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LINKS 386 CD Version 2.00 01-25-95
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PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION (video cards with ITT chipsets, etc.)
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If you're sure you have a VESA driver installed for your video card, but
the installation program aborts with a message such as "This installation
program requires a VESA driver..." or "...must load VESA driver", try using
the following ALTERNATE INSTALLATION method:
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Type: D:INSTALL2 where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the instructions on screen.
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PROBLEMS WITH RECORDED PLAYERS
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Do not click the SCAN CD button when using Recorded Players. There is a bug
in version 2.00 of the game which will allow players recorded on one course to
play on another. Pressing the SCAN CD button after recorded players are
selected causes this problem to occur. The game operates fine but the recorded
players don't play very well since they're playing the wrong course.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 640x400 and 640x480 (AND HIGHER) RESOLUTIONS
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LINKS386 uses 400 pixels vertically, regardless of which screen resolution
is selected. Thus in 640x400 resolution, LINKS386 uses all of the 400 pixels
that are available in the vertical direction. In 640x480 mode, LINKS386 still
uses 400 vertical pixels and therefore leaves 80 pixels unused. This makes the
image appear squashed. Some monitors have controls to adjust the vertical
size of the display. If your monitor has such a control, you can adjust the
output of a 640x480 video card so that LINKS386 fills more of the screen.
LINKS386 will cover empty portions of the screen with graphic tiles
to fill the screen and make the game more graphically pleasing in the
higher resolution modes. (above 640x400)
You can also try running the program called MODE100.EXE which is located in
the ATS directory on the CD. This program is designed to switch a 640x480
card to 640x400. It doesn't always work, but you may want to give it a try.
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ACUMOS VIDEO CHIPS
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Tandy and some other manufacturers use ACUMOS video chips in their computers
or video cards. Most of these chips have the VESA driver built into the
ROM BIOS. Some users of LINKS386 have experienced problems with these chips
as follows: After playing one or more holes, the screen suddenly begins
to "break up" with images drawing "all over the screen in random blocks".
If you are experiencing these symptoms, start LINKS386 using the /J command.
Type: GOLFCD /J [Enter] to start LINKS 386 CD
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ERROR: MEMORY PROTECTION FAULT CS: EIP 0002CA16H
CPU PROBLEM
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Some early versions of the INTEL 80386 chips were manufactured with
defects affectionately known as erratum 17 and 21. These chips may cause
LINKS386 to crash almost immediately with an error message similar to:
Memory Protection Fault CS: EIP 0002CA16H
If you are getting this message, do the following to determine if
you have a B1 stepping chip:
A. Switch to the CD drive and type: TELLME -CPU [Enter]
B. Look for a line labeled "chip stepping".
If there is no line, you do not have a 386 computer.
If the line reads "D0 or later", then the chip is OK.
If the line reads "B0" or "B1", then the chip may not work with
LINKS386.
C: Try repeating steps A and B to see if you get the same results.
D: You can try to have Intel replace your chip by contacting them at:
1-800-321-4044
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ERROR: ABNORMAL PROGRAM TERMINATION
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If the program terminates with the message "Abnormal Program Termination"
after pressing "OK" in the Select Players screen, the problem may be a corrupt
course file.
This could occur if old LINKS courses did not get properly converted to the
Super VGA format. Running out of hard disk space during conversion of the
old courses is a common cause of this problem. Compare the converted courses
with the size information below.
BARTON_C.CRH = 1,302,XXX (lo-res)
BAY_HILL.CRH = 962,XXX "
BOUNTIFU.CRH = 645,XXX "
DORADO_B.CRH = 825,XXX "
FIRESTON.CRH = 623,XXX "
PINEHURS.CRH = 959,XXX "
TORREY_P.CRH = 781,XXX "
TROON_NO.CRH = 1,479,XXX "
If any of your courses are not approximately the same size as shown above,
delete the course and re-convert. Do them one at a time, checking to make sure
there is adequate hard drive space available before each conversion.
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USING LINKS386 WITH QEMM
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QEMM386 version 6.xx W/STEALTH and video cards with VESA BIOS in ROM:
QEMM386 version 6.xx W/STEALTH and SOUND BLASTER and other audio cards:
Both of these situations may cause problems with LINKS386 because
QEMM386 will not allow other programs to see ROM during interrupts
in protected mode.
If this conditions occurs, LINKS386 will not run and will
terminate with the message:
Abnormal program termination: Page fault
CS:EIP = 000Fh:000386FAh
There are three ways to correct the problem:
1. Disable QEMM386 by holding down the ALT key while booting.
2. Turn off QEMM386's stealth option (version 6.xx).
3. Add the following switch to the QEMM386.SYS line in the CONFIG.SYS.
(Applies to version 6.xx only).
VS:Y
This will insure that LINKS386 can see the VESA BIOS in ROM and
the Sound Blaster I/O ports during interrupt.
Conflicts between QEMM and LINKS386 may occur under other conditions.
If you are having problems running LINKS386, try disabling QEMM by
holding down the ALT key while booting.
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USING LINKS386 WITH EMM386
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If you are using EMM386 as a memory manager, do not use the M9 option.
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USING LINKS386 WITH STACKER
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We have had several LINKS386 owners who are having problems
using LINKS386 on a STACKED drive. Other owners are using STACKER with
no problem at all. If you have a choice, we recommend using LINKS386 on
the UN-STACKED portion of your drive.
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SOUND CARD INFORMATION
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TURTLE BEACH - MONTE CARLO
This card seems to work better in Microsoft Sound System mode. To do this,
go to the MCARLO directory and type MCMODE -W to switch to MSS mode before
starting the game.
ACER MAGIC S20
This card works best as a Microsoft Sound System. To switch modes, run the
program called SNDINIT.EXE found in the MAGICS20 directory. Then click on
the WSS box (instead of SB) to put the card in Microsoft Sound System mode.
GOLDEN SOUND PRO
This sound card should work as either a Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 1.0.
Be sure to select the NO VERIFY option in the Links 386 CD sound device list.
ORCHID SOUNDWAVE 32
This card emulates both the Sound Blaster Pro and the Microsoft Sound System.
To switch modes, run the program called SW32.EXE located in the SW32 directory.
If you use the SB Pro emulation, be sure to select the NO VERIFY option in
the Links 386 CD sound device list.
ZOLTRIX AUDIOPLUS TRUE 16
This card also uses a Microsoft Sound System chipset and sounds best when set
to MSS mode. The program to switch modes is normally called GSCMODE.EXE and
is located in the SOUND directory.