LODE RUNNER TECHNICAL FAQ
revised 6/14/95
	 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
SECTION 1 - HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 
SECTION 3 - COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS 
SECTION 4 - COMMON DOS ISSUES 
SECTION 5 - COMMON WINDOWS ISSUES 
SECTION 6 - SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION AND SOUND CARD ISSUES 
SECTION 7 - OBTAINING A SIERRA PATCH DISK 
SECTION 8 - DOS BOOT DISK INSTRUCTIONS 
SECTION 9 - WINDOWS BOOT DISK INSTRUCTIONS 
SECTION 10 - WINDOWS JOYSTICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
SECTION 11 - SOUND CARD DRIVER INFORMATION 
SECTION 12 - IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS...



SECTION 1 - HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 
 
WINDOWS FLOPPY DISK (3.5) VERSION 
REQUIRED 
386SX/25 
4 MB RAM 
4 MB permanent swap file 
12 MB hard drive space (compressed 24 MB) 
Windows 3.1 
VGA 
 
RECOMMENDED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 
486 
SVGA (640x480x256 color) 
Sound card with DAC 
 
 
 
WINDOWS CD ROM VERSION 
REQUIRED 
486SX/25 
4 MB RAM 
CD ROM drive 
4 MB permanent swap file 
Full Install:  17 MB hard drive space (compressed 34 MB) 
Small Install:  1 MB (compressed 2 MB) 
Windows 3.1 
VGA 
 
RECOMMENDED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 
SVGA (640x480x256 color) 
Sound card with DAC 
Double speed CD ROM drive 



DOS FLOPPY DISK (3.5) VERSION
REQUIRED
386SX/20
2MB RAM (3 MB required for color) 
Conventional:  550K 
Expanded:  1MB (2MB required for color) 
15 MB hard drive space (compressed 30 MB) 
MS-DOS 5.0 or higher 
Mouse 
VGA 
 
RECOMMENDED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE  
486 with 4 MB RAM 
2 MB EMS 
SVGA (640x480x256 color) 
Sound card with DAC 



SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
DOS: Insert Disk 1 and
switch to the floppy disk prompt by typing A: or B:. Then type INSTALL 
to begin the installation program.  Follow the on-screen prompts to 
complete the installation.

WINDOWS:
Insert Disk 1 or the CD into the appropriate drive.  From Program 
Manager, click on File, then Run.  In the Command Line field, type the 
letter of the drive followed by \INSTALL.  Ex: B:\INSTALL, 
D:\INSTALL.  Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. 
 
 
 
SECTION 3 - COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS 
 
PROBLEM:  After typing INSTALL, a row of dots goes across the screen 
and stops.  The computer is then locked up, with the row of dots on 
screen.  (DOS version only.)  
SOLUTION:  The dots indicate the hardware detection portion of the 
installation program.  You can bypass this section (and therefore the lock-
up) by typing INSTALL/M.  If this does not work, try INSTALL/F.  One 
of these entries should get you past the lock-up. 
 
PROBLEM:  When installing the game, you receive an error message: 'Data 
error reading drive A'.  Drive letter will vary depending on what drive 
you're using.  (DOS and Windows versions.) 
SOLUTION:  This is probably a faulty disk, and should be returned for 
replacement.  Please see your game documentation for disk replacement 
procedures.  
 
 
SECTION 4 - COMMON DOS ISSUES 
 
PROBLEM:  When you attempt to start Lode Runner, you get a message 
indicating that you have insufficient memory to run the game. 
SOLUTION:  Lode Runner requires 2 MB of EMS memory, which is not 
allocated on some computers.  The easiest way to allocate the memory 
correctly is to create a boot disk and run the game under the boot disk 
environment. You can create a boot disk automatically by running the 
INSTALL program or manually using the Lode Runner DOS boot disk 
instructions included with this document. 
 
PROBLEM: Black and White Graphics. 
SOLUTION:  Black and white graphics in Lode Runner usually occur when 
not enough EMS memory is being allocated.  The easiest way to correct 
this is to create a boot disk that allocates the memory correctly.  You can 
create a boot disk automatically by running the INSTALL program or 
manually using the Lode Runner DOS boot disk instructions included with 
this document. 
 
PROBLEM:  The game starts and Jake appears on the screen, but he just 
stands there shooting at the ground and can't move. 
SOLUTION:  Go into the GAME OPTIONS (the check-mark icon) and look 
at the key commands for Player One (the ones on the left side). You will 
find they are all blank. Set them up for the correct keys (any keys you 
want) and you should be able to control Jake's movements. 
 
PROBLEM:  Occasional graphics distortion. 
SOLUTION:  When exploding a bomb near the edge of the screen, sometimes 
a 'piece' of the border goes with it and remains gone.  There is no fix for 
this small graphics distortion; however, it will not cause any problem in 
the game. 
 
PROBLEM:  Joystick response is erratic. 
SOLUTION:  You can calibrate the joystick in Lode runner by clicking the 
upper left corner of the joystick icon in the game's 'control panel' (the icon 
represented by a check mark).  Erratic joystick behavior can also be 
caused by having two separate joystick ports active at the same time.  You 
should disable any extra ports; however, single cards with dual ports 
should pose no problem.  If the game does not recognize the joystick port, 
or the joystick response is erratic, the problem may be that the joystick 
port is unable to support the joystick properly.  Joystick ports built onto 
the motherboard or sound card are often very slow (8 MHz) and unable to 
comply with the polling requests of advanced games on fast computers.  
Installing a dedicated game card with adjustable speed should solve the 
problem. 
 
 
PROBLEM:  You are unable to get past Level 24 because the exit never 
appears.  
SOLUTION: The exit on this level appears only after you find the hidden 
gold.  You must dig or bomb until the hidden gold is found.  If you're 
really stuck, you can request a map of this level from the Sierra Hint 
Department.  You can write them at PO Box 53210, Bellevue, WA  
98015-3210 or fax them at 206-562-4223. 
 
PROBLEM:  The game runs extremely slowly.  
SOLUTION:  This usually happens when the SETSOUND program detects 
your sound card settings incorrectly.  To correct this, run the 
SETSOUND program in the game directory and manually select your 
sound card and settings.  Do not use the auto-detect feature.  If this does 
not correct the problem, run the game with a boot disk.  Lode Runner 
DOS boot disk instructions are included in this document.  
 
PROBLEM:  Game locks up randomly during play. 
SOLUTION:  Lockups can be caused by a number of factors.  If you are 
getting lockups during the game, try the following: 
 
MAKE A BOOT DISK.  You can use the automatic boot disk creator by 
running INSTALL in the game directory or you can make one manually 
using the boot disk instructions included with this document.  The boot 
disk will eliminate any possible memory conflicts that could be causing 
lockups.  Be very careful that your sound card and CD ROM drivers are 
loaded onto the boot disk! 
 
CHECK THE SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION.  Run the 
SETSOUND program in the game directory and choose 'No Digital 
Sound Driver'.  Run the game.  If the game does not lock up, then the 
problem is probably in the sound card configuration.  Re-run 
SETSOUND and manually choose your sound card and its settings.  
Occasionally, the auto-detect feature of SETSOUND will detect your 
sound card incorrectly and this can cause the game to lock up.  If you 
don't see your sound card listed under the Digital Sound Driver section of 
the SETSOUND program, refer to your sound card documentation or 
contact the manufacture of your sound card for help in setting up your 
card to run in a Sound Blaster compatible mode.   
 
CHECK FOR CORRUPTED FILES.  At the DOS prompt, run 
CHKDSK /F for DOS versions up to 6.0 or SCANDISK for DOS version 
6.20 or later.  This will allow to you to detect and correct any lost 
allocation units, crosslinked files or other hard drive errors.  If you find 
any, fix them, then delete and reinstall the game.  Errors on the hard drive 
can corrupt files and cause lockups.  
 
CHECK YOUR CD ROM DRIVERS:  Outdated CD ROM drivers can 
cause lockups, pauses and CD read errors.  Make sure you are using 
MSCDEX version 2.23 in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.  If you're using DOS 
6.2 or higher, you will find MSCDEX 2.23 in the DOS directory.  If you 
are not using DOS 6.20, your CD drive manufacturer should be able to 
provide you with MSCDEX 2.23. You should also check with your CD 
ROM drive manufacturer to make sure that you have the latest version of 
your CD drivers in your CONFIG.SYS.  
 
 
 
SECTION 5 - COMMON WINDOWS ISSUES 
Issues in this section cover both the floppy and CD versions of Lode 
Runner, unless otherwise noted.  
 
PROBLEM:  When starting the game, Windows displays 'Insufficient 
memory.  Close one or more applications and try again.' 
SOLUTION:  First, make sure you are not running any other programs in 
Windows.  Disable all screen savers, virus scans, IconHearIt, etc.  Then, 
make sure your swap file is set to permanent and between 5 and 10 MB in 
size. You can  change the swap file through the Virtual Memory Setting in 
the 386 Enhanced section of Control Panel.  In addition, if you're using an 
alternate Windows desktop like Norton or PCTools, use plain Program 
Manager instead.  If these steps do not give you enough memory to run 
the game, you should create a Windows boot disk. Lode Runner Windows 
boot disk instructions are included with this document.  
 
PROBLEM: After losing your last life in Lode Runner, you get an 
'Application Error' or 'General Protection Fault' if you attempt to restore. 
(Floppy disk version only.) 
SOLUTION:  This is corrected by the patch LRWIN.  Please see Section 7 - 
Obtaining a Sierra Patch Disk. 
 
PROBLEM:  When starting or playing Lode Runner, you receive a 'General 
Protection Fault in module LOAD.EXE'. 
SOLUTION:  This is usually caused by an outdated or incompatible Windows 
video driver.  You should contact your video card manufacturer to obtain 
updated drivers.  You can also try running Windows in a different video 
resolution.  For example, if you're using 1024x768, try 800x600 instead.  
Remember that Lode Runner runs best in 256 colors, so if you're using a 
driver with more than 256 colors, change it to 256.  Switching from a 
large fonts driver to a small fonts driver may also correct the problem. 
 
PROBLEM:  Occasional graphics distortion. 
SOLUTION:  When exploding a bomb near the edge of the screen, sometimes 
a 'piece' of the border goes with it and remains gone.  There is no fix for 
this small graphics distortion; however, it will not cause any problem in 
the game. 
 
PROBLEM:  The game starts and Jake appears on the screen, but he just 
stands there shooting at the ground and can't move. 
SOLUTION:  Go into the GAME OPTIONS (the check-mark icon) and look 
at the key commands for Player One (the ones on the left side). You will 
find they are all blank. Just set them up for the correct keys (any keys you 
want) and you should be able to control Jake's movements. 
 
PROBLEM:  Joystick response is erratic. 
SOLUTION:  You can calibrate the joystick in Lode runner by clicking the 
upper left corner of the joystick icon in the game's 'control panel' (the icon 
represented by a check mark).  Erratic joystick behavior can also be 
caused by having two separate joystick ports active at the same time.  You 
should disable any extra ports; however, single cards with dual ports 
should pose no problem.  If the game does not recognize the joystick port, 
or the joystick response is erratic, the problem may be that the joystick 
port is unable to support the joystick properly.  Joystick ports built onto 
the motherboard or sound cards or multi I/O cards are usually very slow 
(8 MHz) and unable to transfer data quickly enough to handle the polling 
requests of advanced games on fast computers.  Installing a dedicated 
speed-adjustable game card will solve this problem. 
 
PROBLEM:  You are unable to get past Level 24 because the exit never 
appears.  
SOLUTION: The exit on this level appears only after you find the hidden 
gold.  You must dig or bomb until the hidden gold is found.  If you're 
really stuck, you can request a map of this level from the Sierra Hint 
Department.  You can write the Hint Department at PO Box 53210, 
Bellevue, WA  98015-3210 or fax them at 206-562-4223. 
 
PROBLEM:  When installing or starting the game, you get an error message 
stating, 'WinG has found a problem with your video driver.' 
SOLUTION:  This is usually caused by an outdated or incompatible Windows 
video driver.  You should contact your video card manufacturer to obtain 
updated drivers.  You can also try running Windows in a different video 
resolution.  For example, if you're using 1024x768, try 800x600 instead.  
Remember that Lode Runner runs best in 256 colors, so if you're using a 
driver with more than 256 colors, change it to 256.  If this is not possible, 
see the solution for 'Other WinG errors' below. 
 
PROBLEM:  Other WinG errors. 
SOLUTION:  WinG is Microsoft's newest video accelerator.  Some systems 
have trouble running WinG.  You can easily disable WinG if it continues 
to cause error messages.  To do so, edit the LODERUNN.INI file in the 
C:\WINDOWS directory and change the following lines to read like this: 
 
DibBlit=GDI 
WinGFound=1 
 
This will disable WinG.  NOTE:  On some computers, disabling WinG 
causes Lode Runner to run slightly slower. 
 
PROBLEM:  During play, the game pauses for a second, then continues. (CD 
version only.) 
SOLUTION:  Because of CD seek times, there can be a slight pause when the 
music loops, or when a new song is starting.  This is corrected in the 
patch LRWIN.  Please see Section 7 - Obtaining a Sierra Patch Disk.  
 
PROBLEM:  When attempting to restore a saved game, you get an error 
message stating, 'This is not a valid saved game file.'  This happens with 
the small install of the CD version only. 
SOLUTION:   The patch LRCDPT will correct this problem.  Please see 
Section 7 - Obtaining a Sierra Patch Disk. 
 
PROBLEM:  The joystick is not functioning and the joystick driver is not 
present in the Drivers section of Control Panel.  (CD version only.) 
SOLUTION:   Occasionally, the Windows joystick driver fails to install 
correctly.  If this occurs, you will need to manually install the driver.  
Please see Section 13 - Windows Joystick Driver Installation Instructions. 
 
PROBLEM:  Random lockups or General Protection Faults (GPFs). 
SOLUTION:  Lockups and GPFs can be caused by a number of factors.  If 
you are getting lockups and/or GPFs during the game, try the following: 
 
CREATE A CLEAN WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT:  Be sure that no 
other applications are running before you install or play the game.  To 
check, hold down the CTRL key and press the ESC key.  This will bring 
up the Task List.  If anything other than Program Manager shows up on 
this list, select it and click on End Task.  Repeat these steps until nothing 
but Program Manager shows up on the list.  Alternate Windows desktops 
such as Navigator, Norton Desktop, Dashboard and Tab Works can 
interfere with the game.  Try running Windows with the Program 
Manager.   Check your desktop documentation for more information. 
 
Sound-related Windows programs (like Icon Hear It, Wired for Sound, 
Packard Bell Navigator) can also cause conflicts with Windows games. 
You should make sure that no program of this type is running at the same 
time as the game.   In addition, check your sound card settings; these 
settings should be the same in both DOS and Windows.  
 
Your Windows swap file should be permanent and 5 to 10 MB in size.  
You can check your swap file settings in the 386 Enhanced icon in the 
Control Panel. 
 
USE CHKDSK:  Run the MS-DOS CHKDSK program to check for lost 
allocation units or other errors on your hard drive; if you have MS-DOS 
6.2 or higher, SCANDISK will do this more effectively.  If MS-DOS 
reports errors, correct the allocation table problems.  First, back up any 
irreplaceable data from the affected hard drive.  (NOTE: Correcting hard 
drive errors will not damage uncorrupted data, but it may make already 
corrupted data unusuable.)  To correct lost allocation units or other errors 
on the hard drive, use the CHKDSK /F command or any other disk 
diagnostics utility such as PC Tools, Norton Utilities, or SCANDISK. 
Consult your MS-DOS or disk utility manual for more information.  Once 
you have corrected these hard drive errors, delete any files associated with 
the game from your hard drive, verify that you have plenty of free hard 
drive space and re-install the game from the original disks. 
 
CHECK HARD DISK SPACE:  When running the CHKDSK command, 
check the available hard disk space ('Bytes Available on Disk'). Running 
out of hard drive space while installing or playing the game can cause file 
corruption and other problems.   Remember, games double in size if 
installed to a compressed drive; a game that requires 10 meg of 
uncompressed space will need 20 meg of compressed space.  After 
installation, there should be at least 5 MB of disk space available (roughly 
10 under a compressed environment). 
 
UPDATE VIDEO AND SOUND CARD DRIVERS:  Outdated or 
incompatible drivers can cause lockups, black screens, error messages and 
General Protection Faults.  Check with your video card and sound card 
manufacturers to make sure that you have the latest versions of your 
Windows video and sound drivers.  Some manufacturers update their 
drivers several times a year, so it's easy to get behind. You can also try 
running Windows in a different video resolution.  For example, if you're 
using 1024x768, try 800x600 instead.  Remember that Lode Runner runs 
best in 256 colors, so if you're using a driver with more than 256 colors, 
change it to 256.  Switching from a large fonts driver to a small fonts 
driver may also correct the problem. 
 
MAKE A BOOT DISK:  A boot disk will free up memory and prevent 
conflicts with other TSRs.  Windows boot disk instructions are included 
with this document. 
 
REINSTALL THE GAME: Delete and re-install the program.  Delete all 
files and sub directories off the hard drive and reinstall from scratch.  It is 
highly recommended that you re-install after booting up with a boot disk 
and running CHKDSK /F or SCANDISK.  
 
CHECK YOUR CD ROM DRIVERS:  Outdated CD ROM drivers can 
cause lockups, pauses and CD read errors.  Make sure you are using 
MSCDEX version 2.23 in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.  If you're using DOS 
6.2 or higher, you will find MSCDEX 2.23 in the DOS directory.  If you 
are not using DOS 6.20, your CD drive manufacturer should be able to 
provide you with MSCDEX 2.23. You should also check with your CD 
ROM drive manufacturer to make sure that you have the latest version of 
your CD drivers in your CONFIG.SYS.  
 
 
 
SECTION 6 - SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION AND SOUND ISSUES 
 
CONFIGURING YOUR SOUND CARD IN DOS 
Lode Runner supports a variety of different sound cards in DOS.  The 
game's sound and music configuration is set up through a program called 
SETSOUND in the directory C:\SIERRA\LODERUNN.  The 
SETSOUND program is run automatically when you first install Lode 
Runner, but you can run it again at any time to change the sound card 
configuration.  If you are having any kind of sound problems during the 
game, Sierra recommends that you run SETSOUND and choose your 
sound card and settings manually instead of letting the program auto-
detect them.  The auto-detect program occasionally detects the sound card 
incorrectly and this can cause problems within the game.  If you don't see 
your sound card listed under the Digital Sound Driver section of the 
SETSOUND program, refer to your sound card's documentation or 
contact the manufacturer of your sound card for help in setting your card 
to run in a Sound Blaster compatible mode.   
 
CONFIGURING YOUR SOUND CARD IN WINDOWS 
Windows games such as Lode Runner use Windows' built-in sound set up.  
There are no adjustments that can be made to the game.  Windows sound 
configuration may be checked in the Drivers and MIDI Mapper sections.  
You will find icons for these sections in Control Panel in the Main 
program group. 
 
First, you should verify that your Windows sound drivers are installed 
correctly. You will find these in the Drivers section of Control Panel. 
Make sure the brand-specific MIDI and wave drivers for your brand of 
sound card are there, as well as Timer, MIDI Mapper, [MCI] Sound and 
[MCI] MIDI Sequencer.  If you are playing the CD version of Lode 
Runner, you will also need the [MCI] CD Audio Driver.  If any are 
missing, refer to your Windows manual and install them. 
 
Now check your MIDI Mapper settings. The SoundBlaster 16, Pro Audio 
Spectrum 16, SoundBlaster Pro and compatibles support 'Base FM' or 
'All FM' in Windows.  If your MIDI Mapper is configured incorrectly, 
you may hear just music and no sound effects, or vice versa.  The 
following MIDI Mapper instructions cover the most common types of 
sound card setups.  
 
Click on Main, then Control Panel and then on MIDI Mapper.  If you 
have an option called Basic FM, All FM, or something similar, choose it.  
(Don't use Extended FM, however.)  Close MIDI Mapper and run Lode 
Runner.  If you don't have a Basic or All FM option you will need to 
create an 'All FM' setup.  From the MIDI Mapper screen, click on New.  
Enter a name such as 'All FM' and then hit OK.  You will be at a screen 
with four columns and 16 rows.  Click on the word 'None' in the 3rd 
column and the 1st row.  Now click on the small arrow that appears on 
the right of this box.  One of the choices should mention 'FM' or 
'synthesis'; choose this one.  Do this for ports 1-16.  Click on OK and 
close out the MIDI Mapper.  The music and sound effects should now 
play correctly in Lode Runner.  For further information on the correct 
MIDI Mapper configuration for your sound card, please contact your 
sound card manufacturer. 
 
CONFIGURING LODE RUNNER TO USE THE PC SPEAKER (DOS ONLY) 
If you have no sound card in your computer, you will need to set up Lode 
Runner to use the PCs internal speaker. There will be NO  MUSIC for a 
system without a sound card, but there are sound effects. The best choices 
for sound effects are 'No digital sound' or 'IBM Internal speaker - 1-bit 
sound'. Using 'IBM internal speaker -background', and 'IBM internal 
speaker foreground' can cause the PC to make a long pause or lockup 
whenever it makes a sound.   
 
For the music settings, choose 'IBM Internal speaker'.  When you test the 
music setting, it will not play any music.  If you choose 'N' for 'No, I don't 
hear music.', it will put you back to the sound card choices.  Instead 
choose 'Y', even though you don't hear anything.  This will configure the 
game correctly for the PC speaker. 
 
PROBLEM:  No music or sound effects in DOS. 
SOLUTION:  Type SETSOUND from the C:\SIERRA\LODERUNN 
directory.  Select the sound card drivers manually, do not use the 
autodetect.  Make sure the DMA, IRQ and Port Address settings agree 
with your sound card. 
 
PROBLEM:  Lock ups or distorted sounds using no sound card 
SOLUTION:   Run the SETSOUND program in the game directory and 
choose 'IBM Internal speaker - 1-bit sound' for digital sounds.  Choose 
'IBM Internal speaker' for music.  The sound test will not play any music 
when it tests the setting. If you choose N for 'no, I don't hear music' it will 
put you back to the sound card choices and the game's configuration file 
will not be written correctly. You have to lie and hit Y, for 'Yes, I pretend 
I hear music' to get through the installation.   NOTE:  There is NO  
MUSIC for a system without a sound card, but there are sound effects. 
 
PROBLEM:   No music or sound effects in DOS, using the Ensonic 
Soundscape card. 
SOLUTION:   The Ensonic drivers are probably not loading correctly on the 
boot disk.  If you look in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on your C drive by 
typing TYPE AUTOEXEC.BAT, you should see 3 lines in this order if 
your Soundscape is installed properly. 
 
SET BLASTER=A220 Ixx Dx T1 
SET SNDSCAPE=C:\SNDSCAPE 
C:\SNDSCAPE\SSINIT /I 
 
Copy these lines into the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your boot disk, reboot the 
computer and play Lode Runner.  The sound should work correctly.  
 
NOTE:  If the last line ends in a GM, FM or MT32, instead of a /I, you 
do not have the latest set of Soundscape drivers. We recommend that you 
get the latest drivers since they have many improvements including the 
ability to load both the General Midi and FM Synthesis modes at the same 
time.  You can get this software by contacting the computer manufacturer 
if your Soundscape came installed on your system.  If the card was bought 
separately you should contact the technical support numbers listed in the 
Soundscape manual or download the drivers from their BBS at 914-966-
1216 for up to 9600 modems or  914-966-0023 or  914-966-0021 for 
14.4 modems.  As of this writing, the latest Soundscape drivers are 
version 1.20.02. 
 
PROBLEM:  No music or sound effects in Windows.  
SOLUTION:  Windows games such as Lode Runner use Windows' built-in 
sound set up.  Please see CONFIGURING YOUR SOUND CARD IN WINDOWS. 
 
PROBLEM:  No music in Windows, Lode Runner CD only. 
SOLUTION:  Lode Runner CD uses CD audio for music.  To play CD audio, 
there must be a proper connection between the CD ROM drive and the 
sound card.  To check your hardware, plug a set of headphones or 
powered speakers to the headphone jack on the front of the CD ROM 
drive.  If you hear music through this jack, but not through your sound 
card, then your sound card is not set up for CD audio.  Contact your 
sound card's manufacturer for information concerning this hook-up. 
 
PROBLEM:  No sound or music when using a boot disk. 
SOLUTION:   Many sound cards require drivers to be loaded in the 
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS.  These sound card drivers may 
have been left off the boot disk. Section 12 - Sound Card Driver 
Information contains a list of these sound cards and their required drivers.  
If your sound card is on the list, you will need to add the specified lines to 
the boot disk.  If your sound card is not on the list, check your hard drive 
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS for the drivers or consult your 
sound card documentation. 
 
 
SECTION 7 - OBTAINING A SIERRA PATCH DISK 
 
There are two patches available for Lode Runner: LRWIN is for the 
Windows 3.5' floppy disk version, LRCDPT is for the Windows CD 
version.  There is no patch for the DOS version.
 
LRCDPT corrects the problem restoring saved games in a small 
installation of the game.  
 
LRWIN address the following issues: 
 
     Adds the high scores list. 
     CD optimizations were worked into this version. 
     Corrects 'Divide by Zero' error some computers encounter after the 
Windows joystick drivers are installed. 
     Corrects GPF error messages encountered when restoring games. 
     In two player mode, some users have had the Bunglers freeze.  This 
has been corrected. 
     Pauses in animation when the music loops is corrected.  
 
 
 
SECTION 8 - DOS BOOT DISK INSTRUCTIONS


IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the entire instructions prior to starting 
at Step 1.  You can skip Steps 3 and 4 if you are not playing the CD 
version of Lode Runner. 
 
 
STEP 1 
FORMATTING THE DISK 
To make a boot disk, format a high density diskette in the A: drive.  (It is 
necessary to reformat the disk if it is already formatted.) Formatting the 
disk with the /S switch will transfer the 'system files' to the disk and allow 
the computer to boot up correctly.  The disk must be in the A: drive; the 
computer will not boot from the B: drive.  Type the FORMAT command 
as follows: 
 
FORMAT A: /S <ENTER> 
 
If you get a 'Bad command or file name' error message, type:  
 
PATH=C:\DOS <ENTER> 
 
Then retype the FORMAT command above.  If you receive the error 
again, the MS-DOS FORMAT command may not be on your system, or 
it may have been renamed.  Programs such as PC Tools and Norton Disk 
Utilities sometimes rename the FORMAT command to prevent accidental 
loss of data.  If you are using a program of this type, check your 
documentation to find out how to format a SYSTEM DISK, then proceed 
to Step 2.  
 
 
STEP 2 
LOCATING THE MOUSE DRIVER 
If you are playing a game that uses a mouse, the Microsoft compatible 
mouse driver must be loaded into memory with the boot disk. There are 
two kinds of mouse drivers available: those that load in the CONFIG.SYS 
file and those that load in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  CONFIG.SYS 
mouse drivers have an extension of .SYS (MOUSE.SYS) and  
AUTOEXEC.BAT drivers have either a .COM or .EXE extension 
(MOUSE.COM, MOUSE.EXE).  You must load at least one of these 
drivers, but it is not necessary to load them all.  
 
If you do not know where the mouse drivers are located on your system, 
the command below should help you locate them.  Type the following at 
the C:\ prompt: 
 
DIR MOUSE* /S <ENTER> 
 
This command will cause the system to search all subdirectories for a file 
called MOUSE.  If the system locates a MOUSE file, it will display the 
path where the file is located.  For example, if the MOUSE.COM file is 
located in a C:\MOUSE directory, the system will display: 
 
Directory of C:\MOUSE 
	MOUSE.SYS		55160 	03-10-92	3:10a 
	MOUSE.COM		56408	03-10-03	6:00a 
 
If this procedure does not locate a MOUSE file, your mouse driver may 
have a different name. Some common names for mouse drivers are 
IMOUSE, GMOUSE and HPMOUSE.  Your should check your mouse 
documentation for the exact file names and how to install them.  
 
Once you have located the mouse driver, you must copy it to the boot 
disk.  The following example assumes that the mouse drivers are located 
in the C:\MOUSE directory as shown in the step above.  To copy the 
MOUSE files to the boot disk, type: 
 
COPY C:\MOUSE\MOUSE.* A: <ENTER> 
 
Substitute the appropriate path and file names for your mouse drivers in 
the command above.  After you press ENTER, you should see a message 
indicating that some files were copied. 
 
 
STEP 3 
LOCATING THE CD ROM DEVICE DRIVER (skip if not playing the CD version)
The CD ROM drive requires a device driver loaded in the CONFIG.SYS 
file.  This driver must be loaded correctly or you will be unable to access 
your CD ROM drive. To make sure that the device driver loads correctly 
on the boot disk, look at the CONFIG.SYS on the hard drive and copy the 
driver line from there.  At the C:\ prompt, type: 
 
TYPE CONFIG.SYS|MORE 
 
NOTE:	  The | is called a 'pipe' command and is created by pressing 
<SHIFT> <BACKSLASH>. 
 
The CONFIG.SYS file will display on the screen.  Look for the line that 
loads the CD ROM device driver.  This line will contain the same '/D:' 
switch as the MSCDEX line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Using the 
MSCDEX example above, you would be looking for a line containing 
'/D:MSCD001'.  The line should look something like this: 
 
DEVICE=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
DEVICEHIGH /L:14652 =C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
 
The device driver in your CONFIG.SYS may differ slightly from those 
listed above.  Carefully write down the line for use in your boot disk.  
Leave out the '/L:' information, if any.  Your CD ROM device line should 
appear as follows: 
 
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
 
NOTE:  If you have a SCSI CD ROM drive, there may be an additional 
driver in your CONFIG.SYS that must be loaded for the CD ROM device 
drivers to load correctly.  Check your CD drive documentation for more 
information.  
 
 
STEP 4 
LOCATING THE MSCDEX CD ROM EXTENSION (skip if not playing the CD version)
In addition to the CD ROM device driver in the CONFIG.SYS, your CD 
ROM drive requires MSCDEX, the Microsoft extension for CD ROM 
drives.  If this extension is not loaded correctly in the AUTOEXEC.BAT, 
you will be unable to access your CD ROM drive.  To make sure that 
MSCDEX loads correctly on the boot disk, look at the AUTOEXEC.BAT 
on the hard drive and copy the MSCDEX line from there.  At the C:\ 
prompt, type: 
 
TYPE AUTOEXEC.BAT|MORE <ENTER> 
 
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file will display on the screen.  Look for the line 
that loads the MSCDEX extension.  It should look something like this: 
 
C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001  
LOADHIGH /L:14429 C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 
 
The MSCDEX line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT may differ slightly from 
the ones above. Carefully write down the line for use in your boot disk.  
Leave out the '/L:' information, if any. If the 'LH' is missing, add it.  For 
example, any of the above lines will appear on your boot disk as follows: 
 
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 
 
 
STEP 5 
LOCATING THE SOUND CARD DRIVERS 
Many sound cards have drivers or initialization lines that must be loaded 
in the AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS.   Some sound cards that 
require these drivers or initialization routines are the SoundBlaster 16, 
MAD16 and the Aria 16. 
 
Section 11 contains the sound card lines for many 
common sound cards.  Check to see if your sound card is on the list.  If it 
is, then you will need to add the appropriate lines to the 
AUTOEXEC.BAT and/or CONFIG.SYS on your boot disk.  If your 
sound card is not on the list, you should check your documentation for 
information on what needs to load in the AUTOEXEC.BAT and 
CONFIG.SYS.  
 
 
STEP 6 
CREATING THE CONFIG.SYS FILE 
To create the CONFIG.SYS file on the boot disk, switch to the A: drive 
and type the following: 
 
COPY CON CONFIG.SYS <ENTER>  (the cursor will drop down one line and blink) 
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS <ENTER> 
DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM 2800 <ENTER> 
DOS=HIGH,UMB <ENTER> 
FILES=30 <ENTER> 
BUFFERS=20 <ENTER> 
 
If you are using the MOUSE.SYS file to load your mouse, add the 
following line to the CONFIG.SYS: 
 
DEVICEHIGH=A:\MOUSE.SYS <ENTER> 
 
If you're playing a CD game, add the CD ROM device driver as you 
wrote it down in the 'Locating the CD ROM Device Driver' section.  For 
example: 
 
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220  <ENTER> 
 
If you need to load any sound card drivers, copy them from the 'Sound 
Cards' section now.  The following example lines are for the SoundBlaster 
16: 
 
DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\CTSB16.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 D:1 H:5 <ENTER> 
DEVICEHIGH=C:\SB16\DRV\CTMM.SYS <ENTER> 
 
Complete the file by pressing <F6> <ENTER>. 
 
 
STEP 7 
CREATING THE AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE 
To create the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the boot disk, switch to the A: 
drive and type the following: 
 
COPY CON AUTOEXEC.BAT <ENTER>  (the cursor will drop down one line and blink) 
@ECHO OFF <ENTER> 
C: <ENTER> 
SET COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM <ENTER> 
PROMPT SIERRA BOOT DISK $_$P$G <ENTER> 
PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\SIERRA <ENTER> 
 
If you are using the MOUSE.COM or MOUSE.EXE file to load your 
mouse driver, add the appropriate line: 
 
LH A:\MOUSE.EXE <ENTER> 
 
If you're playing a CD game, add the MSCDEX line as you write it down 
in the 'Locating the MSCDEX CD ROM Extension' section.  For 
example: 
 
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 <ENTER> 
 
If you need to run any sound card initialization programs or load any 
drivers, copy them from the 'Sound Cards' section now.  The following 
example lines are for the SoundBlaster 16: 
 
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 T6 <ENTER> 
SET SOUND=C:\SB16 <ENTER> 
SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E <ENTER> 
C:\SB16\SB16SET /M:220 /VOC:220 /CD:220 /MIDI:220 /LINE:220 <ENTER> 
C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S <ENTER> 
 
Complete the file by pressing <F6> <ENTER>. 
 
STEP 8 
REBOOT THE SYSTEM AND START THE GAME 
Reboot your system by pressing the <RESET> button on your computer 
or by using the <CTRL>, <ALT>, <DEL> key sequence on your 
keyboard.  Once you receive an C:\>, type the following commands to 
begin the game: 
 
CD\SIERRA\LODERUNN <ENTER> 
LR <ENTER> 
 
 
 
SECTION 9 - WINDOWS BOOT DISK INSTRUCTIONS


IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the entire instructions prior to starting 
at Step 1.  You can skip Steps 2 and 3 if you are not playing a CD game. 
 
 
STEP 1 
FORMATTING THE DISK 
To make a boot disk, format a high density diskette in the A: drive.  (It is 
necessary to reformat the disk if it is already formatted.) Formatting the 
disk with the /S switch will transfer the 'system files' to the disk and allow 
the computer to boot up correctly.  The disk must be in the A: drive; the 
computer will not boot from the B: drive.  Type the FORMAT command 
as follows: 
 
FORMAT A: /S <ENTER> 
 
If you get a 'Bad command or file name' error message, type:  
 
PATH=C:\DOS <ENTER> 
 
Then retype the FORMAT command above.  If you receive the error 
again, the MS-DOS FORMAT command may not be on your system, or 
it may have been renamed.  Programs such as PC Tools and Norton Disk 
Utilities sometimes rename the FORMAT command to prevent accidental 
loss of data.  If you are using a program of this type, check your 
documentation to find out how to format a SYSTEM DISK, then proceed 
to Step 2.  
 
 
STEP 2 
LOCATING THE CD ROM DEVICE DRIVER (skip if not playing the CD version) 
The CD ROM drive requires a device driver loaded in the CONFIG.SYS 
file.  This driver must be loaded correctly or you will be unable to access 
your CD ROM drive. To make sure that the device driver loads correctly 
on the boot disk, look at the CONFIG.SYS on the hard drive and copy the 
driver line from there.  At the C:\ prompt, type: 
 
TYPE CONFIG.SYS|MORE 
 
NOTE:	  The | is called a 'pipe' command and is created by pressing 
<SHIFT> <BACKSLASH>. 
 
The CONFIG.SYS file will display on the screen.  Look for the line that 
loads the CD ROM device driver.  This line will contain the same '/D:' 
switch as the MSCDEX line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Using the 
MSCDEX example above, you would be looking for a line containing 
'/D:MSCD001'.  The line should look something like this: 
 
DEVICE=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
DEVICEHIGH /L:14652 =C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
 
The device driver in your CONFIG.SYS may differ slightly from those 
listed above.  Carefully write down the line for use in your boot disk.  
Leave out the 'HIGH' in 'DEVICEHIGH' ant the '/L:' information, if any.  
Your CD ROM device line should appear as follows: 
 
DEVICE=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 
 
NOTE:  If you have a SCSI CD ROM drive, there may be an additional 
driver in your CONFIG.SYS that must be loaded for the CD ROM device 
drivers to load correctly.  Check your CD drive documentation for more 
information.  
 
 
STEP 3 
LOCATING THE MSCDEX CD ROM EXTENSION (skip if not playing the CD version)
In addition to the CD ROM device driver in the CONFIG.SYS, your CD 
ROM drive requires MSCDEX, the Microsoft extension for CD ROM 
drives.  If this extension is not loaded correctly in the AUTOEXEC.BAT, 
you will be unable to access your CD ROM drive.  To make sure that 
MSCDEX loads correctly on the boot disk, look at the AUTOEXEC.BAT 
on the hard drive and copy the MSCDEX line from there.  At the C:\ 
prompt, type: 
 
TYPE AUTOEXEC.BAT|MORE <ENTER> 
 
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file will display on the screen.  Look for the line 
that loads the MSCDEX extension.  It should look something like this: 
 
C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001  
LOADHIGH /L:14429 C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 
 
The MSCDEX line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT may differ slightly from 
the ones above. Carefully write down the line for use in your boot disk.  
Leave out the '/L:' information, if any. For example, any of the above lines 
will appear on your boot disk as follows: 
 
C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 
 
 
STEP 4 
LOCATING THE SOUND CARD DRIVERS 
Many sound cards have drivers or initialization lines that must be loaded 
in the AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS.   Some sound cards that 
require these drivers or initialization routines are the SoundBlaster 16, 
MAD16 and the Aria 16.  Section 11 - Sound Card Driver Information 
contains the sound card lines for many common sound cards.  Check to 
see if your sound card is on the list.  If it is, add the appropriate lines to 
the AUTOEXEC.BAT and/or CONFIG.SYS on your boot disk.  If your 
sound card is not listed, check your documentation for information on 
what needs to load in the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS.  
 
STEP 5 
CREATING THE CONFIG.SYS FILE 
To create the CONFIG.SYS file on the boot disk, switch to the A: drive 
and type the following: 
 
COPY CON CONFIG.SYS <ENTER>  (the cursor will drop down one 
line and blink) 
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS <ENTER> 
DOS=HIGH,UMB <ENTER> 
FILES=30 <ENTER> 
BUFFERS=20 <ENTER> 
 
If you're playing a CD game, add the CD ROM device driver as you 
wrote it down in the 'Locating the CD ROM Device Driver' section.  For 
example: 
 
DEVICE=C:\DRV\CDROMDRV.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220  <ENTER> 
 
If you need to load any sound card drivers, copy them from the 'Sound 
Cards' section now.  The following example lines are for the SoundBlaster 
16: 
 
DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\CTSB16.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 
D:1 H:5 <ENTER> 
DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\CTMM.SYS <ENTER> 
 
Complete the file by pressing <F6> <ENTER>. 
 
 
STEP 6 
CREATING THE AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE 
To create the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the boot disk, switch to the A: 
drive and type the following: 
 
COPY CON AUTOEXEC.BAT <ENTER>  (the cursor will drop down one line and blink) 
@ECHO OFF <ENTER> 
C:\ <ENTER> 
SET COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM <ENTER> 
PROMPT SIERRA BOOT DISK $_$P$G <ENTER> 
PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\SIERRA <ENTER> 
 
If you're playing a CD game, add the MSCDEX line as you write it down 
in the 'Locating the MSCDEX CD ROM Extension' section.  For 
example: 
 
C:\DOS\MSCDEX /D:MSCD001 <ENTER> 
 
If you need to run any sound card initialization programs or load any 
drivers, copy them from the 'Sound Cards' section now.  The following 
example lines are for the SoundBlaster 16: 
 
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 T6 <ENTER> 
SET SOUND=C:\SB16 <ENTER> 
SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E <ENTER> 
C:\SB16\SB16SET /M:220 /VOC:220 /CD:220 /MIDI:220 /LINE:220 <ENTER> 
C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S <ENTER> 
 
Complete the file by pressing <F6> <ENTER>. 


STEP 7
REBOOT THE SYSTEM AND START WINDOWS 
Reboot your system by depressing the <RESET> button on your 
computer or by using the <CTRL>, <ALT>, <DEL> key sequence on 
your keyboard.  When you are at a C:\ prompt, type WIN /3 to start 
Windows. 
 
 
STEP 8 
CREATE A CLEAN WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT 
You should make sure that all screen savers, virus scans, and sound-
related Windows programs (IconHear It, Wired for Sound, etc.) are 
disabled before starting your game. In addition, if you are using an 
alternate Windows desktop like Norton Desktop or PCTools, disable this 
and use standard Program Manager 
 
Also, make sure you have a swap file set up that is at least 8 MB 
permanent or 16 MB temporary.  You can check your swap file settings in 
the 386Enhanced icon in the Control Panel. 
 
 

SECTION 10 - WINDOWS JOYSTICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


Occasionally, the Windows joystick driver included with Lode Runner CD 
will fail to install correctly.  This will cause the game to be unable to 
recognize the joystick.  The following steps will help you manually install 
the Windows joystick driver.   
 

 
STEP 1 
INSTALL THE GAME 
During the installation of Lode Runner make sure that you check the 
INSTALL JOYSTICK box on the INSTALL ME Windows Screen. 
 
 
STEP 2 
COPY DRIVER FILES 
Once the game is installed copy the three drivers from the 
C:\SIERRA\LODERUNN\JOYSTICK directory into the Windows 
directory. The files are: 
 
JOYSTICK.CPL 
IBMJOY.DRV 
OEMSETUP.INF 
 
 
STEP 3 
EDIT OEMSETUP.INF 
EDIT the oemsetup.inf file in the Windows directory.  Break the lines at 
each location marked <ENTER> so it looks like this below: 
 
Names of the disks Setup can prompt for.<ENTER>  
[disks]<ENTER>     
1 =. ,"",ibmjoy.drv<ENTER> 
[Installable.Drivers] 
; key    = filename, type(s), description, VxD(s), Default 
Params<ENTER> 
joystick = 1:ibmjoy.drv, "joystick", "Driver for Joystick",,, 
 
Add another comma at the end of the last line so there is a total of three 
(there are only 2 commas  
originally). 
 
Save the file by choosing SAVE AS. Make sure you save the file in the 
Windows directory.   
 
 
STEP 4 
ADD THE JOYSTICK DRIVER IN CONTROL PANEL 
Click on ADD in the Drivers section of Control Panel.   
 
Click on UNLISTED DRIVERS (default)  
 
Type in C:\WINDOWS (to indicate path)  
 
Click on OKAY 
 
The driver that appears is 'DRIVER FOR JOYSTICK'.  (If it doesn't then 
the OEMSETUP.INF was not edited  
properly - Go to step 3).  
 
Click on OKAY 
 
Select the game adapter type (it should normally be 2-dimensional type 
joystick). 
 
Restart Windows 
 
 
STEP 5 
CALIBRATE THE JOYSTICK 
Calibrate the joystick by clicking on the joystick ICON in the drivers 
group. 
 
 
STEP 6 
CONFIGURE THE GAME TO USE THE JOYSTICK 
Start Lode Runner and click on the check mark on the opening screen. 
When it displays the Keyboard, Mouse and Joystick select the joystick  - it 
will highlight in orange when it is selected. 
 
 
SECTION 11 - SOUND CARD DRIVER INFORMATION

NOTE:  The sound card drivers and initialization lines in this 
section are the default settings for these devices.  You should 
check your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS on your hard 
drive to see if you are using any non-default settings.
                           

ADLIB
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        NONE

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

This is a MIDI card only and will not play most sound 
effects.


ARIA 16 - Common on IBMs
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET ARIA=C:\ARIA
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T5
        C:\DOS\SOUNDCLT.COM*

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\ARIA\BIN\SOUNDCFG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\ARIA\BIN\SNDSAVER.SYS
        
*This line is not always present.


ATI STEREO FXCD
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET ATI_SND=C:\SFXCD

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE


AUDIO ROCK IT 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        NONE

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE


AUDIO 16 BY AZTECH
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        C:\GB2KAUDIO\UTILITY\GWBVOL
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET SOUND=*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check your AUTOEXEC.BAT on the hard drive for
the SET BLASTER and SET SOUND parameters.


BOCA SOUND EXPRESS
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T5

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SE1440\CSACMOD1.EXE


BREVE TECHNOLOGIES
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        C:\BRV16F\DOSDRV\INIT16
        C:\BRV16F\DOSDRV\MIXER

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE


CRYSTAL CLEAR WAVE TABLE BY CRYSTAL LAKE
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T5
        C:\CCLEAR\CSACMAX1.COM*
        C:\CCLEAR\CSACHMX1.COM**

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\CCLEAR\CSAMOD1.EXE -S***

*Enables Soundblaster compatibility.
**Add /ON to enable Soundblaster compatibility, /OFF to disable it.
***Use -S for Soundblaster mode and -W for Windows Sound System mode.


DIAMOND
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET SOUND16=C:\DIAMOND
        C:\DIAMOND\SNDINIT /B**

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check your AUTOEXEC.BAT on the hard drive for the SET BLASTER parameters.
**Use /C for Soundblaster mode and /B for Microsoft Sound System mode.


DIAMOND LX
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET SOUND=C:\SONIC
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T5
        C:\SONIC\MZTVOL.EXE
        C:\SONIC\MZTINIT WSS*
        C:\SONIC\MTZINIT.SYS

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Use WSS for Windows Sound System mode and SB for Soundblaster mode.


DSP16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check your AUTOEXEC.BAT on the hard drive for the SET BLASTER parameters.


ENSONIQ SOUNDSCAPE - Common on Gateways
Driver version 1.10 dated 11/31/94
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 Ixx Dx
        SET SNDSCAPE=C:\SNDSCAPE
        C:\SNDSCAPE\SSINIT FM*
        C:\SNDSCAPE\VSB_EMM.COM**

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE***

*Use FM for FM synth, GM for General MIDI and MT32 for Roland MT32 emulation.
**Can help with Soundblaster emulation. Requires the EMM386 line in the CONFIG.SYS
***Necessary for the VSB_EMM.COM line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT


ENSOMIQ SOUNDSCAPE - Common on Gateways
Driver version 1.20.02 dated 12/19/94
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 Ixx Dx
        SET SNDSCAPE=C:\SNDSCAPE
        C:\SNDSCAPE\SSINIT /I*
        C:\SNDSCAPE\VSB_EMM.COM**

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE***

*/I enables FM synth and General MIDI emulation.
Run MT32.EXE to enable Roland MT32 emulation.
**Can help with Soundblaster emulation. Requires the EMM386 line in the CONFIG.SYS
***Necessary for the VSB_EMM.COM line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT


ESS AUDIO DRIVE - Common on Compaqs
        AUTOEXEC.BAT            
        NONE     

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\CPQDOS\VOLCTRL.EXE*
        DEVICE=C:\PCAUDIO\VOLCTRL.EXE**

*Loads the DOS mixer. <Ctrl/Right Shift> turns up the volume, <Ctrl/Left Shift>
turns it down.
**Necessary to load Windows mixer.


FORTE 16 - Common on Packard Bells
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET GALAXY=*
        SET SOUND=C:\FORTE16
        C:\FORTE16\UTILITY\EMUTSR

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for these settings.
**Enables the Soundblaster emulation.


FUSION 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SPECTRUM\MVSOUND.SYS D: Q:**

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for these settings.
**D: is the DMA channel and Q: is the IRQ setting


GALANT
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE


GALAXY - See Multi-Media Pro 16


GATEWAY 2000 AUDIO DRIVE
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        C:\G2KAUDIO\UTILITY\GWBVOL
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T5
        SET SOUND=C:\G2KAUDIO

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

This sound card will autoconfigure itself to Soundblaster or Microsoft
Sound System mode.


GOLDEN SOUND BY TOPEK
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        C:\GS16\GS-ENV PC:\GS16ES

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE


GRAVIS ULTRASOUND OR GRAVIS ACE
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET ULTRASND=*
        SET ULTRADIR=*
        C:\ULTRASND\ULTRINIT
        SBOS.BAT**
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for complete SET lines for the GUS.
**The SBOS.BAT line must be loaded to enable the card's Soundblaster
emulation. This line is not needed for the ACE.


IBM PS/1
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE


ISP 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET ISP16=C:\ISP16
        C:\ISP16\ISPINIT /B/M*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE
*Use /B switch for SB mode
*Use /M switch for  Microsoft Sound System mode



JAZZ 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\JAZZ\JAZZ.SYS D:* Q:*

*D:  DMA CHANNEL.
*Q:  IRQ SETTING.
Specific values and directories may change



MAD 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET MAD16=C:\MAD16
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 
        C:\MAD16\M16INIT /B /M*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Use /B switch for Soundblaster  mode.  Use /M switch for Microsoft Sound
System Mode



MAGIC S20 - Common on Acers
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET SOUND16=C:\MAGICS20
        C:\MAGICS20\SNDINIT /B /M*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Use /B switch for Soundblaster  mode.  Use /M switch for  Microsoft Sound
System Mode



MAGITEC GREEN 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE



MEDIA CONCEPT
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET MC=C:\MC

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE



MEDIA VISION DELUXE
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        C:\MEDVSN\VBEAI.COM

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\MEDVSN\PROS.SYS



MEDIA VISION PREMIUM 3D SCSI2
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\MEDVSN\PA3D.SYS
        DEVICE=MINI406A.SYS



MMCD16W
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET SOUND=C:\MMCD16W
        SET GALAXY=*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT for the SET BLASTER and SET GALAXY parameters



MONTE CARLO BY TURTLE BEACH
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        C:\MCARLO\MCHKMIX

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\MCARLO\MCMODE -S -W*

*Use -S switch for SB mode
*Use -W switch for  Microsoft Sound System Mode



MOZART SOUND CARD Common on Canons
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET SOUND=C:\MOZART
        C:\MOZART\MTZVOL.EXE

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\MOZART\MZTINIT.SYS WSS /530*

*WSS /530 Puts the card into WSS mode port 530



MULTI-MEDIA PRO 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET GALAXY=*
        SET SOUND=C:\MMP16P

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the full SET GALAXY line.



MW WAVE - Common on IBM Thinkpads
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=
        SET MWPATH=C:\MWD\MANAGER;C:\MWD\MWGAMES*
        SET MWROOT=C:\MWD
        MWGAMES=ON**

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*This is all one line.
**ON turns on Soundblaster emulation and OFF turns it off.



ORCHID GAMEWAVE
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET SOUND=*
        C:\GW32\GW32.EXE

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET SOUND and
SET BLASTER lines.



ORCHID SOUNDWAVE
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET SOUND=*
        C:\SW32\SW32.EXE

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET SOUND and
SET BLASTER lines.



PHILLIPS
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        NONE

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE



PRO AUDIO SPECTRUM 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SPECTRUM\MVSOUND.SYS D:*Q:*

*D:  DMA CHANNEL.      Q:  IRQ SETTING.
<DIR> may be PROAUDIO on older drivers.



PRO SONIC
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\PROSONIC\PROSYS.SYS



SC400
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET SOUND=C:\SC400
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        C:\SC400\UTILITY\SNDINIT /B

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE



SGBAS16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=*
        SET SOUND=C:\SGBAS16
        SET GALAXY=*

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SGBAS16\DRIVERS\EEPRO.SYS

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET GALAXY and
SET BLASTER lines.



SOUNDBLASTER AWE 32 
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET SOUND=C:\SB16
        C:\SB16\SB16SET /P/Q
        C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S*
        C:\SB16\AWEUTIL /S

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\CTSB16.SYS   /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 D:1 H:5
        DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\CTMMSYS.SYS**

*May be SBCONFIG on older cards.
**This line is only required to enable the sound card's CD-ROM interface.



SOUNDBLASTER PRO
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET SOUND=C:\SBPRO*
        C:\SBPRO\SBP_SET*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*On newer cards the drivers and such may look like 
the SB16 except loading out of a different directory.



SOUNDBLASTER 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 T6
        SET SOUND=C:\SB16
        SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E
        C:\SB16\SB16SET*
        C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S**

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\CTSB16.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 D:1 H:5
        DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\CTMMSYS.SYS***

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SB16SET line.




SOUND EXPRESSION BY BOCA
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=
        C:\CE1440\CSACMAX1.COM*
        C:\CE1440\CSACHMX1.COM**

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SE1440\CSACMOD1.EXE -S -W***

*Enables Soundblaster compatibility.
**/ON turns on Soundblaster compatibility, /OFF turns it off.
***-S for Soundblaster mode and -W for Windows Sound System mode.




SOUND EZ - See Mad 16



SOUND FX PLUS
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SOUND=C:\MMSUP

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE




SOUNDMAND BY LOGITECH
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\SOUNDMAN\MVSOUND.SYS




SOUND 16A - Common on Packard Bells 1 OF 2**
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET GALAXY=*
        C:\SOUND16A\UTILITY\SETMODE /MSS**
        SET SOUND16=C:\SOUND16A

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET GALAXY line.
**Use /SB switch for SB mode. Use /MSS switch for Microsoft Sound System Mode.




SOUND 16A - Common on Packard Bells 2 OF 2**
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET GALAXY=*
        C:\AUDIO\SNDINIT.EXE /B**
        SET SOUND16=C:\AUDIO

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET GALAXY line.
**Use /B switch for SB mode
**Use /M switch for  Microsoft Sound System Mode




SOUND 144 - Common on Packard Bells
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET GALAXY=*
        SET SOUND=SOUND144
        C:\SOUND144\UTILITY\SETMODE /SBP**

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET GALAXY line.
**Use /SBP for Soundblaster mode and /MSS for Microsoft Sound System mode.




STRAUSS
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        NONE

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE





TROPEZ BY TURTLE BEACH 
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        C:\TROPEZ\DOSAPPS\SETUPSND*
        C:\TROPEZ\DOSAPPS\TZMODE -S*

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\TROPEZ\DOSAPPS\TZMODE**

*Windows will disable these lines, so they will need to be run again
if Windows is started and shut down.  Use -S for Soundblaster mode and -W
for Windows Sound System mode on the TZMODE line.
**This line is necessary if the sound card is also 
acting as the CD-ROM controller.




VIBRA 16
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 T6
        SET SOUND=C:\VIBRA16
        SET MIDI=*
        C:\VIBRA16\DIAGNOSE /S**
        C:\VIBRA16\MIXERSET /P/Q

        CONFIG.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\VIBRA16\DRV\VIBRA16.SYS
        DEVICE=C:\VIBRA16\DRV\CTMMSYS.SYS

*Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard drive for the complete SET MIDI line.
**Older cards may use SBCONFIG instead of DIAGNOSE.




VOYETRA SOUND
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
        SET ISP16=ISP16*
        C:\ISP16\ISPINIT /B

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*May be SET ISP16=VOYETRA




WAVERIDER BY AZTECH
        AUTOEXEC.BAT
        SET BLASTER=
        SET SOUND=C:\WAVRIDER
        SET GALAXY=
        C:\WAVRIDER\DRIVERS\WAVERIDE.EXE
        C:\WAVRIDER\SETMODE /SBP*

        CONFIG.SYS
        NONE

*Use /SBP for Soundblaster mode and /MSS for Microsoft Sound System mode.





SECTION 12 - IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS... 
 
If you continue to experience any problems with the game, or if you have 
any questions concerning any of the above steps, Sierra Technical Support 
will be happy to assist you.  You can reach Technical Support at (206) 
644-4343 between 8:15 am and 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.  We 
can also be reached by fax at (206) 644-7697 or by mail at the following 
address: 
 
Sierra On-Line Technical Support 
PO Box 85006 
Bellevue, WA  98015-8506 
 
In Europe, please contact our office in England. The Customer Service 
number is (44) 1734-303171, between  
9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.   The BBS number is (44) 
1734-304227 and the fax number  
is (44) 1734-303201.  Customer Service can also be reached at the 
following address: 
 
Sierra On-Line Limited 
4 Brewery Court 
The Old Brewery 
Theale, Reading, Berkshire 
RG7 5AJ UNITED KINGDOM 
 
You can also contact our Technical Support Team on one of the following 
services: 
 
Sierra BBS              (206) 644-0112 
CompuServe		GO SIERRA 
America Online		KEYWORD SIERRA 
Internet            support@sierra.com
                    http://www.sierra.com
 
If you decide to email, write or fax, please provide the following
information so that Technical Support can help you as efficiently as
possible.



Game name, version number and S/N number (from disk #1)

What problem are you having?  Be
VERY specific.  Is there an error message?  What is it?  Where does it 
occur? Does it happen the same way each time? 
 
 
Are you playing in Windows or DOS? 
 
Type of computer (386, 486, etc.) 
 
Brand of video card (Trident, Diamond, etc.) 
 
Amount of RAM (4 meg, 8 meg, etc.) 
 
DOS version (MS-DOS 6.0, PC-DOS 6.2, etc.) 
 
Windows version (3.1, WFWG, Win95, etc.) 
 
Brand of sound card and sound card settings (SoundBlaster Pro, Forte16, 
Mozart, etc.  Please be VERY specific with the brand name. Sound card 
settings include DMA, IRQ and I/O values.) 
 
Any disk compression?  What kind? (Doublespace, Stacker, etc.) 
 
Any third-part memory manager?  What kind?  (QEMM, 386MAX, etc.) 
 
Largest executable program size or bytes free after booting with the boot 
disk. (Type MEM to find out.)  
 
What have you tried so far?  (Boot disk, no sound, etc.) 
 
If possible, please attach copies of your CONFIG.SYS and 
AUTOEXEC.BAT.  Thanks! 
