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Need Help- ET4000 (P/N 8927) missed Chip

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First post, by Ulfenknulfen

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Hello folks!

I bought the pictured graphics card cheaply, but unfortunately one chip (empty socket) is missing.
I found out that this is a GAL16V8A-25LP. The chip itself is bought quickly, but I miss the programming.
If someone has the same card and could read the chip for me, I would be very grateful!
If you also have such a card where the rom is missing - I've attached it to the post.

thanks and best regards

Paddy

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🎧 Beepblaster 1.0 Wavetable Module
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Reply 1 of 4, by Jo22

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Hi Paddy,

I'll have a look at my VGA card collection, maybe I can help.
I do have at least one ISA ET-4000, but I'm not sure which model.

If it is similar, I'll try using my Genius G-540, it claims to have a PAL/GAL deciphering feature.

Anyway, I can't promise anything, except that I'll search my VGA card collection.
I'll write back within the next two days.

Best wishes.

"Time, it seems, doesn't flow. For some it's fast, for some it's slow.
In what to one race is no time at all, another race can rise and fall..." - The Minstrel

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Reply 2 of 4, by Ulfenknulfen

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Hi Jo22!

That sounds pretty good. Thanks for trying to help me!

best regards
Paddy

🎵 Waveblaster Adaptor for IDE-HDD Swap Frames
🎧 Beepblaster 1.0 Wavetable Module
🎶 Roland MT-32 Buffer overflow Hardware Fix
🕹️⌨🖱️USB HID Devices on PS/2 and Gameport.

Reply 3 of 4, by Jo22

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Hi Paddy, I've found the card, I'll have a look at it tomorrow, it's late. 😴

Best wishes, Jo22

Edit: Looking for the old G540.. Haven't used it for ages.

Edit: Found the G540. However, I can't see a PAL chip on the cards PCB. 🙁
The only socketed chip is an ICD2042, which according to my internet search is a "Dual VGA Clock Generator".
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"Time, it seems, doesn't flow. For some it's fast, for some it's slow.
In what to one race is no time at all, another race can rise and fall..." - The Minstrel

//My video channel//

Reply 4 of 4, by Ulfenknulfen

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Hi jo22!

Thanks for checking for me!
So the search starts all over again. Here is a card that has such a chip:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gvoAAOSwnr5fU0o-/s-l1600.jpg

best regards
Paddy

🎵 Waveblaster Adaptor for IDE-HDD Swap Frames
🎧 Beepblaster 1.0 Wavetable Module
🎶 Roland MT-32 Buffer overflow Hardware Fix
🕹️⌨🖱️USB HID Devices on PS/2 and Gameport.

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