Minimum System Requirements

• 68040 or PowerPC Processor (33-megahertz or higher recommended)
• 8MB of RAM (16MB recommended)
• 5 MB Free Hard Drive Space (75 MB Free recommended)
• System 7.1 or higher
• Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
• 256-color monitor
  
  

Installation

1. Close all open windows on your screen
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click on the Master Of Orion II icon to open the CD-ROM window.
4. Double-click on the MOO II installer to install the game.
5. It is recommended that you use the "Easy Install" option. This will install about 70-80 MB on your hard drive.
6. If you choose the "Custom Install" option, you have a choice of 3 size options:
   
   • Minimum - about 2 MB on your hard drive, plus 5-10 for save games. Recommended only if you have very little hard drive space free. Slows down game performance.
   • Standard - the same as the "Easy Install" option.
   • Large - Installs entire game on your hard drive (over 400 MB). This option will improve game performance, but take up a lot of hard drive space.
7. Click the "Install" button.
8. When the installer is finished, restart the system to play Master of Orion II.
   
   

1. Double click on your hard drive to open it.
2. Drag the Master of Orion II folder to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash
   
   

Error Messages

1. Move the MOOII Data folder into the Master of Orion II directory.
2. Move the MOOII Data A file from the Master of Orion II directory to the MOOII Data directory (which is now inside the Master of Orion II directory).
3. Rename the file "MOOII Data Path (FULL)" (located in the Master of Orion II directory) to "MOOII Data Path" (without the quotes)
   
   

1. Download the CFM 68 Runtime Enabler (available at www.wizworks.com/macsoft) update.
2. You may also need display enabler, display manager, sound sprocket, display sprocket, and/or draw sprocket library.
   
   

1. Go to Apple : Control Panels : Monitors and Sound
2. Manually change your screen resolution and retry game.
   
   

• On a PowerBook: Download the update patch for your system's processor.
• On a desktop:
  1. Go to Apple : Control Panels : Monitors & Sound
  2. Change resolution to 640 x 480
     
     

Download patch:
cfm-68k.sit (192 k)

If you attempt to run this game from the icon on your CDROM drive, you will see this error message after "Placing Home Worlds" appears on your screen. The game can only be run from the icon on your hard drive.

1. Determine which save slot is causing error.
2. Delete that save file from the MOOII directory
3. WARNING - This procedure will erase the saved game. Save your game in a different slot before deleting this file, if possible.
   
   

Sound Problems

• Dirty disc
  • Check the shiny underside of the disc for fingerprints, smudges, or scratches
  • Clean the disc using warm water and mild, NON-abrasive soap.
  • Dry the disc with a cotton cloth. Paper-based products will scratch.
• Speakers
  • Check the speakers to make sure they are on and turned up.
  • Go to the Apple Menu--> Control Panels--> Monitors and Sound
  • Click on Sound and make sure that the Computer System Volume is not off or too low to hear.
• Extension Conflicts
  • Hold down the <shift> key while restarting the system, and try the game again.
• If the sound is still a problem after trying all of these solutions, you should contact Apple.
  
  

Video Problems

• No Refresh or Wrong Colors
  You will need to obtain the latest upgrade patch for Master of Orion 2. You can download this patch from our web site at www.wizworks.com/macsoft under the technical support link.
  
  
• Dirty disc
  
  1. Check the shiny underside of the disc for fingerprints, smudges, or scratches
  2. Clean the disc using warm water and mild, NON-abrasive soap.
  3. Dry the disc with a cotton cloth. Paper-based products will scratch.
     
     
• Monitor Settings
  
  1. Check the monitor to make sure it is on.
  2. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. They are usually on the front of the monitor.
  3. Go to the Apple Menu: Control Panels: Monitors and Sound
  4. Check to make sure you are on a "Recommended" setting
  5. Make sure your resolution is set to 640 x 480
     
     
• Extension Conflicts
  Hold down the <shift> key while restarting the system, and try the game again.
  
  If the video is still a problem after trying all of these solutions, you should contact Apple.
  
  

Network Problems

1. Insert the CD
2. Double-click on the Master of Orion 2 CD icon
3. Double-click on the Open Transport folder
4. Double-click the installer icon
   
   

You can usually avoid this problem by making sure that all network players quit the game on the same turn. The last system to leave the game will usually lock up. We currently have no solution to this problem. You must restart your computer if this should happen to you.

General Questions

You can customize a race as long as you are playing on Average, Hard, or impossible difficulty settings. Tutor and Easy settings do not have this option.

You can design your own ships if you have selected "Tactical Combat" on the main screen, before the game starts.

The galaxy size you want depends on how fast you want to meet other races. The smaller the galaxy, the faster you will meet them.

You can hold down the Key while clicking on the area of the game for which you want help.

MacSoft offers a number of titles, from action and arcade games to strategy and board games. These can be found at your local retailer, or can be ordered directly from MacSoft by calling 1-800-229-2714.

An extensive manual is included in the Master of Orion II box. You can also use the key and mouse click combination for hints and information while within the game.