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Trying to create monitor presets for KT-2914 (Betson-Kortek) MultiSync
Calamity:
In VMMaker 2.0 settings dialog, go to the monitor settings tab and click on "Edit monitor presets". That'll open monitor.ini in Notepad. Just past the following somewhere, preferably at the top of the file:
--- Code: ---monitor "kt-2914", "Betson-Kortek KT-2914", "4:3"
crt_range0 15250-18000, 40-80, 2.187, 4.688, 6.719, 0.190, 0.191, 1.018, 0, 0, 192, 288, 448, 576
crt_range1 18001-19000, 40-80, 2.187, 4.688, 6.719, 0.140, 0.191, 0.950, 0, 0, 280, 320, 0, 0
crt_range2 20501-29000, 40-80, 2.910, 3.000, 4.440, 0.451, 0.164, 1.048, 0, 0, 320, 384, 0, 0
crt_range3 29001-32000, 40-80, 0.636, 3.813, 1.906, 0.318, 0.064, 1.048, 0, 0, 384, 480, 0, 0
crt_range4 32001-34000, 40-80, 0.636, 3.813, 1.906, 0.020, 0.106, 0.607, 0, 0, 480, 576, 0, 0
crt_range5 34001-38000, 40-80, 1.000, 3.200, 2.200, 0.020, 0.106, 0.607, 0, 0, 576, 600, 0, 0
--- End code ---
I've copied those presets from 8BitMonk's post. Now save the file and close. Your new preset will be available in the monitor preset drop-down.
Now go to the MAME tab and browse for your GroovyMAME directory, then check "Export monitor settings to GroovyMAME". This way, VMMaker will synchronize its settings with GroovyMAME without any extra effort on your part.
Now generate the modes, install them, etc.
DeLuSioNal29:
I'll give that a shot tonight, Calamity. Thanks!
Last night didn't go so well. I opened up my machine, installed the driver and was struggling with the new driver creating multiple monitors and focusing on the wrong one. I ended up connecting two monitors at the same time so that I can see my main desktop.
I haven't seen this before. Is this normal behavior? I got so frustrated after 2 hours of trying to fix it that I just left everything out, turned off the lights and went to bed. It's not like me to just quit.
[Edit: I'm going to check out this topic, which I didn't see until now - http://geedorah.com/eiusdemmodi/forum/viewtopic.php?id=298 ]
Hopefully tonight will fare better. Thanks again for your help.
DeL
Calamity:
That's the new forced monitor detection feature. It fixes monitor detection issues that have been such a big problem till now, but introduces this unusual behaviour that you need to learn how to deal with. Two monitors are required during the setup stage. Follow the guide. It does work. Just keep in mind you may see your desktop behave in a somewhat different way if you're not starting from a fresh Windows installation, because Windows remembers previous configurations and causes seamingly random behaviour. But once you learn the basics rules you will find your way through it.
This odd behaviour only applies to Ati legacy cards (pre-HD 5000). HD 5000 and newer cards are much easier to setup with CRT Emudriver 2.0.
DeLuSioNal29:
Yeah, I have the exact one you had (legacy) so I'm good to go. I feel I messed with it so much last night that I know how to steer through it by now. Glad to hear that the dual monitor thing is normal. I got this.
Thanks again and I'll report back here once I get it going.
D
DeLuSioNal29:
OK, I added the above but it's not popping up on the drop down list.
I'm doing more research now, but I recall seeing something about changing a few things so that it's compatible with the new versions moving forward.
[Edit: Can't seem to find it. I recall it have some before and after values shown and what exact syntax need to be used for the new version. Anyone?]
[Edit 2: Got it to appear! It was a formatting issue when cutting and pasting the values. I'll work on this tonight and report back tomorrow]
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