Microsoft KB Archive/331599

= RalliSport: How to Tune Game Performance =

Article ID: 331599

Article Last Modified on 1/7/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft RalliSport Challenge PC

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This article was previously published under Q331599



SUMMARY
This article describes how to configure your computer for optimum performance of RalliSport Challenge (PC).



General Recommendations
Make sure that you have the latest drivers and updates that are available for your video card, sound card, mainboard, and operating system. Verify that your advanced graphics port bus is correctly configured in the basic input/output system (BIOS).

Monitor your system performance when antivirus software and other system processes are in use. Use a disk defragment tool on a regular basis to maintain optimal system performance. Adjust the advanced graphics settings in RalliSport Challenge (PC) to better match the capabilities of your computer:
 * 1) Start RalliSport Challenge (PC).
 * 2) On the Game menu, click Options.
 * 3) Click Display Options, and then click Graphics Setup.
 * 4) Click Custom, click Modify, and then click Back.

Viewing Distance Settings and Performance
If you experience performance issues with the Low graphics setting, reduce the viewing distance setting to the minimum:
 * 1) Start RalliSport Challenge (PC).
 * 2) On the Game menu, click Options.
 * 3) Click Display Options, and then click Graphics Setup.
 * 4) Click Custom, and then click Modify.
 * 5) To minimize viewing distance, click Viewing distance, and then drag the Viewing distance slider to the left bar.

Music and Performance
You may improve game performance if you turn off the music setting in RalliSport Challenge (PC):
 * 1) Start RalliSport Challenge (PC).
 * 2) On the Game menu, click Options.
 * 3) Click Sound Options, and then click Volume settings.
 * 4) To reduce music volume to zero, click the Music slider, and then drag the Music slider to the left bar.

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