I just get a crash to desktop after I choose either single or multiplayer. Screwing with the video configuration file doesn't help nor does starting from different desktop resultions. Not sure what else to try. I vaguely recall a similar problem with BF1942 and a refresh rate option?
This problem occurs on this system: P4/3.6, 4 gigs ram, 6800 Ultra, 1920x1200 LCD display.
Naturally, the North American EA forums for this game have not been enabled. The first long thread in the UK forums is about this problem. No resolution.