help with sega model 2 emulator

[rushfanyyz]

hi, i'm trying to run sega model 2, i get a zbuffer error, have checked the reccomended setings for my display to no avail.  could anyone offer any help on this issue?  thanks!

[argonlefou]

hi,
have you tried to install latest driver for your ATI/Nvidia graphic card ?
And maybe latest directx version ?

[rushfanyyz]

i don't have a separate graphics card at the moment (though i do have one on the way) i run MAME without issues so it seems that all is working.  i did install latest directx when, upon attempting to first install, i was missing a .dll, which is now resolved. 

[argonlefou]

Your integrated GPU may not be compatible for what Model2 emulator needs ?
I had a similar issue with an old laptop, Demul didn't work because of my GPU, even if MAME was working.

[rushfanyyz]

Your integrated GPU may not be compatible for what Model2 emulator needs ?
I had a similar issue with an old laptop, Demul didn't work because of my GPU, even if MAME was working.

right on, did adding a graphics card fix that issue?  i have a 1 gb ATI R5770 HAwk in the mail on it's way to me, provided i can get the card going, think that could help the issue?

[argonlefou]

I could not add any card on that (oooold) laptop so I put it aside.
Let us know the results once you get your GPU !

[Malenko]

fromt he model 2 guide:

Answer:
Ensure that you have loaded the correct video driver for your graphics card or on-board video controller and that you have set your Windows display properties to 32-Bit in the "settings" tab. Here are some links for ATI and NVIDIA.
For ATI based cards: http://ati.amd.com
For nVidia based cards: http://www.nvidia.com
NOTE: If you are using a notebook, please obtain your drivers from your notebook manufacturer's website. Also try running the emulator in a window, or if you are running in fullscreen mode, try changing to a lower resolution setting by clicking on Video - Fullscreen Resolution and work your way lower.

[rushfanyyz]

fromt he model 2 guide:

Answer:
Ensure that you have loaded the correct video driver for your graphics card or on-board video controller and that you have set your Windows display properties to 32-Bit in the "settings" tab. Here are some links for ATI and NVIDIA.
For ATI based cards: http://ati.amd.com
For nVidia based cards: http://www.nvidia.com
NOTE: If you are using a notebook, please obtain your drivers from your notebook manufacturer's website. Also try running the emulator in a window, or if you are running in fullscreen mode, try changing to a lower resolution setting by clicking on Video - Fullscreen Resolution and work your way lower.

thanks!  i will double check all of that, although i'm fairly certain i have the correct driver, and i did see a google doc on the model 2 that wrote about the 32 bit setting, which i checked the other day and it was in that setting. 

could there be any issue in the settings text file?  all i've changed is the rom folder location.  when you mention changing the screen resolution, you are speaking about in the windows settings and not in the model 2 menus, correct?

in mameplus! i had to select a display setting for it to run (i can't think of it now, i can check in the program) but i seem to be unable to find a similar options menu in model 2, i'm not sure if anything has a common thread between the two?

guys thank you all for all your help, i know i'll eventually get it running but in the meantime it's so frustrating, so all you help is SOOO appreciated.  i'll check on the above things today

[rushfanyyz]

thanks for the help, still have NOT had any luck with this emulator.  if anybody at all has any insight as to this zbuffer issue i am desperate to get this to work lol

fromt he model 2 guide:

Answer:
Ensure that you have loaded the correct video driver for your graphics card or on-board video controller and that you have set your Windows display properties to 32-Bit in the "settings" tab. Here are some links for ATI and NVIDIA.
For ATI based cards: http://ati.amd.com
For nVidia based cards: http://www.nvidia.com
NOTE: If you are using a notebook, please obtain your drivers from your notebook manufacturer's website. Also try running the emulator in a window, or if you are running in fullscreen mode, try changing to a lower resolution setting by clicking on Video - Fullscreen Resolution and work your way lower.

[rushfanyyz]

these are my settings in the emulator-


;Configuration file for the SEGA Model 2 emulator
;All text to the right of ; is ignored (use as comments)


;Add your rom directories here (max 10)
;ROMS subdirectory in the same folder than the exe is always scanned when searching for roms
;(remove the ; form Dir1)
[RomDirs]
;Dir1=C:\Users\shawn\Documents\m2\roms


[Renderer]
SoftwareVertexProcessing=0

Wireframe=0 ;Disables polygon filling (for debug purposes, don't change)
FakeGouraud=0 ;Tries to guess Per-vertex colour (gouraud) from the Model2 per-poly information (flat)
Bilinear=1 ;Enables bilinear filtering of textures
Trilinear=0 ;Enables mipmap usage and trilinear filtering (doesn't work with some games, DoA for example)
FilterTilemaps=0 ;Enables bilinear filtering on tilemaps (looks good, but can cause some stretch artifacts)
ForceManaged=0 ;Forces the DX driver to use Managed textures instead of Dynamic. Use it if the emulator
;crashes after loading or doesn't show anything
ForceSync=0
FullScreenWidth=640
FullScreenHeight=480

AutoMip=0 ;Enables Direct3D Automipmap generation
MeshTransparency=0 ;Enabled meshed polygons for translucency. Requires PS3.0
DrawCross=1 ;Show Crosshair in gun games
GammaR=1.0 ;Per Component Gamma correction (1.0 = no correction). Red
GammaG=1.0 ;Green
GammaB=1.0 ;Blue

WideScreenWindow=0 ;Set widescreen in windows mode: 0 - 4:3, 1 - 16:9, 2 - 16:10
FSAA=0 ;Enable full screen antialiasing in Direct3D



;These options are configured from menus so don't touch
FullMode=0
Sound=1
Frameskip=-1
AutoFull=0
Filter=20373472



[Input]
XInput=0 ;Enable support for Xbox360 compatible devices
EnableFF=0 ;Enable Force Feedback Effects
HoldGears=0 ;Set to 1 to return to Neutral in driving games when the gear shift key is released
UseRawInput=0 ;Read mouse through Rawinput, allowing 2 mice
RawDevP1=0 ;Assign specific RawInput devices to players. If you have more than 2 mice
RawDevP2=1 ;set which one is assigned to each player (0-based)

;FORCE EFFECTS PARAMETERS
;FE_CENTERING Effect (Spring centering effect)
FE_CENTERING_Gain=0.5 ;Global gain
FE_CENTERING_Coefficient=10000 ;0-10000
FE_CENTERING_Saturation=10000 ;0-10000
FE_CENTERING_Deadband=1000 ;10%

;FE_CLUTCH Effect (Friction, wheel turn hardness)
FE_CLUTCH_Gain=1.0 ;Global gain
FE_CLUTCH_Coefficient=10000 ;0-10000

;FE_LEFT,FE_RIGHT (Constant force in a direction)
FE_LEFT_Gain=1.0 ;Global gain
FE_LEFT_Magnitude=10000 ;0-10000
FE_RIGHT_Gain=1.0 ;Global gain
FE_RIGHT_Magnitude=10000 ;0-10000


;FE_UNCENTERING (Sine force, wave the wheel, rumble)
FE_UNCENTERING_Gain=1.0 ;Global gain
FE_UNCENTERING_Magnitude=10000 ;0-10000
FE_UNCENTERING_Offset=-200
FE_UNCENTERING_Phase=0
FE_UNCENTERING_Period=56000

[burn_654]

What is the game in question? Maybe try finding another copy of the rom?

Other than that...try running the emulator in admin mode, that and extracting a fresh copy of the emu to a new folder just to rule out you accidentally changing something.

[rushfanyyz]

What is the game in question? Maybe try finding another copy of the rom?

Other than that...try running the emulator in admin mode, that and extracting a fresh copy of the emu to a new folder just to rule out you accidentally changing something.

hi, it's every single game.  all i've tried because i wanted to play, others selected at random.  i've tried various versions of the emulator, and the current one i have came packaged with all proper roms.  everything is the same, no change whatsoever

[rushfanyyz]

i went to the lenovo site and grabbed drivers for whatever the card is inside that shipped with this model pc, now the emulator crashes every time i click on a rom to load

[Malenko]

what video card(s) do you have in your system?

[rushfanyyz]

that's the thing, i'm not sure.  even opening it up, i can't exactly what it is.  it's a stock card for a lenovo thinkcentre m72e.  on their site when one puts in the model, it will give you drivers for either everything or specifics in what you are looking for, and thats what i grabbed

[Malenko]

What does device manager say you have?

[rushfanyyz]

is this the info i'm looking for to identify the driver?

[rushfanyyz]

What does device manager say you have?

after installing the drivers lenovo pointed me towards for the machine this is, it now totally crashes upon attempting to load any rom.  i'll send a screenshot of error message.  any ideas as to what could be happening?

[Malenko]

uninstall the driver (right click in device manager, uninstall) , reboot, let windows pick the correct driver, and see what happens. You did get the drivers for an Intel HD Graphics 2500, right?

[SRJ]

Just checking u have removed the ; from in front of your roms directory file location, in your settings file. it's still showing the ";" in front of your settings you posted. Which means it's only a comment.

[argonlefou]

Just checking u have removed the ; from in front of your roms directory file location, in your settings file. it's still showing the ";" in front of your settings you posted. Which means it's only a comment.

This line is used by Model2 only to add additionnal rom folders, it's not active by default and written as it as an example when Model2 generate the ini file for the first time
rushfanyyz would have a very different message ("rom not found" like mesage) if this was the issue 

[rushfanyyz]

hey guys, been out of touch.  got very busy and no time to focus on this.  well, still really don't have time now but i made some.  realized there was another M2 emulator out there (i was using nebula)  low and behold, i tried the other one, and it works!  i'm also running supermodel as well, working on configuring demul.  only issue i'm having w M2 now is properly configuring daytona controls to my steering wheel/pedals.  trying to get force feedback, and sequential shifting.  sequential shifting works great in supermodel, does it work in M2?  i have an up/down shifter on my wheel i'd love to use.  any tips on that and getting force feedback to work? 

in supermodel i know jurrasic park lost world is compatible, but the emulator crashes each time i try to load it.  tried a few different roms. 

[edos2034]

Hello,

I have the same error but I cannot find any other M2 emulator. Which one are you talking about?

Thanks