#Mouse Probs in 3DS r.3
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Hmmmmm-
I have a Graphics Ultra Pro 2MB. I guess that it is an OEM version, as it does
NOT have a mouse port built into it. No big deal…..I like my serial mouse
just fine.
The problem is in running 3DS r.3, that have the built-in Vibrant drivers.
Now, I have never had a problem with vibrant drivers, but get this:
-If I set up the video to use ATI Ultra Pro, the resolutions and color depths
test out fine, but when I go into Studio, No mouse.
-If I use the ATI VGA Wnder XL, and DONT use the higher video modes (i.e.
anything above 256 colors), the mouse works fine, but of course..what's the
point?
-Soooooo, I can only guess that the vibrant drivers expect the ATI Ultra Pro to
have a bus mouse, and when it doesn't, 3DS load the woring mouse driver, and it
doesn't work, BUT why does the mouse work with the ATI VideoWonder XL? That
card also has a mouse port! Very Strange.
BTW, my 3DS.set file does have the com-port setting to the correct port.
Does Vibrant have new 3DS drivers (r.3) that will load separate from 3DS's
vibrant drivers. As it is, I have a $400 card that can only perform like a
$100 card (and still have mouse support).
Thanks in advance-
Joe
Bizarre.
The Vibrant drivers do NOT require a mouse port on the ATI Ultra Pro, so that's
not it.
This is a first for me. I hope one of the hardware experts here on the forum
have some ideas for you.
– G
You may be having an interrupt or I/O base problem. Is by any chance
your mouse using COM 3 or 4? You see, the ULTRA pro's are an 8514
compatible and have always had problems with com's 3 or 4 (and
subsequent IRQ's and I/O bases).
When you configure for a WonderXL you are using the VGA circuitry of the chip,
not the accelerator, and subsequently the problem doesn't show itself. Boot
3DS3 in Ultra Pro mode and you are using the MACH32 chip (8514 compatible) and
no mouse. If you have windows, use the MSD.EXE program that is in your WINDOWS
directory to see where the mouse driver is loading. If you have a conflict,
try to move the mouse somewhere else.
Any additional information on your setup (COM Ports, IRQ's etc. would help).
Chuck