Q: I get error messages when my "config.sys" file executes the "TZMODE.EXE"
command. What does this mean?
A: The TZMODE command initializes the Tropez card upon boot-up and gets its
settings from the file "tzacdos.ini", located in the "c:\tropez\dosapps"
directory. If any of these settings conflict with other hardware in
your system, a notification will appear. Below is an example
"tzacdos.ini" file which you can follow as a model. By changing to these
settings, or by using it as a guide, you can get rid of the error
messages.
[MAD16]
MODE=SB * SB mode is the most common mode for games
GAME_PORT=ENABLED * unless you already have a game port.
CDROM_MODEL=DISABLED * unless controlling a CD-ROM (=IDE_SEC)
CDROM_BASE=DISABLED * CDROM_BASE, CDROM_IRQ, and
CDROM_IRQ=DISABLED CDROM_DRQ should all be disabled.
CDROM_DRQ=DISABLED
MIDI=DISABLED * This is for the SECONDARY MIDI port and
... should ALWAYS be set to DISABLED.
MIDI_IRQ=9 * Set this to 9 to avoid error messages
on boot-up. It is not actually using 9.
MIDI_PORT=330 * Set this to 330 to avoid error messages
... on boot-up. It is not actually using 330.
[SBPRO]
PORT=220 * Port setting for SB mode (220 or 240)
IRQ=7 * IRQ setting for SB mode (5,7, or 10)
DRQ=1 * DMA setting for SB mode (1 or 3)
...
[WSS]
PORT=530 * Port setting for WSS mode
Interrupt=7 * IRQ setting for SB mode Use same as SB
section above if possible. (7,9,10,11)
PDRQ=1 * Playback DMA channel (0,1,3)
CDRQ=0 * Capture DMA channel (0,1,3)
Save the file and reboot the system for the new settings to take effect.
Verify the settings using the TZDIAG program.
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Q: I use QEMM 7.5 and I'm having problems getting the Tropez to initialize.
Does this have anything to do with QEMM 7.5?
A: In order for the Tropez to work properly, open the "config.sys" file and
place the "Device=c:\tropez\dosapps\tzmode.exe" line before any lines
that load the QEMM software.
QEMM's "stealth" mode can cause conflicts with the SETUPSND program which
initializes the Tropez's General MIDI Synthesizer. You will either need
to remove stealth mode, or run SETUPSND separately from "autoexec.bat".
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Q: I get a "VSNDSYS.386" initialization error upon entering Windows. What
does this mean?
A: The digital audio and FM synthesis portion of the Tropez card is in
conflict with another piece of hardware in the system. To remove this
conflict:
1. Open Main -> Control Panel.
2. Select Drivers from the Control Panel Group.
3. Choose Tropez Audio Driver and click [Setup].
4. The most common type of conflict is an IRQ conflict. If Tropez's
default (7) does not work, a good second choice is 10.
5. Change the Duplex setting to "Half", and click [OK]. You will be
prompted to restart Windows.
6. If the error still occurs, try changing the DMA channel to 3 and
click [OK]. Restart Windows.
If you are unable to access the Windows Setup utility for the Tropez, you
can change the settings from DOS by typing "cd\windows" from DOS. Once
in the Windows directory, type "edit system.ini" to open the "system.ini"
file in the DOS editor. Now look for the section labeled "[sndsys.drv]"
and make the following changes:
[sndsys.drv]
IOAddress=530 * Port address (see manual for choices)
Interrupt=7 * IRQ (5,7,10,11,12)
Duplex=HALF * Duplex (Half, Full, Enhanced Full)
DMAADC=1 * Capture DMA channel (0,1,3)
DMADAC=1 * Playback DMA channel (0,1,3)
... For Half duplex, DMA's should be the same.
... (1,1 or 3,3)
OldMSDosGameCompatibility=0 * If using an IRQ other than 7 or 10, this
... must be set to 0.
After making the changes, save the file and restart Windows.
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Q: I hear the correct sound play when I enter Windows, but I am still
getting an error message ("Board not found", "Interrupt Error", etc.)
What's wrong?
A: The WaveFront Synthesizer portion of the card is not initializing
correctly. Follow these steps to resolve this problem:
1. Open the Control Panel from the Main program group.
2. Open Drivers from the Control Panel.
3. Select Tropez Sample Player and click on Setup.
4. The most common type of conflict is an IRQ conflict. To find
settings that will work correctly in Windows, you can use the
procedure outlined in the "General MIDI and DOS games" section
later in this document. Once you have found settings that work in
DOS, you can use those same settings in the "Tropez Sample Player"
setup in Windows.
If you cannot find this setting in your Drivers section, you can make
the following changes through DOS. To do so, type "cd\windows" from
DOS. Once in the Windows directory, type "edit system.ini" to open
the "system.ini" file in the DOS editor. Look for the section labeled
"[tropmidi.drv]", and make the following changes:
[tropmidi.drv]
PortAddr=330 * WaveFront Port address (see manual)
IrqNum=9 * WaveFront IRQ (5,9,12,15)
After making the changes, save the file and restart Windows. Once the
WaveFront Synthesizer is initializing correctly, you will see the
hourglass cursor blink five or six times while Windows is booting up.
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Q: Why am I getting random errors while entering/using Windows?
A: If you had another sound card in your computer before Tropez, make sure
you have removed all traces of the other card's software. If you are
unsure about this, contact the other board's manufacturer for assistance
in removing the drivers. Tropez loads lines in the following sections of
the "system.ini" file:
[386Enh]
Device=vsndsys.386
[Drivers]
MIDI=tropmidi.drv * Place a semicolon (;) in front of any other
* WAVE, MIDI,
MIDI1=opl3.drv * AUX, MIXER line in this section of the
* system.ini
WAVE=tropez.drv
AUX=tropez.drv
MIXER=tropez.drv
[sndsys.drv]
Entire Section
[tropmidi.drv]
Entire Section
[Opl3.drv]
Entire Section
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