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Title: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: machinehead on December 15, 2003, 12:03:24 AM

Happy Holidays all!
I have an A3000 with a 3640 accelerator. I installed a Cybervision card and the driver software, and am having a strange problem.
The 3000 will boot and will run the shell and multiview with no problems. But from the workbench when I click a drive or an icon,  it locks up.
It does not do this in native modes.
What am I doing wrong?

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: patrik on December 15, 2003, 02:55:08 AM

What Workbench and Kickstart version do you have?

What RTG-software are you using?


/Patrik

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: Effy on December 15, 2003, 03:58:16 AM

Are you using a Cybervision 64 Zorro3 or a Cybervision 64/3D Zorro2/3  :-?

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: jj on December 15, 2003, 10:39:33 AM

i used to have this problem on my a1200 with a cybervision, install the latest version of cybergraphx, that sorted it out for me

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: Herewegoagain on December 15, 2003, 01:44:14 PM

Hi Dave, that's almost the same setup I have.  My machine is an A3000 with 3640, 16MB/2MB, CV64/3D.  I'm running CGX V3 and it works fine with OS 3.1 and 3.5.   I presume you are running OS3.9 on that machine, right?  If I can be of help, let me know.

By the way, we missed you at the meeting last week.  

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: machinehead on December 16, 2003, 12:45:26 AM

I am running 3.9.  I also upgraded to Ramsey 7 and Buster 11. As per the instructions but I couldn't find a DMAC 04.
So I'm still running a DMAC 02. The 3640 runs great with the 02.
The machine has 3.1 roms, Kickstart 45.47

My 3000 came with 2 floppies. But I removed the one on the right to hack a hole in the drive tray so my CPU fan could stick through!

I am going to make the next meeting if I have to use a vacation day to do it!
However, I am grateful to have a job!

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem
Post by: Herewegoagain on December 16, 2003, 02:15:13 AM

So where does the Spectrum come into play?  I presume you have the same problem when putting a Spectrum in place of the CV?

BTW, I never did upgrade to Buster 11 and my machine works ok.  I think my revisions are Buster 9, Ramsey 7 and DMAC 2 (maybe 4) but I'll check and let you know.  It's been awhile since I've torn the thing apart.

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: machinehead on December 16, 2003, 03:33:21 AM

This is a Spectrum 28/24 card. For some reason I thought it was a Cypervision.
So, this is not a Cybervision card at all (Duh...)
But I still have the same problem.
Dave

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: Herewegoagain on December 17, 2003, 02:02:15 PM

Quote

machinehead wrote:
This is a Spectrum 28/24 card. For some reason I thought it was a Cypervision.
So, this is not a Cybervision card at all (Duh...)
But I still have the same problem.
Dave

 :-P  Okay... Well, I don't know anything about the Spectrum.  I'll keep my eyes open for a solution..

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: machinehead on December 18, 2003, 03:18:50 AM

Did some research and found that the Spectrum may not work with Buster 11.
I have reinstalled Buster 7 and will try again tomorrow. I may be able to help someone else out if this is the fix!

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: Framiga on December 18, 2003, 10:23:40 AM

Hi machinehead

Take a look

HERE (http://www.amiga-hardware.com/spectrum28.html)

As you can see, the Spectrum 28/24 has a limited 85Mhz bandwidht and ony 1 or 2 MB of VRAM. (you can use a 16 bit mode for the WB)

So you can use only 800x600@24bit with a VSync of 49Hz (too much flicker).

i haven't understood which RTG system you have installed, but i suggest you to try P96 that supports your board as well.

Ciao and Happy X-mas to you too :-)

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: machinehead on December 21, 2003, 03:06:49 AM

CyberGraphX V 2.16 (1995) I think I need a newer version to work with 3.1 roms?

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: zipper on December 21, 2003, 10:15:58 AM

> CyberGraphX V 2.16 (1995) I think I need a newer version to work with 3.1 roms?

Wow! (well, I had it -96...) Get P96.

Title: Re: Cybervision 64 3D and Spectrum problem (Doh!)
Post by: Framiga on December 21, 2003, 11:15:23 AM

machinehead wrote

"CyberGraphX V 2.16 (1995) I think I need a newer version to work with 3.1 roms?"

ermm! . . . .yes i nice idea :-)

Ciao