Re: Unplugged PC to install I/O shield - now only have sound from right speaker - Windows 7 64-bit

Posted on 2022-01-21, 01:47

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by darry

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Hello everyone, I unplugged the PC to install a missing I/O shield in my case, and I used the occasion to renew the grease on both DVD drives, which I removed to do so. Replugging the PC and back cables, I saw a window that drivers for a USB keyboard was being installed, but I didn't think too much …

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Re: Unplugged PC to install I/O shield - now only have sound from right speaker - Windows 7 64-bit

Posted on 2022-01-21, 01:36

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by darry

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Hello everyone, I unplugged the PC to install a missing I/O shield in my case, and I used the occasion to renew the grease on both DVD drives, which I removed to do so. Replugging the PC and back cables, I saw a window that drivers for a USB keyboard was being installed, but I didn't think too much …

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Re: PCB destroying adhesive found in my Roland Sound Canvas SC-55mkII (inspect your synthesizer!)

Posted on 2022-01-19, 21:26

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by darry

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I wonder if the capacitor that was glued in the SC-55 might have leaked some electrolyte onto the adhesive and contributed to or even triggered/caused the issue . Thank you for looking at all those synths .

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Re: Does anyone else have any issues with the "MIDI IN 1" socket on their SC-55mkII?

Posted on 2022-01-18, 02:36

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by darry

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I removed the main PCB from the case and upon closer inspection I did locate what appeared to be cracked solder joints on the rear MIDI input connector, but that isn't the worst problem. I also found that the epoxy used to secure one of the large capacitors to the board has turned corrosive and …

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Re: Does anyone else have any issues with the "MIDI IN 1" socket on their SC-55mkII?

Posted on 2022-01-17, 18:37

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by darry

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Assuming it's not disabled in the menu, it could be a hardware fault similar to this one on an MK1https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=914821#p914821 or maybe completely different . I don't have a MK2, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, as space is running low).

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Re: What setting changed on my SC-55 to create this echo?

Posted on 2022-01-17, 17:21

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by darry

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That works perfectly. Thank you! It works well on my Roland SC-55 but using it on my Yamaha MU-50 (I know it's not a GS device) misconfigures it with the wrong instruments and causes its own playback problems. Is there a MIDI file that will work for my Yamaha synthesizer as well? Try this for XG …

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Re: What setting changed on my SC-55 to create this echo?

Posted on 2022-01-17, 05:34

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by darry

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I found that this was the result of playing a Warcraft 2 MIDI file which set the Chorus and Reverb to 64/64. It would appear that I have to reset the MIDI device between playing files to ensure that the synthesizer does not retain some old state which is not explicitly set by another file. I tried …

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Re: Can’t run KKND and Z on Toshiba 430CDT, video card?

Posted on 2022-01-16, 05:28

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by darry

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Maybe this could help (especially if your video card's BIOS already has some level of VESA support) : "No"UniVBE: Try to find test games or testers that want to helper me with this project That thread also references this Re: VESA Fix Utility Listing (for old video cards) which may be something …

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Re: Which Soudtracker / Mod-Player to use with MS-DOS

Posted on 2022-01-16, 03:53

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by darry

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Thanks, I seemed to have figured something out. Open mpt123 does not have any built in diskwriter support. It only has the --stdout option. This seems to produce something playable, ie: openmpt123 --stdout --no-float file.mod > file.pcm But, then you have to know that this outputs 44100 khz, signed …

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Re: What music are you listening to?

Posted on 2022-01-15, 05:47

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by darry

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Philip Glass - Glassworks Instrumental music transcends language and culture barriers . Probably one of the reasons why so called classical music is listened to all over the world.

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Re: Tualatin vs Coppermine on 440BX

Posted on 2022-01-15, 01:52

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by darry

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First post! Longtime lurker. Is a Tualatin 1.4Ghz worth the trouble vs a Coppermine 133hz 1Ghz on a 440BX board? Specifically on a P3B-F rev 1.03. The Tualatin would need that Korean adapter soldered to it, or a slotket mod. Would OC'ing the Coppermine fsb to 150hz narrow the gap? Searching for …

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Re: None functioning Tandy 1000RL for only $1999 starting bid on eBay...are they serious!

Posted on 2022-01-13, 21:04

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by darry

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I can't believe what some people will ask for a computer, especially one that is in nonworking condition. This coming from a seller who has over 3600 positive feedbacks. I just don't get it. You would think they would know better, but what do I know. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165278486280?hash= …

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Re: Can a blackout cause a headcrash?

Posted on 2022-01-13, 18:42

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by darry

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My (possibly dated and/or erroneous) understanding of mechanical HDD head retraction is that, upon power loss, the kinetic energy of the still spinning platters is typically used to safely retract heads through the use of a purposefully designed mechanical coupling . AFAICR, a drawback of that type …

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Re: Getting files to CP/M-86

Posted on 2022-01-12, 14:19

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by darry

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Have a look at cpmtools

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Re: best way to grp making and editing

Posted on 2022-01-12, 01:57

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by darry

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https://lmgtfy.app/?q=duke+nukem+3d+grp+mod+how+to 😉 This comes up among the first results https://forums.duke4.net/topic/3129-duke-nuke … -modding-tools/ and should help you get started .

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Re: GUS ACE 1.0 reverse stereo fix

Posted on 2022-01-09, 03:13

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by darry

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Easily reversible? No, traces are cut and there is no way back. I wouldnt buy such a ruined card. I should have specified that I meant that one can always reconnect things as they were using wires to regain original functionality . I don't expect cut traces to somehow be uncut through magic or time …

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Re: Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:44

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by darry

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I'll be honest I've not adjusted the paper thickness lever so Might try that. Where do I get the control panel for the printer? I only have the Windows Printer settings nothing specific. The 3 buttons on the printer are "ONLINE" "LF" "FF / Auto Sheet Load", the manual suggests when printing is done …

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Re: Dot Matrix Printer Woes

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:29

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by darry

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Had a Citizen Swift 240 that I think was similar to the 120. There were various setting in the printer's control panel (nothing to do with the drivers) for doing things like fine tuning the top-of-form and tear off points. Think you had to push the park/load button once printing had finished to …

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Re: I’m getting a Siren Sound from my PC.

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:24

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by darry

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Knowlege of using a multimeter to test caps would be an idea but you'd see the bulges if they were faulty. That is indeed often but not necessarily always the case . Capacitors can fail/got out of spec even with no apparent outward sign of failure . That being, some of the caps do look possibly …

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Re: GUS ACE 1.0 reverse stereo fix

Posted on 2022-01-08, 19:18

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by darry

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Yes interesting...this a fake, right? You ruined the card to avoid to modify 2 50 cent cables..? Hope nobody else will do this. What do you say to people with Voodoo5 6000s who had them reworked to fix the stability issues? ... In the case of the Voodoo 5 6000s, AFAIK (please correct me if wrong), …

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