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Modem/Serial Link Problems
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In order to successfully connect Grand Prix II via modems, it is necessary to know the correct modem initialization strings to turn error correction and compression off. We have included some modem initialization strings within the game, but these are not guaranteed to work. Look for a newer list of modem strings at the end of this FAQ.

Symptons of incorrect strings are a slow frame rate and possibly a lockup or crash.

Linking within Windows 95 can cause the system to momentarily pause. We recommend running Grand Prix II in MS-DOS mode.

The highest baud rate can cause some systems to momentarily "hang" or "freeze." Try selecting a lower baud rate such as 19200.

While linked, the background music will automatically be turned off.

You may find that you need to significantly reduce the detail level in order for the game to run at an acceptable frame rate. This is because the link takes up some processor power.

COM Ports 3 and 4
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During testing, we found that some machines (but not all) failed to recognize the presence of COM ports 3 and 4. To help solve this, we included a small program called
COMSETUP in the UTILS\COMSETUP directory on the Grand
Prix II CD-ROM. To run the program, type "COMSETUP /H" at the DOS prompt.

This will bring up a list of available COM ports, their various port addresses and some help text. You will need to find out what the hex address for COM ports 3 and 4 are. (This information can be obtained by running MSD or
Windows 95.) Once you have this info, you need to enter the values to the end of the COMSETUP line and rerun
Grand Prix II. COM 3 or 4 may now be available.

Also make sure a mouse isn't plugged into the corresponding COM ports. For example, if a mouse is plugged into COM 1, you will be unable to select COM 3 (likewise for COM ports 2 and 4). If this is the case on your system, try linking without a mouse or use the command line option: "GP2 linkonmouseport."

Grand Prix II has known problems detecting PCMCIA cards. We apologize for any inconvenience.


Modem Initialization Strings
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The following list contains the initialization strings for all the modems that have been tested. If your modem is not listed in this list, please refer to your modem's manual and enter the appropriate initialization strings. We suggest the factory defaults for your modem.
If that does not work, we recommend turning off data compression, error correction and software flow control.

MODEMNAME=DEFAULT
INITSTRING=
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=9600

MODEMNAME=Boca 28.8 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=Cardinal 14.4 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Cardinal 28.8 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=Compaq Presario Data/Fax/Voice 14.4
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Gateway Telepath II 14.4 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Generic Rockwell 14.4 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&FF
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Hayes Optima 14.4 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Hayes Ultra 14.4 SmartModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Mitac 14.4 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Motorola Lifestyle 28.8 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=Packard Bell 14.4 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Practical Peripherals 14.4 EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=SupraExpress 28.8 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=USR Courier 28.8 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=USR Sportster 14.4 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=USR Sportster 14.4 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=USR Sportster 28.8 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=USR Sportster 28.8 FaxModem INT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=USR Sportster 28.8 DSVD w/Voice INT
INITSTRING=AT&F1-SSE=1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=USR Sportster 28.8 DSVD w/c Voice INT
INITSTRING=AT&F1
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400

MODEMNAME=Zoom 14.4 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=19200

MODEMNAME=Zoom 28.8 FaxModem EXT
INITSTRING=AT&F
HANGUPSTRING=ATH0
BAUDRATE=38400