Re: Mounting mixed-mode CD images for DOS games?

Posted on 2013-08-12, 02:47

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You said you are running in an actual machine. What program are you using for the CD-ROM emulator in Dos? If not, are you running from within Win98's Dos box, and not pure Dos? Or from booting into pure MS-DOS mode? I'm running the DOS programs in Windows 98. A pure DOS solution would be even nicer …

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Re: Mounting mixed-mode CD images for DOS games?

Posted on 2013-08-11, 19:47

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I guess you use two sound cards? One for analog audio of daemon tools from the virtual cd within windows and another one for the dos game with no windows driver for it installed. If not it's just normal that it will not work, since you would have one sound card and daemon tools and the dos game try …

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Re: Mounting mixed-mode CD images for DOS games?

Posted on 2013-08-11, 18:16

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Dominus wrote: It should work fine when you use the imgmount command of dosbox (you mount the cue). Unless it's a mac/iso hybrid. Then you probably need a SVN built of Dosbox Except I'm not using DOSBox. I'm using an actual old machine.

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Mounting mixed-mode CD images for DOS games?

Posted on 2013-08-11, 17:23

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I've been trying to figure out if there's a way to mount bin/cue images such that DOS programs can play the audio tracks. The machine in question is running Windows 98SE, and I've tried various programs like Daemon Tools, but while Windows programs can play the audio tracks just fine when mounted …

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-22, 15:06

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Update: I've found this datasheet on the Virge/VX, and the second page seems to suggest that it should be capable of up to 81 Hz at 1600x1200. If I'm reading the chart correctly though, I need to turn off the "Streams Processor". This would explain why my pixel clock was ~135 MHz and my refresh rate …

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-22, 14:58

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Depending on what you want to do with your retrobox, either a Matrox G200 or a Tseng Labs ET6000 (or was it 4000?). I've read that Matrox cards have issues with Commander Keen, and I already have an ET6000. The ET6000 has issues with Commander Keen and Jazz Jackrabbit. Wouldn't 800x600 look just as …

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Re: Advice on Getting a 3 1/2" Drive that will Work with a Tandy 1000 SX?

Posted on 2012-10-22, 05:42

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http://www.oldskool.org/guides/tvdog/1kfaq.html#II.C

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-22, 02:33

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This site may be of help: http://gona.mactar.hu/DOS_TESTS/ Also the GX2 exist in PCI if you want to stick with the Virge, for instance here: http://www.a1usedcomputers.com.au/shop/prodView.asp?idproduct=29 I like the Virge because it's the only card I've found so far that doesn't have problems with …

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-22, 00:42

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Either replace the card or just run in 1280x1024. After what I saw from the GX2 in 1600x1200 I would personally not run at that resolution and I don't think the VX is any better if you get it working. 1280x1024 is 5:4 though. What card would make a good replacement? I don't have AGP here and want …

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-21, 16:43

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So is there anything I can do?

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-20, 22:48

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5u3 wrote: In your screenshot the pixel clock shows ~135 MHz, but Virge/VX should manage up to 220 MHz. Are you sure your cards are really Virge/VX (86C988) and not the original Virge (86C325)? It sure looks like a Virge/VX: Picture

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-20, 19:27

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a usual way to fix this is: Install Powerstrip 2.78 f.e. read out EDID info of monitor or enter a manual monitor setting. Save as monitor driver inf and replace the monitor driver with your custom one. You can edit this inf to allow only 75 Hz f.e. alternatively just grab one of the SVGA inf …

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-20, 15:56

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filipetolhuizen wrote: Tried with different graphic drivers? Both the Monitor specific and Generic PnP Monitor drivers? I don't have a specific driver for my monitor. It's a Sun Microsystems X7200A. elfuego wrote: Try 75 Hz 😀 I've tried every combination I can think of, even 256 colors, but I keep …

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Re: Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-19, 15:07

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elfuego wrote: If it has 4mb RAM, it should work up to 80Hz refresh rate. Try lowering refresh rate - to 60Hz for start. It does have 4MB, and I have only tried it at 60 Hz.

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Virge/VX and 1600x1200

Posted on 2012-10-19, 13:19

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I have recently upgraded from a 1024x768 monitor to a 1600x1200. It works great on my modern Windows 7 box, but on my 2 retro PCs, both of which have Virge/VX cards, I get an out of sync error on my monitor when I try to switch to 1600x1200. Other (lower) resolutions work fine. Is there anything I …

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Re: Jill of the Jungle Sound Effects

Posted on 2012-10-13, 04:13

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Great Hierophant wrote: I found version 1.2(d) and will try it in my pride and joy to see whether Epic managed to solve the problem. Where did you find 1.2(d)? I've been looking for a copy.

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2012-08-07, 04:49

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Most expensive piece of plastic ever? http://www.ebay.com/itm/160856791973#ht_5550wt_1088

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Re: PC SPK connector?

Posted on 2012-07-28, 15:04

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Well I would just use that line-in connector instead :) I would too, but there isn't an internal one on my card. The solder pads are there, but no connector. I've also tried the modem connector, but can't get anything out of that. I would try the mic input, but that input is very noisy even with …

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Re: PC SPK connector?

Posted on 2012-07-28, 05:03

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Pretty much every sound card has a mixer setting utility. See if you find it and then unmute the PC input. Also see if you can find a documentation because you never know maybe that connector does something different? There is indeed a mixer utility, but no option, at least that I can find, for the …

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Re: PC SPK connector?

Posted on 2012-07-27, 22:01

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I guess my problem is that it's muted or something. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any option in the config programs for this card that even mention the PC SPK connector. Should I try getting another program, or are they specific to each card?

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