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  • HELP: Running Sega Dreamcast Emulator

    Hi all,

    As many of you into emulation would know, this week is indeed a big week because everyone's long awaited Dreamcast emulator is release!!

    However, I can't get it to work
    To people who tried it (or interested in trying), can you let me know whether you can run it on Parhelia?

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    It seems like it is a driver problem, but then it seems not...

    Okay, over the last five hours I've been trying to get this to work, but no joy.
    I have got:

    - ChanKast 0.2a
    - ChanKast Utilities 0.2a
    - SF3ts.nrg (Street Fighter III 3rd Strike, also on CD as well)
    - all BIOS's
    - VMS

    Basically everytime I try to run the game, it would crash ("chankast.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience") AFTER showing the logo.

    System spec:
    P4 1.8
    512mb ram, plenty of page memory left
    Over 2gig harddrive space left
    Matrox Parhelia-512 128mb

    I am pretty sure it is not a gfx card driver problem, because I tried to use 3D Analyzer and disabled everything (rendering, texture, HW T&L, lighting, etc) and it still crashed.
    But then other people having similar problems are usually down to the driver. But why I can get into the BIOS screen then?

    Not applications are running. All unnecessary services disabled.
    Also tried v0.1, same result.
    Many thanks!
    P4 Northwood 1.8GHz@2.7GHz 1.65V Albatron PX845PEV Pro
    Running two Dell 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD
    And of course, Matrox Parhelia | My Matrox histroy: Mill-I, Mill-II, Mystique, G400, Parhelia

  • #2
    Why not get a real dreamcast on ebay ?
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    • #3
      Probably why it's an Alpha release.
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      • #4
        I do have one...
        But that's not the point.

        Why use a SNES emulator when you can buy one on eBay?
        Why use a N64 emulator when you can buy one on eBay?
        Why use a VMware when you can install the OS on another partition?
        Why use a DVD when you can use multiple CDs?

        That's why :P
        P4 Northwood 1.8GHz@2.7GHz 1.65V Albatron PX845PEV Pro
        Running two Dell 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD
        And of course, Matrox Parhelia | My Matrox histroy: Mill-I, Mill-II, Mystique, G400, Parhelia

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        • #5
          Originally posted by The PIT
          Probably why it's an Alpha release.
          I just (pretty much) confirmed it is a Parhelia driver issue.
          And I placed an order on Sapphire 9600 Pro + 9000 PCI just now.

          Quite disappointed by Matrox really.

          Every other card works.
          Even TNT2, Intel onboard graphics, S3, etc work (some with SW T&L from 3D Analyzer)... except anything Matrox
          P4 Northwood 1.8GHz@2.7GHz 1.65V Albatron PX845PEV Pro
          Running two Dell 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD
          And of course, Matrox Parhelia | My Matrox histroy: Mill-I, Mill-II, Mystique, G400, Parhelia

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          • #6
            Since it's an Alpha release have you reported it back to them. They may fix it later which would have saved you some dosh.
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            • #7
              Hi,

              I have reported already.
              To be honest I don't understand why it won't work, even with emulations from 3d Analyzer.

              But still, I gotta replace the Parhelia anyway.
              Things like Linux support, FreeBSD support, DX9, "second monitor not coming back after idle turning off monitor", speed, heat, no overlay on second monitor, or the future of Matrox, really make me feel uncomfortable.

              You see I am a long supporter of Matrox, but I guess it is time to move on (to the very dark side).

              SAYING THAT!!! Can someone with a Parhelia please confirm it does not work properly? I can send all the necessary files.

              Many thanks.
              P4 Northwood 1.8GHz@2.7GHz 1.65V Albatron PX845PEV Pro
              Running two Dell 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD
              And of course, Matrox Parhelia | My Matrox histroy: Mill-I, Mill-II, Mystique, G400, Parhelia

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              • #8
                Originally posted by WyWyWyWy
                I just (pretty much) confirmed it is a Parhelia driver issue.
                And I placed an order on Sapphire 9600 Pro + 9000 PCI just now.

                Quite disappointed by Matrox really.

                Every other card works.
                Even TNT2, Intel onboard graphics, S3, etc work (some with SW T&L from 3D Analyzer)... except anything Matrox
                Disappointed by Matrox?

                An alpha program does not work and it is Matrox's fault?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by High_Jumbllama
                  Disappointed by Matrox?

                  An alpha program does not work and it is Matrox's fault?
                  Hi,

                  Sorry I confused you.
                  The comment is related to this line:

                  Things like Linux support, FreeBSD support, DX9, "second monitor not coming back after idle turning off monitor", speed, heat, no overlay on second monitor, or the future of Matrox, really make me feel uncomfortable.
                  P4 Northwood 1.8GHz@2.7GHz 1.65V Albatron PX845PEV Pro
                  Running two Dell 2005FPW 20" Widescreen LCD
                  And of course, Matrox Parhelia | My Matrox histroy: Mill-I, Mill-II, Mystique, G400, Parhelia

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