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Photos of the what a clock patch is shown in the thread above.
   
 
====How do I restore the Falcon PSU & TV output fix?====
  
====How do I restore the Falcon PSU & TV output fix?====
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Detailed description of repairing are given in the thread above.
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====What are the keyboard pins on the Falcon motherboard?====
  
====What are the keyboard pins on the Falcon motherboard?====
 
https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10414
  
https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10414
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Pin 1 - gnd
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Pin 2 - n/c
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Pin 3 - ide/floppy led
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pin 4 - vcc
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pin 5 - rxd
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pin 6 - txd
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pin 7 - reset
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pin 8 - gnd
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pin 9 - KTOX (Could be KTDX)
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pin 10 - KROX (Could be KRDX)
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These first 8 pins are equivalent to the keyboard connector in any ST/STE.<br><br>
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KTOK = KEYBOARD TRANSMIT OPERATION <br>
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this signal is connected U52 pin7 and supplys an irq. High pulse when the keyboard interface chip is requesting service to let the keyboard controller chip know there is an operation in progress and to buffer data instead
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KROX = KEYBOARD RECIEVE OPERATION <br>
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This is an input pin i think used to say im ready {buffer empty etc} pin 150 TOK combel{maybe transmited ok flag or something}
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====How to fix dead battery / NVram in falcon?====
  
====How to fix dead battery / NVram in falcon?====
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https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9790<br>
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The thread above and the sticky documents various method of fixing the dead battery.
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====How to reset NVRAM of Falcon??====
  
====How to reset NVRAM of Falcon??====
 
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When you change the NV RAM chip, do a HARDWARE RESET of the NV RAM ('''Alt+Ctrl+right Shift+Undo''') during bootup screen (Atari logo) because otherwise the system does not accept new settings, besides date/time.
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====How to fix "Coprocessor protocol violation" issues?====
  
====How to fix "Coprocessor protocol violation" issues?====
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https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10233<br>
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I was getting some problems with booting, that I narrowed down to the FPU. I'm not sure why, but I do have quite a bit of hardware hanging off the motherboard (Nemesis and MightySonic32). On bootup, it was hanging around the point it loads the ext2 filesystem driver. Removed FPU, all was fine.
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====What is the Revisions of Falcon motherboard?====
  
====What is the Revisions of Falcon motherboard?====
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A = Alpha version inhouse developement <br>
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====How to fix non-booting white screen Falcon?====
  
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B = Beta version sent to the gimps who then bum on about it shows and exibitions <br>
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https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14186
  
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C = Main release version <br>
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D = revised to fix major errors <br>
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E = revised to fix minor errors left over.... <br>
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a new revision is made each time the factory/factories plan to make and build another release of machines
   
 
====How to make the Falcon CTR14 memory board work?====
  
====How to make the Falcon CTR14 memory board work?====
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====Why does the falcon sometime crashes?====
  
====Why does the falcon sometime crashes?====
 
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==Re-Casing==
  
==Re-Casing==
 
====Can the Falcon be put into a Rack?====
  
====Can the Falcon be put into a Rack?====

Revision as of 13:37, 17 October 2011

Here are some answers to question asked by the forum users.
The answers links back to the postings on the Atari Forum.

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Video Graphics subsystem

How to get more colour & higher Rez on a Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2850 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10267 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14325 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16559
Nova: https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12207

  • With programs like Videlity, Videl Inside, Blow Up, you can get a resolution of 800*592*256 colours easily.
  • For better resolutions with better colour depths, harware mods are needed.
  • You can get normally in 16 bit:
    • RGB/TV: 640*400 (768*480 in overscan)
    • VGA: 320*480 (with tools like "videlity" you get a little bit more)
  • For Mint/Xaaes:
    • 640x480x256 is video=27
    • If you set video to 15 you can choose resolutions from the Screenblaster software.
  • Screen Blaster III drivers here.
  • Modified Nova drivers for the Falcon


Why does the Falcon slowdown in higher video Modes?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13270
Bottleneck is the bus to ST RAM. This bus is more occupied by the video chip. The processor sometimes has to wait to get to the data in ST RAM. Slowdown is high when moving big chunks of data in ST RAM (lot of bus time needed). Slowdown is almost zero when heavy computing is done in tight loops that fit in the 68030's processor cache (not much bus access needed).
Chart on Videl's memory consumption is in the thread above.

Can my Falcon use a LCD panel?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8708 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10017
LCD works just fine with every resolution, including ST modes, as well as standard Falcy VGA and extended Centscreen modes. The only reservation with an LCD display is with the frequency. You have to treat an LCD/SVGA as if it were an old fixed-frequency 60hz screen, which is fine for the majority of stuff, but some games and demos like to use weird screen-busting 100hz modes, which an LCD cannot display.

Where can I find the VGA adapter pin out for the falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=17122

19pin DTYPE MALE >>> 15 pin VGA MALE
pin 1 red>>>>>>> pin 1 red
pin 2 green>>>>> pin 2 green
pin 3 blue>>>>>> pin 3 blue
pin 13 >>>>>>>> pin 13 sync
pin 14 >>>>>>>> pin 14 sync
pin 5 >>>gnd>>> pin 6,7,8,10

Photos of the connections can be seen in the post at the thread above.

What Screen grabber are available for the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=7545
The 'Reservoir Ripper' can be use to grab screens. CT60 version available for downloading.


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Hardware

What is a Clock Patch / SCSI patch ?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13506 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13827 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16181
Photos of the what a clock patch is shown in the thread above.

How do I restore the Falcon PSU & TV output fix?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8312
Detailed description of repairing are given in the thread above.

What are the keyboard pins on the Falcon motherboard?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10414 

Pin 1 - gnd 
Pin 2 - n/c 
Pin 3 - ide/floppy led 
pin 4 - vcc 
pin 5 - rxd 
pin 6 - txd 
pin 7 - reset 
pin 8 - gnd 
pin 9 - KTOX (Could be KTDX) 
pin 10 - KROX (Could be KRDX)

These first 8 pins are equivalent to the keyboard connector in any ST/STE.

KTOK = KEYBOARD TRANSMIT OPERATION
this signal is connected U52 pin7 and supplys an irq. High pulse when the keyboard interface chip is requesting service to let the keyboard controller chip know there is an operation in progress and to buffer data instead

KROX = KEYBOARD RECIEVE OPERATION
This is an input pin i think used to say im ready {buffer empty etc} pin 150 TOK combel{maybe transmited ok flag or something}

How to fix dead battery / NVram in falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9790
The thread above and the sticky documents various method of fixing the dead battery.

How to reset NVRAM of Falcon??

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12700 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12831
When you change the NV RAM chip, do a HARDWARE RESET of the NV RAM (Alt+Ctrl+right Shift+Undo) during bootup screen (Atari logo) because otherwise the system does not accept new settings, besides date/time.

How to fix "Coprocessor protocol violation" issues?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10233
I was getting some problems with booting, that I narrowed down to the FPU. I'm not sure why, but I do have quite a bit of hardware hanging off the motherboard (Nemesis and MightySonic32). On bootup, it was hanging around the point it loads the ext2 filesystem driver. Removed FPU, all was fine.

What is the Revisions of Falcon motherboard?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12119
A = Alpha version inhouse developement
B = Beta version sent to the gimps who then bum on about it shows and exibitions
C = Main release version
D = revised to fix major errors
E = revised to fix minor errors left over....
a new revision is made each time the factory/factories plan to make and build another release of machines

How to make the Falcon CTR14 memory board work?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=15665


Why does the falcon sometime crashes?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=15450

How to revive an Falcon with clicking sound form HDD?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14255

Can I use a ATX PSU on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16381#p147218

What are CLab customisation ?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=17979

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Re-Casing

Can the Falcon be put into a Rack?

2U rack : https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3460
Case : https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11854

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Networking/Internet

How to setup Internet access on the Atari?

PPP: https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11134
https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12597
Linux: https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9725
https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14263 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16687 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16687

Can Internet Radio be used on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3799

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Storage subsystem

Can I have a IDE cd-rom or CD Burner on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3287 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=7736 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11752 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13833 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16943

Can I have Compact Flash/SD card/SSD on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6285 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6924 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6931 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9030 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11382 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12130 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13432 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=15948

What is the speed of a CF on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14403 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14248

What Hard disk defragment tools are there?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6033

What is the HDD size limit of the Falcon ?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10649

Can I connect a ST SCSI drive to a Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5934

How many IDE devices can I put in the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5826 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6924

Can I connect a HDD to both a Falcon & PC?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8123

What is the proper way to install a driver for the Falcon SCSI-2 device?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14813

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Multimedia

Is there a tool for me to convert images from xxx to yyyy?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9736 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6304 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12453 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13087

Can I encode MP3 on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5757

How do I connect my music stuff to the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10794

Why does Cubase refuse to read/write on scsi HD?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9669

How to play movies on Falcon under GEM??

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13096

How to remove the bass from the falcons audio output ?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16708

How to correct sound system failures in falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=18419

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Floppy Drive subsystem

What floppy drives can you use with a Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=7149 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11687 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13509

Is the Falcon floppy drive compatible with the ST?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10839

How to set the External drive to High Density FDD?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13362

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Operating Systems

Can I dual boot MINT/MAGIC on the Falcon?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=7057

How do make MINT output to the RF TV?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12384

How to capture output from the LPT port into a file?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=17722

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Accelerators

What CPU accelerators are there for Falcon (old & new)?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4401 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11149 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13807 https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16006

Why does EtherNAT hang on bootup?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9637

Why do I get bad data when I run 800x600x256 on my CT63?

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16303

Some tips on getting cuBase working on Falcon CT60.

https://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=15928

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