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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga community support ideas => Topic started by: aquapuls on June 30, 2013, 11:26:32 AM
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If Autoboot on:
1. computer will not boot (black screen)
If Autoboot off:
1. computer start
2. sysinfo is visible the board and added memory
3. but there is no in hdtool masoboshi.device
Any ideas?
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I use the same Mastercard without problems with both IDE and SCSI.
What kind of disc do you use? Does the problem also occur without disc?
When you use HDTool did you change device name to Masoboshi? Pay attention because it is case sensitive. In my case the device name is actually MASOBOSHI.device.
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does the memory string up ok?
what mass storage are you using SCSI or IDE ?
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does the memory string up ok?
what mass storage are you using SCSI or IDE ?
I tested both IDE, and SCSI HDD.
In the Autoboot computer will not start.
When Autoboot off, the computer starts, but no in HDTool masoboshi.device. Memory is added.
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In HDToolbox did you change the SCSI_DEVICE_NAME?
You should changed it into something like SCSI_DEVICE_NAME=MASOBOSHI.device in order to see it.
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In HDToolbox did you change the SCSI_DEVICE_NAME?
You should changed it into something like SCSI_DEVICE_NAME=MASOBOSHI.device in order to see it.
I'm using OS3.9 and do not understand how to change SCSI.device in HDTool ?
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What kind of disc do you use? Does the problem also occur without disc?
Without HDD same problem.
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I'm using OS3.9 and do not understand how to change SCSI.device in HDTool ?
1. Select the HDToolBox icon
2. Press right mouse button and select Icons -> Information... from the Workbench menu
3. Change/add tool type SCSI_DEVICE_NAME=MASOBOSHI.device
4. Save the settings
5. Start HDToolBox
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1. Select the HDToolBox icon
2. Press right mouse button and select Icons -> Information... from the Workbench menu
3. Change/add tool type SCSI_DEVICE_NAME=MASOBOSHI.device
4. Save the settings
5. Start HDToolBox
Thank you.
I did as instructed.
But masoboshi.device not in HDTool, only scsi.device ???
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Rename scsi.device into MASOBOSHI.device as hese7 already instructed you.
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If Autoboot on (jumper on):
1. computer will not boot (black screen)
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If Autoboot off (jumper off):
1. computer start
2. sysinfo is visible the board and added memory
3. but there is no in hdtool masoboshi.device
It seems to me, the on board is not the original ROM (I bought board at the Ebay).
Any ideas?
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When autoboot is off, you could try to boot the computer from the Masoboshi install disk.
The disk contains a file (Expansion/MMC) that loads the Masoboshi driver to memory when Binddrivers is called during startup.
You can get a list of loaded device drives by running SysInfo and clicking the Libraries/Devices/... gadget.
Is the Masoboshi driver on the list?
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@aquapuls
Its quite likely that the AutoBoot ROM is garbled and requires either re-programming or replacing.
You can find the BootROM on the install disk of the adaptor. you can use this a bin image and program the another 27c256 (it maybe a 27c128) just an educated guess.
Sadly I cannot log-onto amiga.resource.cx to confirm that .
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Well, http://web.archive.org/web/20130406091703/http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/mastercard
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Well, http://web.archive.org/web/20130406091703/http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/mastercard
Why closed amiga.resource.cx?
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@aquapuls
Its quite likely that the AutoBoot ROM is garbled and requires either re-programming or replacing.
You can find the BootROM on the install disk of the adaptor. you can use this a bin image and program the another 27c256 (it maybe a 27c128) just an educated guess.
Sadly I cannot log-onto amiga.resource.cx to confirm that .
I can confirm autoboot+defective ROM gets you to black screen on this card. I have MC302 and MC702, and autoboot+wrong program in ROM makes it a black screen.
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Why closed amiga.resource.cx?
Their (crappy?) server seems to be down every now and then.
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Well, http://web.archive.org/web/20130406091703/http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/mastercard
Excellent!
Thank-you for the link, I managed to get the install / tools disks - quite a handy feature that web-archive!
I can confirm autoboot+defective ROM gets you to black screen on this card. I have MC302 and MC702, and autoboot+wrong program in ROM makes it a black screen.
Sadly after combing the disks I cannot find the device driver persay - would it be possible for you to copy the contents of your MC702 boot ROM - I am sure I can then easily program a chip up for aquapuls to get his card off the ground.
The Masoboshi Master-Card 702 is a wonderful card, perhaps the only card with DMA IDE on the Amiga - it would be such a shame if its left in a non-usable state.
In fact if anyone can help with a MC702 Autoboot ROM image - that would be fantastic.
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@Zetr0
Try this patch for MC702 card. It says it includes MASOBOSHI.device V2.202 Eprom code.
http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/os/amiga/aminet/biz/patch/spmaso12.lha
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@Zetr0
Try this patch for MC702 card. It says it includes MASOBOSHI.device V2.202 Eprom code.
http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/os/amiga/aminet/biz/patch/spmaso12.lha
Well found and caught sir!
I have found the ROM file, its 17.5k which is quite interesting as this means one requires a 32k chip -
@Aquapuls
I have a few chips so if you would like, just send me a PM of your address and I will post you a programmed chip - I will get you a postage quote it should be quite cheap.
If you have the kit at home to program these then you will need a 27c256 @ 200ns (or lower) you will need to "pad" the end with "00"'s or "FF"'s I would recommend the latter.
Alternatively one could use a EEPROM W27E257 (Winbond 32k)
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@Zetr0
Glad to help.
Please let us know how the chip programming worked for you.
If it works well and you have spare chips left I would also be interested in one with V2.202. I will cover the costs of course.
I have V2.182 so I couldn't apply the patch, but never made an effort to upgrade with new chip.
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Atleast I can confirm the ROM file is valid, I revived one MC-702 back to life with the v2.202 ROM.
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@Zetr0
Glad to help.
Please let us know how the chip programming worked for you.
Actually its to help Aquapuls, I no longer have a Masoboshi MC702 - I have to admit, I do regret selling this card now... not because I needed it.... but because I want it LOL!
If it works well and you have spare chips left I would also be interested in one with V2.202. I will cover the costs of course.
I have V2.182 so I couldn't apply the patch, but never made an effort to upgrade with new chip.
I would be my pleasure to help, just PM your details we can sort out the rest from there.
Atleast I can confirm the ROM file is valid, I revived one MC-702 back to life with the v2.202 ROM.
This is great news, if I could be so bold as to ask - Could you confirm the details of the chip containing the Boot ROM - it should read something like 27C256 - 20 or 200.
I do so appreciate it.
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This is great news, if I could be so bold as to ask - Could you confirm the details of the chip containing the Boot ROM - it should read something like 27C256 - 20 or 200.
It was an NM27C256Q but didn't take a look at the speed, sorry. I glued the sticker back so can't check it anymore.
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It was an NM27C256Q but didn't take a look at the speed, sorry. I glued the sticker back so can't check it anymore.
My friend that is perfectly fine, its just the data I needed to confirm the require PROM size!
My sincere thanks.
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Well found and caught sir!
I have found the ROM file, its 17.5k which is quite interesting as this means one requires a 32k chip -
@Aquapuls
I have a few chips so if you would like, just send me a PM of your address and I will post you a programmed chip - I will get you a postage quote it should be quite cheap.
If you have the kit at home to program these then you will need a 27c256 @ 200ns (or lower) you will need to "pad" the end with "00"'s or "FF"'s I would recommend the latter.
Alternatively one could use a EEPROM W27E257 (Winbond 32k)
Dear @Zetr0,
Thank you.
Unfortunately I do not have a device for programming EPROM.
I'm willing to pay you for a ready-ROM (EPROM) with V2.202 (including shipping), if possible.
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EPROM V2.202 for Masoboshi card arrived.
It works perfectly.
Thank you very much for @Zetr0.