Boot disc issues

[Elco]

Hi, I hope this isn't too much of an inconvenience, but:

I've been having problems getting boot discs to work correctly. I eventually figured out Utopia doesn't support VGA mode (which is what I'm using), Codebreaker simply told me every disc I inserted was invalid. CDX got to the dreamcast logo then went straight back to the menu.

I changed the settings in DiscJuggler when I tried Codebreaker somewhat; I changed Mode to 'Mode 2', and TOC to 'CD-I'. I had the default settings for Utopia, and the altered settings for CDX. Furthermore, DiscJuggler said there were potential write errors with the Codebreaker and CDX images; for the Codebreaker image I said 'no, don't fix it' and for CDX I said 'yes, fix it'.

If someone could tell me what I'm doing wrong or link me to a guide for a boot disc that supports VGA, imports and backups, I'd be very thankful.

Cheers,
Elco.

[Gary_b]

what are you trying to boot?

your right, utopia doesn't support VGA and codebreaker isn't suppose to boot backups. the thing is, most back ups are already programed to load with out the need of a boot disc.

[Elco]

I...had not thought to check if the backups booted themselves. -_-

My apologies for wasting your time.

[Gary_b]

I...had not thought to check if the backups booted themselves. -_-

My apologies for wasting your time.

so they booted with out a boot disc?

[Elco]

Yes, thank you.

[Elco]

Hey, I had another problem but I don't really want to start a new thread:

If I'm using a VGA cable to connect the dreamcast to my PC monitor, how do I get sound?

[Penta]

You need to plug speakers into the VGA box.

[Elco]

VGA cable, not VGA box.

Is there no other method?

[Bob Dobbs]

Ok, Elco...

Could you please tell us your VGA method?

a. VGA cable direct to modded Dreamcast Internal VGA
http://mmmonkey.co.uk/console/sega/dc-vga.htm

b. Dreamcast VGA cable
http://www.racketboy.com/store/sega-dre ... e-box.html

c. Dreamcast VGA box
http://www.hardware-one.com/reviews.asp?aid=137&page=1

d. The evil Deramcast adapter by BLAZE (no 3.5mm headphone port - it's "Y" adapter time, kids!).
http://freshplastic.vox.com/library/pho ... =feed-atom

[Elco]

b.