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Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 28 Sep 2022 21:38
by exxos
I think you need NVDI for it to be stable. Took me years to find that out :roll:
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 28 Sep 2022 22:06
by foft
exxos wrote: 28 Sep 2022 21:38
I think you need NVDI for it to be stable. Took me years to find that out :roll:
Thanks, that is actually one of the two things that was in my auto folder crashing it. I guess it's the other one then :lol:
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 28 Sep 2022 22:25
by coonsgm
Can you switch to resolutions other than 40 column double line on without it crashing?
I can boot kind of stably into TOS and run some software in that low res mode (also turning off Auto). I'm just glad I'm starting to see some progress.
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 29 Sep 2022 07:25
by foft
coonsgm wrote: 28 Sep 2022 22:25
Can you switch to resolutions other than 40 column double line on without it crashing?
I can boot kind of stably into TOS and run some software in that low res mode (also turning off Auto). I'm just glad I'm starting to see some progress.
I had this before sorting out the NVRAM. Perhaps reset your nvram (with the diagnostics cart - built-in).
Enabled NVDI in auto - still booting! wdialog too, still booting. Now for CPX... one at a time! nvdiconf.cpx -> boom! wdialog doesn't work, works without it.
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 29 Sep 2022 19:58
by coonsgm
Working much better and booting reliably at around 45mhz for the time being. Able to run multiple programs reliably as well, Gembench, STWord, Falcamp, Civilization, Ultima 6. Wow is it fast running all this fun stuff.
Still not able to change resolution post TOS boot...I can boot into any resolution, but changing using the standard TOS dropdown just errors out.
I figure this will keep me occupied for some time figuring things out. I really want to get basilisk running and see what I can do in some of the macOS environments.
I think my wife will appreciate it as it will keep me from purchasing other "projects"....at least for a little while.
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 29 Sep 2022 20:12
by foft
Which gembench did you run? 4.0.3 was crashing on startup for me.
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 29 Sep 2022 20:15
by exxos
foft wrote: 29 Sep 2022 20:12
Which gembench did you run? 4.0.3 was crashing on startup for me.
GB6 works fine on the CT60.
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 29 Sep 2022 20:19
by coonsgm
Gembench 6.31
It doesn't recognize the 060, but it shows the benefits of the speed here.
Gembench.jpg
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 29 Sep 2022 20:34
by exxos
coonsgm wrote: 29 Sep 2022 20:19
It doesn't recognize the 060,
That will be a cookie problem.
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IF GETCOOKIE("_CPU",cpu&) THEN 'we found a cookie yum.
if cpu&=0 then GET_CPU$="68000"
if cpu&=10 then GET_CPU$="68010"
if cpu&=20 then GET_CPU$="68020"
if cpu&=30 then GET_CPU$="68030"
if cpu&=40 then GET_CPU$="68040"
if cpu&=60 then GET_CPU$="68060"
else
'no cookie so assume 68000
GET_CPU$="68000"
end if
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IF GETCOOKIE("_MCH",mch&) THEN 'we found a cookie yum.
if mch&=&h00000 then GET_MCH$="ST" : f=1
if mch&=&h10000 then GET_MCH$="STE" : f=1
if mch&=&h10010 then GET_MCH$="MSTE" : f=1
if mch&=&h20000 then GET_MCH$="TT/HADES" : f=1
if mch&=&h24D34 then GET_MCH$="MEDUSA T40" : f=1
if mch&=&h30000 then GET_MCH$="Falcon" : f=1
if mch&=&h40000 then GET_MCH$="Milan" : f=1
if mch&=&h50000 then GET_MCH$="Emulator :(" : f=1
if mch&=&h60000 then GET_MCH$="CT60" : f=1
if mch&=-1 then GET_MCH$="NON-ATARI" : f=1
if f=0 then GET_MCH$="UNKNOWN ST"
ELSE
'no cookie booo
GET_MCH$="ST"
end if
Re: CT63 only starts from 030 mode
Posted: 30 Sep 2022 11:43
by exxos
foft wrote: 28 Sep 2022 22:06
Thanks, that is actually one of the two things that was in my auto folder crashing it. I guess it's the other one then :lol:
I put my CT60 page back up. I went through pure hell with the thing. There is a copy of NVDI which should be working fine. I think there is also bizarre patched versions of the control panel which could be screwing you up as well.
https://exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/CT60/index.htm