Packard Bell 5480e CRT. Green display

Posted on 2023-02-26, 15:29

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by Geon106

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Hey all, I've got a Packard Bell 5480e CRT that is green, blue and white images are very faint I can't seem to find a way to get any colour adjustments or OSD menu. Does anyone know the cause and any way to adjust the colours or reset the monitor?

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-09, 22:21

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by Geon106

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nice work, I would prefer dual booting 9X myself. I would just install a3d on one partition and the EAX on the other partition to avoid having to manipulate files everytime I wanted to use somthing. I've done this Successfully using BootMGR as a boot manager and R-LOEW patches so 98se doesn't …

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-09, 21:57

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by Geon106

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Right think I've got a solution in place. I've installed the Audigy 2 above the Vortex 2 and connected a 3.5MM audio cable from the Vortex2 to the Audigy Line In via a splitter cable(more on this in a mo). I've then got the Audigy Line Out running to a 3 in 1 out Audio Splitter along with where I …

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Re: FIFA 12 crashing after splash screen - Windows 7, 750Ti

Posted on 2022-01-08, 20:05

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by Geon106

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Basically what the title says, not sure this can be considered as retro yet, though it's definitely old. I tried forcing the .exe to run in Directx 9 as opposed to 11 but the same thing happens, launches, splash screen, then crashes to desktop immediately. I've run out of ideas, any suggestions? …

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Re: Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:55

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by Geon106

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Huh, nice naming by Citizen there. I must have been remembering the Swift 120D rather than the completely different 120D. Just found an entry on wayback (thanks for the prod Darry) about some dip switch settings, including one for the tear off: https://web.archive.org/web/20061002024123/http://www. …

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:54

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by Geon106

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Build 2 PCs and get both. I do that, and for Sensaura as well (Game Theatre XP). Well my mid 90s DOS/Win95 machine has an AWE32. This providing excellent compatibility. This one is my 97-2001 PC where DOS is less of an issue but want some nice hardware acceleration for games to sound at their best …

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Re: Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:51

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by Geon106

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Here's a manual that covers Swift 90, Swift 120D , Swift 90x, Swift 240+ , Swift 240x , Swift 330+ and Swift 330x models . citizen_swift_90.pdf I hope it helps . Thank you. I've flicked through the manual but doesn't go into much detail about my issues and it mentions buttons not on my printer. In …

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Re: Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:49

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by Geon106

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Huh, paper comes of the sprocket, that shouldn't happen. From memory the lever should be pushed back to lock the sprocket in place, and the paper should be not loose, but not too tight, between them. Also make sure the paper box is lined up straight with the printer. Do the pins move round on both …

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Re: Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:37

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by Geon106

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Had a Citizen Swift 240 that I think was similar to the 120. There were various setting in the printer's control panel (nothing to do with the drivers) for doing things like fine tuning the top-of-form and tear off points. Think you had to push the park/load button once printing had finished to …

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:09

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by Geon106

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The last creative card with drivers for windows 98 is the audigy 2. Game compatibility is very good if you use the VXD driver. Would the Audigy 2 be a better choice than the Aureal Vortex 2 for late 90s 3D gaming? Unless you plan on heavy "headphone" usage, I wouldn't bother with an Aureal at all …

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Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 18:42

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by Geon106

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Hi all, I've just purchased a used dot matrix printer for use with my old machines (XP and older) and for printing out gaming stuff on the cheap. But have encountered a few issues , that are likely user error. It is a Citizen 120D and I'm using the correct Windows driver. Issue 1) Continuous paper …

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-08, 18:34

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by Geon106

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mothergoose729 wrote on 2022-01-02, 23:59: The last creative card with drivers for windows 98 is the audigy 2. Game compatibility is very good if you use the VXD driver. Would the Audigy 2 be a better choice than the Aureal Vortex 2 for late 90s 3D gaming?

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-02, 19:24

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by Geon106

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Sensaura 3D also had good positional audio for headphones, which is supposedly was integrated into CMSS for X-Fi cards. So it's an interesting choice too. Would I be best off then going straight to an X-Fi card and not bothering with the Vortex 2? Though I guess Win98SE compatibility might be iffy …

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Re: EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-01, 19:00

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by Geon106

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Thanks everyone. I am sure I have another PCI slot free as it's an ATX motherboard so a fair few slots. So might connect both. Do I have to connect both cards together? If so, is that Speaker Out from one to Line In on the other? Then presumably just select in game which sound card to use I assume? …

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EAX or A3D for Win98SE?

Posted on 2022-01-01, 13:47

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by Geon106

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Hi all, In my Win98SE machine I currently have an Aurreal Vortex 2 card, not long set it up so not sure if I've put the A3d drivers on correctly. However, this particular PC I use for games from 97-01 such as Thief Gold, Driver, Midtown Madness, Quake III, UT99 etc. Many games seem to favour EAX …

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Re: Clone / Duplicate display on Windows 98SE?

Posted on 2020-03-31, 15:54

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by Geon106

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I have made a quick YouTube video with the results and what I used if anyone stumbles across this thread from Google and wants to look: https://youtu.be/eFloN9Ftew0

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Re: How easy to change a cap?

Posted on 2020-03-29, 15:09

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by Geon106

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Well guys, I gave it a go anyways. I set the iron to 300oC and put some flux on both pins. I used the solder with the flat tip. After a few goes of melting followed by using the solder sucker, there was not much happening. However I grabbed the cap with a pair of pliers and gently pulled whilst …

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Re: How easy to change a cap?

Posted on 2020-03-29, 08:21

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by Geon106

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Avoid any soldering iron without a base unit. You will waste your time and damage the board in the process. The best way is to have a temperature adjustable soldering station with a flat tip, add fresh solder and yank the part out little by little. This way you will avoid prolonged heat exposure. …

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Re: How easy to change a cap?

Posted on 2020-03-27, 23:09

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by Geon106

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wiretap wrote on 2020-03-27, 22:26: Very easy, even with cheap equipment. Refer to the guide in my signature. Thank you, I downloaded your guides, opened the first and it was quite intimidating, opened the second and is exactly what I am after. Appreciate it

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How easy to change a cap?

Posted on 2020-03-27, 22:02

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by Geon106

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Hey all, I have a Geforce Ti4200 which has no display and on inspection one of the caps is bulging like crazy. So I thought changing all 4 of the caps that are the same might bring the card back to life. I have a super cheap soldering iron with variable temperature and some solder and flux etc. I …

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