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July 13th, 2004, 20:50
Sebastian

Hello,

Im trying to run games with emulators like adripsx and epsxe. Problem is, I could run only silent hill 1 with epsxe till now. All other games only result in a black screen with no change, so I have to click Escape. Adripsx means something like unsupportes mips cpu instruction. I have a athlon 64. What can I do to run the games?

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 14th, 2004, 00:13
onewecallgod

are you sure you have the right plugins? having an A64 should havent interfere with the emulator. the rest of your full system specs?
July 14th, 2004, 19:01
Sebastian

For Example I have Petes 3 video-Plugins for d3d,dx6 and opengl. Then the 4 Soundplugins and bios 7502.

My System is an athlon64 with 1024mb ram(twinmos). Then win2k. Something more of interest?

Like I said. Silent Hill 1, was the only game that has run on my pc. All other only result in a black screen.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 14th, 2004, 19:22
onewecallgod

what GPU?
July 14th, 2004, 19:25
Guitar Gamer

Hmm... what region are your games - NTSC or PAL?
July 14th, 2004, 21:27
Sebastian

Whats the GPU? I cant find what that mens. Global Processing Unit? Like I said, its an Athlon64 3200+ with 2000MhZ.

Its the same with games in PAL and in NTSC. And epsxe should autodetect this. Its optioned this way. epsxe doesnt say a failure but shows black only and adri means unsupported mips cpu-instruction.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 14th, 2004, 22:53
nesman

what graphics card do you have?(ex:Nvidia GeForce, ATI Radeon, etc.)
July 15th, 2004, 00:44
Guitar Gamer

Quote:

Originally posted by Sebastian@Jul 14 2004, 08:27 PM
Whats the GPU? I cant find what that mens. Global Processing Unit? Like I said, its an Athlon64 3200+ with 2000MhZ.

Its the same with games in PAL and in NTSC. And epsxe should autodetect this. Its optioned this way. epsxe doesnt say a failure but shows black only and adri means unsupported mips cpu-instruction.

Greetings,
Sebastian

Actually - you need a different BIOS for NTSC and PAL games if I do recall correctly.
July 15th, 2004, 02:28
onewecallgod

Quote:

Originally posted by Sebastian@Jul 14 2004, 03:27 PM
Whats the GPU? I cant find what that mens. Global Processing Unit? Like I said, its an Athlon64 3200+ with 2000MhZ.

Its the same with games in PAL and in NTSC. And epsxe should autodetect this. Its optioned this way. epsxe doesnt say a failure but shows black only and adri means unsupported mips cpu-instruction.

GPU = graphics processing unit (similar to CPU ;))

unsupported cpu instructions make no sense.... A64s are standard x86 cpus. think of it as an AMD XP with SSE2 and 64 bit instructions that arent used....
July 15th, 2004, 05:49
Guitar Gamer

And for future reference - SPU (like GPU) is the sound processing unit. They both follow a similiar naming convention. Good terms to know. *thumbs up*
July 15th, 2004, 11:25
Sebastian

Good to know...

So I have CPU:

Name : AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3200+
Description: x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 10
Manufacturer : AuthenticAMD
Version : Modell 4, Stepping 10
DataWidth : 32 Bits
Socket Designation : Socket-A
Type : Central Processor
CPU Id : 0000005500000F4A
CPU Family : Unknown
CPU Stepping : 10
Load Percentage : 80 %
Max ClockSpeed : 2000 MHz
Current ClockSpeed : 2000 MHz
External Clock : 200 MHz
Upgrade Method : undefined
L2 Cache Size : 1024 Kb
L2 Cache Speed : -1 MHz
Display Availability : Running/Full Power
PowerManagement Supported : false
Status : OK

GPU:

Name : MSI MS-StarForce GeForce FX 5200 (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200)
Display Availability : Running/Full Power
Video Mode : 1600 x 1200 x 4294967296 Farben
Adapter DAC Type : Integrated RAMDAC
Current Horizontal Resolution : 1600 Pixels
Current Vertical Resolution : 1200 Pixels
Current Number Of Colors : 4294967296
Adapter RAM : 128 MB
Current Refresh Rate : 85 Hertz
Video Processor : GeForce FX 5200
Inf Filename : oem16.inf
Driver Version : 6.14.10.5663
Monochrome : false
Installed Display Drivers : nv4_disp.dll
Status : OK

and a SPU(Its an Soundblaster Live):

Name : Creative EMU10K1 Audio Processor (WDM)
Manufacturer : Creative Technology, Ltd.
Product Name : Creative EMU10K1 Audio Processor (WDM)
PowerManagement Supported : false
Status : OK

Different BIOS? Then I have to look if there are versions available in net. Maybe it will work.

What the failuremessage means I cant find. Something with inbuilt-grafik-commands AMD isnt using? I tried all three petes plugins, all the same.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 15th, 2004, 17:42
Sebastian

I cant find different bios for pal and ntsc. The only bios seems to be a newer and an older bios. Seems to not run this way.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 15th, 2004, 18:02
Guitar Gamer

The one you probably need is SCPH1001.BIN. If you need it - just let me know (email). I'd be happy to help you out. But they are illegal so no links or such here.
July 16th, 2004, 14:22
Sebastian

I have found this bios in net but it didnt change. I used bios 7502 before, and before this an older bios like 5000 or 2000 or so.

Really dont know whats the matter. Anyone who runs emulator with similiar hardware for example same cpu?
July 16th, 2004, 15:33
onewecallgod

latest chipset/video...etc drivers?
July 16th, 2004, 17:24
Guitar Gamer

Quote:

Originally posted by Sebastian@Jul 16 2004, 01:22 PM
I have found this bios in net but it didnt change. I used bios 7502 before, and before this an older bios like 5000 or 2000 or so.

Really dont know whats the matter. Anyone who runs emulator with similiar hardware for example same cpu?

SCPH1001.BIN is the most widely used and accepted BIOS. How big was it? There'a always a chance it's corrupt. You can never be to careful. :)
July 16th, 2004, 19:32
Gigashock

try to look for the 101 bios which is the psONE model. it might be compatible with some of your games if pal-ntsc makes any diference like guitar gamer said
July 16th, 2004, 19:52
Guitar Gamer

It would make a difference if he were using the BIOS intended for NTSC games and was playing PAL games. The PAL BIOS is SCPH7502.BIN and the NTSC is SCPH1001.BIN. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. :)
July 17th, 2004, 02:00
Sebastian

Yes. Motherboard and GPU from MSI. This means there runs an application which automatically checks for new driver, bios and so on. All is the newest stand.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 18th, 2004, 01:54
pam

i wonder why u all guys waste your time..since there is [/B] NO any working playstation emulator, as also this happens to many others, too... :
July 18th, 2004, 05:54
onewecallgod

Quote:

Originally posted by pam@Jul 17 2004, 07:54 PM
i wonder why u all guys waste your time..since there is NO any working playstation emulator, as also this happens to many others, too... : [/b]

what the hell are you talking about?? epsxe works fine
July 18th, 2004, 09:02
Lefteris_D

Quote:

Originally posted by pam@Jul 18 2004, 03:54 AM
i wonder why u all guys waste your time..since there is NO any working playstation emulator, as also this happens to many others, too... :[/b]

Playstation emulators do work and ePSXe has a compatibility rate(when used with the proper plugins) around 90% That took alot of time and work to achieve.

The reason for the problem might have to do with the hardware(old or weak hardware), old drivers or plugin/emulator bugs. All of the problems above can be fixed.
July 18th, 2004, 09:09
onewecallgod

or people who incorrectly configure the plugins
July 18th, 2004, 14:47
Guitar Gamer

Yeah - that comment wins some award on ignorance (no offense honestly). Do some research before you say something like that please. It doesn't take much to see PSX emulation is very advanced and far past any stage of "getting things to work". The fact that we can play nearly any game through to the end means a lot in itself.

Now, if we're all mistaken and you are referring to PS2 emulation then ignore my comment - and yes - in that case you'd be close to correct. :)

Have a nice non-offended day. ;)
July 18th, 2004, 18:37
onewecallgod

Quote:

Originally posted by Guitar Gamer@Jul 18 2004, 08:47 AM
Have a nice non-offended day. ;)

cut the shit man, you know you want to flame his ass off :P :lol:
July 18th, 2004, 18:41
Sebastian

I have tested bios scph1001.BIN and scph7502.BIN and another bios between it, I believe. They are 512kb big.

I have really new hardware with newest drivers. And I have the actual plugins and tested them. So I dont know whats the point. And I think I have configured the plugins fine. With standard settings it even doesnt working.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 19th, 2004, 01:14
Edea

I'm curious, are you playing isos or the real cd's?
July 19th, 2004, 06:03
Sebastian

Its the same if Iso or CD.

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 19th, 2004, 07:03
Guitar Gamer

Sebastian - Your BIOS size sounds about right just so you know. Mine matches exactly at 512 KB -->SCPH1001.BIN. I'd suggest trying out a couple other emulators just to see if the problem is emulator specific. The bigger chunk of the problem we can isolate - the better :). Give AdriPSX a try first. Then refer EZ's PSX emulator page. If things persist then we can safely say it's a problem with your system in some way. Otherwise it's something with epsxe itself. *thumbs up* Don't give up - it works. :)

onewecallgod - not wanting to flame... *chuckles* ... just wanting to correct the ill informed - even if it takes a little (just a lil) "persistence"... damn I'm good at sugar coating. ;):D
July 21st, 2004, 02:50
pam

:lol:
hey, r we all completely mad? If u say that there is some working emulator for PS2, then what for all trouble about?..Just tell us where is this working (LOL) emulator and we ll try the roms in it..
So simple..And i just wonder what r u waiting for?..
(and remember, we now speak ONLY for working PS2 emus, not theories,craps and blablabla...Emus through which we ll put in the game's rom and ready to play it in our pc..Exackly as in mame-if u know what mame is)

ps. Is this 'working' ps2 emu, 'working' as is sega saturn's emu?.. :D
July 21st, 2004, 02:52
onewecallgod

Quote:

Originally posted by pam@Jul 17 2004, 07:54 PM
i wonder why u all guys waste your time..since there is NO any working playstation emulator, as also this happens to many others, too... : [/b]

you never said PS2 emulator.... we had to assume you meant PSX because we are in an epsxe troubleshooting thread :rolleyes:
July 21st, 2004, 04:38
Guitar Gamer

Well, things make a lot more sense now. We were completely under the impression you meant PS1. :lol: Thanks for clearing that one up. :)
July 23rd, 2004, 14:27
Sebastian

Ok. I tested this way:

game: disgaea

epsxe with bios 1001

black screen without change on bin and on cd

epsxe with bios 7502

black screen without change on bin and on cd

adripsx with internal bios

black screen without change on bin and on cd

adripsx with bios 1001

no black screen! But only shown logo from company screen one and two. Then ending. No failuremessage. no change by cd or file

adripsx with bios 7502

black screen without change on bin and on cd. failure message. Unsupported mips cpu-instruction

pcsx with bios 1001

black screen without change on bin and on cd

pcsx with bios 7502

black screen without change on bin and on cd

pscxeven with bios 1001

black screen without change on bin and on cd

pscxeven with bios 7502

black screen without change on bin and on cd

Something can be done with this?

Greetings,
Sebastian
July 27th, 2004, 18:55
Sebastian

Hello?
July 28th, 2004, 05:27
Guitar Gamer

Well, despite the fact that the few of us here have read your post and most likely thought about your problem - it seems the solution is slightly beyond what we can pin point. Trust me - we're here. This is just something over the hills and far away (cliche moment). I just thought I'd let you know so it doesn't seem like we're ignoring you.
July 28th, 2004, 13:14
nesman

I just can't figure out the problem. There must be something about his system because every emulator produces the same result.
July 28th, 2004, 17:14
Guitar Gamer

My thoughts exactly. And its rather hard to deduce this one without really getting to know the system and burrowing deep into its config and drivers, etc.
July 28th, 2004, 20:34
nesman

Quote:

Originally posted by Sebastian@Jul 15 2004, 10:25 AM

Name : AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3200+
Description: x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 10
Manufacturer : AuthenticAMD
Version : Modell 4, Stepping 10
DataWidth : 32 Bits
Socket Designation : Socket-A
Type : Central Processor
CPU Id : 0000005500000F4A
CPU Family : Unknown
CPU Stepping : 10
Load Percentage : 80 %
Max ClockSpeed : 2000 MHz
Current ClockSpeed : 2000 MHz
External Clock : 200 MHz
Upgrade Method : undefined
L2 Cache Size : 1024 Kb
L2 Cache Speed : -1 MHz
Display Availability : Running/Full Power
PowerManagement Supported : false
Status : OK

GPU:

Name : MSI MS-StarForce GeForce FX 5200 (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200)
Display Availability : Running/Full Power
Video Mode : 1600 x 1200 x 4294967296 Farben
Adapter DAC Type : Integrated RAMDAC
Current Horizontal Resolution : 1600 Pixels
Current Vertical Resolution : 1200 Pixels
Current Number Of Colors : 4294967296
Adapter RAM : 128 MB
Current Refresh Rate : 85 Hertz
Video Processor : GeForce FX 5200
Inf Filename : oem16.inf
Driver Version : 6.14.10.5663
Monochrome : false
Installed Display Drivers : nv4_disp.dll
Status : OK

and a SPU(Its an Soundblaster Live):

Name : Creative EMU10K1 Audio Processor (WDM)
Manufacturer : Creative Technology, Ltd.
Product Name : Creative EMU10K1 Audio Processor (WDM)
PowerManagement Supported : false
Status : OK

Nothing seems wrong with this config. Sebastian, are you sure you have the latest drivers for your system?
July 30th, 2004, 16:41
Sebastian

Yes, I have the latest drivers.

At the moment Im thinking its maybe the cpu? Because my brother has an athlon too, but older, with 1000MHz. Maybe all the emulators are running only with intel-cpu? Can this be? Then the emulators or maybe even the software are made for intel-cpu? In playstation itself intel is working, isnt it?

Greetings,
Sebastian

PS: My brother told me Silent Hill 1 is running. Same by me. And he told me one game, named Jurassic Park ran one time, but then no more. So he has an amd-cpu too. Connection there?

PSS: Adri-PSX says something like unsupported mips-cpu-instruction. Maybe its the amd really. Or are others using amd without problems?
July 30th, 2004, 23:39
Mourgos

Quote:

Originally posted by Sebastian@Jul 30 2004, 04:41 PM
Yes, I have the latest drivers.

At the moment Im thinking its maybe the cpu? Because my brother has an athlon too, but older, with 1000MHz. Maybe all the emulators are running only with intel-cpu? Can this be? Then the emulators or maybe even the software are made for intel-cpu? In playstation itself intel is working, isnt it?

Greetings,
Sebastian

PS: My brother told me Silent Hill 1 is running. Same by me. And he told me one game, named Jurassic Park ran one time, but then no more. So he has an amd-cpu too. Connection there?

PSS: Adri-PSX says something like unsupported mips-cpu-instruction. Maybe its the amd really. Or are others using amd without problems?

I don't know what the problem might be,but it definetely has nothing to do with the brand of your cpu.Believe me that's not the case.

You do have the latest directx installed ,right?

The strange thing in your situation is that you say no emulator works on your pc...That means that the problem is irrelevant to the emulators and it has to do with sth else.

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