ClassicWB display problem

runamuck2 · 25 November 2007, 21:39

Ive just installed Bloodwychs ClassicWB no problems. But when I use the A4000 power config
the screen goes black then back to the desktop before finally booting up workbench.
If I try this in windowed mode it says it cannot display the selected screen mode because
I have chosen an rtg picasso96 display with a different colour depth to the desktop. Ive
updated the rtg library as it also suggested and both winuae and my desktop are set to 32bit
colour. Can anyone provide a solution? Preferably one that does not involve changing my desktop
display.

Bloodwych · 25 November 2007, 21:54

Sounds like your graphics card doesn't support RGB overlays.

While in the Workbench, change the screenmode (top left hand corner menu Settings -> Screenmode or DH0:Prefs/Screenmode) from 16bit to 32bit, then it will match your WinUAE and Windows settings.

This should allow you to run it in a window, perhaps prevent the switching.

runamuck2 · 26 November 2007, 15:20

Thanks I can now run it in a window with no switching and i no longer get the
rtg message. But still get switching when going to fullscreen.

Bloodwych · 26 November 2007, 15:32

Yep, I had the same issue when I was using a normal CRT monitor on my older PC.

The only way I managed to prevent it was to select a Workbench and WinUAE screenmode that matched exactly what I was running in Windows. So if your Windows resolution is 1024x768 32bit 75Hz, that's what you'll have to use in the WinUAE settings and Workbench.

To get games to use full screen in the higher resolutions, you can use the filter options if your card supports them.

Bloodwych · 26 November 2007, 15:51

Other things you could try:

The latest WinUAE (if you downloaded the ClassicWB UAE pack, it uses an older version):

http://www.winuae.net/

Alternative packs (they should have the same problem, but if you want an RTG setup, these packs may be better for you):

http://amikit.amiga.sk/

http://amigasys.extra.hu/eng/index.html

runamuck2 · 27 November 2007, 01:38

I think im getting a bit out of my depth I have never even looked at the filters tab in Winuae.
Maybe I will just stick with the A1200 setup at least until santa gets me a new computer. Thanks
for all your help. ClassicWB works fine with all my favourite games except dungeon master 2. Are
there known problems with the whdload version of this game?

Bloodwych · 27 November 2007, 10:36

The filter tab is very easy to use and well worth experimenting with if your graphics card supports it.

I've just done some testing, and Dungeon Master 2 requires a registered version of WHDLoad so if you don't have a legitimate keyfile, it won't work.

runamuck2 · 28 November 2007, 18:16

I registered whdload so i could play dm2 but it just freezes after the ftl
whoosh appears.

Bloodwych · 28 November 2007, 18:41

Have you tried the non-JIT configs, like the A4000 games and A1200 Games? (assuming you're using the ClassicWB UAE version)

If it still doesn't work, I advise posting a thread in the WHDLoad forum and ask if others have the same issue.

runamuck2 · 02 December 2007, 17:41

Actually when the ftl logo appears there is a crackling sound distortion but the game does load
if you bear with it. Anyway thanks again

and I will post on whdload forum.

25 November 2007, 21:39	#1
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	ClassicWB display problem Ive just installed Bloodwychs ClassicWB no problems. But when I use the A4000 power config the screen goes black then back to the desktop before finally booting up workbench. If I try this in windowed mode it says it cannot display the selected screen mode because I have chosen an rtg picasso96 display with a different colour depth to the desktop. Ive updated the rtg library as it also suggested and both winuae and my desktop are set to 32bit colour. Can anyone provide a solution? Preferably one that does not involve changing my desktop display.

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25 November 2007, 21:54	#2
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Sounds like your graphics card doesn't support RGB overlays. While in the Workbench, change the screenmode (top left hand corner menu Settings -> Screenmode or DH0:Prefs/Screenmode) from 16bit to 32bit, then it will match your WinUAE and Windows settings. This should allow you to run it in a window, perhaps prevent the switching.

26 November 2007, 15:20	#3
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	Thanks I can now run it in a window with no switching and i no longer get the rtg message. But still get switching when going to fullscreen.

26 November 2007, 15:32	#4
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Yep, I had the same issue when I was using a normal CRT monitor on my older PC. The only way I managed to prevent it was to select a Workbench and WinUAE screenmode that matched exactly what I was running in Windows. So if your Windows resolution is 1024x768 32bit 75Hz, that's what you'll have to use in the WinUAE settings and Workbench. To get games to use full screen in the higher resolutions, you can use the filter options if your card supports them.

26 November 2007, 15:51	#5
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Other things you could try: The latest WinUAE (if you downloaded the ClassicWB UAE pack, it uses an older version): http://www.winuae.net/ Alternative packs (they should have the same problem, but if you want an RTG setup, these packs may be better for you): http://amikit.amiga.sk/ http://amigasys.extra.hu/eng/index.html

27 November 2007, 01:38	#6
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	I think im getting a bit out of my depth I have never even looked at the filters tab in Winuae. Maybe I will just stick with the A1200 setup at least until santa gets me a new computer. Thanks for all your help. ClassicWB works fine with all my favourite games except dungeon master 2. Are there known problems with the whdload version of this game?

27 November 2007, 10:36	#7
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	The filter tab is very easy to use and well worth experimenting with if your graphics card supports it. I've just done some testing, and Dungeon Master 2 requires a registered version of WHDLoad so if you don't have a legitimate keyfile, it won't work.

28 November 2007, 18:16	#8
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	I registered whdload so i could play dm2 but it just freezes after the ftl whoosh appears.

28 November 2007, 18:41	#9
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Have you tried the non-JIT configs, like the A4000 games and A1200 Games? (assuming you're using the ClassicWB UAE version) If it still doesn't work, I advise posting a thread in the WHDLoad forum and ask if others have the same issue.

02 December 2007, 17:41	#10
runamuck2 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 76	Actually when the ftl logo appears there is a crackling sound distortion but the game does load if you bear with it. Anyway thanks again and I will post on whdload forum.

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