WinUAE 3.2.0 beta series

[Toni Wilen]

We have new world record of pointless feature:

KS 1.0 and 1.1 compatible directory harddrive and hardfile boot support (1.2 was already supported in previous beta). Works even with KS 0.7 beta! (Which is even more pointless than ever because afaik there is no 0.7 compatible programs..)

[mark_k]

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

(Which is even more pointless than ever because afaik there is no 0.7 compatible programs..)

There were some plus perhaps an early demo from Electronic Arts, but they're probably MIA.

[AMIGASYSTEM]

Thanks Toni, there seems to be a Kickstart 0.6 Beta, this link there are also some applications.

[jbenam]

It looks like the 0.6 Beta was present on the "famous" Andy Warhol floppies that were salvaged last year: http://studioforcreativeinquiry.org/...report_v10.pdf

Maybe someone can ask them to upload some ADFs for preservation purposes?

[Toni Wilen]

http://www.winuae.net/files/b/winuae_3200b15.7z
http://www.winuae.net/files/b/winuae64_3200b15.7z

Beta 15:

- KS1.2 boot hack improved, now also works with KS 1.1, KS 1.0 and even with 0.7 beta!
- Added old style >2M chip RAM support back as a fallback, used when new method can't extend chip ram size.
- Fixed CAS2 instruction comparison failed case, memory operands should be written to Dc, not Du.
- Support DSKLEN writes while disk DMA is active, update only remaining DMA length without modifying DMA state (undocumented feature).
- If ROM scanner finds same ROM image multiple times, select plain file version if possible (not in archive).

Pre-KS 1.2 boot notes:
- KS 1.1 and older DOS is pure BCPL. Added separate BCPL entry point to directory filesystem handler that makes BCPL DOS happy.
- Expansion.library does not exist: MakeDosNode and AddDosNode replacements added.
- Directory filesystem automount/boot fully supported.
- Hardfiles work more or less same as with KS 1.3.
- Boot priority sorting is not supported, first drive is always boot drive. (This can change in the future, don't depend on current behavior!)
- WB 1.3 L:FastFileSystem is supported with 1.2 and older versions. (Automatically puts it inside BCPL wrapper and patches 1.2+ only CopyMem() calls)
- BCPL stuff from AROS m68k. Most of DOS BCPL was re-implemented and documented by Jason and me in AROS m68k.
- This completes one of the most pointless features ever. Until next most pointless feature.

[I can write detailed technical description of how pre-1.3 HD booting works and what kind of hacks and BCPL tricks were needed]

[Locutus]

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

[I can write detailed technical description of how pre-1.3 HD booting works and what kind of hacks and BCPL tricks were needed]

I'm sure that would be worth a read! :-)

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by Locutus

I'm sure that would be worth a read! :-)

Probably, but I not sure if anyone would understand it without first explaining how booting works with KS 1.3+. It could become very long and very boring..

[Arnie]

If you need another pointless feature (I have asked before) then how about Parallel port zip drives.

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by Arnie

If you need another pointless feature (I have asked before) then how about Parallel port zip drives.

It is standard PC hardware = not interesting.

[Retroplay]

Has the location of CAPSImg.dll (x64 build) changed in WinUAE x64 version ?
It doesn't "pick it up" in main WinUAE folder like the regular x86 version does.

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by Retroplay

Has the location of CAPSImg.dll (x64 build) changed in WinUAE x64 version ?
It doesn't "pick it up" in main WinUAE folder like the regular x86 version does.

It looks like WinUAE-specific DLL loader has been replaced with more generic one from FS-UAE in some (possibly when PPC support was done) merge..

[Toni Wilen]

KS 1.2 and older boot method description is now here: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=1045113&postcount=3

[Toni Wilen]

http://www.winuae.net/files/b/winuae_3200b16.7z
http://www.winuae.net/files/b/winuae64_3200b16.7z

http://www.winuae.net/files/b/ppc_plugin.7z (QEMU 2.4 update. Includes both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

Finally feature-complete. Including 64-bit JIT and 64-bit PPC support.

Beta 16:

- Added Mediator 1200SX autoconfig data.
- Added support for 68020+ CPU floating bus data when clock chip is not connected (Not yet correctly emulated, need accurate CPU cycle sequence and more)
- SPS plugin was not searched from all supported directories.
- Don't add fake uae boot rom expansion board if "hide uae expansions" is enabled.
- FPU FPCR and FPIAR was swapped in disassembler.
- CIA-B TOD accurate cycle counting code used CIA-A "is tod on?" variable.. (2.7.x or somewhere close)
- Use official AD1848 crystal value in Toccata emulation (24.576MHz), it seems some Toccata boards have correct crystals and some not exactly correct (For example 24.582MHz). Now 48000Hz output is exactly 48000Hz. (was 48011)
- 64-bit JIT FPU rounding mode fix and other 64-bit FPU fixes. (Frode)
- 64-bit QEMU PPC plugin fixed (Frode)
- Added memory accesses only -cycle-exact mode. In this mode CPU does not internally count cycles, only external memory accesses are counted, including chipset DMA contention. (This was previously only used when 68040/060 and cycle exact was enabled). 68020+ only, at least for now. More compatible (prefetch + caches) also required.
- GUI disk eject button worked unreliably if disk was inserted and then immediately ejected.

[Neil79]

[waldiamiga]

It does not work Picasso IV in AmigaOS 4.1 FE. Cards can not be seen in ScreenMode and Picasso96Mode. Beta 16 32bit. On the previous beta it was OK.

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by waldiamiga

It does not work Picasso IV in AmigaOS 4.1 FE. Cards can not be seen in ScreenMode and Picasso96Mode. Beta 16 32bit. On the previous beta it was OK.

"Not enough information and works for me". In other words, logs needed.
(And make sure JIT is off and Z3 mapping mode is Real. Especially if you have 32-bit Windows. Even if it worked previously.)

[waldiamiga]

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

"Not enough information and works for me". In other words, logs needed.
(And make sure JIT is off and Z3 mapping mode is Real. Especially if you have 32-bit Windows. Even if it worked previously.)

Ok Toni, JIT is off, Z3 mapping mode is Real. Windows 7 32Bit.

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by waldiamiga

Ok Toni, JIT is off, Z3 mapping mode is Real. Windows 7 32Bit.

There is something odd going on with P4 autoconfig. (Size and addresses are totally bogus)

Attach your config file but first check that your PicassoIV ROM path is correct and points to valid ROM file. (Autoconfig data comes from ROM image)

[AMIGASYSTEM]

I too have the same problem with Win7 32 Bit:

JIT is off, Z3 mapping mode is Real, set picasso_iv_flash.rom in RTG Boards (before I had Rom disablet)

EDIT

Now everything is back to normal, to activate the graphics card Picasso IV, i replaced "Picasso IV Zorro III" with "Picasso IV Zorro II" in "RTG Graphics Card"
With "Picasso IV Zorro II" the graphics card Picasso IV remains active, also with the Rom in RTG Boards disabled

[amadama]

This is awesome!
What is this for though?

- Added support for 68020+ CPU floating bus data when clock chip is not connected (Not yet correctly emulated, need accurate CPU cycle sequence and more)