Re: Graphics card for Pentium Pro build

Posted on 2019-10-21, 11:04

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feipoa wrote: Did you get the adapter with the P&D or the MDR-20? I had both type add-on cards but I've only used the MDR-20 one. My Savage4 also has DFP/MDR-20 which I use to connect to a LCD.

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Re: Graphics card for Pentium Pro build

Posted on 2019-10-21, 08:39

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Ahh, I think I know what you mean. There was a daughter card for the G200 with a standard DVI port though. I think there's a photo of it somewhere on Vogons, circa ~8 years ago. According to the manual there were DFP and P&D (VESA Plug & Display) options. The P&D connector looks like a DVI …

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Re: Graphics card for Pentium Pro build

Posted on 2019-10-20, 18:13

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There's a recent video comparing the Matrox G400 to the S3 Savage4. And for nearly all tests, the G400 beat the Savage4 by a factor of 4. Not sure what system was used though, sure something faster than a PPRO. https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=442140#p442140 Rawit: Is the chili logo from your …

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Re: Graphics card for Pentium Pro build

Posted on 2019-10-19, 21:48

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I thought I recall Swaaye mentioning that the Matrox G200 wasn't too bad for DOS game support and that this is a common misconception. The G200 with the Flat Panel add-on was one of the cards I've tried for my build. The findings in Gona's chart are correct, but of course this a small selection of …

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Re: Drivers recommendation for Matrox G200 e S3 Savage 2000

Posted on 2019-10-15, 07:42

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The G200 OpenGL issues can be resolved by extracting G200 OpenGL ICD from the G400 driver package. Overwrite the ICD in the Windows folder with that. No experience with the Savage 2000 drivers. I would think the latest = the greatest, as long as hardware T&L is disabled. Hardware T&L was mostly …

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Re: How to bypas Autoexec/Config in MS-DOS 5.0?

Posted on 2019-10-09, 12:39

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appiah4 wrote: I know this can be done via F5/F8 in MS-DOS 6.x but I can't seem to find a way in 5.0.. Internet search would suggest holding down SHIFT should work, but it doesn't? I think you can use CTRL + C when it starts MS-DOS. It will ask you to run/step-through or skip config.sys and …

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Re: ID this S3 PCI video card.

Posted on 2019-08-22, 13:26

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S3 Virge/GX2 On Board model

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Re: GF1 Versus InterWave

Posted on 2019-08-11, 11:03

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Though as I've explained on VCForums, I don't believe any software made use of any of these features aside from the emulation and demo apps that shipped with the PnP cards. As mentioned, Cubic Player can use the Interwave in Interwave and GF1 mode. Also the following software has Interwave support: …

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Re: SD vs Compact (converted from IDE)

Posted on 2019-08-07, 11:01

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You can get SD -> CF converters (i.e plug SD card into CF card). this does work, i have a windows 98 install on a MicroSD card inside an SD to compact flash adapter plugged into a compact flash to IDE adaptor that plugs straight into the motherboard and completely eliminates the need for an IDE …

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Re: VGA cards that predate VESA

Posted on 2019-08-07, 07:50

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That's going to be difficult as manufactures already dabbled with alternate resolutions quite early, like with your Paradise card. I would focus on cards < 1989. Perhaps these are interesting, but need additional research: - Oak OTI-037C; - Genoa GN007001-A; - Cirrus Logic CL-GD410/420; - Cirrus …

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Re: Myst 3.1/MPC version General Protection Fault Win 95

Posted on 2019-08-05, 20:25

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MPC means probably this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia_PC

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Re: Cyrix 5x86 Register Enhancements Revealed

Posted on 2019-08-03, 15:07

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Thanks for the file. I will go double check my settings with this document to see if there are differences.

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Re: Cyrix 5x86 Register Enhancements Revealed

Posted on 2019-08-03, 11:02

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https://www.amd.com/system/files/TechDocs/goede_gx1_databook-rev5.pdf BTB is required to be off or 0 according to this. And there is no mention of loop and rstk in it. In your thread for register settings for various Cyrix processors you set those both on ON for the MediaGXm. I thought that was …

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Re: Cyrix 5x86 Register Enhancements Revealed

Posted on 2019-08-03, 10:34

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Some recent discoveries: Found out that the GX1 does not have LOOP_EN and RSTK_EN. I used the Cyrix GXm databook before, but the AMD GX1 databook shows that those functions were replaced with something else. BTB is also required (0) / off according to this document. I also discovered that with …

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Re: Windows 3.11 driver for Acer 1020SX

Posted on 2019-08-02, 12:28

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Didn't find any drivers with a quick search. Can you try the WfWG 3.11 drivers found here http://www.gaby.de/win3x/edrivers.htm? These should be different. The 3.1 SVGA driver seems to be different from the 3.11 driver also. Might be worth trying.

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Re: Trident ISA VGA jumper settings?

Posted on 2019-08-01, 12:16

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I see J2 on your board but without pins. So it's not unfeasable to short it to get Zero WS enabled. I actually thought wait states were more a VLB thing.

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Re: Trident ISA VGA jumper settings?

Posted on 2019-08-01, 12:02

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Quick Google: www.s100computers.com/My%20System%20Pag ... Manual.pdf

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Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2019-08-01, 11:11

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@flecom Do you have any idea if the device allows hot-swapping? The wiki makes it sound you need to either reboot the device or send commands through the USB host with terminal software. If that's the case it would be a hassle to use in a retro computer.

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Re: Gotek like Optical Driver Emulator - Is it possible?

Posted on 2019-07-31, 21:40

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I'm actually working on one. It will be a while before it's done though. This is really cool! In my search for a drive I found out that prices are increasing and drivers from a certain era are becoming harder to find. Although some drives can easily be adapted to work data wise, audio out is an …

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Re: S3 video cards and Windows 3.x

Posted on 2019-07-30, 14:22

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Did you try the Savage4 driver? IX/MX are Savage4 derived AFAIK. I'm running WfWg with a Savage4.

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