new Nova drivers

[Idek Tramielski]

TT ET4000W32 version online

[dhedberg]

Thanks for updating the drivers!
Are the new v3.00 Mach64 drivers (released on Jan 31) compatible with Lightning VME or should I use the older TT_Mach64L release?

[Idek Tramielski]

They are compatible

[mzry]

They are compatible

Do the updated drivers fix bugs or Improve performance?

[Idek Tramielski]

As stated on the website: "vdi fix (vro_cpyfm)". The error is described in this thread.
Each new version usually includes all new developments (like new DAC support, VME Lightning support, etc.). Performance changes would only occur because of refactoring. At present, I do not even benchmark new versions, since this is low on my priority list and likely to introduce new errors.

[TheNameOfTheGame]

The English translation of the Nova manual is done. It can be found it the thread: http://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=35450

[Idek Tramielski]

MSTE Mach32 version online
MSTE ET4000 version online
MSTE ET4000W32i version online

[TheNameOfTheGame]

I only see a ISA version for Hades at the website. Do you plan for a new PCI version?

[Idek Tramielski]

I only see a ISA version for Hades at the website. Do you plan for a new PCI version?

I can't test anything on Hades. Do you happen to have this configuration?

[TheNameOfTheGame]

Yes, in my hades060, I have a mach64 in the first pci slot. I also added the extra 2mb memory module to the card for a total of 4mb video ram.

Here is the driver that is on the system currently and was there when I bought the machine. The time stamp is June, 1996!

sta_vdi.prg.zip

[Kroll]

I have Hades with ATI MACH64 PCI video card too. In my AUTO folder I have std_vdi.prg with 132308 bytes length.

[emcclariion]

idek,

I have just purchased a mach 32 2mb with a AT&T ramdac which drivers should i use?

thanks

[Idek Tramielski]

depends on type of computer
TT -> https://silicon-heaven.com/atari/nova/TT030/Mach32/
MSTE -> https://silicon-heaven.com/atari/nova/MegaSTE/Mach32/

idek,

I have just purchased a mach 32 2mb with a AT&T ramdac which drivers should i use?

thanks

[emcclariion]

For the TT, but the RAMDAC is small like the BT one....AT&T one

[frank.lukas]

For the TT, but the RAMDAC is small like the BT one....AT&T one

Take a good picture (640 Pixel) and post it ...

[emcclariion]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ati-Mach32-I ... 2749.l2648

not got it yet it was out of a nova so should be fine, but not sure on the driver

[emcclariion]

ATT20C490

[Idek Tramielski]

Not sure about the ATT20C490 on the MACH32. I don't own this chip/dac combination.
You should try https://silicon-heaven.com/atari/nova/T ... 2_V300.zip

[Kroll]

HI,
I have just test a new verion v3.00 for ATI MACH64 ISA on TT + NOVA and compare with initial verison from 2016 years from IDEK web page. All tests were done at the same resolution 1024x768x8 bit. In Kronos application VDI test for v.3.00 is a little slower than original veraion
11.8 (v.3.00)
13.9 (initial version)

Additionally please look at a photo a a fill circle are not regular like in first version
What do you think is it normal ?

TT_MACH64_1.jpg

TT_MACH64_2.jpg

TT_MACH64_3.jpg

Regards