Re: Sound Galaxy Pro II can't install DOS drivers

Posted on 2019-01-08, 06:02

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by doaks80

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Is that the 824? I recall having problems the last time I tried those myself. My workaround was to copy the files from a Waverider 32+ (826) install (exactly the same card, but with an additional Wavetable module) and use those, minus the Wavetable TSR. It's the 822, SG PRO II, and the WR drivers …

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Re: Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-08, 02:39

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by doaks80

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Related question: Would there be a reason to re-flash a working CT3670 to an AWE64? I'm assuming this would allow enable the extra 32 software synth channels in Windows. That isn't really important to me, but is there anything else I'm missing out on? AWE64 vxd drivers and SF loading in Win98 is …

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Re: Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-08, 01:01

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by doaks80

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I'm not familiar with that particular model, but does it have the line/amp jumpers near the outputs? Maybe someone was fiddling with those and disconnected the audio output from the output jacks? I don't believe so, as it has a line out. It looks like this: http://retronn.de/hwpics/soundblaster_ …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-01-08, 00:55

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by doaks80

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Tried out a CT2900, a nice Vibra16 with an odd, square, low-power OPL3. Tested the sound on Biomenace then played waaay too much.

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Re: Sound Galaxy Pro II can't install DOS drivers

Posted on 2019-01-08, 00:50

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by doaks80

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Yep I tried the same drivers from that collection, and one of the other drivers which didn't work. I will try the Waverider drivers tonight, hopefully they work.

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Re: Now here's something that sounds off.

Posted on 2019-01-08, 00:48

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by doaks80

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luckybob wrote: Item location: 南昌, China Everything on ebay from china is crap. I wouldn't even waste $1 on that. Ah the mighty Woodoo 3 AGPx with 256GB of Octane DDR7 memory. I likey.

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Re: Should I sell my desktop?

Posted on 2019-01-07, 20:19

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by doaks80

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Is this a riddle?

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Re: "New" USB mouse vs. Every 90's PS/2 mouse I have ever owned.

Posted on 2019-01-07, 20:18

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by doaks80

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I use PS2 mice through a KVM and with PCs ranging from DOS to WinXP and don't notice any lag. They are relatively new HP/Dell optical mice and my only complaint is they are not "gaming" mice with a nice grippy feel for FPS, they are quite slippery and small.

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Re: Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-07, 18:39

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by doaks80

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The flash worked but no change. Tried XP, tried another PC with a working AWE64 and exactly the same. Everything detected, looks like it's fine...but then zero sound coming out. Tried another sound card an immediately worked again. Must be dead.

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Sound Galaxy Pro II can't install DOS drivers

Posted on 2019-01-07, 18:38

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by doaks80

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Trying to install these: http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=82&menustate=0 Just get an empty C:\SGPROII directory with empty DRIVERS and UTILITIES directories. The install obviously did nothing as it claimed to finish as soon as I pressed enter and did not ask for disk 2. Can anyone confirm …

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Re: Does this look like a good late 90’s setup?

Posted on 2019-01-07, 17:10

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by doaks80

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For DOS games the AWE64 is better, for Windows 9x games, having the EAX from the SB Live is actually a significant advantage. EAX on headphones in Unreal is totally awesome. 64MB is fine for anything that a Pentium MMX can run. Sounds like it should be a pretty nice system. ahhhh I see. Ok I’ll use …

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Re: Crystal CX4235-XQ3 Wave Table

Posted on 2019-01-06, 21:15

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by doaks80

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No you will be selected GM rather than Adlib/SB in the game options, just make sure to choose the right port (300 or 330). FM will no longer be involved then.

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Re: Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-06, 10:43

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by doaks80

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The Serpent Rider wrote: The infamous CT3670 strikes again 😵 Have you tried it under Win 9x or even Win2k/XP? Have you checked threads about reflashing the card to AWE64? Yep it sounds like a notorious card. Tried win98 no luck, haven't tried flashing. Don't care if it destroys it, it's going in …

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Re: Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-06, 10:18

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by doaks80

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you have to set the card to one of “standard” configs like address 220 or 240, Irq 5 or 7, dMA low 1 or 3, dma high 5 or 7. check other hardware for resources conflicts, may be remove it and check the sound works ok. then add removed cards one by one checking that sound still works. if after …

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Re: Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-06, 09:07

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by doaks80

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does DIAGNOSE.EXE work? That normally will work from a clean dos boot to test the card. Everything "works" in as much as they output success. Diagnose outputs the BLASTER settings as normal. The only issue I can detect is the lack of output sound, and the fact I can't really set IRQ to anything …

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Can't get sound out of CT3670

Posted on 2019-01-06, 08:55

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by doaks80

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Can't get adlib or SFX out of an SB32 CT3670 in DOS6. Followed other threads here and Phils video, none of them work. Not even trying GM. Installed CTCM and SB16 drivers, they all load at startup fine. Diagnose, aweutil, all seem to recognize and be happy with the card. But when I play games... …

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Re: SetMul - Multiplier control for VIA C3 / AMD K6 Mobile / Cyrix 5x86

Posted on 2019-01-04, 20:42

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gdjacobs wrote: Probably a Samuel 2, so not as flexible as an Ezra or Ezra 2. it'll give you a nice first taste. I don't think there is an Ezra2, and the only difference between Ezra and Sam2 is Tualatin support. Ezra also goes up to higher clock speeds.

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Re: SetMul - Multiplier control for VIA C3 / AMD K6 Mobile / Cyrix 5x86

Posted on 2019-01-03, 05:40

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by doaks80

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Today I finally set-up a system with an Athlon XP-M processor. This processor supports "Powernow!", and I wonder how similar the implementation is compared to the K6 mobiles. SetMul v1.23 now works with the K7 Athlon XP-M, and theoretically also with the Athlon 4 Mobile. It can do 3.0x to 16.0x. I …

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Re: Voodoo 2 SLI cooling situation.

Posted on 2019-01-03, 01:37

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by doaks80

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I was even looking into something like zalman fb123, but I couldn't find them in stock anywhere. Anyone has any ideas? Would small heatsinks on chips in those tight spaces between cards matter much? That would probably do it. The other option is to get one of those kits on eBay for about $5 that …

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Re: Voodoo 2 SLI cooling situation.

Posted on 2019-01-03, 00:31

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by doaks80

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In my case 2 x 140mm side-panel mounted fans blowing directly onto the expansion slot area, with the V2s right in the middle. High-airflow Corsair near-silent models, if that doesn't keep them cool nothing will. I do the same with the V5 except I also load that one up with heatsinks on the rear of …

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