Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback
Posted on 2023-06-04, 23:00
I think we're lucky to have mods at all, and a site for that matter. Get over it.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-06-01, 01:16
I grew up with cheap hardware as my one and only option so that's where the fun is now for me. Trouble shooting issues and getting the most out of the cheap stuff is a never ending source of entertainment and satisfaction.
Re: DFLASH for Diamond Viper V770
Posted on 2023-05-31, 22:57
Well the good news is that I was able to flash the BIOS using the version of dflash attached by vetz above. There's a very useful list of BIOS roms here: http://www.x86-secret.com/articles/nvbios.htm#TnT2 But the bad news is that UniVBE still doesn't see my card - I'd assumed that UniVBE's detection …
Re: DFLASH for Diamond Viper V770
Posted on 2023-05-31, 12:07
Brilliant vetz thankyou! This is indeed the correct version and seems to work correctly with my card. Now I just need to find the right BIOS to flash it with, I'll let you know how it goes.
Re: DFLASH for Diamond Viper V770
Posted on 2023-05-30, 22:10
That version of dflash only supports NV4 (TNT), not the NV5 of the V770 (TNT2). This is turning in to a real challenge! Apparently Diamond used a non-standard EPROM, which is why tools that work with most other TNT2 don't work here. There's a detail guide on how to flash a V770 here: https://www. …
Re: DFLASH for Diamond Viper V770
Posted on 2023-05-30, 11:44
Thankyou for this! I'll give it a try and report back - now I need to find the latest reference BIOS. It could all go horribly wrong 😂
Re: Where is some disscussion about Vogons in general? You can only edit a limited number of posts at a time.. "feature"
Posted on 2023-05-30, 04:13
Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman wrote on 2023-05-29, 12:48: Jade Falcon and his animated gif! 🤣 Luckily I'm not squeamish, but yes, it's annoying as hell. 😂 yes it gave me a good laugh but I'm glad I didn't open his PM while I was at work! What a loser.
DFLASH for Diamond Viper V770
Posted on 2023-05-29, 21:56
Hello friends, UNIVBE doesn't detect my "new" Diamond Viper V770, which was a disappointment given the TNT2 chipset is listed in the compatible chipset list. I'm wondering if this is because it's Diamond's version of the firmware and UNIVBE is looking for the Nvidia reference firmware... or …
Re: Where is some disscussion about Vogons in general? You can only edit a limited number of posts at a time.. "feature"
Posted on 2023-05-29, 11:11
ruthan wrote on 2023-05-29, 09:32: This is still wrong punish all, because few bad people. No-one is being punished - mildly inconvenienced maybe. Here's the thread for suggesting site changes: New forum suggestions/Feedback
Re: Where is some disscussion about Vogons in general? You can only edit a limited number of posts at a time.. "feature"
Posted on 2023-05-28, 23:35
This was implemented because a previous user had a tantrum and started adding inappropriate content to his old posts. So yes it's a shame that a forum needs these sorts of protections, but some people are childish morons.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-05-25, 21:13
Those are nice sticks, comfortable and sturdy. Comanche plays well with those, or Terminal Velocity.
Re: What's your absolute favorite piece of retro hardware?
Posted on 2023-05-24, 06:57
Yes it makes early stuff great, but that reminds me that it pays to turn the filter off again for more modern stuff with higher quality samples - Duke3D, etc sounds a bit muffled with a OG SB Pro. I assume this is why the designers of the card did the filter as it is - newer stuff needs less filter …
Re: What's your absolute favorite piece of retro hardware?
Posted on 2023-05-24, 05:57
Could you link me to the mods you have done? I’ve got the same card also fitted with an X2, and have been shying away from using it. Here's the hardware mod details - a bit fiddly but not too hard: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=527947#p527947 Don't make the same mistake I did and try and …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-05-24, 03:51
TheAbandonwareGuy wrote on 2023-05-24, 02:57: I'm sick of being priced out of all my cheap hobbies by these douchebags and hipsters. Lolz are you STILL working this angle? Didn't you just say in another thread that you have 200 graphics cards or some damn thing?
Re: What's your absolute favorite piece of retro hardware?
Posted on 2023-05-23, 22:52
Mine is probably this humble Labway branded YMF-719 sound card + X2GS, which I've been using for a few years now. This setup ended my 10 years long search for "the perfect" ISA sound card - totally subjective of course but the countless other options I've tried over the years always annoyed me in …
Re: Palette inverted when using a VLB video card and Sound Blaster and compatible cards
Posted on 2023-05-22, 23:13
Are there any jumpers on the VLB card that you can play with? If yes I'd try toggling anything related to IRQs, etc.
Re: Any ISA card with PLCC socket compatible with CS9236 ?
Posted on 2023-05-21, 11:13
Yes I see Crystal cards with a socket in that spot on eBay from time to time - the socket is always empty, from what I've seen anyway. I've always wondered if you can just put a CS9236 in and it will work but I've never bought one to try it. EDIT: there's a few cards listed right now actually, e.g. …
Re: Help me choose a video card for my setup
Posted on 2023-05-18, 23:54
Do you even need UNIVBE? With a VBE 2.0 or higher capable card, I thought it had the ability to run without needing a TSR. At least my Trio64V2 doesn't. VBE 2.0 cards benefit a lot from using UNIVBE, not only for performance in my experience but VBE 3.0 allows you to use things like UniRefresh, …
Re: After 40+ years of home printer technology, what have we learned?
Posted on 2023-05-12, 00:05
Yes I've ended up hating every printer I've owned since the 90's, all dot matrix and inkjet. But a couple of years ago I bought a cheap-ish Lexmark black and white laser and it never lets me down. The toner it came with (not a full cartridge of course) lasted ages and it connects to everything, …
Re: What SB for a Dos6.22/win95 233MMX build?
Posted on 2023-05-11, 04:47
CT2230 or CT2290 are the nicest SB16's I've personally come across, but as always it's important to set the mixer up right for the best results, and use line-out 👍 I steer clear of the Vibras because of hanging notes and the simplified mixer - from memory you can't alter the gain, which is a loss ( …
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