Re: Laptop for ZVG?

One of the things you may want to consider is what DMA mode the laptop
supports. I tried using an older Dell lattitude and a Gateway Solo 5300.
They both work with the ZVG, but I have to set the DMA mode to 0 to get them
to work. In 'No DMA' mode - the zvg will run kinda slow and not as fun to
play. The problem with some Dell's and Gateway's is they don't give you
many options in the bios. It seemed like my Dell latitude ran better on a
Wells Garder 6400 and Amplifone but not as good on an Electrohome G08
monitor. I haven't tried the WG and Amp with my gateway yet. Also, you
need to look for a laptop that has a compatible sound card. I couldn't get
the sound on the Dell to work but my gateway did work. So, I too am looking
for some recommendations. I think I'd rather get a desktop computer where I
can swap hardware around, then get a wireless mouse, keyboard and an old
flat panel monitor that can be put to the side.

0 =No DMA, this will cause the ZVG to run slower. Use as a last resort.
1 =Normal DMA mode. This is the default if not given.

2 =Single Mode DMA. This should be tried only if the default settings don't
work. Some older PC's may need this setting.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Ghanbari" <ray@ghanbari.com>
To: <vectorlist@vectorlist.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: VECTOR: Laptop for ZVG?

>
> Thanks for the reply Chad. I should have been more
> detailed in what I'm hoping to do.
>
> Here is a link to info on the ZVG:
>
> http://www.zektor.com/zvg/index.html
>
> Basically a vector generator that attaches to the
> parallel port on a PC and drives vector monitors.
> VectorMAME has a driver to output via the ZVG, but you
> need a regular PC display to see all the PC stuff.
>
> I'm looking to build a cabinet with a color vector
> monitor and a BW vector monitor. I'd like a laptop to
> drive the ZVG so I don't have to keep a PC monitor
> around to do the PC maintenance stuff.
>
> The hassle is running DOS on a laptop and making sure
> the sound works, etc. with VectorMAME.
>
> Almost certainly need an older laptop, but want to
> make sure that whatever laptop I get has enough CPU to
> run all the VectorMAME games, has sound that works,
> and has the ECP parallel port that works with ZVG.
>
> Laptop will be 100% dedicated to vector gaming in the
> cabinet, so it just has to work.
>
> If someone has a laptop running well with ZVG with all
> the vector games, would love details (model, etc.) so
> I can hit eBay and track one down...
>
> Ray
>
>
> --- The Tower Family <tower@gis.net> wrote:
>
>> Unless you're putting it into a cab with a vector
>> monitor, I guess, at which
>> point a laptop should be no different than any other
>> PC.
>>
>> Chad
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ray Ghanbari" <ray@ghanbari.com>
>> To: <vectorlist@vectorlist.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 11:44 PM
>> Subject: VECTOR: Laptop for ZVG?
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Folks
>> >
>> > Has anyone gotten the Zector ZVG working well with
>> a
>> > laptop? I'm looking to get a laptop to dedicate
>> to
>> > ZVG in my vector cabinet.
>> >
>> > Basically, need a laptop that is fast enough to
>> run
>> > all the VectorMAME games (any practical experience
>> > here?), has a ECP port, and has sound that works
>> in
>> > DOS.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Ray
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
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