Getting Gauntlet Legends to run on NFL / NBA Sports Station?

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Getting Gauntlet Legends to run on NFL / NBA Sports Station?

Hi guys,

I'm having trouble trying to get Gauntlet Legends to run on my NFL Blitz/NBA Sports Station... I've bought a new Obsidian2 video card, swapped out 2 different boot (v1.5/1.6) & security chips, and 2 different hard drives v1.6 (all of which are supposed to be working). No matter what I do, it keeps stopping at the number 6 on the board when it tries to boot up. I'm getting 5.20 volts on the board so this shouldn't be the problem. When I put all of the Sports Station chips back in, change video cards, and hook up the SS HD, it all works fine. Does anyone know if a bad Gauntlet audio chip could cause all of this? The reason I ask is because I've only got one of these and I don't know if it's good or bad. Could someone try popping out their audio chip on a working GL and see if you get the same error?

I'm tempted to get the Dark Legacy upgrade and try that, but I'm worried I'll still get the dreaded number 6 error...

Thanks for any help!
 
I'm tempted to get the Dark Legacy upgrade and try that, but I'm worried I'll still get the dreaded number 6 error...

Thanks for any help!

I am converting my NFL/NBA to Dark Legacy after a few parts that I ordered off of ebay get delivered. If you are interested in my results, give me a PM. I also bought a new video card for the conversion.
 
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Hi guys,

I'm having trouble trying to get Gauntlet Legends to run on my NFL Blitz/NBA Sports Station... I've bought a new Obsidian2 video card, swapped out 2 different boot (v1.5/1.6) & security chips, and 2 different hard drives v1.6 (all of which are supposed to be working). No matter what I do, it keeps stopping at the number 6 on the board when it tries to boot up. I'm getting 5.20 volts on the board so this shouldn't be the problem. When I put all of the Sports Station chips back in, change video cards, and hook up the SS HD, it all works fine. Does anyone know if a bad Gauntlet audio chip could cause all of this? The reason I ask is because I've only got one of these and I don't know if it's good or bad. Could someone try popping out their audio chip on a working GL and see if you get the same error?

I'm tempted to get the Dark Legacy upgrade and try that, but I'm worried I'll still get the dreaded number 6 error...

Thanks for any help!

The IO boards ( the one the hard drive connects to ) is also different from the Sportstation board set. You'll need to get another one of those as well as the vid card and it will work fine. The sound board ( the one with the jamma connector ) is the same for both.

Jim
 
If the sportation works on your boardset, then Gauntlet Dark Legacy will also with the Obsidian3d card. I have the obsidian cards for sale and the GDL kits as well, also War Final Assault(which I also have for sale) will work with that boardset with that card.

As for Legends, are you trying to use the mame CHDs and boot files? I've heard there may be a issue with those files when it comes to compatibility. I cant get legends to run either I get the same "6" error. I;ve tried several different boardsets and I never got it to work. Im trying to get a guy to send me his working harddrive and chips so I can test them on my boardset. There error code 6 means "Mount Failed".
 
The IO boards ( the one the hard drive connects to ) is also different from the Sportstation board set. You'll need to get another one of those as well as the vid card and it will work fine. The sound board ( the one with the jamma connector ) is the same for both.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Really? I've got an IO board from a nonworking GL (which also gives me a number 6 error) and it looks exactly the same as my IO board from the Sports Station...

Thanks!
 
If the sportation works on your boardset, then Gauntlet Dark Legacy will also with the Obsidian3d card. I have the obsidian cards for sale and the GDL kits as well, also War Final Assault(which I also have for sale) will work with that boardset with that card.

As for Legends, are you trying to use the mame CHDs and boot files? I've heard there may be a issue with those files when it comes to compatibility. I cant get legends to run either I get the same "6" error. I;ve tried several different boardsets and I never got it to work. Im trying to get a guy to send me his working harddrive and chips so I can test them on my boardset. There error code 6 means "Mount Failed".

I got the HD's / boot chips off of eBay so I'm not sure if they used the mame files or not. Let me know what you find out with the working HD and chips.

Thanks!
 
If the sportation works on your boardset, then Gauntlet Dark Legacy will also with the Obsidian3d card. I have the obsidian cards for sale and the GDL kits as well, also War Final Assault(which I also have for sale) will work with that boardset with that card.

This is what people said when I originally started playing with these boards but I dont believe its true. In my testing, gauntlet required the specific I/O board as well and did not run on I/O boards I used for Sportstation. I can't remember if I tested with Dark legacy or Legends but I can go back and test both games. I have working sets for SS 3.0, G DL and GL so I can go back and test again if it will help. I'll get the I/O board numbers after lunch and post them.

Jim
 
This is what people said when I originally started playing with these boards but I dont believe its true. In my testing, gauntlet required the specific I/O board as well and did not run on I/O boards I used for Sportstation. I can't remember if I tested with Dark legacy or Legends but I can go back and test both games. I have working sets for SS 3.0, G DL and GL so I can go back and test again if it will help. I'll get the I/O board numbers after lunch and post them.

Jim

Jim,

It would be extrememly helpful if you could test GL and GDL before I sink more money into this!

Thanks again...
 
Are the dip switches and jumpers set identically on the two IO boards?
 
Mine is also A-22912, and it runs Sporstation, GDL, and War

Demogo- You have a legends? What does your sticker say above the LED? Whats the serial number on your security chip?
 
I have a GL, yes.

And unfortunately I can't get behind my games at the moment -- I screwed up a muscle or tendon in my left leg last week and am hobbling around on crutches... trying to squeeze behind the games in this state just isn't gonna happen...

I can try in a few days hopefully...
 
This is what people said when I originally started playing with these boards but I dont believe its true. In my testing, gauntlet required the specific I/O board as well and did not run on I/O boards I used for Sportstation. I can't remember if I tested with Dark legacy or Legends but I can go back and test both games. I have working sets for SS 3.0, G DL and GL so I can go back and test again if it will help. I'll get the I/O board numbers after lunch and post them.

Jim

Sportstation Memory PCB good for all in that series. Gauntlet is NOT good for Sportstation.

Since Sportstation is working, that tells me all other titles in that series will work.


Kevin
 
Sportstation Memory PCB good for all in that series. Gauntlet is NOT good for Sportstation.

Since Sportstation is working, that tells me all other titles in that series will work.


Kevin

Damn, I wish I would have known this before I started... The original GL IO board that I got must have been the wrong one. That would make sense why I get the same error with the GL and Sport Station board. Anyone got a working GL IO board that they'd like to sell?
 
And unfortunately I can't get behind my games at the moment -- I screwed up a muscle or tendon in my left leg last week and am hobbling around on crutches... trying to squeeze behind the games in this state just isn't gonna happen...

Dude, you're gamin' too hard if you're getting injured!
 
Anything for a new high score...

BITD, my friends and I would go play NBA Jam at lunch at a nearby arcade and we'd come back with blisters all over our fingers and various other 'damage'. Our wives used to tease us about that all the time... :)
 
I've ordered the GDL upgrade so I'll give it a try. I've also got a GL wiring harness, but it looks like I may have to rotate the joystick boards 90 degrees for the joysticks to work properly. Can anyone confirm this? I'm assuming that I bypass the I-40 board as well?

Thanks again!
 
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