

[A]                     PREMIER MANAGER 3 READ.ME

Read this file for any last minute changes to the manual or hints on
getting PREMIER MANAGER 3 running on your system.

Contents

[1] Sound Cards
       [1-1] My sound card is not on the menu
       [1-2] Unsupported Interrupt and DMA Channels

[2] Trouble Shooter
       [2-1] The mouse
       [2-2] CD-ROM suggestions
       [2-3] Memory Management
       [2-4] Error message - NOT ENOUGH BASE MEMORY
       [2-5] Error message - NOT ENOUGH FREE EXPANDED MEMORY
       [2-6] SmartDrive
       [2-7] Other Problems
[3] Hints and Tips

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[1] Sound Cards

[1-1] My sound card is not on the menu

If your sound card is not on the list of supported cards, but can
emulate one of the supported cards. Select the card that can be
emulated.

[1-2] Unsupported Interrupt and DMA Channels

It is possible that the install program will not support the PORT,
IRQ or DMA channel that your card is set to. If this is the case you
can edit the configuration file created by the install program, it is
called CONFIG.INI and will be in the directory that you have
installed PREMIER MANAGER 3 to. You can alter this file with any text
editor, look for the lines:

    MusicPort=xxx                   Port for Music Card
    SoundPort=xxx                   Port for Sound Effects Card
    SoundIRQ=xx                     IRQ for Sound Effects Card
    SoundDMA=x                      DMA for Sound Effects Card



[2] Trouble Shooter

If you are having trouble running PREMIER MANAGER 3 here are some
hints to help get you started.

[2-1]   The mouse

You will need a mouse and a mouse driver installed to play PREMIER
MANAGER 3. To do this you must insert a line into AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Consult the documentation which came with your mouse for the exact
command line needed. (Occasionally a mouse driver needs to be added
to CONFIG.SYS. Once again this will be explained in your mouse
documentation).

[2-2] CD-ROM Suggestions

To use the CD-ROM version of PREMIER MANAGER 3 you need the correct
CD-ROM driver. To do this you must insert a line into CONFIG.SYS.
Consult the documentation accompanying your CD-ROM drive for the
exact command line needed.

You will also need to add the Microsoft CD extensions driver
(MSCDEX.EXE) in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.

[2-3] Memory Management

If the program is not booting correctly, or crashing in game it is
possible you do not have enough memory available for the game to run.
The first thing to do is to make a boot disk. If this does not help,
or you do not want to create a boot disk follow these hints: 

PREMIER MANAGER 3 needs 550 KB of base memory and 1 Mb of expanded
memory (EMS). You can determine how much memory you have available
by running INSTALL /i.

[2-4] Error message -   NOT ENOUGH BASE MEMORY

Premier Manager 3 requires at least 550K of base memory to run
properly. If your machine hasn't enough base memory, when you try to
run the game the following error message will appear on screen. NOT
ENOUGH BASE MEMORY YOU NEED 550K TO RUN PREMIER MANAGER 3.

If you are unsure as to the amount of BASE MEMORY you have, simply
make sure your  PC is at the DOS prompt and type MEM. This will
present you with a list of  different memory locations. The important
one is LARGEST EXECUTABLE PROGRAM SIZE (in other words BASE MEMORY).
If this is less than 550K then you will need to free some more memory
up to play Premier Manager 3. Consult your DOS manual for more
information on base memory and how to make more available, or follow
the guide to make a DOS BOOT DISK.


[2-5] Error message - NOT ENOUGH FREE EXPANDED MEMORY

Premier Manager 3 requires 1 Megabytes of Expanded Memory (EMS) not
Extended memory. You can use EMM386.EXE or other such drivers to
emulate Expanded Memory using Extended Memory. You can do this by
adding the line, DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE  1024 into your CONFIG.SYS.

If you have configured your PC to have 1 Meg of EMS and are still
experiencing the error message, then ensure that either programs like
Smartdrive are not taking up your EMS memory; or simply add more
than 1meg in your EMM386 line in your CONFIG.SYS e.g..

        DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE 2048

If after trying everything above you cannot get enough base memory
try adding the following lines to your CONFIG.SYS: 

        DEVICE=C:\HIMEM.SYS
        DOS=HIGH,UMB 

These will allow you to use more base memory but at the expense of
extended memory. This will only be needed in the case where your CD
driver is very large.

After all this, if you still have probles here are the BASE MEMORY
requirements, according to sound card type, for PREMIER MANAGER 3.

        SoundBlaster    - 557K
        Adlib/MT32/MIDI - 510K
        No Sound        - 500K

These are rough `guesstimates', and are only intended as a guide.

[2-6] SmartDrive

If you use Smartdrive with Premier Manager 3 the performance and
speed of the game will be greatly enhanced. Try adding the following
line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT

    C:\DOS\SMARTDRV

[2-7] Other Problems

If you have persistent problems call the Gremlin Interactive Help 
Line on 0114 275 3423.

[3] Hints & Tips 

Just one more item, below is a list of hints and tips which you
might find useful. 

If you do not want to see the tips exit the README file NOW.
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The following tips are not perfect but should at least enable you
to finish in the top half of the table during your first season.

- It is vital that you set your team tactics, as most teams
  will fail to win a single game at the default settings.
- The best team to start off the game with is Halifax Town.
- Always place your best attacker (Hanson in the case of Halifax)
  in the number 9 position, or at the centre of the pitch.
- In the conference league the best formation to start with is
  probably 4-2-4.
- Set your defensive players to long range shooting.
- Set your midfielders and attackers to medium shooting, except
  for number 9 who should be on short shooting.
- Youth team players are essential so always have a youth team
  coach (The best you can afford)
- Ensure all players have played at least 4 matches by the end of
  the season or their stats will be decreased.
- Set all defenders passing to around 70%
- Set all midfielders passing to around 60%
- Put attackers running at around 70-80%
- Set defenders and midfielders to long, high passing aimed at
  the centre.
- Put attackers to low, short, centre passing.

That should get you going, if you want a few more hints/tips
continue reading.
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- Use the telephone as much as you can to find out of contract
  players. Players in contract are quite happy at their present
  club and will cost roughly twice their actual value to buy.
  Whereas out of contract players can be had for a nominal fee.
- Keep players in training at all times, and build a gym to reduce
  the risk of injuries and improve training.
- Use the player loan facility as much as you can. Note that you can
  only have 2 players on loan at any one time and no more than five
  loan players per season, so use them wisely.
  Try Norbury at Preston North End for a good on loan striker.
- Always keep your players morale as high as possible.
- Try to have an all seater stadium by the time you reach the
  higher divisions, otherwise you may find sections of your
  ground are closed by the authorities under the 1994 Safety Act.



