VA2000 Support Thread

[klx300r]

@ mntmn

great news can’t wait to try later tonight !

btw, does this mean I can replace my Indivision AGA with the VA2000CX board ??

[LoadWB]

@ mntmn

great news can%&$#?@!%&$#?@!%&$#?@!8217;t wait to try later tonight !

btw, does this mean I can replace my Indivision AGA with the VA2000CX board ??

Yes and no.  It will work functionally, but the VA2000CX does not support AGA so you won't get 24-bit.

In most cases you may not even notice.  In my younger newb days I had an A2320 in my 4000 and never even realized it wasn't putting out 24-bit.  I finally figured it out with some AGA demos and 24-bit paint program, and I still stuck with it.

[klx300r]

@ LoadWB

thanks so much that’s exactly the insight i’ve been looking for!

[klx300r]

Hello again!

Firmware release 1.8.3 is now finished:
http://mntmn.com/va2000/

It brings a de-interlacer ("flicker fixer") for VA2000CX and new linear memory model, which fixes all Picasso96 related bugs and makes it compatible with all games and demos that previously showed only pixel garbage. Enjoy!

Cheers
Lukas / mntmn

OK finally all works fine..THANKS:hammer::pint::knuddel::banana::drink::hammer:

[Jose]

Will this support Zorro3 DMA in the future ?

[jj]

Will this work in an A1200 with a zorro bus board ?

[kirk_m]

Yes and no.  It will work functionally, but the VA2000CX does not support AGA so you won't get 24-bit.

In most cases you may not even notice.  In my younger newb days I had an A2320 in my 4000 and never even realized it wasn't putting out 24-bit.  I finally figured it out with some AGA demos and 24-bit paint program, and I still stuck with it.

If it doesn't support AGA modes, would it best be used on a non-AGA machine like the 3000 or 2000 (I know the question sounds really silly)?  I have a CV64/3D in my A3000, and I might transfer that to my 4000, and get an MNT for my 3000, instead, and use the CV for AGA/24 bit modes on the 4000.  Would this work?

[LoadWB]

If it doesn't support AGA modes, would it best be used on a non-AGA machine like the 3000 or 2000 (I know the question sounds really silly)?  I have a CV64/3D in my A3000, and I might transfer that to my 4000, and get an MNT for my 3000, instead, and use the CV for AGA/24 bit modes on the 4000.  Would this work?

If you really need the 24-bit pass-through then that's certainly a viable scenario.  Personally, I can pass on the native AGA for the benefit of HDMI, increased video memory, and massive screen resolution offered by the VA2000.

In fact, I currently have two 4000Ds.  One which I have been using as a test-build machine and has the VA2000, the other is my daily-use Amiga and has a Picasso IV.  Right now I am considering a PPC purchase for my main 4000D and if I go that route I will swap video cards and dispense of the venerable old PIV. (Not without some reservation or emotion as the PIV has served me well for the past 10 years and made my Amiga experience all the better.)

There is very little I do in a native Amiga screen which requires 24-bit.  Even some of the AGA WHDLoad games I think I will get away with just fine.

Or, I could save the PIV and sell the Spectrum 28/24 in the extra 4000D, and put the PIV in my 68060-based 2000.  So many options, and ultimately a matter of personal preferences

[trixster]

If you're interested in PPC why not send one of your A4000s down the mediator/sonnet route? Voodoo 3s are relatively cheap and selling the Picasso IV would buy you a sonnet card. It's a cheaper option than sourcing a ridiculously expensive cyberstorm PPC.

[Bennymee]

If you're interested in PPC why not send one of your A4000s down the mediator/sonnet route? Voodoo 3s are relatively cheap and selling the Picasso IV would buy you a sonnet card. It's a cheaper option than sourcing a ridiculously expensive cyberstorm PPC.

And where do we buy these Sonnet cards

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

And where do we buy these Sonnet cards

Why, in the same place where you can buy A4000T's for $200 and unicorn horns - "The Shop of Mythical Things"!  :lol:

[trixster]

Why, in the same place where you can buy A4000T's for $200 and unicorn horns - "The Shop of Mythical Things"!  :lol:

Search around, ask people, put up Wanted threads. That's what I did. It took a long time but sadly that's life. The wait for a 'reasonably priced' Cyberstorm ppc will take similarly long.

Sorry for going off topic!

On topic, I'll ask again - any chance this card will support 1280x1024 or higher?

[Bennymee]

Search around, ask people, put up Wanted threads. That's what I did. It took a long time but sadly that's life. The wait for a 'reasonably priced' Cyberstorm ppc will take similarly long.

Sorry for going off topic!

On topic, I'll ask again - any chance this card will support 1280x1024 or higher?

From his website:

Experimental 1920x1080 Full HD screen resolution if your monitor supports 30Hz.

[klx300r]

Att: A4000 users...want to get this installed this weekend:

    Quote:
                                                      Originally Posted by klx300r                             
             can someone please tell me where exactly the va200CX board goes on the A4000 daughter board

thanks!

[wlemonds]

Att: A4000 users...want to get this installed this weekend:

    Quote:
                                                      Originally Posted by klx300r                             
             can someone please tell me where exactly the va200CX board goes on the A4000 daughter board

thanks!

The bottom slot, closest to the motherboard, and the one closest to the rear of the case is where the CX goes and make sure you have the board facing up and shows the words "Amiga Rear" facing the rear. I would put the graphics card on the slot next to it.

[klx300r]

@ wlemonds

thanks it's working great :hammer::pint::banana: