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First post, by ux-3

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I can run WC on my SB16 using Soundblaster settings.
I have a DB60XG clone.
I run GSPLAY MT32 and get a positve ok.
I set WC to use MT32.
When WC is started, it never reports that the expanded memory is fully used but freezes the machine (no more CTRL-alt-del).

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for help

Reply 1 of 6, by robertmo

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I think Wing Commander 1 needs intelligent MPU-401 interface. Try DOSBox

Reply 2 of 6, by Amigaz

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Please post your machine spec and dos config

Also please post in the Marvin section to avoid Dosbox "spam" 😉

Reply 3 of 6, by robertmo

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He posted in the right section. Read its description again.

Reply 4 of 6, by ux-3

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Thanks for replies!

robertmo wrote:

I think Wing Commander 1 needs intelligent MPU-401 interface.

You mean, a SB with DB is not able enough? Uart won't work?

robertmo wrote:

Try DOSBox

Why? To clarify the uart or intelligent mode business? I can play the game alright, I want to hear the music on my DB. For that, Dosbox wont help.

@Amigaz: What specs would matter? The game works with FM Synth and has enough ram and EMS. Are you asking for the SB Dos configuration? Does it matter for WC1 ?

Reply 5 of 6, by robertmo

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yes in dosbox you can compare whether it works with both uart/intelligent.

You may also try running dosbox on a PC with isa slots. Don't know whether there are windows drivers for Yamaha DB60XG, but maybe standard mpu-401 driver will be enough.

and post your pc specs as amigaz asked, as he asked about it not without a reason i guess.

Reply 6 of 6, by Amigaz

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robertmo wrote:

yes in dosbox you can compare whether it works with both uart/intelligent.

You may also try running dosbox on a PC with isa slots. Don't know whether there are windows drivers for Yamaha DB60XG, but maybe standard mpu-401 driver will be enough.

and post your pc specs as amigaz asked, as he asked about it not without a reason i guess.

hell, yes! hehe 😀