  			     Slam 'N' Jam  Readme

1. NETWORKING
	-IPX
	-Batch file for IPX networking
	-Serial cable hook-up

2. TROUBLESHOOTING
	-RUNSLAM.BAT vs. SLAM.EXE
	-Windows 95
	-Sound
	-Gravis GrIP Multiport 
	-Matrox Millenium

			          Networking
			          ----------	


IPX
---
To run Slam 'N' Jam on an IPX network, load your network drivers for IPX.
(Consult your network card manual for help on how to load the appropriate drivers.)

Then type:

slam -ipx <port number>


The port number can be any number between 1 and 65535. Make sure all players
on the network wanting to play use the same port number.


BATCH FILE FOR IPX NETWORK
--------------------------
Below is the batch file we used for playing on our IPX network.  If
you're unfamiliar with the use of batch files we suggest you skip this section.

We used this batch file when running in DOS mode.  It sets the BLASTER
variable and loads the IPX network drivers.

To use it, create a file with a text editor(i.e. notepad, edit) called
NETSLAM.BAT and copy the following text into it.

YOU WILL NEED TO EDIT LINES 8-13 AND LINE 15 TO CONFORM TO YOUR 
COMPUTER SETTINGS AND DIRECTORIES.


@ECHO OFF
:*****************************************************
:* NETSLAM.BAT              10/29/96                 *
:* SETS SOUND BLASTER VARIABLE AND LOADS NETWORK     *
:* SHELL FOR USING DURING SLAM GAME                  *
:*****************************************************
CLS
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D3 H7
CD \NETWORK
LSL
EPROODI
IPXODI
NETX
CLS
CD ..\slam
ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO TYPE RUNSLAM -IPX N FOR NETWORK
ECHO.
ECHO.
PAUSE
:*****************************************************


SERIAL
------
To run Slam 'N' Jam with a serial cable connection, connect the cable to 
the computers.

Then type:

runslam -com <port number>

where port number is the number of your serial port. (Usually 1 or 2)



			       Troubleshooting
			       ---------------
RUNSLAM
-------
It is recommended that you use RUNSLAM.BAT when starting the game rather than SLAM.EXE.  
Also, be sure that you're in the game's directory when you do this. (e.g. C:\SLAM) 
Most problems can be avoided by doing this.


Windows 95
----------
Slam 'N' Jam '96 is a DOS based game. On some computers it will run in a DOS
session under Windows 95, however, on other computers it won't. If you
experience problems, we suggest you close any open programs before 
running Slam 'N' Jam 96, or restart your computer is DOS mode.


Sound 
-----
If you do not get any sound, check the blaster enviroment variable. 
Type "set" from the DOS prompt.
You should see a line something like this in the output:

BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H2

If not, type

SET BLASTER=Axxx Iy Dz Hw

xxx is the port address
y is the interupt no (usually 5)
z is the dma channel
w is the high DMA channel

Using the batch file provided above will set the BLASTER variable.
Consult the sound card manual for further information on these values.


Gravis GrIP System
------------------
If you are having trouble using the Gravis GrIP Multiport system with Slam 'N' Jam,
try configuring Joysticks 1-4 (Windows 95 Joystick Control Panel) as Gravis Gamepads
or 4-button gamepads, rather than Gravis GrIP Multiport.

Matrox Millenium Video Card
---------------------------
We have experienced bugs/crashes when playing Slam 'N' Jam on a PC with a Matrox Millenium
video card.  You may or may not have problems running Slam 'N' Jam with a Matrox Millenium,
as these bugs are not consistent.