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well after installing the arcadeVGA card from ultimarc I have some problems. the screen has vertical lines running through it, and mame doesn't work on it's own or with game ex. I've made the changes that ultimarc suggests and still I am having these problems the game log looks like this 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: GameEx: Version 10.09: Starting Log 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: Operating System Name: Windows XP 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: .net Framework 1.1 Installed 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: .net Framework 2.0 Installed 19:34:30.8 6/1/2009: Pentium® Dual-Core CPU E5300 @ 2.60GHz, 2047MB 19:34:30.9 6/1/2009: 2.6Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's 19:34:31.1 6/1/2009: Running Randomize() 19:34:31.1 6/1/2009: Loading PlugIns 19:34:31.2 6/1/2009: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 19:34:31.2 6/1/2009: Running Misc startup tasks 19:34:31.2 6/1/2009: Setting Menu types 19:34:31.2 6/1/2009: Opening Configuration File 19:34:31.2 6/1/2009: Getting Configuration Values 19:34:31.3 6/1/2009: Using Theme: Default - Deep Purple V1 19:34:31.3 6/1/2009: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Deep Purple V1 19:34:31.3 6/1/2009: Using Images from theme: Default - Deep Purple\MEDIA\ 19:34:31.3 6/1/2009: Launching HideOS.exe 19:34:31.3 6/1/2009: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 19:34:31.4 6/1/2009: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance) 19:34:31.4 6/1/2009: Hiding Taskbar 19:34:31.7 6/1/2009: Is Media Center running? 19:34:31.7 6/1/2009: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 19:34:31.8 6/1/2009: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 19:34:31.8 6/1/2009: Media Center Mode 2 19:34:31.8 6/1/2009: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 19:34:31.8 6/1/2009: Snap Delay set to: 2 19:34:31.8 6/1/2009: Get other settings 19:34:31.9 6/1/2009: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black 19:34:31.9 6/1/2009: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 19:34:31.9 6/1/2009: SlikStik support enabled 19:34:31.9 6/1/2009: Start work for Form 19:34:31.9 6/1/2009: Getting Original Screen Size 19:34:31.9 6/1/2009: Opening Database Connection 19:34:33.7 6/1/2009: Initializing Component 19:34:34.0 6/1/2009: Retrieving resolution setting 19:34:34.0 6/1/2009: Initialising Windows Media Player Component 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: MAME Path is: C:\mame 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: ROM Path is: C:\mame\roms 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: controls.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\data\controls.ini 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Loading Controls.ini map file 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Snap Path is: C:\mame\snap 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: AVI Snap Path: Not Found 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Flyer Path is: C:\mame\flyers 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Cabinet Path is: C:\mame\cabinets 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Title Path is: C:\mame\titles 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: PCB Path is: C:\mame\pcb 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Artwork Preview Path is: C:\mame\artwork 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Panel Path is: C:\mame\cpanel 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Manual Path: Not Found 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Icon Path is: C:\mame\icons 19:34:34.1 6/1/2009: Marquee Path is: C:\mame\marquees 19:34:34.2 6/1/2009: Loading Custom Emulators 19:34:34.3 6/1/2009: Using 2D Animations 19:34:34.3 6/1/2009: Using General Font: Verdana 19:34:34.3 6/1/2009: Using Title Font: 19:34:34.3 6/1/2009: Initialising DirectDraw 19:34:34.3 6/1/2009: Applying GameEx is Loading Image 19:34:34.5 6/1/2009: Creating DirectDraw Device 19:34:34.5 6/1/2009: Using Device: Primary Display Driver 19:34:35.5 6/1/2009: 0mb video memory available 19:34:35.5 6/1/2009: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color 19:34:35.6 6/1/2009: Cannot Set Resolution to: 800x600 32 bit color 19:34:35.6 6/1/2009: Error in the application. 19:34:35.6 6/1/2009: Trying current windows resolution 19:34:35.6 6/1/2009: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces 19:34:35.6 6/1/2009: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode 19:34:35.6 6/1/2009: Creating Back Buffer 19:34:35.7 6/1/2009: --**-- 19:34:35.7 6/1/2009: Error: Value does not fall within the expected range. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: at Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw.Surface.CreateSurfaceFromHBitmap(IDirectDrawSurface 7** lppSurf, HBITMAP__* hbm, SurfaceDescription desc, Device dev) 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: at Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw.Surface..ctor(Bitmap source, SurfaceDescription desc, Device dev) 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: at t.a(Surface& A_0, String A_1, SurfaceDescription A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4) 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: at t.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Int32 A_5) 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: at t.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2) 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: at t..ctor() 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: It was detected you experienced a DirectX error. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: Please note the following for possible solutions to your problem: 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 1. Ensure you have the latest version of DirectX installed. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 2. Ensure you have the latest Manufacturer provided video card drivers. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: NOTE: Windows/Microsoft Update does not contain the latest. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: NOTE: Manufacturer normally means ATI, NVidia, or Intel. Not the brand. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: www.ati.com www.nvidia.com 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 3. If you do not have a modern video card try the following. 1. Turn off advanced Graphics. 2. Try a lower resolution. 3. Try turning on and using 16-bit colour 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 4. Ensure any required video codecs are installed. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 5. Try a different theme, or try running the theme at the resolution it was designed for 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 6. Try the latest version of GameEx. GameEx is updated all the time. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 7. If you performed an auto update to this version. Try performing a manual download and install. 19:34:35.8 6/1/2009: 19:34:35.9 6/1/2009: Closing database connection 19:34:35.9 6/1/2009: Disposing Plugins 19:34:35.9 6/1/2009: GameEx is exiting with errors 19:34:35.9 6/1/2009: Deleting search cache 19:34:37.7 6/1/2009: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING any help is appreciated. thanks

I have the same problem as another user but a little different, hence the new topic. Gameex works when plugged into normal computer LCD but then doesn't when plugged into VGA monitor. the screen just goes blacvk when in VGA monitor. must be something with the resolution settings. what is the lowest setting the Gameex can go? thanks very much DL

figured this one out. after reading the last game section. and deleted the skip disclaimer thing. thanks anyways

is this what you need to help? 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: GameEx: Version 10.09: Starting Log 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Operating System Name: Windows XP 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: .net Framework 1.1 Installed 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: .net Framework 2.0 Installed 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Pentium® Dual-Core CPU E5300 @ 2.60GHz, 1917MB 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: 2.6Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Running Randomize() 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Loading PlugIns 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Running Misc startup tasks 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Setting Menu types 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Opening Configuration File 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Getting Configuration Values 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Using Theme: Default - Deep Purple V1 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Deep Purple V1 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Using Images from theme: Default - Deep Purple\MEDIA\ 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Launching HideOS.exe 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance) 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Hiding Taskbar 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Is Media Center running? 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Media Center Mode 2 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Snap Delay set to: 2 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Get other settings 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: SlikStik support enabled 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Start work for Form 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Getting Original Screen Size 08:09:11.6 5/25/2009: Opening Database Connection 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Initializing Component 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Retrieving resolution setting 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Initialising Windows Media Player Component 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: MAME Path is: C:\mame 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: ROM Path is: C:\mame\roms 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: controls.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\data\controls.ini 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Loading Controls.ini map file 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Snap Path is: C:\mame\snap 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: AVI Snap Path: Not Found 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Flyer Path is: C:\mame\flyers 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Cabinet Path is: C:\mame\cabinets 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Title Path is: C:\mame\titles 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: PCB Path is: C:\mame\pcb 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Artwork Preview Path is: C:\mame\artwork 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Panel Path is: C:\mame\cpanel 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Manual Path: Not Found 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Icon Path is: C:\mame\icons 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Marquee Path is: C:\mame\marquees 08:09:11.7 5/25/2009: Loading Custom Emulators 08:09:11.8 5/25/2009: Using 2D Animations 08:09:11.8 5/25/2009: Using General Font: Verdana 08:09:11.8 5/25/2009: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Initialising DirectDraw 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Creating DirectDraw Device 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Using Device: Intel® G45/G43 Express Chipset 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: 235mb video memory available 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Setting Resolution to 1920x1200 32 bit color 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode 08:09:12.5 5/25/2009: Creating Back Buffer 08:09:12.6 5/25/2009: Loading graphic Surfaces 08:09:12.6 5/25/2009: Display is running at: 1920x1200 32bit color, 60hz 08:09:12.6 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Flags 08:09:12.6 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs 08:09:12.7 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Volume 08:09:12.7 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Arrows 08:09:12.7 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text 08:09:12.7 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Toolbar 08:09:12.7 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds 08:09:12.9 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls 08:09:12.9 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo 08:09:12.9 5/25/2009: Creating Surface Unselected 08:09:12.9 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit 08:09:12.9 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Snaps 08:09:12.9 5/25/2009: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars 08:09:13.0 5/25/2009: Creating Fonts 08:09:13.0 5/25/2009: Creating Game Font 08:09:13.5 5/25/2009: Creating Game Font Faded 08:09:14.5 5/25/2009: Creating Title Font 08:09:14.5 5/25/2009: Restoring Title Font From Cache 08:09:14.5 5/25/2009: Creating Menu Font 08:09:14.6 5/25/2009: Creating Font Black 08:09:14.7 5/25/2009: Creating Font Black Small 08:09:14.8 5/25/2009: Fonts Created Succesfully 08:09:14.8 5/25/2009: 108mb video memory left available 08:09:14.8 5/25/2009: Creating instance of global keyboard hook 08:09:18.8 5/25/2009: Attempting to load game list 08:09:19.2 5/25/2009: Text/Language: English 08:09:19.2 5/25/2009: Applying Language/Text 08:09:19.2 5/25/2009: Initialising Bass Audio Library 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: MAME CMD options: -skip_disclaimer -skip_gameinfo -triplebuffer -nowindow 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Loading last used Game List 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Setting Music Volume 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Creating DirectSound Device 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Trying: Primary Sound Driver 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Loading Sound Files 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: DirectSound Device Created Successfully 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Creating ICONS 08:09:19.3 5/25/2009: Recreating ICONS 08:09:19.5 5/25/2009: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support 08:09:19.7 5/25/2009: Unable to create a joystick device 08:09:19.7 5/25/2009: Initialising DirectInput for Keyboard support 08:09:19.8 5/25/2009: Initializing MCE Remote 08:09:19.8 5/25/2009: Playing intro sound file 08:09:19.8 5/25/2009: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx! 08:09:19.9 5/25/2009: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame 08:09:20.1 5/25/2009: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully 08:09:47.8 5/25/2009: Running: cmd.exe /c C: C:\mame\mame.exe 1942b -rompath C:\mame\roms -skip_disclaimer -skip_gameinfo -triplebuffer -nowindow -bezel -artwork_directory artworkgameex 08:09:55.3 5/25/2009: Exiting GameEx! 08:09:55.3 5/25/2009: Saving Settings 08:09:56.9 5/25/2009: Disposing Plugins 08:09:56.9 5/25/2009: Closing database connection 08:09:56.9 5/25/2009: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit

every time i click on "play this game" it looks like it will start and then goes back to the play this game screen. I can't play any games. help please thanks