QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
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QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
Have you ever tried to use both QL-SD and vDrive devices in parallel?
In my case after QL-SD driver is loaded I cannot reach the vDrive because for all calls to "mdv*_" the response is delivered by the QL-SD. Can I change this behavior?
Tested with EN Minerva 1.98, Miracle memory card, QL-SD card driver v0.07.078.
In my case after QL-SD driver is loaded I cannot reach the vDrive because for all calls to "mdv*_" the response is delivered by the QL-SD. Can I change this behavior?
Tested with EN Minerva 1.98, Miracle memory card, QL-SD card driver v0.07.078.
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
This is the old buggy Qubide based driver. I suggest to update to the new version.
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
But beware, the new driver uses a different image format (QXL.WIN, like all emulators)
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
Do you mean this driver "QL-SD card driver v0.07.078"?
If so, how can I update it? I've looked for some resources without success...
If so, how can I update it? I've looked for some resources without success...
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
Yes, unfortunately this can only be updated using an (E)EPROM programmer. I provide the images here https://www.kilgus.net/ql/ql-sd
Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
If you want to stick with the old driver, look if you have SDC_USE "MDV" somewhere in your Bootfile and remove it.
Or try SDC_USE "WIN".
Or try SDC_USE "WIN".
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
I tried to use SDC_USE "WIN". It causes QL-SD not to respond to "MDV" but the vDrive cannot be reached (in a normal way by using "MDV3_").Peter wrote:If you want to stick with the old driver, look if you have SDC_USE "MDV" somewhere in your Bootfile and remove it.
Or try SDC_USE "WIN".
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
This is strange, since normal microdrives work. Did you check your bootfile? Does your normal microdrive respond?
Does vDrive work if you abort the QL-SD ROM initialisation sequence by a key press?
Does vDrive work if you abort the QL-SD ROM initialisation sequence by a key press?
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
Hm, I'm new to QL, so if you ask "check your bootfile" I have no clue how to do this .Peter wrote:This is strange, since normal microdrives work. Did you check your bootfile? Does your normal microdrive respond?
Does vDrive work if you abort the QL-SD ROM initialisation sequence by a key press?
The QL starts as expected. If I abort the QL-SD initialization sequence nothing changes. MDV1 responds as expected. I have also a second QL without QL-SD where vDrive works without any problems.
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Re: QL-SD does not allow to use vDrive in parallel
Well, when MDV 1/2 works then I don’t think your problem is related to QL-SD.