INTRODUCTION

Make sure you close all applications before launching Blood Bowl, so that the game has maximum power at its disposal.
Antivirus software can significantly slow disk access so you may be required to deactivate it.
Should you do so, it must be reactivated when you have finished playing.
If the game fails to launch or if you encounter problems such as crashes or display errors, please install updated drivers for your graphics card.




- BLOOD BOWL 1.1.3.3 UPDATE (JANUARY 8)
- How to identify the graphics controller of the computer
- ATI graphics controllers for desktop computer
- NVIDIA graphics controllers for desktop computer
- ATI graphics controllers for laptop computer
- NVIDIA graphics controllers for laptop computer
- Drivers installation: how to clean up Windows
- D3Dx9 DLL file missing when starting the game/update DirectX 9
- Run the game in administrator mode on Windows Vista/Windows 7
- AMD processor drivers for WINDOWS XP
- Optimizer for AMD ATHLON64 X2 processors
- Update REALTEK audio controller drivers
- Contact the technical support




BLOOD BOWL 1.1.3.3 UPDATE (JANUARY 8)

To download and install the 1.1.3.3 update (January 8) for Blood Bowl, please click HERE
and follow the instructions.





HOW TO IDENTIFY THE GRAPHICS CONTROLLER OF THE COMPUTER

WINDOWS XP
1. Click Start then Run.
2. Type DXDIAG in the Run window and press Enter key.
3. From the DirectX diagnostic tool, click Display tab.

WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7
1. Click Windows Start menu.
2. Type DXDIAG in the Search bar and press Enter key.
3. From the DirectX diagnostic tool, click Display tab.





ATI GRAPHICS CONTROLLERS FOR DESKTOP COMPUTER

ATI RADEON X 1000/XPRESS SERIES - WINDOWS XP 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Click Download button from 'Option 1 - Full Software Suite'.
3. Save the application file (9-3_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.exe file for example) on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run the application file and follow the instructions.

ATI RADEON X 1000/XPRESS SERIES - WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Click Download button from 'Option 1 - Full Software Suite'.
3. Save the application file (9-3_vista32_win7_32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.exe file for example) on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run the application file and follow the instructions.

ATI RADEON X 1000/XPRESS SERIES - WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 64-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Click Download button from 'Option 1 - Full Software Suite'.
3. Save the application file (9-3_vista64_win7_64_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.exe file for example) on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run the application file and follow the instructions.

ATI RADEON HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 SERIES - WINDOWS XP 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Click Download button from 'Option 1 - Full Software Suite'.
3. Save the application file (9-12_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.exe file for example) on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run the application file and follow the instructions.

ATI RADEON HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 SERIES - WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Click Download button from 'Option 1 - Full Software Suite'.
3. Save the application file (9-12_vista32_win7_32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.exe file for example) on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run the application file and follow the instructions.

ATI RADEON HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 SERIES - WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 64-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Click Download button from 'Option 1 - Full Software Suite'.
3. Save the application file (9-12_vista64_win7_64_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.exe file for example) on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run the application file and follow the instructions.





NVIDIA GRAPHICS CONTROLLERS FOR DESKTOP COMPUTER

NVIDIA GEFORCE FX SERIES - WINDOWS XP 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 175.19_geforce_winxp_32bit_english_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 175.19_geforce_winxp_32bit_english_whql.exe and follow the instructions.

NVIDIA GEFORCE 6/7/8/9 AND GTX 100/200 SERIES - WINDOWS XP 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 196.21_desktop_winxp_32bit_international_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 196.21_desktop_winxp_32bit_international_whql.exe and follow the instructions.

NVIDIA GEFORCE 6/7/8/9 AND GTX 100/200 SERIES - WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 196.21_desktop_win7_winvista_32bit_international_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 196.21_desktop_win7_winvista_32bit_international_whql.exe and follow the instructions.

NVIDIA GEFORCE 6/7/8/9 AND GTX 100/200 SERIES - WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 64-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 196.21_desktop_win7_winvista_64bit_international_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 196.21_desktop_win7_winvista_64bit_international_whql.exe and follow the instructions.





ATI GRAPHICS CONTROLLERS FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER

ATI RADEON MOBILITY SERIES
Currently AMD does not provide any driver support for Mobility Radeon products.
All driver and technical support for Mobility Radeon products is provided by the original laptop manufacturer.
To download Windows Mobility Radeon drivers or driver updates for your laptop product, please visit your laptop manufacturer's website.
Otherwise, you can use Mobility Modder from Driver Heaven http://www.hardwareheaven.com/modtool.php





NVIDIA GRAPHICS CONTROLLERS FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER

NVIDIA GEFORCE 8M/9M/100M/200M SERIES

WINDOWS XP 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 186.81_notebook_winxp_32bit_international_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 186.81_notebook_winxp_32bit_international_whql.exe and follow the instructions.

WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 32-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 186.81_notebook_win7_winvista_32bit_international_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 186.81_notebook_win7_winvista_32bit_international_whql.exe and follow the instructions.

WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7 64-BIT
1. Click HERE
2. Save 186.81_notebook_win7_winvista_64bit_international_whql.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run 186.81_notebook_win7_winvista_64bit_international_whql.exe and follow the instructions.

This is a reference driver that can be installed on supported NVIDIA GeForce notebook GPUs. However, please note that your notebook original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM about recommended software updates for your notebook. OEMs may not provide technical support for issues that arise from the use of this driver.

Before downloading the driver:

Please check to make sure that your notebook has a supported GPU.
It is recommended that you backup your current system configuration.
If you own a Dell Inspiron 1420, Dell XPS M1330, or Dell XPS M1530 it is highly recommended that you first install this Dell software update http://www.nvidia.com/object/recommended_software_updates.html

NVIDIA GEFORCE GO/M FX/6/7 SERIES
The reference drivers that are provided by NVIDIA are not compatible for laptop computers.
To locate the latest drivers for your NVIDIA mobile GPU, please visit your laptop manufacturer's website.
Otherwise, you can use GeForce Go/M modified drivers from LaptopVideo2Go.com http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/





DRIVERS INSTALLATION: HOW TO CLEAN UP WINDOWS

When you need to update your display or audio drivers, please install and use Driver Sweeper tool to remove old drivers files from Windows.

How to download and install Driver Sweeper:

1. Click HERE

2. Click 'Download Now'.
3. Select the download location then click 'I agree'.
4. Save DriverSweeper_1.5.5-setup-[Guru3D.com].exe file on the hard disk.
5. Run DriverSweeper_1.5.5-setup-[Guru3D.com].exe application file and follow the instructions.

How to cleanup Windows using Driver Sweeper:

1. Uninstall the drivers from Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel of Windows.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Run Driver Sweeper*, select the drivers that you have uninstalled and click Clean button.
4. Install the new drivers.

* For Windows Vista users, please run Driver Sweeper in administrator mode:
Right mouse click Driver Sweeper shortcut and click Run as administrator.

1. Uninstall the drivers from Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel of Windows.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Run Driver Sweeper*, select the drivers that you have uninstalled and click Run Sweeper button.
4. Install the new drivers.





D3Dx9 DLL FILE MISSING WHEN STARTING THE GAME/UPDATE DIRECTX 9

Please install the latest version of Microsoft DirectX 9 for Windows XP and Vista:

1. Click HERE
2. Click Download Latest Version link.
3. Save directx_aug2009_redist.exe application file on the hard disk.
4. Once download done, run directx_aug2009_redist.exe application file and click Yes.
5. Enter C:TMP to extract files in the (C:) local disk in the TMP folder.
6. Once extraction done, open My Computer or Computer then (C:) local disk.
7. Open TMP folder and run DXSETUP.exe application file.
8. Once DirectX updated, delete the TMP folder.





RUN THE GAME IN ADMINISTRATOR MODE ON WINDOWS VISTA AND WINDOWS 7

You have Windows Vista or Windows 7 and you cannot run Blood Bowl, or the game does not run correctly on your computer:

1. Open Computer.
2. Open (C:) Local Disk.
3. Open Program Files or Programs folder.
4. Open Cyanide folder then Blood Bowl folder.
5. Right mouse click 'BB.EXE' (BB) application file and click Properties.
6. Click Compatibility tab.
7. Check Run this program as an administrator and click OK button.
8. Run the game.





AMD PROCESSOR DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS XP

The processor driver is compatible with the AMD Athlon(TM) 64, Mobile AMD Athlon 64, Mobile Sempron(TM), Sempron(TM), AMD Turion(TM) Mobile Technology, AMD Phenom(TM) and all Opteron(TM) processors including Quad-Core.

To download AMD Processor Driver Version 1.3.2.0053, please click HERE
Save AMD_Processor_Driver_1320053.zip file on the hard disk.
Open AMD_Processor_Driver_1320053.zip and run setup.exe file.
Follow the instructions.





OPTIMIZER FOR AMD ATHLON64 X2 PROCESSORS

The AMD Dual-Core Optimizer update for desktop computer is required, only if you have stuttering and crashes with your games. If you do not have any problem with your games, please do not install this update.

To download AMD Dual-Core Optimizer for desktop computer only*, please click HERE
Save DCO_1.1.4.zip file on the hard disk.
Open DCO_1.1.4.zip and run Setup.exe.
Follow the instructions.

*If you have a laptop computer, please do not install AMD Dual-Core Optimizer.





UPDATE REALTEK AUDIO CONTROLLER DRIVERS

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE AUDIO CONTROLLER OF THE COMPUTER

WINDOWS XP
1. Click Start then Run.
2. Type DXDIAG in the Run window and press Enter key.
3. From the DirectX diagnostic tool, click Audio tab.

WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7
1. Click Windows Start menu.
2. Type DXDIAG in the Search bar and press Enter key.
3. From the DirectX diagnostic tool, click Audio tab.


REALTEK AC97 AUDIO DRIVER UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP
1. Click HERE
2. Save WDM_A406.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run WDM_A406.exe and follow the instructions.

REALTEK HD AUDIO DRIVER UPDATE FOR WINDOWS XP
1. Click HERE
2. Save WDM_R235.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run WDM_R235.exe and follow the instructions.

REALTEK HD AUDIO DRIVER UPDATE FOR WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7
1. Click HERE
2. Save Vista_Win7_R238.exe application file on the hard disk.
3. Once download done, run Vista_Win7_R238.exe and follow the instructions.





CONTACT THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

You can contact the technical support of Blood Bowl:

FOR DVD AND ALL DIGITAL (INCLUDING STEAM) RETAIL VERSIONS:

By e-mail to support@bloodbowl-game.com
Technical Support forum http://www.cyanide-studio.com/forumBB/viewforum.php?f=25

FOR NORTH AMERICA (DVD RETAIL VERSION ONLY):

The North American DVD version of Blood Bowl is published by SouthPeak Games.

E-mail customersupport@southpeakgames.com
Web site http://www.southpeakgames.com/support/
Technical Support forum http://www.cyanide-studio.com/forumBB/viewforum.php?f=25