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== What is ENBoost? == | == What is ENBoost? == | ||
ENBoost is a memory reduction feature added to the ENB Series to address the crashes and freezes of Skyrim due to hitting system memory, or RAM, limit of a 32-bit application. ENBoost is included in the ENB Series graphics modification and is now a part of all up to date ENB profiles or can be used without the graphic modifications of the ENB Series. | ENBoost is a memory reduction feature added to the ENB Series to address the crashes and freezes of Skyrim due to hitting system memory, or RAM, limit of a 32-bit application. ENBoost is included in the ENB Series graphics modification and is now a part of all up to date ENB profiles or can be used without the graphic modifications of the ENB Series. | ||
= Quickstart = | |||
Quickstart guide for ENB Profiles and ENBoost. This is for users that just want to jump right in with a simple guide complete with pictures. | |||
== ENB Quickstart == | |||
:# Download the latest [http://www.enbdev.com/download_mod_tesskyrim.html ENB binary]. | |||
:#* The links at the bottom of the page list all the binaries. Choose the latest file (usually the one on the top of the list), then on the next page click the [[File:Down1.gif]] button. | |||
:# Select and download an ENB Profile. | |||
:#* There is a list of recommended profiles on the {{#switchtablink:ENB Choices|ENB Choices}} tab. | |||
:# Download additional ENB mod files, if necessary. | |||
:#* Many ENB Profiles will provide additional files to enhance the in game settings. | |||
:# Download the [http://dev-c.com/skyrim/enbhelper/ ENB Helper] file, if necessary. | |||
:#* Not all ENB Profiles need this, check on the ENB Profile's mod page. | |||
:# Extract the downloaded files to the correct folders as listed: | |||
:## Extract the d3d9.dll from the ENB binary archive in the "WrapperVersion" folder to the ''Skyrim'' game folder. '''NOT''' the DATA folder. | |||
:##:[[File:ENBWrapperFolder.png]] | |||
:##:[[File:ENBd3d9.png]] | |||
:## Extract the ENB Profile archive to the ''Skyrim'' game folder. '''NOT''' the DATA folder. (Example below is for [[Phinix Natural ENB]]) | |||
:##:[[File:ENBProfileFolder.png]] | |||
:## '''Only necessary for some ENB Profiles!''' Extract the ENB helper mod to the "enbseries" folder, which will be in the ''Skyrim'' folder. | |||
:##:[[File:ENBHelper.png]] | |||
:##:[[File:ENBSeriesFolder.png]] | |||
:## Install the additional ENB files, if there were any provided. | |||
:##* These are usually installed like regular mods and can be installed by a mod manager. Check the ENB Profile's web page for instructions. | |||
:# Setup the enblocal.ini: | |||
:## Open the ''Skyrim'' folder and then open the enblocal.ini in a text editor (Notepad++ is recommended). | |||
:## Find the section marked [MEMORY] and change parameters using the recommended settings from the helper site [http://www.iparadigm.org/pages/pnenb/ENBoost.html here]. | |||
:##:[[File:ENBLocalFolder.png]] | |||
:##:[[File:ENBLocalMemory.png]] | |||
:##:[[File:ENBoostResults.png]] | |||
:## Enter total VRAM on line VideoMemorySizeMb= | |||
:##* Enter VRAM total in Megabytes i.e. a 2GB card is 2048, a 1GB card is 1024. (Refer to one of the photos above) | |||
:## Save enblocal.ini and close. | |||
:# Load ''Skyrim'' and enjoy! | |||
== ENBoost Quickstart == | |||
# Download the latest [http://www.enbdev.com/download_mod_tesskyrim.html ENB binary]. | |||
#* The links at the bottom of the page list all the binaries. Choose the latest file (usually the one on the top of the list), then on the next page click the [[File:Down1.gif]] button. | |||
# Open the ENB binary archive and go to the "WrapperVersion" folder, then extract d3d9.dll, enbhost.exe, and enblocal.ini to the ''Skyrim'' folder. '''NOT''' the DATA folder. | |||
#:[[File:ENBoostFolder.png]] | |||
# Open the ''Skyrim'' folder and then open the enblocal.ini in a text editor (Notepad++ is recommended). | |||
#:[[File:ENBLocalFolder.png]] | |||
# Find the section named [GLOBAL] and change the line, UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=false to true. | |||
#* This line will disable the graphic effects of the ENBSeries and only use the memory management of ENBoost. | |||
#:[[File:ENBoostINI.png]] | |||
# Save enblocal.ini and close. | |||
# Load ''Skyrim'' and enjoy! | |||
= ENB Choices = | = ENB Choices = |
Revision as of 06:52, January 9, 2014
Template:Notice A comprehensive guide for properly setting up ENB for n00bs and gurus alike -- by the Wiki Editors & S.T.E.P. Team
- Updated: 6:52:12 9 January 2014 (UTC)