Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 16:05

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by tincup

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The SB16AWE Compilation v4.1? Got it. Will try the setups in the WIN95 & WIN9XDRV subfolders. So the Vibra16 is sort of AWE card then? I noticed it appeared in Device Manager as a "SB 16 or AWE 32" card.. EDIT: btw I tried a restart to DOS and ran Diagnose [on the old dos/W31 drivers] and had same …

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 04:51

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by tincup

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I'll also try running diagnose in a restart to dos just to see what happens. The only drivers I have right now are dos/win31 which I thought worked in w95. But getting late here so project for tomorrow - thanks for you help!

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 04:12

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by tincup

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OS = W95. I installed the SB16 driver kit [1994 Win3.1 full install] via an MS Dos Prompt, and it seemed to go in fine - edits boot config files, sets up program group, etc. No other audio devices on the PC. I feel like I'm missing an elementary step here. Or it's a hardware problem..

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 03:31

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by tincup

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I only have the SET BLASTER and DIAGNOSE /S and MIXERSET /P /Q lines in my autoexec.bat for sound blaster drivers, and removed the ones it added to config.sys and have yet to run into any problems. Basically what I'd done, so I re-added the DIAGNOSE /S and MIXERSET /P /Q lines back. When I run …

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 02:53

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by tincup

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I'll re-run the SB16 driver install then - I deleted lines in the autoexec/config files it generated last to 'clean' it up [had no need for some of the stuff then and wanted a clean boot].

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 02:04

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by tincup

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Thanks. My setblaster variable it 330h so I'l shoot for that one

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-08-01, 01:39

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by tincup

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Quick rookie question: The XR835 fits nicely on my CT2800 Vibra16-S, but do I need to fiddle with any jumpers to enable it? I quickly tried System Shock 1 and Alone in the Dark 1 but noticed no change in audio and I don't have the documentation for the 'mother' card. Also, what might be some good …

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Re: NEC XR385

Posted on 2012-07-31, 14:18

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by tincup

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XR385 just arrived from China. Same basic packaging as mentioned by others; small padded mailer, card wraped in a tabloid size sheet of newspaper, but in turn this was wrapped in a sheet of thin foam padding. Doesn't look to have received any damage and the addition of foam wrapping inspires some …

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Re: Bad juju from my SLI Voodoos

Posted on 2012-07-31, 01:45

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by tincup

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thanks but I'm a bit of a nervous nelly about beta patchesRob. Install an drive imaging app like Acronis [8 works well in W9x] and make an OS image before testing new drivers. If it all goes to pot you can restore C:\ in a matter of minutes, assuming you keep all your games/data/mirror backups on …

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Re: Partitioning and formatting - disk issues

Posted on 2012-07-28, 15:24

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by tincup

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Looks fine and dandy when win98(or XP) looks at it, but when all alone in a pure DOS environment then... That's why you need to partition/format using DOS - the problem you describe happens to me too if I try otherwise. As for drive iimaging, if you put [or already have] your FAT16 DOS HD in a …

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Re: Partitioning and formatting - disk issues

Posted on 2012-07-28, 02:09

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by tincup

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In my opinion, the patched versions of fdisk from DOS 7.1 and that of PTS DOS and Freedos all do a much more reliable job -even if one still uses DOS 6.22- than fdisk shipped with DOS 6.22. http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/129027-big-hdd-48-bit-lba-thread-index/ No doubt, but I believe the poster …

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Re: DVI, DOS & Aspect ratio

Posted on 2012-07-27, 01:23

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by tincup

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Perhaps your monitor has a button/control panel with aspect ratio settings? my Dell 24 does with a few options like widescreen, original aspect ratio, fill to height, fill to width. That is, the adjustments are not made within the OS but directly with the monitor. the options are well burried inm …

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Re: Rendition Verité Speedy3D/RRedline info and pics

Posted on 2012-07-27, 01:08

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by tincup

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felt sure if i mentioned it I'd meet the competion here on Vogons:) only 4 bids though. I'd heard of the 4mb QDi on these pages so thought it was worth a gamble. The Hercules might attract a lot more attention.. we'll see if it holds it's own.. EDIT: here's a pic.

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Re: Rendition Verité Speedy3D/RRedline info and pics

Posted on 2012-07-26, 23:35

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by tincup

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couldn't resist haha... but it should run closer to 30fps in all situations such as race starts. Average fps doesn't always convey peaks and vallies and feel at the wheel can feel smoother even though the fps may seem identical. Finally getting ICR2 running in 3D has been a holy grail for me and I …

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Re: Rendition Verité Speedy3D/RRedline info and pics

Posted on 2012-07-26, 23:18

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by tincup

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finally snagged an 8mb v2200 on eBay. If it works... it will replace my 4mb S220 and run alongside a pair of voodoo 2s SLI. When it arrives I'll post performance comparison in Indycar Racing 2 rendition version.

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Re: Partitioning and formatting - disk issues

Posted on 2012-07-26, 23:09

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by tincup

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I second using 6.22 fdisk. I've run into all kinds problems trying to format a dos install with win based utilities.

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Re: Win98 Shut Down Freeze

Posted on 2012-07-26, 02:28

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by tincup

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That sounds particularly strange. Yeah I would reinstall. Try running without the unofficial service pack. Install drivers one at a time and test shutdown every time. Same with any apps that use a driver (ie Daemon Tools). The current install was a methodical install, making Acronis images at …

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Re: Win98 Shut Down Freeze

Posted on 2012-07-26, 02:21

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by tincup

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Venerable Voodoo5500 on 3dfx ref drivers. Can always try reinstalling drivers but will try VGA mode too. Thanks for input - probably looking at a roll-back/install. EDIT: 5 consequtive good restarts in VGA mode. Re-nstalled 3dfx ref drivers [beta w/ tools], lockup on first shutdown. Rather than go …

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Re: Win98 Shut Down Freeze

Posted on 2012-07-25, 21:05

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by tincup

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OK.. BIOS: ACPI=disable 1st restart ok 2nd LOCKUP DEV MGR: force APM v1 1st LOCKUP BIOS: PM Control by APM=NO 1st ok 2nd ok 3rd LOCKUP BIOS: ACPI=enable 1st ok 2nd ok 3rd ok 4th LOCKUP DEV MGR: reset APM v12 1st ok 2nd LOCKUP Can't draw firm conclusions from any of this. Will continue using the …

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Re: Win98 Shut Down Freeze

Posted on 2012-07-25, 20:33

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by tincup

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I'll try disabling ACPI in bios and report any findings. Mobo is a trusty old Abit VA6.

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