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Vol. 9

No. 1

Basic Game Conversion –S2000™ Single Denomination Use the following steps when converting from an S2000™ single-denomination game theme that requires an SS chip with a single paytable (also called an S-Plus™ themed game) to an S2000™ single-denomination game theme with multiple paytables:

Determining The Firmware Version and Active Paytable – S2000™ Single-Denomination Game

1. Record all necessary meter values and option settings.

There are two ways to determine the game chip number (both chips), base chip number, and the currently active paytable on your S2000™ single-denomination game.

2. Use proper ESD protection. 3. Remove old: SS chip Base chip Two game chips (if upgrading to a new program) Reel strips Game glass

Method 1 1. Open main door. 2. Press the operator/test switch located on the front of the processor tray between the fiber optic ports and the six LEDs (see Figure 1 on page 2).

4. Follow with: “Clear chip” the machine – use clear chip procedures to clear RAM and/or EEPROM. 5. Install new: Base chip Two game chips (if upgrading to a new program) Reel strips Game glass (if changing to a new paytable) Multimedia Lite 2 board and SIMM (if needed for specialized game sounds)

3. Partially close main door. (continued on page 2)

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6. If RAM/EEPROM was cleared: Set the game/machine options (including key chip options).

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Confirming the Correct Reel Strip Reel Strip Installation Confirming Correct Reel Strip Installation Confirming Glass Paytables with Firmware Paytables

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7. If RAM/EEPROM was not cleared: Confirm the game/machine options (including key chip options). For in-depth information on game conversions for the S2000™ platform, check the appropriate IGT Game Software ���� manual or contact ���� ������ IGT Training to enroll in the Conversions course, MT601.

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Tips for Techs

Deburring Top Box Louvers

IGT Training 7

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1. Turn the reset key located on the right side of the machine. 2. View the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ��������� located on the main door. ���

3. Press the Spin Reels button to open the Accounting menu.

4. View the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) located on the main door.

4. Cursor down with the Cash Out button to 1.6 Version Accounting

5. Press the Spin Reels button to open the Accounting menu.

5. Press the Spin Reels button two times.

6. Scroll down with the Cash Out button to 1.6 Version Accounting.

6. Read and record the PV1 for the Game Version number.

7. Press the Spin Reels button two times.

7. Press the Cash Out button two times to cursor down to PV3.

8. Read and record the PV*1 for the Game Version number.

8. Read and record the PV3 for the Base Version number.

9. Press the Cash Out button two times to scroll down to PV3.

9. Press the Cash Out button seven times to cursor down to PV10.

10. Read and record the PV3 for the Base Version number.

10. Read and record PV10 for Theoretical Payback Percentage (also known as “Game”).

11. Press the Cash Out button seven times to cursor down to PV10.

11. Press the Play Max Credit four times to return machine to the regular game play mode.

12. Read and record PV10 for Theoretical Payback Percentage (also known as “Game”).

* Program version (PV)

13. Close the main door completely to return machine to the regular game play mode.

Confirming the Correct Reel Strips 1. With the correct PAR sheet, based on either the currently active paytable or the paytable to be installed, consult the Physical Reel Strip listing. 2. Lay the reel strips down in any order. NOTE: The number printed at the bottom of the reel strip is the IGT part number. Although part numbers coincidentally may be arranged in sequential order, they are NOT intended to be an indication of reel strip order.

3. Determine that you have the correct strips and arrange the order of the strips by comparing the order of the 22 PAR sheet symbol codes in the Physical Reel Strip listing to the actual 22 reel strip symbols. 4. Install the reel strips into the machine only after confirming the correct order with the PAR sheet. 5. Go to the Reel Strip test listed under Game Tests in the Operator Menu. 6. Compare the entire Virtual Reel Strips listings on the PAR sheet to the results of the Reel Strip test on the machine.

Reel Strip Installation After matching each reel strip to its correct reel, use the following steps to install it to the reel basket:

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1. Open the main door and power off the machine.

2. Rotate the reel basket until the two index marks on the outer rims of the reel point straight out from the enclosure. Point to Point – June 2003

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3. Drape the reel strip down the back side of the reel with the notched end of the reel strip facing toward you.

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the underside of the reel strip. 8. Insert one edge at the end of the reel strip under

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6. Insert both reel strip edges under the retaining lip on both rims until approximately 3” of the reel strip remain unattached. 7. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive tape on

9. Carefully apply pressure to the outer and under sides of the reel strip at the same time to bond the ends of the reel strip together.

the retaining lip, without attachingthe adhesive tape,

4. Align the notches on both sides of the reel strip with the index marks on both rims of the reel. 5. Insert one edge of the reel strip under the retaining lip of the rim until the notch engages the index tab inside the lip. Repeat the other edge of the reel strip.

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then carefully insert the other edge. Make certain the reel strip fits evenly around the rim.

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10. Make certain the reel strip fits evenly around the rim. The reel strip should have no depressions or bulges and the rim should not be warped. 11. Repeat Steps 2 through 10 for each stepper reel.

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12. Power on the machine. 13. Close main door.

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Confirming Correct Reel Strip Installation Most IGT reel strips have one set of notches (see Reel Strip Installation illustration). Occasionally, you will find reel strips with two sets of notches. Here’s a quick way to tell if the reel strips on a machine are installed in the correct position on the reel baskets: Games With Alternating Graphic Symbols and Blanks on Reel Strips 1. Go to the Reel Strip test listed under Game Tests in the Operator Menu. 2. After the machine automatically spins the reels, inspect the reels to ensure that the horizontal seam on each reel strip is positioned directly behind the central payline. 3. Reposition reel strip(s) if the horizontal seam is not positioned directly behind the central payline.

Games With 22 Graphic Symbols on Reel Strips 1. Go to the Reel Strip test listed under Game Tests in the Operator Menu. 2. After the machine automatically spins the reels, verify that the first graphic symbol* (just below the horizontal seam on each reel strip) is positioned directly behind the central payline, with the payline bisecting the symbol horizontally directly through the middle. 3. Reposition reel strip(s) if the first graphic symbol is not positioned directly behind the central payline. * Verify the correct first graphic symbol by following the Physical Reel Strip listing of the appropriate PAR sheet.

Confirming Glass Paytables With Firmware Paytables Use the following steps to confirm that the game glass (with paytable listings) matches the currently active paytable: 1. Go to the Paytable Test (under Game Test in the Operator Menu). Point to Point – June 2003

2. Test one example of each winning combination displayed on the glass. This includes such scenarios as Wild Card symbols and multipliers, and their effect on winning combinations.

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3102

MANDATORY – Firmware Replacement: Fix for erroneous Player Paid display; Game King machine

10/03/02

IN,MAN,ONT

3229

MANDATORY – Hardware Replacement: DC Rotary escalator hoppers that take coins/tokens 1.46” diameter or larger; 80960 flat-top and slant-top machines

1/20/03

ALL

3257

Firmware Advisory: DBV-200 and WBA-12/13-SS coupon updates; S-Plus and Player’s Edge-Plus machines

3/20/03

AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,DEL,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI ,LAI,LALB,MI,MII,MNI,MO,MS,MSI NCI,NDI,NM,NMI,NV, ORI,SD,SDI,WII

3293

Firmware Advisory: MEI bill acceptor program updates; Game King, Vision Series, Player’s Edge-Plus and S-Plus machines

10/16/02

AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,DEL,IA,IAI,IL,IN, KSI,LA,LAI,LALB,MII,MNI,MO,MS, MSI,NCI,NDI,NM,NMI,NV,RIL,SD, SDI,WII,WVL,WVLL

3317*

Firmware Advisory: Changes to token cashout for I Dream of Jeannie (wheel) and Cleopatra iGame-Plus games; Game King machine

1/13/03

ALB,AZI,BAH,CAI,CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN, KSI,LA,LAI,LALB,MI,MII,MNI,MO, MS,MSI,NDI,NMI,NS,ONT,ORI, SASK,SD,SDI,WII

3423

MANDATORY – Firmware Replacement: Changes to main menu icons; Game King machine

12/03/02

MI,NV

3424

Firmware Advisory: Changes to multi-denomination games with printer-only configuration; Vision Series and S2000 games

3/5/03

ALB,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CRUIS,CTI, IA,IAI,IL,KSI,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO,MS, MSI,NDI,NV,NMI,NS,ORICQ,ORIGR ,ORISL,SASK,SASKI,SD,SDI,WII

3457

Firmware Advisory: Prevent See Pay screens from locking in Double Diamond Run game; Vision Series machine

3/5/03

ALB,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL, IN,KSI,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO,MSI,NDI, NMI,NV,NS,ORICQ,ORIGR,ORISL, SD,SDI,WII

3468

MANDATORY – Hardware Replacement: Faulty components on Communication board; Game King 13” upright, 19” upright and flat-top machines

3/17/03

ALL

3470

Firmware Advisory: LCD error message corrected; Vision Series machine

1/28/03

ALB,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL, IN,IGTE,KSI,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO,MSI, NDI,NMI,NS,NV,ONT,ORICQ, ORIGR,ORISL,PR,SASK,SASKI, D,SDI,SWE,WII

3481

Firmware Advisory: Addition of progressive feature to Deuces Wild 5 Play game; Game King machine

3/6/03

ALB,AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI ,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MNI,MO,MSI,NCI,NDI ,NMI,NS,NV,ONT,ORI,SD,SDI,WII

3492

Firmware Advisory: Additions to 3 Way Action Poker game; Game King machine

2/6/03

NV

3518

Firmware Advisory: Replacement program to correct date stamp on jackpot/cashout receipt; S2000 machine

3/19/03

AZI,AIRF,ALB,BCL,CAI,CRUIS,CTI, IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO, MSI,NDI,NMI,NV,NYI,ORICQ, ORIGR,ORISL,SD,SDI,WII

MANDATORY – Firmware Replacement: Improved bill acceptance in JCM WBA-22 and 23

10/01/02

BCL,MAN,NS,ONT,SASK,SASKI,

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3520

MANDATORY – Firmware Replacement: Correct SAS long-poll responses; Winner’s Choice multi-game machine

2/4/03

MT

3530

MANDATORY – Firmware Replacement: Change in on-screen graphics to include license statement for music on the nine-line version of Beetle Bailey’s One Day Pass iGame-Plus game; Game King machine

3/27/03

AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IN,KSI,LA,LAI ,MI,MII,MNI,MO,MS,MSI,NDI,NMI, NV,ORI,SD,SDI,WII

The above list of Customer Notifications (CNs) is a partial representation of CNs recently issued by IGT. A complete collection of CNs is available on IGT’s support Web site, IGT Products (www.igtproducts.com). Italicized text on pages 4 and 5 indicates trademarks of IGT or its licensors.

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Firmware Enhancement: Tournament capabilities for Texas Tea and Little Green Men iGame-Plus games; Game King machine

2/7/03

CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IN,LA,LAI,LALB, MI,MII,MO,MNI,MS,MSI,NDI,NMI, NV,ORI,SD,SDI,WII

0537

Firmware Enhancement: Progressive capability for All Hands Royal Flush in 50 Play and 100 Play Poker games; Game King machine

3/03/02

ALB,AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI ,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MNI,MO,MSI,NCI,NDI ,NMI,NS,NV,ORI,SD,SDI,WII

0538

Firmware Enhancement: EZ Pay Ticket System and multidenominational capabilities added to three-reel video slots; Game King machine

3/10/03

MNI

0549

Firmware Enhancement: CVT terminal upgrades

3/17/03

AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IN,LA,LAI,MI ,MII,MNI,MO,MSI,NDI,NMI,NV,ONT, SD,SDI,WII

0556

Firmware Enhancement: Reel driver upgrade for Wheel of Fortune, American Bandstand and I Dream of Jeannie games; S2000 and Vision Series machines

3/17/03

ALBAN,AO,AUS,AZER,AZI,BELA, BELI,BIH,BUENO,BWA,CAI,CHILE, CM,CO,COLOM,CRUSI,CTI,CYP, EGYPT,EST,FIN,GH,GRC,GRMY, HRV,IA,IAI,IC,IL,IN,ITALY,KAZ, KENYA,KSI,LA,LAI,LAT,LEB,MACE, MALTA,MAR,MCO,MG,MI,MII,MNI,M O,MOL,MOZ,MS,MSI,MSY,MUS,MW ,NAM,NDI,NMI,NV,ONT,ORI, PHIL,PL,PORT,ROM,SD,SDI, SEYCH,SLVAK,SWZ,TUN,TURK, TZA,UKR,UR,VENE,YUG,WII, ZIMBA,ZMB

0577

Firmware Enhancement: See Pays screens added to support additional paytables in Survivor game; Vision Series machine

3/12/03

ALB,AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI ,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO,MSI,NDI,NMI, ORICQ,ORIGR,ORISL,SDI,WII

0583

Firmware Enhancement: Additional denominations added for the Double Diamond 2000 game; Winner’s Choice machine

2/7/03

DEL,NM

0588

Firmware Enhancement: Additional progressive features; Vision Series and S2000 machines

2/11/03

DEL,NM

0592

Firmware Enhancement: Additional paytables for Tabasco iGamePlus game; Game King machine

3/12/03

ALB,AZI,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN, KSI,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO,MS,MSI, NDI,NJ,NMI,NS,NV,ORI,SASK, SASKI,SD,SDI,WII

0600

Firmware Enhancement: Allows operator to test BA with main door closed with Game King 4.0 firmware; Game King machine

2/11/03

AIRF

0606

Firmware Enhancement: Support for Ms. Little Green Men and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve games in Vision Series Release 9 firmware; Vision Series machine

3/3/03

ALB,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI, IGTE,IL,IN,KSI,LA,LAI,MI,MII,MO, MS,MSI,NDI,NMI,NS,NV,ORICQ, ORIGR,ORISL,PR,SASK,SD,SDI, SASSKI,SWE,WII

0607

Firmware Enhancement: Version program enhancement; Vision Series and S2000 machines

3/24/03

ARMY,AIRF,NV,ONT,SKREA

0621

Firmware Enhancement: Change interface color for Uncle Sam iGame-Plus game; Game King machine

2/24/03

AZI,CAI,CTI,IA,IAI,IL,IN,KSI,LA,LAI ,MII,MNI,MO,MSI,NDI,NMI,ORI,SD ,SDI,WII

0622

Firmware Enhancement: See Pays screens added to support 18- and 90-coin paytables in Ms. Little Green Men and Double Diamond Run (5-reel) games; Vision Series machine

3/24/03

ALB,AZI,BCL,CAI,CO,CTI,IA,IAI,IL, IN,KSI,LA,LAI,MII,MO,MSI,NDI,NMI, NV,NYI,ORICQ,ORIGR,ORISL, SASK,SASKI,SD,SDI,WII

The above list of Enhancement Notifications (ENs) is a partial representation of ENs recently issued by IGT. A complete collection of ENs is available on IGT’s support Web site, IGT Products (www.igtproducts.com). Italicized text on pages 4 and 5 indicates trademarks of IGT or its licensors.

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Tips for Techs Deburring Top Box Louvers Machines with the specific top box and date of manufacture listed below may need their louvers deburred:

Procedure: 1. Locate����� the louver vents on the ���� left side of the top surface of the top box.

Machine Type: • Game King® 17” slant-top • Game King® 19” slant-top • Vision Series®/S2000™ slant-top Top Box Type: • 13” top box laminated with stamped Pre Ti-Gold • 13” top box laminated with #4 SST Manufacture date: • 9/25/02 to 12/14/02 Tools Required: Small file, Swiss file, deburring tool, or medium India stone Wood pencil or wooden ice cream stick Reference Manual: Name Maintenance Procedures: Game King® 19” Slant-Top Maintenance Procedures: Vision Series®/S2000™/ Game King® 17” Slant-Top

IGT Part Number 821-337-XX 821-293-XX

���������� ���� 2. Holding the pencil or ����� wooden ice cream stick vertical to the surface of the top box, apply slight pressure against the louver while pulling upward (see illustration). Continue to Step 3 and Step 4 only if the wooden surface exhibits a scraped or shaved appearance. ���� ���� ������

NOTE: Precautions should be taken to prevent burrs or shavings from falling through the louvers and entering the �� ���� ���� ���� ���� ����� top box. ����� ���� ���� ������

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3. Place the file, deburring tool or India stone at the edge of the affected area. ����� ������

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4. Push or draw the tool across the edge of the louver to remove any burrs or sharp edges. 5. Repeat Steps 2-4 on all louvered edges, as necessary.

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Technical Training (formerly known as IGT University®) and Systems Training (formerly known as Gaming Systems University™) are now included under the umbrella of IGT Training. Each group has a new name but you can rest assured that students still receive the same great instruction, up-to-date information, and hands-on training. Under the Systems Training group, instructors teach every aspect of the gaming systems developed by IGT – EZ Pay™ Ticket System, IGS™ software (including the Table Touch™ and Data Management Module™ applications), and the SMART System Solution®. System Training offers both degree and certification programs. Technical Training courses cover everything from basic machine training to highly complex board soldering classes, and everything in between. What’s more, specially designed classes for non-technical students are also a part of the curriculum. Courses for both Systems Training and Technical Training are available at many U.S. and international locations – often at local IGT field offices or customer gaming properties. For more information on class schedules and enrollment procedures, or any other aspect of IGT Training, log on to www.igttraining.com.

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New Quick Reference Cards Available Here’s what you’ll find in the latest version of the EZ Pay™ Hardware Quick Reference Cards (IGT p/n 821-745-02): • EZ Pay™ machine optioning and diagnostics – Game King®, Vision Series®, and S2000™ games • EZ Pay™ CVT-Plus™ device – Diagnostics and troubleshooting • EZ Pay™ thermal ticket printer – Maintenance, assembly, and parts lists Contact IGT Customer Service to order copies of this useful pocket-sized reference guide. Point to Point – June 2003

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Clear Chips

6. Return the processor tray to the machine.

Vision Series® and S2000™ Machines

7. Power on the machine and observe the LEDs located on the processor tray.

Clear chips are used to clear RAM (IVC00096), or RAM and EEPROM (IVC00096). Clearing only the RAM erases all noncritical accounting, history, and event information from the machine. Clearing the RAM and EEPROM resets all machine and game set-up parameters to the default settings and all meters to zero values.

8. When the two highest (upright machine) or two rightmost (slant-top machine) amber LEDs remain constantly lit, the Clear chip has, depending on the chip used, cleared all RAM, or all RAM and all EEPROM. (See chart below to interpret LED indicators.) 9. Power off the machine.

Use the following steps to clear RAM, or RAM and EEPROM during a game conversion:

10. Remove processor tray. Replace the clear chip with desired new base chip.

1. Check to see that there are no tilts, credits available, or games in progress on the machine.

11. If required, remove old game chips and replace with new game chips.

2. Record all necessary meter values and game/ machine option settings.

12. Return the processor tray to the machine and power on the machine.

3. Open the main door and power off the machine.

13. If RAM and EEPROM were cleared, set the game/ machine options (including key chip options) to the desired settings. If only RAM was cleared, verify that the game/machine options (including key chip options) are set to the desired settings.

4. While using proper ESD protection, remove the processor tray. 5. Remove the old base chip (U21) and replace it with the clear chip.

Processor Tray LED Indicators LED Status

Memory Condition

Both OFF

Test is still running or program CRC is incorrect

Alternate Flashing

Both RAM tests failed

Right LED Flashing

256K good

* Right LED ON

1 MB RAM good

Left LED OFF

EEPROM not tested or EEPROM test failed

Left LED Flashing

512K EEPROM good

Both LEDs flashing together

256K RAM good

* Left LED ON

2048K EEPROM good

* Optimum condition NOTE: Clear chips are not approved for use in all jurisdictions. Contact IGT Customer Service for more information.

IGT Offers New Field Service Supplement Now available to order – Top Box Dice Configurations Supplement (IGT p/n 821-362-00). This manual includes information on three-dice top box configurations (Beetle Bailey’s Roll for Rank™ Slots and soon-to-be-released Top Dollar Lucky Roll™ Slots) and the five-dice top box configuration (soon-to-be-released SPAM™ Slots). Inside this handy supplement you’ll find detailed information on: • Machine specifications • Exploded-view illustrations • Parts lists

• Wiring diagrams • Board drawings • Schematics

For more information, contact IGT Customer Service. Point to Point – June 2003

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New Documents from IGT IGS™: Data Management Module™ User’s Guide January 2003 821-669-01

Coming Soon

Top Box Dice Configuration Supplement February 2003 821-362-00 Quick Reference Cards: EZ Pay™ Hardware March 2003 821-745-02 Quick Reference Cards: IGS™ Systems Reference Guide March 2003 821-313-05 “Beetle Bailey” © 2002 King Features Syndicate Inc. TM The Hearst Corporation.

September 16-18, 2003

SPAM and related marks are trademarks of Hormel Foods, LLC WBA is a registered trademark of Japan Cash Machines Co. Ltd. and JCM American Corporation. EZ Pay; Game King; CVT-Plus; Data Management Module; IGS; International Game Technology; IGT; the IGT logo with spade design; Point to Point; S2000; S-Plus; SMART System; Table Touch; Top Dollar Lucky Roll and Vision Series are trademarks of IGT.

Address questions or comments to:

Marketing/P2P 9295 Prototype Drive Reno, NV 89521-8986

or

E-mail to: [email protected]

IGT Hotlines: Customer Service 1-800-688-7890

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