Primal Rage Help File  -  Version 1.0                         Aug. 13, 1995
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Section 1. Creating a Boot Disk.
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These instructions are designed to help users of Primal Rage create a boot
disk.  Creating a boot disk is the easiest way to solve the low memory
errors in this program.

Why do I need a boot disk?
--------------------------

  Every time you turn on or reboot your machine, it reads through
  two files (AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS) that set up how your
  system is configured.  Every feature that is loaded in these
  files adds some functionality to your machine, but takes up a
  portion of your systems memory.  This program has high memory
  requirements and does not require many of the features that
  other programs need.

What is contained on a boot disk?
---------------------------------

  This boot disk will contain all of the files necessary to run
  your computer including AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS.  These
  files will contain only features that are essential to Primal 
  Rage.  Since system configuration files vary based on the
  brand and model of computer that you have, it is impossible
  to list the EXACT files and settings that are necessary for
  your particular system.  However, we will give you enough
  information to create a working boot disk.

How do I create a boot disk?
----------------------------

The boot disk you create will have to be in your 'A' drive.  The following
instructions assume that your hard drive is letter 'C'.  If your system
varies, you will need to substitute the appropriate letter in the
following instructions.

1) Format the floppy disk in drive 'A'.
   Insert a blank disk in drive 'A'.  From the 'C:\>' prompt type:

     FORMAT A: /S

   Note: Even if your disk is already formatted, you will need to
   reformat it using this command.

2) Copy your two configuration files to the 'A' drive.
   From the 'C:\>' prompt type:

     COPY CONFIG.SYS A:
     COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT A:

   Note: If each of these commands is executed succesfully the
   computer will print a message saying '1 file copied.'

3) Edit your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files on the 'A' drive.
   From the 'A:\>' prompt type:

   EDIT CONFIG.SYS

   This brings up the editor and allows you to modify the
   CONFIG.SYS file.  From the 'A:\>' prompt type:

   EDIT AUTOEXEC.BAT

   This brings up the editor and allows you to modify the
   AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Be sure not to edit these files on your
   'C' drive.  When editing these files, you will be removing
   features that Primal Rage does not need.  The easiest way to
   remove a feature from these files is to type 'REM ' at the
   very beginning of the line.  This stands for 'Remark' and
   tells the computer to ignore that line.  You can also delete
   the line completely, but if you REM it out, it is easier to
   put the line back if you make a mistake.

CONFIG.SYS:

   All that this file generally needs in it to run Primal Rage
   is the 'HIMEM.SYS' feature and the information for your
   CD-ROM drive.  See below for a sample CONFIG.SYS file before
   and after it was modified for Primal Rage.

Original CONFIG.SYS file
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DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DOS\EMM36.EXE NOEMS
DOS=HIGH,UMB
FILES=30
BUFFERS=20
STACKS=9,256
FCBS=4,0
DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\CTSB16.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 D:1 H:5
DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\CTMMSYS.SYS
DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\SBCD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220

Modified CONFIG.SYS file
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DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
REM DEVICEHIGH=C:\DOS\EMM36.EXE NOEMS
REM DOS=HIGH,UMB
REM FILES=30
REM BUFFERS=20
REM STACKS=9,256
REM FCBS=4,0
REM DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\CTSB16.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 D:1 H:5
REM DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\CTMMSYS.SYS
DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\SBCD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220

Note: The key words to look for are HIMEM.SYS and a file or
files with the letters CD in it.

AUTOEXEC.BAT:

  All that this file generally needs in it for Primal Rage is
  the information for your sound card and CD-ROM drive.  See
  below for a sample AUTOEXEC.BAT file before and after it was
  modified for Primal Rage.

Original AUTOEXEC.BAT file
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@ECHO OFF
PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 T6
SET SOUND=C:\SB16
SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E
C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S
C:\SB16\SB16SET /P /Q
SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /S /V /D:MSCD001 /M:15
LH C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE
LH C:\DOS\MOUSE.COM

Modified AUTOEXEC.BAT file
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REM @ECHO OFF
REM PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 T6
REM SET SOUND=C:\SB16
REM SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E
REM C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S
REM C:\SB16\SB16SET /P /Q
REM SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /S /V /D:MSCD001 /M:15
REM LH C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE
REM LH C:\DOS\MOUSE.COM

Notes: The key words to look for are SET BLASTER and MSCDEX.  Also, make
sure that SMARTDRV.EXE is commented out.  It uses too much memory, and will
usually cause the memory problem.

4) Reboot your machine with the boot disk.  Make sure the
   Primal Rage boot disk is inserted in the drive, and press
   the CTRL-ALT-DEL key combination to reboot your machine.
   You will need to boot your machine with this disk whenever
   you want to run Primal Rage.


Section 2. Joystick Controls.
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Many joysticks are not well suited to be used with fighting games,
especially Primal Rage.  The best controllers are the ones designed like
the arcade or console game systems.  If you are looking for a joystick
that will work well with this game, we recommend the "Gravis PC GamePad"
from Advanced GRAVIS.  Aside from it's arcade feel, it supports 4 button
joystick controls.

This game supports up to two 2 button joysticks.  In order to use two
joysticks, you will need a joystick splitter to put in the 15 pin
connector, to allow both joysticks to be plugged into the one port.  There
is a standard to which joystick splitters should adhere.  Some splitters
are not full implementations of this standard, and therefore, you may get
incomplete two joystick access.  We recommend the "Gravis Y Adapter" also
from Advanced GRAVIS, part # 7120-1 (or 7120-6 if you order it directly
from Advanced GRAVIS).  We have tested it, and it works correctly.

Additional problems may occur if your joystick card (sound card) doesn't
follow the joystick port standard.  Symptoms include one or more of the
buttons not working.  If this is true, you might want to disable your
current joystick port and add a new joystick card.

If you have two joysticks, you cannot use a 4 BUTTON JOYSTICK configuration
with any other joystick configuration except KEYBOARD/JOYSTICK.  The
KEYBOARD/JOYSTICK configuration is designed for joysticks that can have
buttons configured as keyboard keys.

One last thing.  Due to some last minute tinkering with the 2 BUTTON
JOYSTICK controls, the Data Card is now incorrect.  The joystick works as
follows:

Quick  - Press Upper or Lower button with the joystick in the center.
Fierce - Press Upper or Lower button with the joystick towards the enemy.
Power  - Press Upper or Lower button with the joystick away from the enemy.

Special Attacks - Press both Upper and Lower buttons, then perform
                  the directional combination.
Fatalities      - Same as Special Attacks.


Section 3. Keyboard Controls.
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Any control problems you may experience when using the keyboard can be
resolved by redefining the control keys you have chosen.  To change the
keyboard controls, select CONFIGURE KEYBOARD from the GAME OPTIONS menu.

When playing with KEYBOARD controls, even though the KEYBOARD has 4
buttons, the special attacks and fatalities use the 2 button configuration.
Activate these attacks by pressing the Upper Quick and Lower Quick buttons.


Section 4. Two Player Games.
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If you want to play a two player game, start a one player game, then press
the Upper Quick or Upper button of the other player to interrupt the
current one player game and start a two player game.


Section 5. Special Thanks.
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Special Thanks to XXCal Inc., CGS Testing Service, Steve Wahid, Tony
McCologan, and Bill McClintock for help in completing the game.


Thank You for buying this game.  We hope you will enjoy it.

Ken Humphries
Senior Producer
Time Warner Interactive, Inc.
