captain Red Beards car set by
coming in first in at least 3 of the 4 races. If you win his car set build it.
Now do the same thing with King Whats-his-name. Then with Basil The Bat lord.
Then with cowboy Loser (thats what I call him, anyway.) Then with mad scientist
(thats what I call him, anyway.) Then Space Freak (thats what I call her,
anyway.) Then with ROCKET RACER (You win the game now (yay).)
FAQ
Any questions?
Mail me at [email protected]
I will try to answer your questions.
Q. Why is the game so short? A. Because People get bored of racing games after
awhile I dont but maybe you do.
Cheats
New cheats?
Mail me:
[email protected]
OK time for the best part:
In some courses there are short cuts (rumor has theres even a short cut in the
test drive track!)
RESULT NAME
Rocket car FLYSKYHGH
Reversed Rocket Racer Run track LNFRRRM
Turbo mode FSTFRWRD
Maintain speed off track NSLWJ
All pick-ups are always at maximum MXPMX
All pick-ups are grapple RPCRNLY
All pick-ups are green (Fast-forward)PGLLGRN
All pick-ups are yellow (Oil) PGLLYLL
All pick-ups are red (Bombs) PGLLRD
No driver NDRVR
No wheels NWHLS
No chassis NCHSSS
Disable all cheats NMRCHTS
Enter MXPMX as a name for a driver. Now use him (or any other driver) in test
drive. Collect a green Lego brick. Go up to a wall, but dont hit it then use
your green
Cool huh?
Try collecting other bricks just before you enter the wall but after you use the
green brick. Then use the other color while your in the freaky place
Cool huh?
Hints
(If you mail me any hints I will not publish them so dont bother.)
I have 4 hints
If you get a green and 3 whites dont hesitate to use it.
When you get Rocket Racer build him as soon as possible.
If you build someone without a top piece they will go slightly faster.
Stay away from people who have blue legos.
Ratings
Coolness B+
Toughness B
Music C+
Graphics A-
Overall B
End Notes
My 4th FAQ is a great success. One more thing... I have my own Trade mark now it is
Gotta Love That FAQ ®
FAQ List
My FAQ list is a list of my past, present, and future FAQs so here it is:
1. Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 (PC)
2. Krazy Racers (GBA)
3. Mario Party 3 (N64)
4. Lego Racers (PC)
My next FAQ is going to be for a mysterious secret in Super Mario 64...
Credits
Well of course LEGO MEDIA and ME and lastly HIGH VOLTAGE
Junk I Dont Care About
© Of king kid or Andrew M.
© Lego Guy World Person Sort of Thing
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