Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2021-06-30, 16:31

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by Der Kuenringer

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... Looks like it doesn't work in retro pc according to this review :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWBXxO2YHps I already mentioned the MacSD SCSI CD-Rom Emulator as a potential alternative a few pages before. According to a youtube review of this product, Win9x will soon be supported as well, so …

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Re: Do Geforce4 & Geforce FX cards support VBE 3.0 tools like UniRefresh & VBEHz?

Posted on 2020-12-28, 17:08

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by Der Kuenringer

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Ok, that's reassuring. Has anyone used it with GF4 & FX series Quadro cards as well?

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Do Geforce4 & Geforce FX cards support VBE 3.0 tools like UniRefresh & VBEHz?

Posted on 2020-12-28, 02:18

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by Der Kuenringer

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There is a lot of conflicting information on vogons about which VBE 3.0 cards still support tools like UniRefresh & VBEHz. Apparently some of the later VESA 3.0 cards had their display refresh code removed from VBIOS, which would allow CRT monitors to display at refresh rates higher than 60Hz with …

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Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2020-12-14, 20:31

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by Der Kuenringer

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since christmas is nigh, how about adding bluetooth to the board, so we can connect to a host machine wirelessly? 🎁👀 the most convenient interface would be a smartphone app, just swiping through a simple list of files and switching when needed.

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Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2020-12-14, 19:41

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by Der Kuenringer

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Does any such device exist or is in the works? I see those mentioned in the thread but none are very Gotek-like which is what people are asking for. I mean, my PCB will do exactly what you want, the only issue is the lack of a button to switch images. You could also swap SD card or USB flash drive …

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Re: Using multiple video cards (ISA + PCI) in a single DOS build -- possible or not?

Posted on 2020-12-14, 02:17

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by Der Kuenringer

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Since the very beginning, IBM PC supported dual video cards setup: one of the cards has to be monochrome (MDA), and the other - color (CGA/EGA/VGA). So, yes, it should work: ISA MDA + PCI VGA. Also, there's many cards designed to be installed together with others: - 8514/A, originally for MCA, but …

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Re: Using multiple video cards (ISA + PCI) in a single DOS build -- possible or not?

Posted on 2020-12-13, 18:28

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by Der Kuenringer

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I don't intend to use multiple ISA video cards, just one ISA video & one PCI video card.

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Using multiple video cards (ISA + PCI) in a single DOS build -- possible or not?

Posted on 2020-12-13, 17:37

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by Der Kuenringer

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I know that VGA ISA cards would always take precedence over PCI & AGP cards. But having two video cards would supposedly work, if the ISA card isn't VGA (or if not initially recognized as such?). At least I've read as much here in the forums. So would a system with both an EGA (ISA) card and a VGA ( …

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Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2020-12-10, 23:23

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by Der Kuenringer

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Check out this Raspberry Pi based IDE emulator project.... sounds like you should be able to use mounted CD images as well. https://hackaday.io/project/20774-netpi-ide Is this project still being actively worked on? The link you provided also happens to be the most recent mention of it, but that's …

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Re: Voodoo 2 DOS Glide compatibility matrix

Posted on 2020-12-10, 14:30

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by Der Kuenringer

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The theory: static linked games can't use the hub architecture (Intel 8xx and later). The code checks the bus 0 only. And fails the card detection (the hub architecture uses 02 for PCI slots, 01 for the AGP slot and 00 for integrated devices). I not have a Voodoo Graphics so can't test. So static …

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Re: Voodoo 2 DOS Glide compatibility matrix

Posted on 2020-12-07, 09:17

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by Der Kuenringer

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Sounds more akin to the Voodoo3, which has the same problems. I'm curious if static link games like EF2000 or Whiplash would run on a Banshee. So far those have only been confirmed to work with V1/V2.

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Re: Voodoo 2 DOS Glide compatibility matrix

Posted on 2020-12-07, 00:47

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by Der Kuenringer

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1. No. 2. The backward compatibility isn't 100% for Voodoo2s. Dunno about the source of this bug (hardware or software) but some DOS glide games freezes on Voodoo2s right after the 3dfx logo. Carmageddon , Extreme Assault and Screamer Rally are affected but have Voodoo2 patches. Dreams to Reality , …

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Re: Dune & Dune II - additional sound options with the compilation versions?

Posted on 2020-12-05, 20:43

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by Der Kuenringer

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I guess that settles it then, thank you! They probably just list all then popular sound options with either AIL drivers and/or SB & MT32 compatibility, hence Soundscape & AWE32.

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Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2020-12-05, 17:52

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by Der Kuenringer

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I just found another option when I was browsing for SCSI2SD devices: http://macsd.com/index.php Basically an SCSI2SD & CD-ROM emulator but also with support for Redbook audio

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Re: Dune & Dune II - additional sound options with the compilation versions?

Posted on 2020-12-05, 17:42

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by Der Kuenringer

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The compilation also lists General Midi support for some reason. I did find the iso online, so that will at least save my wallet from a likely blunder. I was hoping I could use an AWE card for the OPL3 soundtrack in Dune I, but if that option ever did exist, someone would have probably noticed …

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Dune & Dune II - additional sound options with the compilation versions?

Posted on 2020-12-03, 00:50

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by Der Kuenringer

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Was there ever a version of Dune or Dune II with PAS(16), Ensoniq Soundscape, SB16 & AWE32 support, or is this just a case of mobygames being unreliable? There is a compilation release of Dune/Dune II from 1995, which was seemingly limited to French-speaking territories. According to the spec sheet …

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Re: Voodoo 2 DOS Glide compatibility matrix

Posted on 2020-11-24, 22:09

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by Der Kuenringer

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I know the topic is DOS, but just for curiosity's sake: Will the Windows release of "Dreams to Reality" work with a Voodoo 2? And does anyone have a guess what the issue is with the DOS version, considering that glide can be made to work with a Voodoo 3/4/5?

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Re: Powering old graphics cards via the IDE/SATA labeled connectors of a modern PSU?

Posted on 2020-09-29, 02:32

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by Der Kuenringer

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Sorry, that might have been a bit misleading on my part. I was refering to the 6pin "IDE/SATA" labeled connectors on the PSU itself, the plan wasn't to use actual SATA power cables. Just PSU 6pin /w 5V -> Molex. https://i.ibb.co/6BtWTj0/satapsu1.png Thanks @zyga64, that was the answer I was looking …

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Powering old graphics cards via the IDE/SATA labeled connectors of a modern PSU?

Posted on 2020-09-28, 17:36

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by Der Kuenringer

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I want to use a modern PSU with a Win9x build. I intend to use Molex adapters on the SATA/IDE labeled 6pin connectors of the PSU, in order to power the (5v heavy) graphics card. Overall, the PSU has enough juice on the 5V rail for my needs, but I'm wondering if enough of it will be present on these …

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Re: Volo's Gamepad to PS/2 Adapter. Device discussion (official thread) (11.00.2020 SITREP)

Posted on 2020-09-19, 22:31

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by Der Kuenringer

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Is there a place where I can get the wire retail? Or some kind of crowdfunding platform, where multiple people shall be able to invest into 200-piece batch? You can get new old stock IBM replacement parts from Unicomp ( https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Cables ). Their international shipping …

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