To start off I have a naomi 1 with a mvc2 cart. My problem is that it will randomly load the test menu screen un game. I have had this problem since I bought the setup in 2003. As of the late the problem has been occuring a lot more making the game unplayable. At first I thought this to be a wiring problem, after unhooking the wire leading to the test menu it still would happen. Im wondering if it may be the small pushbutton on the naomi motherboard. I may be able to get a replacement somewhere and curious as to if this may fix the prob.
Also my 2nd prob would be all my characters are gone. it had been about 3 weeks of inactivity and when I start it up all my experience and characters are gone, is there something I should be worried about. I dont think this should randomly happen. This also happened at the same time my test menu screen would start popping up all the time.
Any help is appreciated.
Test Menu problem
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OldFoo
Re: Test Menu problem
metROCK wrote:To start off I have a naomi 1 with a mvc2 cart. My problem is that it will randomly load the test menu screen un game. I have had this problem since I bought the setup in 2003. As of the late the problem has been occuring a lot more making the game unplayable. At first I thought this to be a wiring problem, after unhooking the wire leading to the test menu it still would happen. Im wondering if it may be the small pushbutton on the naomi motherboard. I may be able to get a replacement somewhere and curious as to if this may fix the prob.
Also my 2nd prob would be all my characters are gone. it had been about 3 weeks of inactivity and when I start it up all my experience and characters are gone, is there something I should be worried about. I dont think this should randomly happen. This also happened at the same time my test menu screen would start popping up all the time.
Any help is appreciated.
Have you by any chance replaced the CR2032 coin batt on the mobo? Sounds like the RAM is no longer retaining any store information.
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OldFoo
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OldFoo
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OldFoo
When the battery runs out, the Naomi is supposed to display an error saying so. However, it won't hurt to try replacing it.
Have you tried running the game's rom test? If there is an error in the stored software, this could push it to the menu.
Are all of the fans clean and working?
Have you made sure the BIOS is sitting firmly in place? Perhaps you should try re-seating it.
What kind of PSU are you using? (Just curious)
Have you tried running the game's rom test? If there is an error in the stored software, this could push it to the menu.
Are all of the fans clean and working?
Have you made sure the BIOS is sitting firmly in place? Perhaps you should try re-seating it.
What kind of PSU are you using? (Just curious)
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OldFoo
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OldFoo
ATX psu should be fine as long as it's 200W or more.
Removing of the BIOS should be done carefully. There is a tool made specifically for this purpose, but you can use a screwdriver if you are careful. When using a screwdriver, you have to remove it slowly. Starting from one side, you lift the BIOS a little from it's slot, then raise the other side (like a see-saw). Keep doing this until the bios is freed. If you are not careful, you might bend or break the pins.
Removing of the BIOS should be done carefully. There is a tool made specifically for this purpose, but you can use a screwdriver if you are careful. When using a screwdriver, you have to remove it slowly. Starting from one side, you lift the BIOS a little from it's slot, then raise the other side (like a see-saw). Keep doing this until the bios is freed. If you are not careful, you might bend or break the pins.
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OldFoo
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OldFoo