Re: The Secret of Monkey Island CD version - no audio
Posted on 2020-11-18, 15:14
I had a similar issue which was solved by switching to DOS 6.22's MSCDEX plus VIDE-CDD (instead of the equivalent from FreeDOS).
Re: Outputting 720x400@70Hz with the ATi R300 DVI output in DOS
Posted on 2020-11-15, 13:59
Indeed, I don't recommend you modify your monitor's EDID, that's kindof risky and most likely would not be possible. Instead, the DVI cable hack replaces the I2C signal you get from your monitor with the own from the soldered flash. In this way, you can have a HDMI-DVI extender like pictured below …
Re: My Pentium III build
Posted on 2020-11-13, 17:57
Excellent video! And excellent Product Key as well 😉
Re: SSD with winxp and ide adapter
Posted on 2020-11-13, 17:52
Thanks for the info xrror. About speed, I had a black 80-pin ASUS IDE cable that would cause the OS to downgrade the DMA speed to ATA66. I replaced the cable with another 80-pin cable and now get ATA100 speed which is the maximum supported by my controller (and actual speeds of 58 MB/s instead of …
Re: Outputting 720x400@70Hz with the ATi R300 DVI output in DOS
Posted on 2020-11-13, 17:43
I would recommend you use the second patch (see https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=777414#p777414) which forces the use of the first entry of the internal table. Otherwise there's a possibility the VBIOS will decide it likes the modes from the monitor's EDID better. Have a look at https://www. …
Re: Do you use CRT monitor for gaming?
Posted on 2020-11-11, 19:45
I prefer using a CRT (presently a 17" Iiyama Vision Master 1403 LS704UT, shadow mask from 2002) as the feeling is more authentic. It's a pretty versatile choice that's great for DOS, not too heavy and can go up to 85 Hz in 800x600. Otherwise thanks to darry I've discovered the OSSC which provides a …
Re: SSD with winxp and ide adapter
Posted on 2020-11-05, 05:54
If you can disable UDMA in your BIOS and force PIO mode 4, consider this 2.5" SATA SSD (+3.5" adapter): https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=44406&p=808477#p808477 It has been working very well for me so far. One drawback is that mSATA drives are beginning to be more difficult to find and …
Re: mSATA to IDE Trouble
Posted on 2020-11-05, 05:46
Yes, they are unfortunately difficult to find. Adapters from RENKFORCE, DeLOCK and Ableconn brands sometime carry the 88SA8052. Search for exemple "site:amazon.de 88SA8052" (or amazon.com) to find remaining stock. Those adapters are usually more expensive (30E or more). https://www.amazon.de/ …
Re: mSATA to IDE Trouble
Posted on 2020-11-04, 19:43
I ordered this one. Cheapest I could find it. https://www.amazon.com/Ableconn-IIDE-MSAT-2-5-Inch-Converter-Aluminum/dp/B017VQT5YW/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=ide+to+msata&qid=1602636903&sr=8-4 I have just received the model above and tested it on a KT7A (VIA686B) and a mSATA drive (Samsung EVO 860 …
Re: Any benefit to upgrading the BIOS on a Voodoo3?
Posted on 2020-10-17, 11:13
I concur 😀
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-15, 17:26
Skanque wrote on 2020-10-15, 14:57: I almost forgot that I had an addition to the ASUS collection. An awesome collection! congrats 😀
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-15, 10:37
After discovering that my OSSC third-party unit is not that great at above 1024x768 input (ghosting and noise), I ordered an official one from https://videogameperfection.com . Damn you COVID-19 for making me buy a third-party unit (fast local shipping) rather than an official or Kaico built one ! …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-10-15, 10:35
A reproduction 3dfx mousepad:
Re: mSATA to IDE Trouble
Posted on 2020-10-10, 22:54
Perhaps you have a fake JM20330? I'm using a different mSATA to 2.5 IDE board: https://www.ebay.com/itm/193463459831 you might want to get one.
Re: mSATA to IDE Trouble
Posted on 2020-10-08, 04:30
They are operating modes for the IDE interface. Go into the BIOS and look for an option to disable UltraDMA.
Re: mSATA to IDE Trouble
Posted on 2020-10-07, 21:30
I had to disable UDMA with my JM20330 mSATA IDE converter and force PIO mode 4 (this on a VIA686B).
Re: Widescreen monitors and 4:3 aspect ratio compatibility thread
Posted on 2020-09-25, 19:09
According to https://k.kramerav.com/downloads/manuals/vp-728.pdf the Kramer VP-728 seems much less capable than the OSSC for the purpose of DOS gaming: - no mention of 640x400, so 320x200 games will probably be sampled at 720x400 leading to artifacts (doubled pixels). OSSC handles that problem by …
Re: Is a Voodoo 2 worth the cost
Posted on 2020-09-19, 09:01
I agree, unfortunately the Voodoo 1 I bought is currently lost in the mail (which is sad as it was a pretty good deal at 40E). So I decided to buy this Voodoo 2 as a temporary replacement.
Re: Is a Voodoo 2 worth the cost
Posted on 2020-09-18, 10:57
Thanks everyone for your replies and insights. I have decided to buy one at the reasonable price of 80E, to be used as a complement to my current Voodoo 3 2000 PCI or FX 5900 XT.
Re: SSD with winxp and ide adapter
Posted on 2020-09-10, 18:51
If you can disable UDMA in your BIOS and force PIO mode 4, consider this 2.5" SATA SSD (+3.5" adapter): https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=44406&p=808477#p808477 It has been working very well for me so far. One drawback is that mSATA drives are beginning to be more difficult to find and …
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