DOS ain't dead - ISA Sound Card

ISA Sound Card (Miscellaneous)

posted by Deniska , 13.02.2008, 03:23

> My P166 has a SB AWE64. By default, though, (for faster bootup), I don't
> load the CTCM + other config programs unless needed.

I usually don't either, but CTCM helps me to determine the correct parameters for the sound card when needed.

> What programs misbehave? Face it, there is no optimal DOS configuration,

Some programs (like Duke Nukem 3D) assume that HDMA can not be 1.

> AFAICT, the CTCM etc. setup programs aren't needed (at least, with my
> Award BIOS) unless you want MIDI. I can play normal sounds correctly with
> just "BLASTER=A220 I5 D1".

Yes, I know. In fact I can also play MIDI without running CTCM.

> As I was told, Mpxplay can't inherit file handles when shelling out, so
> you have to preload (e.g. -bl) to get fluid playback.

I am not talking about shelling out of Mpxplay. I get static clicks while using Mpxplay user interface. I get clicks with QuickView and Mplayer as well, when they are accessing my hard drives or CD-ROM drives.

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Complete thread:

ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 13.02.2008, 00:11 (Miscellaneous)
- ISA Sound Card - Rugxulo, 13.02.2008, 01:51
  - ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 13.02.2008, 03:23
    - ISA Sound Card - Laaca, 13.02.2008, 07:41
      - ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 14.02.2008, 00:09
        ISA Sound Card - rr, 14.02.2008, 10:02
        ISA Sound Card - RayeR, 14.02.2008, 16:25
        ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 14.02.2008, 23:59
        ISA Sound Card - rr, 15.02.2008, 13:52
        ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 18.02.2008, 23:46
        ISA Sound Card - rr, 19.02.2008, 10:07
        ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 19.02.2008, 23:42
        ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 15.02.2008, 11:41
        ISA Sound Card - RayeR, 15.02.2008, 19:06
        ISA Sound Card - Laaca, 14.02.2008, 10:29
        ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 14.02.2008, 23:51
    - ISA Sound Card - Japheth, 13.02.2008, 08:34
- ISA Sound Card - RayeR, 13.02.2008, 11:13
  - ISA Sound Card - Deniska, 14.02.2008, 00:03
    - ISA Sound Card - RayeR, 14.02.2008, 16:30