Microsoft KB Archive/331607

= RalliSport: Known Hardware Issues =

Article ID: 331607

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 Q331607



SUMMARY
This article describes the known hardware-related issues that you may experience with RalliSport Challenge (PC).



Incorrect Date Setting in Microsoft Windows 2000
In Windows 2000, if you set the system date year to 2036 or later, RalliSport Challenge (PC) may not start. To resolve this issue, set the system date to the current year, or a year that is previous to 2036.

Intel Processors with SpeedStep
Intel Processors that use SpeedStep technology may cause an incorrect warning message that states that your processor falls below the recommended minimum speed.

VIA Mainboard Issues
During game play, you may experience stability issues when you use the VIA mainboard with older drivers. To resolve this issue, download and install the latest drivers from VIA Technologies. To download and install the latest drivers, visit the following VIA Technologies Web site:

http://www.viatech.com

Low Graphics Setting
If RalliSport Challenge (PC) quits unexpectedly, the program may start the next time with a low graphics setting. To change these graphics settings:
 * 1) On the Game menu, click Options.
 * 2) Click Display Options, and then click a graphics setting other than Low.
 * 3) Click the Back button at the bottom of the dialog box to save changes.

RalliSport Challenge (PC) Needs Free Disk Space
RalliSport Challenge (PC) automatically checks for at least 100 megabytes (MB) of free space on your hard disk. If you have less than 100 MB of free space, RalliSport Challenge (PC) quits, and you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:

You have less than 100 MB of physical disk space. This is below the minimum guaranteed specification and the game will be shut down.

To resolve this issue, make sure that you have at least 100 MB of free space on the hard disk on which you installed RalliSport Challenge (PC).

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Keywords: kbinfo KB331607

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