Re: Autoexec.bat & Config.sys Help

Posted on 2017-12-13, 23:56

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Interestingly on my 486 DOS 6.22 rig I get 615K free now. Why is the free memory so low on the Windows 98 setup with pretty much exactly the same hardware? Does Win98 eat up some free memory even though I'm in DOS?

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Re: Autoexec.bat & Config.sys Help

Posted on 2017-12-13, 23:52

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Make that 576K if I get rid of DOSKEY and use CTMOUSE. I tried remming out ANSI.SYS but that didn't free up anything. I still find it odd that 576K is the best I can get. Like I said, I used to have 596-610K free back in the day with a similar setup.

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Re: Autoexec.bat & Config.sys Help

Posted on 2017-12-13, 23:46

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I'm up to 572K with the RAM parameter. That's an improvement that's for sure.

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Re: MT-32 and Soundcard Speakers?

Posted on 2017-12-13, 16:58

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Is there a list of Intelligent Mode games out there? I assume there is.

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Re: MT-32 and Soundcard Speakers?

Posted on 2017-12-13, 16:09

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One more question. I was watching this video that seems pretty informative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPBSO02BUhc Do I need SoftMPU to make this setup work? I thought the AWE32 would handle everything and I didn't need the Intelligent Mode stuff?

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Re: MT-32 and Soundcard Speakers?

Posted on 2017-12-13, 15:34

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Ok so I do need the mixer then? How does that loop into the chain? My mixer has two stereo inputs and an output (plus a bunch of mic inputs, but I don't need those).

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MT-32 and Soundcard Speakers?

Posted on 2017-12-13, 15:18

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Ok this may be a really dumb question, but I'm using an MT-32 with my SB AWE-32 card. Do I need two sets of speakers or can I use the MT-32 or SB as a passthrough? Meaning can I do something like this? MT32 (output) -> SB (input) -> SB (output) -> Speakers? Or do I need some sort of mixer device in …

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Re: Autoexec.bat & Config.sys Help

Posted on 2017-12-13, 14:19

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I need ANSI for some text adventures and terminal programs, but I could add that line to the .bat launcher for those programs I suppose. I didn't think ANSI took up that much memory. Is there something similar to doskey I can use to repeat the last few commands with the up and down arrows that …

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Re: Autoexec.bat & Config.sys Help

Posted on 2017-12-13, 13:31

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Ok lots of good questions, I'll try and answer. First there was a typo. I have 64MB in the Win98 machine. :) 1. System 1 (the Win 98/DOS machine) is booting directly into the DOS that came with Win 98 (command prompt from the menu) 2. I'm modifying the autoexec.bat and config.sys that are in the …

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Autoexec.bat & Config.sys Help

Posted on 2017-12-13, 00:17

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I've finally gotten around to fixing up two of my old systems, but I'm having trouble making good config.sys and autoexec.bat's for them. Can anyone help? System 1 ----------- IBM Personal Computer 350 (Pentium 200) 16MB RAM Ensoniq Soundscape Opus Geforce 2 MX400 Windows 98/DOS System 2 ---------- …

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Re: Help with Sound/Video Card Choices in Two Systems

Posted on 2017-09-19, 19:04

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Yeah the Valuepoint has a Pentium overdrive socket, but I'm going to leave it the way it is since I have the P200. Now I just need to create a new Autoexec.bat and Config,sys. It's been a looooong time since I've had to do that. 😀

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Re: Help with Sound/Video Card Choices in Two Systems

Posted on 2017-09-19, 18:42

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Doom doesn't take advantage of the math co-processor, so it should perform the same on an SX or DX (you're probably thinking of 16 vs 32 bit bus -- Doom requires 32 bit, which includes all 486's). Bah you're right. I'm not thinking. I remember all those kids in college trying to run Doom on their …

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Re: Help with Sound/Video Card Choices in Two Systems

Posted on 2017-09-19, 17:52

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Also, why is the MT-32 on the P200? Games that support MT-32 generally need a 386 or 486 to run without speed issues. That's why I'm going to move it to the 486 and put the soundscape opus in the Pentium. When I set them up originally I didn't know better. :) IBM PS/Valuepoint …

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Re: Help with Sound/Video Card Choices in Two Systems

Posted on 2017-09-19, 13:33

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So would the Geforce2 MX400 be way overkill for a Pentium 200? Overkill I don't mind, but will it have detrimental performance on DOS games or anything like that?

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Re: Help with Sound/Video Card Choices in Two Systems

Posted on 2017-09-18, 02:13

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Huh, I didn't know that. Well I guess the built in video on the 486 will do then. Speaking of which, does anyone know why the disk drive and cd rom in the Valuepoint won't sit flush with the front of the case? I thought maybe I had them in wrong but from the pictures I've seen on the net it would …

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Help with Sound/Video Card Choices in Two Systems

Posted on 2017-09-17, 16:24

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I have a IBM PS/Valuepoint 433SX/S (a 486 SX) and an IBM Personal Computer 350 (Pentium 200). I want to set each of these systems up for gaming, but I'm having trouble figuring out which video and sound card should go in each system. Here's what they currently have: IBM PS/Valuepoint …

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Help Identifying an Old RAM/Clock/Game Port Card

Posted on 2017-09-15, 14:50

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I found this card in my IBM 5150. It appears to be a AST Six Pak Plus clone of some sort (same functionality) but I have no idea what brand it is or where I can find the manual for the dipswitch settings. I think it has game port functionality through an external plug, but I'm not sure if it will …

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Re: That poor beige :(

Posted on 2016-05-24, 18:52

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All my current DOS/Windows gaming systems were rescued from our lab when they were scrapping them (a 5150, 486, Pentium I, and Pentium III plus two NIB 17" monitors). I helps when you're on the disposal team. :) It breaks my heart to look at all the stuff we did scrap, but I can only take so much …

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Re: Upgrading an IBM ValuePoint 433SX/S

Posted on 2016-05-20, 15:08

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I might fiddle around with this, but honest 500MB should be more than enough for a 486 class machine. I suppose I could also put in another hard drive if there's room with the CD ROM in there (I haven't looked honestly).

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Re: Upgrading an IBM ValuePoint 433SX/S

Posted on 2016-05-20, 13:24

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Are there any problems using the overlay software?

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