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- HYPERCYCLES
- INFORMATION ON RUNNING & CONFIGURING HYPERCYCLES(tm) V1.0 @6-15-95
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
-
- If one of the following does not solve the problem you
- are having, see the text file 'TECHFORM.TXT' for information
- on contact Aclypse to help solve your problem.
-
- The facts are that almost everyone's computer system
- has different combinations of processors, operating systems,
- memory managers, sound cards.
-
- Testing HYPERCYCLES on all these possible setups is nearly
- impossible, especially for a small game development company
- like Aclypse.
-
- Is your computer fast enough? It should be a 486 33MHz or
- faster system. Do to the intense fast action and to do
- justice to this game try to play it on 486 66MHz or better.
- And by all means with a sound card, that's half the
- experience right there!
-
- This file describes information gathered for running this
- version of HYPERCYCLES(tm) 1.0. If you have problems that
- are not answered here, there are a number of avenues to
- turn to.
-
-
-
-
- *Check internet usenet groups for answers and hints
- for configuring and playing HYPERCYCLES(tm). There
- probably will be patches or updated versions in
- the future, so info about them will be there first.
-
-
-
- *Send E-MAIL or FAX us questions directly to us.
-
- E-MAIL aclypse@iquest.net
-
- FAX (812) 875-2836
-
-
-
- *DO NOT call our order line or other voice phone lines with
- technical questions. We can't handle the volume, please use
- E-MAIL or FAX and we'll be happy and eager to help you out.
-
-
- HYPERCYCLES was developed on a 486DX-4 100MHz
-
-
- Most problems people have running PC games is due to problems
- with the software utilizing the the sound card. If you experience
- problems running HYPERCYCLES(tm), run HCSETUP and:
-
- First turn off the music by selecting NONE for MUSIC CARD.
- If it runs ok after that check the third Q&A for further
- assistance.
-
- If that does not solve the problem, select NONE for
- SOUND FX Card. If that seems to stop the problem, then
- you have either incorrect dma or IRQ settings or conflict.
-
-
- Common Questions and Remedies
- -----------------------------
-
-
- >>>>>> I can't get digital sound from my Sound Blaster
- >>>>>> compatible sound card.
-
- You are experiencing a DMA conflict. Change the DMA channel
- of the sound card or offending device. HYPERCYCLES(tm) does
- not use IRQ #'s above 7.
-
-
- >>>>>> HYPERCYCLES(tm) locks up before I see the title screen.
-
- Run HYPERCYCLES(tm) directly from the DOS prompt not from
- inside Windows 3.x.
-
- You need to turn "Hidden Refresh" off in your CMOS Advanced
- Chipset settings. If you're using RAMBIOS.SYS, you must
- remove it from your CONFIG.SYS. Make sure you also turn off
- any Hardware Video Shadowing (also found in CMOS settings.)
-
- Also check next item.
-
-
- >>>>>> HYPERCYCLES(tm) locks or pauses on a fast PC system.
-
- Try turning the music off; Go into HCSETUP and select NONE for
- MUSIC Card Selection. Leave SOUND FX Card as is, just turn
- music off by selecting NONE for MUSIC Card type. If that stops
- the lock-up, try turning MUSIC back on and some of the following
- suggestions:
-
- Some memory managers don't play well with others. Create alternate
- system files (AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS) that uses DOS's HIMEM.SYS
- and remove all references to the memory manager,
-
- Or try disabling your memory manager and booting up your system.
- HYPERCYCLES(tm) runs in protected mode and does not need a
- memory manager to use all your memory.
-
- QEMM Version 7.5 should work fine under most system configurations.
-
- QEMM version 7.0 has been known cause havoc with games that
- use DMA digital sound effects. The newer version 7.5 fixes
- this problem. Try booting without QEMM but be sure to run
- any special sound card drivers that are needed.
-
- Lantastic 6.0 users have reported problems especially if
- the system's memory manager has not been 'optimized for
- a while. Try booting the system without the LAN and it
- should solve any problems. Seems as if Lantastic 6.0
- conflicts with music card drviers.
-
- Some systems have a option in the CMOS setup for switching
- the speed of the PC from the keyboard. This is the
- Turbo Switch option.
-
-
- >>>>>> Sound effects are breaking up.
-
- Run the HCSETUP program to check if the correct configuration
- information on your sound card.
-
- Disconnect any parallel port devices.
-
-
- >>>>>> What was the primary system used to develop HYPERCYCLES?
-
- HYPERCYCLES(tm) was developed using a 486DX-4 100MHz system
- running DOS 6.22, QEMM 7.5, 8MB RAM , and a Creative Labs SB16
- Sound Card.
-
-
- >>>>>> I can't get sound on my ATI Stereo FX card.
-
- Contact ATI for a BIOS upgrade.
-
-
-
- >>>>>> Why can't I get music or sound effects?
-
- Run the HCSETUP program to check if the correct configuration
- information on your sound card.
-
- Note: HYPERCYCLES(tm) only supports IRQ numbers 7 or below.
- Be sure you set your sound card to an IRQ number which
- is 7 or below. Refer to your sound card manual for details
- on setting your IRQ number.
-
- Note: This is particularly important for Gravis Ultra Sound
- users because the standard default for the GUS card is 11.
-
-
- >>>>>> Why isn't the animation smooth?
-
- HYPERCYCLES(tm) automatically adjusts screen resolution and
- overall speed to the capabilities of your computer.
-
- This can be manually overridden.
-
- Use the /Z# command parameter. The # can be from 1 to 6,
- were 1 is for slower computers and 6 is for faster systems.
-
- Use the /D (debug) parameter first to see what HYPERCYCLES(tm)
- is the normal Speed Index for your system.
-
- Use the /S (skip memory test) parameter will allow you to
- override and skip the memory test of HYPERCYCLES(tm).
-
-
- Another solution is to get a faster computer. At least a
- 66MHz or 100MHz 486 or a PENTIUM class machine.
-
-
- >>>>>> Why doesn't my mouse work?
-
- HYPERCYCLES(tm) does not support mouse input. The game play
- is running at such a fast pace, that mouse input does not
- react fast enough to keep you out of the walls.
-
-
- >>>>>> I get an "Insufficient Memory" error
-
- You don't have enough free RAM to run HYPERCYCLES(tm). You
- need at least 1.2MB of free RAM.
-
- If you have 2MB or more of memory installed in your system
- try the following:
-
- Put 'REM ' in front of the SMARTDRV line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
- This will work in most cases. Leave SMARTDRV in if you have enough
- memory as it will speed disk access.
-
- If you have DOS 6 or later, boot your system and press the F5
- key as the "Starting MS-DOS..." message appears.
-
- If you have DOS 5.0 or earlier, you must create a boot disk.
-
-
- >>>>>> My GUS doesn't work.
-
- The default IRQ for a GUS is 11. HYPERCYCLES(tm) doe not handle
- IRQ's above 7. Change this with your GUS setup program.
-
-