Bridgeboard emulation (x86 CPU, for example A2286)

[Arnie]

Originally Posted by AnnaWu

mouse.drv=BridgeBoard Mouse Driver 1.7 for Windows 3.0

Which mouse driver is that ^ one?

[AnnaWu]

Originally Posted by Arnie

Which mouse driver is that ^ one?

PC Janus

BridgeBoard Mouse Driver 1.7 for Windows 3.0 = AMOUSE3.DRV
BridgeBoard Mouse Driver 1.7 for Windows 2.0 = AMOUSE2.DRV

[amilo3438]

Originally Posted by AnnaWu

The AMOUSE3.DRV (PC Janus disk) driver doesn't work.
SYSTEM.INI
mouse.drv=BridgeBoard Mouse Driver 1.7 for Windows 3.0
or
mouse.drv=AMOUSE3.DRV

As I said, the mouse pointer is visible but it doesn't work.

http://www.l8r.net/technical/bridgeboard.html

Originally Posted by Compatibility problems / Bridgeboard Problems

How do I install the AMouse3.drv in Windows? The AMouse3.drv (comes with Janus 2.1), will operate under Windows 3.0 and 3.1, however you have to install it manually. First install Windows, then enter your Windows directory and edit the file called "SYSTEM.INI". Find the line called "mouse.drv=#####" and set it to "mouse.drv=amouse3.drv". Lastly, put a copy of the AMouse3.drv in the "system" directory found in your "windows" directory.

Also need to copy AMouse3.drv to the "system" directory found in your "windows" directory! (have you done this?!)

Note: "The AMouse3.drv (comes with Janus 2.1), will operate under Windows 3.0 and 3.1!"

Btw. just remind you, I have not tested!

[Arnie]

Copied the Amouse3.drv, edited the System.ini.
I get the hour glass busy icon, then the normal mouse Icon but, no mouse pointer movement.

[Mixter]

Win 3.x on A2386SX is working quite okay with some bugs so would be interesting to see if Windows 95 or 98 boots on the A2386SX

Also some old 386 PC linux dists would be nice to try...

[Arnie]

I think '95 would struggle never mind '98

Does your mouse work?

[AnnaWu]

Originally Posted by Arnie

Copied the Amouse3.drv, edited the System.ini.
I get the hour glass busy icon, then the normal mouse Icon but, no mouse pointer movement.

I know, I wrote this already.

The problem exist for all Windows 3.x versions.
It is supposed to work with the original hardware.

[Arnie]

Originally Posted by AnnaWu

I know, I wrote this already.

The problem exist for all Windows 3.x versions.
It is supposed to work with the original hardware.

I've tried with a usb cordless mouse and a usb Mouse/Keybord combo, still the same. I don't have any wired mice to try. I was thinking maybe it's because we're using laptop touchpads, what do you think?

Hmm, I have a bluetooth mouse somewhere, might try that.

[Toni Wilen]

I don't think anyone with real bridgeboard has used universal xtide bios, it could conflict with janus handler stuff.

I'll take a closer look if it still happens with janus hardfile windows installation.

[Arnie]

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

I don't think anyone with real bridgeboard has used universal xtide bios, it could conflict with janus handler stuff.

I'll take a closer look if it still happens with janus hardfile windows installation.

I would appreciate that, Toni, I personally don't mind a little 'hack' to get the mouse working with XTIde.

[AnnaWu]

Originally Posted by amilo3438

http://www.l8r.net/technical/bridgeboard.html

To edit the System.ini by hand is one way, the other way is to load the driver (mounted PC Janus floppy disk) via setup.

[amilo3438]

@AnnaWu

Originally Posted by Compatibility problems / Bridgeboard Problems

... however you have to install it manually. First install Windows, then enter your Windows directory and edit the file called "SYSTEM.INI" ...

Maybe there is some reason why it is said to be done manually ... otherwise probably would have suggested your way. (dont know, just guess)

[AnnaWu]

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

I don't think anyone with real bridgeboard has used universal xtide bios, it could conflict with janus handler stuff.

I'll take a closer look if it still happens with janus hardfile windows installation.

I tried 3 different* hard disk images with installed Windows 3.11
*AT IDE Primary, XTIDE Universal and Autoboot (MakeAB)
A2386SX
VGA
Amouse3.drv

No chance, the mouse is not working

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by AnnaWu

I tried 3 different* hard disk images with installed Windows 3.11
*AT IDE Primary, XTIDE Universal and Autoboot (MakeAB)
A2386SX
VGA
Amouse3.drv

No chance, the mouse is not working

I need MakeAB (janus) hardfile that is bootable, fully configured (mouse driver installed) that works without any extra HD controllers, janus hardfile only. Only then mouse debugging is acceptable

[AnnaWu]

Originally Posted by Toni Wilen

I need MakeAB (janus) hardfile that is bootable, fully configured (mouse driver installed) that works without any extra HD controllers, janus hardfile only. Only then mouse debugging is acceptable

OKi, wait 5 minutes ...

[AnnaWu]

Originally Posted by AnnaWu

OKi, wait 5 minutes ...

PM sent

[AnnaWu]

Maybe a Windows in 386 enhanced mode debugging is useful too?

[AnnaWu]

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[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by AnnaWu

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[Toni Wilen]

There is no emulation bug.

It is Janus feature (I guess it has to be documented somewhere..), PC mouse defaults to joystick port. Left Amiga + P switches it.