YAMAHA Softsynthesizer README FILE

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This README file contains technical information about YAMAHA Softsynthesizer S-YXG/DM.



An updater program for Yamaha Software Synthesizer is included on the CD.

This updater requirs the existence of YAMAHA Softsynthsizer S-YXG50/70/100.

(If you don't have Yamaha SoftSynthesizer, please visit Yamaha Virtual Shop 

<http://www.yamaha.co.uk/shop/> to purchase it.)



By using this updater, you can update your SoftSynthesizer to S-YXG/DM, 

so that you can enjoy Finalfantasy VIII with the improved sound.





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== I. Minimum System Requirements ==

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The minimum system requirements to run S-YXG/DM are:



	Computer:		IBM-PC or AT compatible 



	CPU:			PentiumII 266MHz or better

	

	Real memory:		16MB or more 

	

	Operating system:	Windows 98

	Sound functionality:	PCM sound functionality is required



	DirectX:		Microsoft DirectX 6.1 or later is required.  

				It is included on the installation CD, 

				and must be installed to play S-YXG/DM.

 

	



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== II. Installation ==

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To install S-YXG/DM on your system, insert the installation CD into your

CD-ROM drive and go to Yamaha S-YXGDM folder.





	1)  Double-click on Startup.exe at the Yamaha S-yxgdm directory of the CD, or



	2)  Go to Run... in your Start Menu and type d:\Yamaha S-yxgdm\Startup.exe (substitute

	    your CD-ROM's drive letter if different from "d:")











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If the Finalfantasy Installation memu appears, please exit the installation menu.

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== III. Configuration Instructions ==

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To utilize the Yamaha Software Synthesizer, run the FFVIII Configuration

utility, then click on the Sound tab. From here you will see your Sound Driver

and DirectMusic Port.  Click on the DirectMusic Port list box and select "YAMAHA XG

SoftSynthesizer".



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== IV. Technical Support           ==

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Please ask "dlsbyxg@emi.yamaha.co.jp" regarding S-YXG/DM installation problem.



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* SoftSynthesizer is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.





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