Re: Using VIA VT8231 southbridge for sound blaster pro emulation (edit : sound blaster emulation available using softwar

Posted on 2020-04-20, 13:24

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by betamax80

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I would suggest that the BIOS module could possibly be taken from the EPIA BIOS and inserted in the Thin Client etc. BIOS using CBROM.

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Re: VIA 686B AC'97 audio works really well in DOS (SB Pro stereo + OPL3 emulation!)

Posted on 2020-04-03, 22:41

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by betamax80

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These instructions are also 100% correct for an EPIA/-V early board with VT1512A Vinyl audio. I have some idea that the VXD version of Win9x driver is also needed for this to work as it uses "hooks" from it?

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Re: EZ-Drive Dynamic Drive Overlay

Posted on 2020-04-02, 17:27

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by betamax80

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This may have been answered already but the latest from Western Digital is Data Lifeguard (DLG) 11.2. This comes as a bootable ISO and has a really elaborate GUI. It's basically OnTrack Disk Manager (one of the 9.x versions - dated 2004). It feels like the GUI hides a few options from the user, and …

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Re: VIA EPIA-M mITX build attempt for retrogaming

Posted on 2020-03-11, 03:11

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by betamax80

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... @SirNickity - this sounds like the fun trials of mITX living 100%! The noctua also has a cable which arches up and down, way too long but I have a feeling there's perhaps a resistive tolerance etc built into fans at this precision level. I can't really believe how crippling the lack of CMOV …

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Re: VIA AC'97 Sound Blaster drivers for MS-DOS?

Posted on 2020-03-10, 18:49

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by betamax80

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I just want to make a quick note that DOS mode does work (using steps above - make sure you have both TSR's) on EPIA-5000 / 800 (and I presume V-series) boards. HOWEVER, counter-intuitively you have to enable the (non existant) gameport and MPU-401 modes in the BIOS, otherwise the VIAUDIO.COM file …

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Re: VIA EPIA-M mITX build attempt for retrogaming

Posted on 2020-03-10, 13:26

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by betamax80

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Having just build (re-build) into it, my current (early 2020) case recommendation for an early EPIA build is the Novatech-branded mITX case: https://www.novatech.co.uk/products/novatech-mini-itx-mini-cube-case-black/yy-c401black.html I recommend a change of the case fan (80mm) to a noctua model, and …

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Re: VIA EPIA-M mITX build attempt for retrogaming

Posted on 2020-03-10, 13:22

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by betamax80

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A very important note is that on the EPIA-800 (and V6000 etc), the C3-Ezra process does NOT have PAE or CMOV support. From what I read this makes it strictly a 586 class CPU. This restricts a lot of what you can do - for example even if you install Windows XP, you are limited to Firefox / …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2018-05-13, 13:42

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by betamax80

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I'm sorry to be late to this party. What amount are you asking from backers?

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Re: Using SF2 soundfonts in DOS for AWE32/64

Posted on 2018-05-10, 02:01

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by betamax80

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Hello, I now have an AWE64 Value CT4520 with a SIMMconn Revival (thanks to serdaco). So, 28mb to play with...

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Re: PcChips sucks!

Posted on 2018-01-14, 23:07

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by betamax80

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Their Super Socket 7 solution was the "SX Pro" which used the SiS 530 chipset, if that helps.

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-01-14, 01:58

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by betamax80

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Happy to try DOOM 1 if this is a test subject. I can confirm Monkey Island 2 and other LucasArts games are working well, alongside Duke 3D (in various configs).

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Re: Diamond Stealth III S540 32Mb

Posted on 2018-01-14, 00:40

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by betamax80

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I'm also after the final S540 PCI BIOS - I'm sure there's a few of us now. I think latest is 226e if anyone can help. Maybe it provides better VBE? http://web.archive.org/web/20020424211040/http://www.diamondmm.com:80/default.asp?menu=support&submenu=Legacy_Graphics&item=bios&product=Stealth_III_ …

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Re: Diamond Stealth III S540 32Mb

Posted on 2018-01-13, 15:50

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by betamax80

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Does anyone have the BIOS flash downloads for these boards? I've just ordered a PCI variant of the S540 32mb but archive.org does not have diamonds files uploaded. There definately were BIOS updates.

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-01-01, 05:05

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by betamax80

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I just want to note that there IS some compatibility issue with different makes of SIMM, and their latency also. The original designer of the SIMMconn recommended Hynix modules and more generally double-sided arrangements. I have had success using Kingston 32mb 60ns sticks. Some modules had 70ns so …

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Re: Restoring surround sound to Deus Ex and other games - should I get Sound Blaster MB3?

Posted on 2018-01-01, 04:51

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IAS Files located. Uploaded here: http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?file … 148&menustate=0

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Re: Heavy Gear 2 CD Audio help needed

Posted on 2018-01-01, 04:50

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I have found the IAS files including the main 1.58 API installer applicable to HG2. http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1148&menustate=0 There was a thing in their FAQ about a CD-check issue, particularly with Hitachi DVD drives. They suggest the issue is to do with the drive and a …

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Re: Quake 2 not playing certain sound effects (weapon fire) on SB AWE64

Posted on 2018-01-01, 04:47

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I've just managed to get all of the IAS files together, including the Quake II patch and the main installer. I've put all files on vogonsdrivers: http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?file … 148&menustate=0

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Re: The way to detect OPL3 clone

Posted on 2017-12-26, 15:08

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by betamax80

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Hmm the 8738 did have DOS and 9x drivers back in the day. I've got hold of the older files (I call it the build 639 hiatus, as they stayed on that build for years until they started doing updates and the PCIe budget variants) - I've done an upload on vogonsdrivers including the DOS installer and the …

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2017-12-14, 01:31

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by betamax80

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Hello, I've not been following this post for a while. I own a "Value" and "Universal" type of these and was involved in testing. I have a limited amount of time for testing before I travel for christmas, but whats happening? Always ready to help out @dreamblaster.

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Re: The VIA ITX DOS Computer

Posted on 2017-12-03, 03:15

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by betamax80

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I'm very excited, I've just got an EPIA-800 boxed on ebay. Cost a fair bit due to shipping from USA to UK. I do have some nice STB Voodoo 2's at mums house, but it's hard to know what to do with a single PCI slot. I'm wanting to use it as a DOS / Win98 system (probably dual-boot Win2k and would like …

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