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2009-10-27T18:05:01Z

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==2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==720 Degrees==
This game uses a spinner control, right? 

The original controller for 720 Degrees was a joystick that was hardware-limited to only travel along the outermost edges in a circle. The internal mechanism for reading this control was similar to a spinner except that it had the additional benefit of knowing which direction the joystick was pointing. Because this knowledge is an important aspect of the game, the current emulation of the controller maps an analog joystick to the underlying controls instead of a spinner.

==American Poker 95==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==American Poker II==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==Amuse==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press F2 + F3 to enter TEST MODE. Exit with F2.

==Apple 10==
To initialize NVRAM, Hold ESTATISTICA '''9''' and MANAGEMENT '''0''' then press RESET '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release all keys.

==Arm Champs II==
After the 'MEMORY TEST', when the 'MOTOR TEST' message comes on the screen, you must move the joystick '''Left''' then '''Right''' for a second or two in each direction. The Title should soon appear.

==Avengers in Galactic Storm==
Press '''F2''' to enter Test Mode. Hit '''Up-ARROW''' once which will bring you to the "Game Mode" selection then press '''Left CTRL''' (Button 1) to return to Game.

==Beast Busters==
For the game to work properly, you need to calibrate ALL 3 guns! If you try to do only one, as the manual states, the eprom has invalid gun data and the screen go black after rebooting.
Fire at indicated spots with P1, P2 and P3 controls. Only then will a proper eprom be made.

==Big Deal==
Nothing special here, just be patient! It takes about 40 seconds to initiate the game.

==Blaster==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Bottle 10==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Bubble Memories==
The first time you run the game, it will say '...BACKUP DATA FAILED'. Press F2 to enter test mode and exit to start.

==Bubble Trouble==
Hold Service 1 '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 '''9''' again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit '''F2'''.

==Bubbles==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Captain Commando==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Championship Bowling==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. To proceed, just press '''1''' (P1 Start).

==Complex X==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Crazy Monkey==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Critter Crush==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

==Cuore 1==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Cyber Cycles==
Cyber Cycles needs to be calibrated before it'll steer properly.
Hold down '''9''' Service and tap '''F2''' TEST key until you see an INITIALIZING or INITIALIZED message. After that happens, quit the game with '''ESC''' to make sure the calibration is saved and then it should work properly.

==Dark Horse Legend==
The first time you run the game, it will go through a special initialization procedure. This can be quite lengthy. Let it complete all the way before exiting MAME and you will not have to do it again!

==Daytona USA==
This game defaults to a MASTER game in a TWIN cabinet setup. This needs to be changed to SINGLE game, UPLIGHT cabinet.

When you get the flashing "Network Checking" message, use '''F2''' to enter Service Mode,
Use the '''Left Shift''' to move to different options and Player 1 Start ('''1''') to select that option.
Highlight LINK ID and change this to SINGLE.
Highlight CABINET and change this to UPLIGHT.
Move to EXIT then select. Repeat at the main menu. The game will now be configured to start!

==Defender==
The first time you run the game, it will say '01 0000 COINS LEFT'. To proceed, just hit '''F3'''.

==Dirt Fox==
Hold '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press '''F2''' to exit.

==Double Dragon==
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power? 

Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.

==Dream Soccer '94==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Elephant Family==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0'''&'''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Final Lap 2==
Hold '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press '''F2''' to exit.

==Final Lap 3==
Hold '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press '''F2''' to exit.

==Final Lap R==
Hold down '''9''' and tap '''F2'''. If you do not get an "initializing" message followed by the input test, keep doing it until you do. Exit MAME and restart the game, it's now calibrated.

==Find Love==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

==Five-A-Side Soccer==
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch '''F2''' and tap '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.

==Food Fight==
The first time you run the game, it will say NVRAM FAILED:.... Press P1 - Button 1 to proceed. The NVRAM will be automatically initialized. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Four Roses==
Turn on the machine getting STATISTIC & MANAGEMENT buttons pressed.
STATISTICS == Show credits in/out. To cancel statistics press CANCEL for some seconds.
MANAGEMENT == Settings. The following menu will show up: HOLD3 == Verify In/Out, even
when the stats were cleared. HOLD2 + HOLD4 == Modify maximum bet, pressing HOLD1.
Modify minimum bet, pressing HOLD2. Modify percentage (1, 2, 3, 4), pressing HOLD3.
Press START to exit from programming mode.

==Fruit Cocktail==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Funky Head Boxers==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

==Garage==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Golly Ghost==
Hold Service 1 '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 '''9''' again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit '''F2'''.

==GTI Club==
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch '''F2''' and tap reset '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.

==Hang Pilot==
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch '''F2''' and tap reset '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.

==Hard Drivin' / Race Drivin'==
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power? 

Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
 <HR> 
If you are having trouble controlling vehicle or the brake is always on, calibration must be done! 

First off, Delete any .NV (NVRAM) file for this game contained in your NVRAM directory, called harddriv.nv or racedriv.nv or the same as the setname you intend to use.
You need to understand how the controls are mapped in MAME. It's not very intuitive, so pay attention:

* Steering wheel: Player 1 Paddle control, by default maps to the mouse and the left/right arrow keys
* Gas pedal: Pedal 1 control, by default maps to the '''Left Control''' key. Pressing the key will quickly depress the analog control; releasing the key will release it.
* Brake pedal: Pedal 2 control, by default maps to the '''Left Alt''' key. Operates the same way as the gas pedal.
* Clutch pedal: Pedal 3 control, by default maps to the '''Space''' key. Operates the same way as the gas and brake pedals.
* Analog Shifter: (found in the non-compact versions only) Maps to the Player 2 analog joystick X/Y axes, which are mapped by default to the keys '''R''', '''F''', '''D''', '''G'''.
* Digital Shifter: (found in the compact versions only) Maps to Player 1 buttons 2, 3, 4 and 5. First gear is button 2 (default: '''Left Alt'''). Second gear is button 3 (default: '''Space'''). Third gear is button 4 (default: '''Left Shift'''). Fourth gear is button 5 (default: '''Z''' key).
* Key: Maps to Player 1 start button (default: '''1''' key).
* Abort: Maps to Player 2 start button (default: '''2''' key).

Finally, here is a step-by-step tour through the calibration process. Note that even if you have an analog control connected to any of the analog controls in the game, it is much easier to do calibration with the keyboard.

# Take your hands and feet off all controls then turn key. Make absolutely sure you haven't touched any of the controls up to this point, then press the '''1''' key.
# Turn wheel counterclockwise as far as it will go then turn key. At this point, press and hold the '''Left''' key for about 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the left arrow. It should say New min 256.
# Turn wheel clockwise as far as it will go then turn key. At this point, press and hold the '''Right''' key for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the right arrow. It should say Max 3840.
# Put transmission in first then turn key and release. Since first gear is in the upper-left corner, press and hold the '''D''' and '''R''' keys for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the '''D''' and '''R''' keys.
# Put transmission in fourth then turn key again. Since fourth gear is in the lower-right corner, press and hold the '''F''' and '''G''' keys for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the '''F''' and '''G''' keys.
# Move seat full forward then turn key and release. Since the seat feedback isn't implemented in the MAME driver, just go ahead and press the '''1''' key here.
# Move fully back and to side then turn key again. Just press the '''1''' key here again to move on.
# Take your foot off the brake turn key to abort. Now this is the tricky part. When you see this screen do nothing. Wait for a couple of seconds until it displays New max 4064. Do NOT press the '''1''' key prematurely here or you will screw up the calibration!
# Now step on brake firmly and release. Do this by pressing and holding the '''Left Alt''' key for 3 seconds, and then letting go. If all is well, it should display Range 4064 and move on to the game.

There, now that wasn't so hard, was it?

==Hyper Sports==
To have the high score table properly initialized, the first time you run the game you should go into the dip switch menu, set World Records to 'Erase on Reset', reset the game '''F3''' and then set the dip switch back to 'Don't Erase'.

==Il Pagliaccio==
At start-up, 'RICHIESTA INIZIALIZZAZIONE' pops-up, Hold '''9''' then press '''F3'''. Soon, you will get to the main service screen. Use P1 Start '''1''' to exit.

==Inferno==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Island / Island 2==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Jockey Club==
At start-up, hit '''9''' (Reset SW). The game should then boot correctly.

==Jolly Card==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 ('''0''' + '''9'''), press reset '''F3''' then release all keys and either reset or restart MAME.

==Jolly Joker==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 ('''0''' + '''9'''), press reset '''F3''' then release '''0''' + '''9''' and you'll see a few rows of numbers appear. Reset or restart MAME.

==JoJo's Bizarre Adventure / Venture==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled (NO CD), the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Joust==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Joust 2==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Karate Blazers==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Keks==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==King of Fighters (Series) ==
How to activate Blood? 

Hit '''F2''', use the player 1 controls to navigate to "Setting up the soft dip", hit the primary button ('''Left Control'''), navigate to "Slot 1 (game name)", hit the primary button and finally navigate to the "Blood" selection and turn it on by hitting the primary button. To exit the menu, press the third button ('''Space''') two times and select "Exit".

==King Pin / King Pin Multi-Game==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'PLEASE SETUP GAME'.
Enter the DIP SWITCHES menu and set the 1st, 4th, 5th and 7th dip switch to 'ON' to start setup.
Using default key configuration, Tap the keys in this sequence:
'''Space''', '''Left Shift''' x4 for Kingpin, x7 for Multi-Game, '''C'''
The message 'SET ALL SWITCHES OFF' appears. Set All dip switches to OFF and reset or restart MAME.

==Konami 80's AC Special==
The first time you run the game, it will dump you on a clock setting screen. Keep pressing DOWN and select 'SAVE AND EXIT' then press P1 START '''1''' to continue.

==Kram==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Laser Ghost==
Press mouse button to start the gun adjustment of the left gun. Fire with mouse on both 'flash points' and press '''F2''' to exit.

==Line of Fire==
Press mouse button to start the gun adjustment of the left gun. Fire with mouse on both 'flash points' and press '''Left Alt''' + '''S''' to exit.

==Lotto Fun==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'MEMORY PROTECT SWITCH MUST BE DOWN!'. Press '''F1''' to proceed.

==Lovely Poker==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'BATTERY BACKUP CHECK/ERROR FOUND'. Press 'Memory Reset' key '''-''' to initialize.

==Lucky & Wild==
Press '''F2''', then press Service 1 '''9''' twice. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. Once you finished, press '''F2'''.

==Lucky Haunter==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Magic's 10==
For the 1st boot, switch "Disable Free Play" to ON in the dip switches, enter a coin and press Collect to get the first game over.

==Magic Card II==
The first time you run the game, "Elektronik Defekt" message appears. To properly initialize the NVRAM, simply restart MAME or hit '''F3'''.

==Magical Zunou Power==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Mahjong Pon Chin Kan==
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting '''F2''', then '''F3'''. When the Test screen comes up, hit '''F2''' then '''F3''' again.

==Mahjong Yuugi==
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting '''F2''', then '''F3'''. When the Test screen comes up, hit '''F2''' then '''F3''' again.

==Marchen Maze==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'TEST PROGRAM INIT...'. Reset '''F3''' or Restart.

==Metal Slug (Series)==
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power? 

Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
 
<HR>
 
How to activate Blood? 

Hit '''F2''', use the player 1 controls to navigate to "Setting up the soft dip", hit the primary button ('''Left Control'''), navigate to "Slot 1 (game name)", hit the primary button and finally navigate to the "Blood" selection and turn it on by hitting the primary button. To exit the menu, press the third button ('''Space''') two times and select "Exit".

==Millennium Nuovo 4000==
At first start-up, an Italian message pops up: "(translated) PCB has been hacked from external agent, it's advised to add an anti-spark device". Press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode, then press Key '''B''' (Hold 5) to exit Service Mode.

==Mortal Kombat II / Mortal Kombat 3 / Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 
When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Multi Fish==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Mystic Marathon==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Name Club Ver.3==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Narc==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'DEFAULT ADJUSTMENTS RESTORED'. Press '''F2''' to enter test mode and exit to start.

==NBA Hangtime / NBA Maximum Hangtime==
When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Phrase Craze==
The first time you run the game, 'PUSH ANY SWITCH' appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press '''Space''' to proceed.

==Pirate==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Player's Edge Plus (Set038) Set Chip==
peset038

This is not a game. It's a one screen utility program which is meant to be used after you
already successfully put a new game in your machine.

Lets say you have 'pepp0516' installed and you go through the setup. In a real machine,
you may want to add a bill validator. The only way to do that is to un-socket the 'pepp0516'
chip and put in the 'peset038' chip and then reboot the machine. Then this chip's program
runs and you set the options and put the 'pepp0516' chip back in.

The only way to simulate this is to fire up the 'pepp0516' game and set it up. Then exit the
game and copy the pepp0516.nv file to peset038.nv, and then run the 'peset038' program.
This is because they have to have the same eeprom and cmos data in memory to work. When you
are done with the peset038 program, you copy the peset038.nv file back over the pepp0516.nv

==Player's Edge Plus games (peplus.c)==

Two methods to startup, depending on set.

For:
pepp0065,
pepp0188,
pepp0250,
pepp0516,
peps0014,
peps0022,
peps0043,
peps0045,
peps0308,
pebe0014,
peke1012

be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default)
"CMOS DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K''')
be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default)
"EEPROM DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K''')
be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O''' by default)

For:
pepp0043,
pepp0158,
pepp0447,
peps0615,
peps0716,
pex2069p,
pexmp006,
pexmp017,
pexmp024,
pexp0019,
pexp0112,
pexs0006

be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O'''' by default)
"CMOS DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K'''') until a "beep" is heard
be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O'''' by default)
press the jackpot reset button (default is '''L''')
be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default)
"EEPROM DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K''')
be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O''' by default)

==Poker - Greyhound Electronics==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press '''F2''' + '''F3''' to enter TEST MODE. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Poker 4-1==
Simply restart the game after "DATA ERROR" appears to create proper NVRAM.

==Poker De Win==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==Pontoon==
The first time you run the game, it will ask for you to "Call Attendant". Press key service key '''0''' to proceed.

==Pool 10==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Pot Game==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Pro Mahjong Kiwame==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'BACKUP ERROR'. Press '''F3''' to proceed.

==Pro Mahjong Kiwame S==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

After the game starts to boot, re-enter the TEST MENU '''F2'''. Use '''9''' to move down to "Each Game Test / [KIWAME S]" then press '''F2'''. At the screen with the tables, press '''F2'''. The selection will flash and you'll be brought to a setup screen. Press '''9''' twice and then use '''F2''' to change the option from MANUAL to AUTO. Press '''9''' until you move down to the 2nd to last option on the screen (10 times), then Press '''F2'''. You should be brought back to the Test Menu. Press '''9''', then '''F2''' to EXIT the test menu.

==Prop Cycle==
To calibrate the steering, Hold down service '''9''' and tap test '''F2'''. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Pull Tabs==
Simply restart the game after "DATA ERROR" appears to create proper NVRAM.

==Qix==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Quiz Sangokushi==
After start the game, it will say 'M E N U...'. Press P2 Start '''2''' to proceed.

==Quiz Tonosama no Yabou==
After start the game, it will say 'M E N U...'. Press P2 Start '''2''' to proceed.

==Rampage World Tour==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Red Earth==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled (NO CD), the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Resident==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Revolution X==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
 
<HR>
 
How do I calibrate the guns? Can I use a real light gun? 

The game will automatically ask you to calibrate the guns when you start the game for the first time. Simply put, use your mouse or keyboard to "target" the top left corner when the game asks so. There aren't any visual cues to help this, so you'll have to go by the numerical coordinates that are visible on the screen. The numbers you see are in a simple 8-bit scale going from 0 to 255. To "target" the top left corner, keep moving your mouse until you get P1 X and P1 Y as near to 0 as possible. The middle is located at about 127, 127, and the bottom right corner as close to 255 as possible. Repeat the process for the second player.
As for the light gun, the short answer is no. A longer answer is that the game didn't actually have a light gun — it had analog joysticks mounted as guns, and emulating them with a proper light gun is not viable. Try to use mouse control with this game.

==Rim Rockin' Basketball==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Robotron==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Rock Climber (rclimb_3)==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Roll Fruit==
-0.133u3
Using the DIP SWITCHES -
Turn 'FR Door' "ON"
Turn 'Service Mode' "ON"
Reset '''F3'''
Turn 'Service Mode' "OFF"
Toggle 'Short ST' ON/OFF quickly to move cursor down ONE row, so it highlights INITIALIZE.
Turn 'Service Mode' "ON" and wait for 5 second countdown.
Turn 'Service Mode' "OFF"
Turn 'FR Door' "OFF"

-Normal Procedure
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Royal Card==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys ('''0''' + '''9'''), press reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-Initializiert!" or similar message, release all keys. Restart if needed.

==Royal Vegas Joker Card==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys ('''0''' + '''9'''), then press reset (F3). Now the NVRAM has been initialized.

==Run and Gun==
EEP ROM 35E shows up bad - hold down '''F2''' and TAP Reset '''F3''' to init the EEPROM properly. When the message appears, let go of '''F2'''.

==San Fransisco Rush==
The Abort button is the player 1 start button.

==Scud Race==
The game has an unemulated network board. When the game says "Cancelled. Network Board not present", go to the test menu '''F2'''. In the game assignments menu, set link id to Single.

==Sea Bass Fishing==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Selection - Greyhound Electronics==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press '''F2''' + '''F3''' to enter TEST MODE. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Sengoku Mahjong [BET]==
Once you see the warning message, press Reset (F3).

==Sigma Poker 2000==
Turn ON the Supervisor Key '''0'''.
Press HOLD 5 ('''B''') 3 times to enter Page 4 of setup of the supervisor menu.
Use HOLD 3 ('''C''') to scroll and highlight "Clear All Informations".
Keep HOLD 1 ('''Z''') pressed until you see the screen refresh.
Turn OFF the Supervisor Key '''0'''.

==Sigma Poker==
Turn ON the Operator Key '''9'''.
Hold down the DOOR Key '''O'''.
When you see the operator mode, hit '''9''' again.
Restart or reboot.

==Simpsons Bowling==
To initialize the EEPROM, hold down test switch '''F2''' and press reset '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says "Initializing EEPROM".

==Sinistar==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Slam Dunk==
EEP ROM 35E shows up bad - hold down '''F2''' and TAP Reset '''F3''' to init the EEPROM properly. When the message appears, let go of '''F2'''.

==Slither==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'CMOS INVALID'. Press P2 START '''2''' to save CMOS and proceed.

==Snooker 10==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Solar Assault==
Error will show for 24G. Hold '''F2''' then hit Reset '''F3'''. Continue holding '''F2''' until the game creates the EEPROM and tells you to release it.

==Space Dungeon==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Space Gun==
Press '''F2''' + '''F3''' to enter test mode. Press P2 Start '''2''' to calibrate the guns for Players 1 and 2. Follow instructions and fire on targets for both players - when complete, press '''2''' again to save EEPROM. Reset or Restart.

==Speed Racer==
Make sure you have no .NV file for this game. When you boot, the game will guide you to hit '''F2''' to enter service to calibrate your controls. "Jump" is default mapped to '''1''' (Player 1 Start). Follow instructions, holding each direction and pedal for a couple seconds before hitting '''1'''. Hit '''F2''' and reset/restart MAME.

==Splat==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Stargate==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Steel Gunner / Steel Gunner 2==
Hold Service 1 '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 '''9''' again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit '''F2'''.

==Steep Slope Sliders==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Street Fighter III (Series)==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled as NO CD, the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Super Gran Safari==
When you see the black screen, enter the key sequence '''VXB1''' (HOLD 4, HOLD 2, HOLD 5 and START) to initialize the game.

==Super High Impact==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'CMOS INVALID...'. Following instructions will get you into game.

==Super Pool 99==
At start-up a Test Hardware with 'RAM NG' message pops up. Do a soft reset '''F3''' and keep pressed '''1''' + '''9''' until the RAM init message appears.

==Super Real Mahjong 2==
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting '''F2''', then '''F3'''. When the Test screen comes up, hit '''F2''' then '''F3''' again.

==Sweet Life==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Target Panic==
The game works, you just need to wait out the initialization process which takes in the neighborhood of 7 minutes! Use '''INSERT''' to fast-forward the emulation for a while, if you get impatient.

==Ten Balls==
To initialize NVRAM, Hold ESTATISTICA '''9''' and MANAGEMENT '''0''' then press RESET '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release all keys.

==Terminator 2==
How do I calibrate the guns? Can I use a real light gun? 

The game will automatically ask you to calibrate the guns when you start the game for the first time. Simply put, use your mouse or keyboard to "target" the top left corner when the game asks so. There aren't any visual cues to help this, so you'll have to go by the numerical coordinates that are visible on the screen. The numbers you see are in a simple 8-bit scale going from 0 to 255. To "target" the top left corner, keep moving your mouse until you get P1 X and P1 Y as near to 0 as possible. The middle is located at about 127, 127, and the bottom right corner as close to 255 as possible. Repeat the process for the second player.

As for the light gun, the short answer is no. A longer answer is that the game didn't actually have a light gun — it had analog joysticks mounted as guns, allowing for constant tracking updates and continuous trigger. To do both the tracking and trigger with a proper light gun is not viable for most lightguns. Try to use mouse or trackball control, or analog joystick with this game.

==The Electric Yo-Yo==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Time Crisis==
Gunsight Adjustment:
Hit '''9''' (Service SW) + '''F2''' (Test SW) to enter gun calibration. Hit '''LEFT ALT''' two times then aim for the target, using '''LEFT ALT''' to shoot, lining up your shot. Test to see that the target is aligned then hit '''9''' (Service SW) and then '''F2''' (Test SW) to write NVRAM and return to game. It's suggested you fully restart the game after this step as there is sometimes left over target graphics from procedure.

==Tortuga Family==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Track & Field==
To have the high score table properly initialized, the first time you run the game you should go into the dip switch menu, set World Records to 'Erase on Reset', reset the game '''F3''' and then set the dip switch back to 'Don't Erase'.

==Triple Hunt==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'AIM GUN AT SQUARE AND FIRE'. Calibrate your gun and assure the Service Mode DIP is OFF. Restart.

==Turkey Shoot==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Vendetta==
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 13B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM CHECK. Hold down the test switch '''F2''' until you see the message "TEST... COMPLETE".

==Videomat==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==Virtual Mahjong==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Virtual Mahjong 2 - My Fair Lady==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Warzard==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. The game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Water Match==
This game is impossible to control. What do I do to play this? 
The instructions are on the game's bezel. The game involves waggling the two joysticks around like an idiot. Here's what you have to do:
For freestyle and backstroke swimming, move the two joysticks up and down in opposition to each other (when one is up, the other must be down).
For butterfly, turn the joysticks "outward" — left clockwise, right counterclockwise. For breaststroke, turn them "inward" (left counterclockwise, right clockwise).
(You need to use the start button to dive into the pool and the turn button to turn around.)
For rowing the rowboat, move the joysticks up and down in sync (both up, both down, both up, etc.).
For rowing the canoe, move the joysticks up and down independently: the left one if the canoe is veering to the left or the right one if the canoe is veering to the right. (One of the buttons is involved as well, but it's too hard to make out in the photo.) You have to press one of the buttons (not sure which one) to right your canoe when it capsizes.

==Witch==
Press F1 to initialize NVRAM.

==World Tennis==
On startup, you have to reset the game '''F3''' to make it exit service mode.

==WWF Wrestlemania==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Zombie Raid==
Use '''F2''' (Service Mode) and then reset '''F3''' or restart MAME. Use '''CTRL''' or '''ALT''' and highlight "7. Gun Adjust Mode". Hit '''1''' (P1 Start) two times to begin gun adjustments. Just follow the directions, aiming at the targets for both guns. When done, use '''F2''' to shut off Service Mode and reset '''F3''' or restart MAME.

==Zoo Keeper==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

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==2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==720 Degrees==
This game uses a spinner control, right? 

The original controller for 720 Degrees was a joystick that was hardware-limited to only travel along the outermost edges in a circle. The internal mechanism for reading this control was similar to a spinner except that it had the additional benefit of knowing which direction the joystick was pointing. Because this knowledge is an important aspect of the game, the current emulation of the controller maps an analog joystick to the underlying controls instead of a spinner.

==American Poker 95==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==American Poker II==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==Amuse==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press F2 + F3 to enter TEST MODE. Exit with F2.

==Apple 10==
To initialize NVRAM, Hold ESTATISTICA '''9''' and MANAGEMENT '''0''' then press RESET '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release all keys.

==Arm Champs II==
After the 'MEMORY TEST', when the 'MOTOR TEST' message comes on the screen, you must move the joystick '''Left''' then '''Right''' for a second or two in each direction. The Title should soon appear.

==Avengers in Galactic Storm==
Press '''F2''' to enter Test Mode. Hit '''Up-ARROW''' once which will bring you to the "Game Mode" selection then press '''Left CTRL''' (Button 1) to return to Game.

==Beast Busters==
For the game to work properly, you need to calibrate ALL 3 guns! If you try to do only one, as the manual states, the eprom has invalid gun data and the screen go black after rebooting.
Fire at indicated spots with P1, P2 and P3 controls. Only then will a proper eprom be made.

==Big Deal==
Nothing special here, just be patient! It takes about 40 seconds to initiate the game.

==Blaster==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Bottle 10==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Bubble Memories==
The first time you run the game, it will say '...BACKUP DATA FAILED'. Press F2 to enter test mode and exit to start.

==Bubble Trouble==
Hold Service 1 '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 '''9''' again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit '''F2'''.

==Bubbles==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Captain Commando==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Championship Bowling==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. To proceed, just press '''1''' (P1 Start).

==Complex X==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Crazy Monkey==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Critter Crush==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

==Cuore 1==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Cyber Cycles==
Cyber Cycles needs to be calibrated before it'll steer properly.
Hold down '''9''' Service and tap '''F2''' TEST key until you see an INITIALIZING or INITIALIZED message. After that happens, quit the game with '''ESC''' to make sure the calibration is saved and then it should work properly.

==Dark Horse Legend==
The first time you run the game, it will go through a special initialization procedure. This can be quite lengthy. Let it complete all the way before exiting MAME and you will not have to do it again!

==Daytona USA==
This game defaults to a MASTER game in a TWIN cabinet setup. This needs to be changed to SINGLE game, UPLIGHT cabinet.

When you get the flashing "Network Checking" message, use '''F2''' to enter Service Mode,
Use the '''Left Shift''' to move to different options and Player 1 Start ('''1''') to select that option.
Highlight LINK ID and change this to SINGLE.
Highlight CABINET and change this to UPLIGHT.
Move to EXIT then select. Repeat at the main menu. The game will now be configured to start!

==Defender==
The first time you run the game, it will say '01 0000 COINS LEFT'. To proceed, just hit '''F3'''.

==Dirt Fox==
Hold '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press '''F2''' to exit.

==Double Dragon==
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power? 

Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.

==Dream Soccer '94==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Elephant Family==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0'''&'''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Final Lap 2==
Hold '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press '''F2''' to exit.

==Final Lap 3==
Hold '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Verify that controls are set to zero then press '''F2''' to exit.

==Final Lap R==
Hold down '''9''' and tap '''F2'''. If you do not get an "initializing" message followed by the input test, keep doing it until you do. Exit MAME and restart the game, it's now calibrated.

==Find Love==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

==Five-A-Side Soccer==
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch '''F2''' and tap '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.

==Food Fight==
The first time you run the game, it will say NVRAM FAILED:.... Press P1 - Button 1 to proceed. The NVRAM will be automatically initialized. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Four Roses==
Turn on the machine getting STATISTIC & MANAGEMENT buttons pressed.
STATISTICS == Show credits in/out. To cancel statistics press CANCEL for some seconds.
MANAGEMENT == Settings. The following menu will show up: HOLD3 == Verify In/Out, even
when the stats were cleared. HOLD2 + HOLD4 == Modify maximum bet, pressing HOLD1.
Modify minimum bet, pressing HOLD2. Modify percentage (1, 2, 3, 4), pressing HOLD3.
Press START to exit from programming mode.

==Fruit Cocktail==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Funky Head Boxers==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

==Garage==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Golly Ghost==
Hold Service 1 '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 '''9''' again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit '''F2'''.

==GTI Club==
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch '''F2''' and tap reset '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.

==Hang Pilot==
To re-initialize the EEPROM, hold down the test switch '''F2''' and tap reset '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says 'Initializing EEPROM'.

==Hard Drivin' / Race Drivin'==
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power? 

Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
 <HR> 
If you are having trouble controlling vehicle or the brake is always on, calibration must be done! 

First off, Delete any .NV (NVRAM) file for this game contained in your NVRAM directory, called harddriv.nv or racedriv.nv or the same as the setname you intend to use.
You need to understand how the controls are mapped in MAME. It's not very intuitive, so pay attention:

* Steering wheel: Player 1 Paddle control, by default maps to the mouse and the left/right arrow keys
* Gas pedal: Pedal 1 control, by default maps to the '''Left Control''' key. Pressing the key will quickly depress the analog control; releasing the key will release it.
* Brake pedal: Pedal 2 control, by default maps to the '''Left Alt''' key. Operates the same way as the gas pedal.
* Clutch pedal: Pedal 3 control, by default maps to the '''Space''' key. Operates the same way as the gas and brake pedals.
* Analog Shifter: (found in the non-compact versions only) Maps to the Player 2 analog joystick X/Y axes, which are mapped by default to the keys '''R''', '''F''', '''D''', '''G'''.
* Digital Shifter: (found in the compact versions only) Maps to Player 1 buttons 2, 3, 4 and 5. First gear is button 2 (default: '''Left Alt'''). Second gear is button 3 (default: '''Space'''). Third gear is button 4 (default: '''Left Shift'''). Fourth gear is button 5 (default: '''Z''' key).
* Key: Maps to Player 1 start button (default: '''1''' key).
* Abort: Maps to Player 2 start button (default: '''2''' key).

Finally, here is a step-by-step tour through the calibration process. Note that even if you have an analog control connected to any of the analog controls in the game, it is much easier to do calibration with the keyboard.

# Take your hands and feet off all controls then turn key. Make absolutely sure you haven't touched any of the controls up to this point, then press the '''1''' key.
# Turn wheel counterclockwise as far as it will go then turn key. At this point, press and hold the '''Left''' key for about 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the left arrow. It should say New min 256.
# Turn wheel clockwise as far as it will go then turn key. At this point, press and hold the '''Right''' key for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the right arrow. It should say Max 3840.
# Put transmission in first then turn key and release. Since first gear is in the upper-left corner, press and hold the '''D''' and '''R''' keys for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the '''D''' and '''R''' keys.
# Put transmission in fourth then turn key again. Since fourth gear is in the lower-right corner, press and hold the '''F''' and '''G''' keys for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, press the '''1''' key while still holding down the '''F''' and '''G''' keys.
# Move seat full forward then turn key and release. Since the seat feedback isn't implemented in the MAME driver, just go ahead and press the '''1''' key here.
# Move fully back and to side then turn key again. Just press the '''1''' key here again to move on.
# Take your foot off the brake turn key to abort. Now this is the tricky part. When you see this screen do nothing. Wait for a couple of seconds until it displays New max 4064. Do NOT press the '''1''' key prematurely here or you will screw up the calibration!
# Now step on brake firmly and release. Do this by pressing and holding the '''Left Alt''' key for 3 seconds, and then letting go. If all is well, it should display Range 4064 and move on to the game.

There, now that wasn't so hard, was it?

==Hyper Sports==
To have the high score table properly initialized, the first time you run the game you should go into the dip switch menu, set World Records to 'Erase on Reset', reset the game '''F3''' and then set the dip switch back to 'Don't Erase'.

==Il Pagliaccio==
At start-up, 'RICHIESTA INIZIALIZZAZIONE' pops-up, Hold '''9''' then press '''F3'''. Soon, you will get to the main service screen. Use P1 Start '''1''' to exit.

==Inferno==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Island / Island 2==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Jockey Club==
At start-up, hit '''9''' (Reset SW). The game should then boot correctly.

==Jolly Card==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 ('''0''' + '''9'''), press reset '''F3''' then release all keys and either reset or restart MAME.

==Jolly Joker==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 ('''0''' + '''9'''), press reset '''F3''' then release '''0''' + '''9''' and you'll see a few rows of numbers appear. Reset or restart MAME.

==JoJo's Bizarre Adventure / Venture==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled (NO CD), the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Joust==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Joust 2==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Karate Blazers==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Keks==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==King of Fighters (Series) ==
How to activate Blood? 

Hit '''F2''', use the player 1 controls to navigate to "Setting up the soft dip", hit the primary button ('''Left Control'''), navigate to "Slot 1 (game name)", hit the primary button and finally navigate to the "Blood" selection and turn it on by hitting the primary button. To exit the menu, press the third button ('''Space''') two times and select "Exit".

==King Pin / King Pin Multi-Game==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'PLEASE SETUP GAME'.
Enter the DIP SWITCHES menu and set the 1st, 4th, 5th and 7th dip switch to 'ON' to start setup.
Using default key configuration, Tap the keys in this sequence:
'''Space''', '''Left Shift''' x4 for Kingpin, x7 for Multi-Game, '''C'''
The message 'SET ALL SWITCHES OFF' appears. Set All dip switches to OFF and reset or restart MAME.

==Konami 80's AC Special==
The first time you run the game, it will dump you on a clock setting screen. Keep pressing DOWN and select 'SAVE AND EXIT' then press P1 START '''1''' to continue.

==Kram==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Laser Ghost==
Press mouse button to start the gun adjustment of the left gun. Fire with mouse on both 'flash points' and press '''F2''' to exit.

==Line of Fire==
Press mouse button to start the gun adjustment of the left gun. Fire with mouse on both 'flash points' and press '''Left Alt''' + '''S''' to exit.

==Lotto Fun==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'MEMORY PROTECT SWITCH MUST BE DOWN!'. Press '''F1''' to proceed.

==Lovely Poker==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'BATTERY BACKUP CHECK/ERROR FOUND'. Press 'Memory Reset' key '''-''' to initialize.

==Lucky & Wild==
Press '''F2''', then press Service 1 '''9''' twice. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. Once you finished, press '''F2'''.

==Lucky Haunter==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Magic's 10==
For the 1st boot, switch "Disable Free Play" to ON in the dip switches, enter a coin and press Collect to get the first game over.

==Magic Card II==
The first time you run the game, "Elektronik Defekt" message appears. To properly initialize the NVRAM, simply restart MAME or hit '''F3'''.

==Magical Zunou Power==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Mahjong Pon Chin Kan==
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting '''F2''', then '''F3'''. When the Test screen comes up, hit '''F2''' then '''F3''' again.

==Mahjong Yuugi==
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting '''F2''', then '''F3'''. When the Test screen comes up, hit '''F2''' then '''F3''' again.

==Marchen Maze==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'TEST PROGRAM INIT...'. Reset '''F3''' or Restart.

==Metal Slug (Series)==
Gameplay is choppy at times, but I have enough CPU power? 

Although the FPS counter shows 100% speed for these games, they may appear choppy. This is true to the original — even the original hardware of these games struggled with them and therefore the choppiness is actually accurate emulation of these games. You may be able to get rid of it in some cases by using the -cheat parameter, hitting the tilde key and browsing the on screen menu until you find "CPU overclocking". This will run the emulated CPU faster which may or may not fix it. It may also cause the emulation to have errors, so don't bug people if overclocking screws up a game.
 
<HR>
 
How to activate Blood? 

Hit '''F2''', use the player 1 controls to navigate to "Setting up the soft dip", hit the primary button ('''Left Control'''), navigate to "Slot 1 (game name)", hit the primary button and finally navigate to the "Blood" selection and turn it on by hitting the primary button. To exit the menu, press the third button ('''Space''') two times and select "Exit".

==Millennium Nuovo 4000==
At first start-up, an Italian message pops up: "(translated) PCB has been hacked from external agent, it's advised to add an anti-spark device". Press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode, then press Key '''B''' (Hold 5) to exit Service Mode.

==Mortal Kombat II / Mortal Kombat 3 / Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 
When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Multi Fish==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Mystic Marathon==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Name Club Ver.3==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Narc==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'DEFAULT ADJUSTMENTS RESTORED'. Press '''F2''' to enter test mode and exit to start.

==NBA Hangtime / NBA Maximum Hangtime==
When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Phrase Craze==
The first time you run the game, 'PUSH ANY SWITCH' appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press '''Space''' to proceed.

==Pirate==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Player's Edge Plus (Set038) Set Chip==
peset038

This is not a game. It's a one screen utility program which is meant to be used after you
already successfully put a new game in your machine.

Lets say you have 'pepp0516' installed and you go through the setup. In a real machine,
you may want to add a bill validator. The only way to do that is to un-socket the 'pepp0516'
chip and put in the 'peset038' chip and then reboot the machine. Then this chip's program
runs and you set the options and put the 'pepp0516' chip back in.

The only way to simulate this is to fire up the 'pepp0516' game and set it up. Then exit the
game and copy the pepp0516.nv file to peset038.nv, and then run the 'peset038' program.
This is because they have to have the same eeprom and cmos data in memory to work. When you
are done with the peset038 program, you copy the peset038.nv file back over the pepp0516.nv

==Player's Edge Plus games (peplus.c)==

Two methods to startup, depending on set.

For:
pepp0065,
pepp0188,
pepp0250,
pepp0516,
peps0014,
peps0022,
peps0043,
peps0045,
peps0308,
pebe0014,
peke1012

be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default)
"CMOS DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K''')
be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default)
"EEPROM DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K''')
be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O''' by default)

For:
pepp0043,
pepp0158,
pepp0447,
peps0615,
peps0716,
pex2069p,
pexmp006,
pexmp017,
pexmp024,
pexp0019,
pexp0112,
pexs0006

be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O'''' by default)
"CMOS DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K'''') until a "beep" is heard
be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O'''' by default)
press the jackpot reset button (default is '''L''')
be sure the door is opened (if not, press '''O''' by default)
"EEPROM DATA" will be displayed
press the self-test button (default is '''K''')
be sure the door is closed (if not, press '''O''' by default)

==Poker - Greyhound Electronics==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press '''F2''' + '''F3''' to enter TEST MODE. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Poker 4-1==
Simply restart the game after "DATA ERROR" appears to create proper NVRAM.

==Poker De Win==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==Pontoon==
The first time you run the game, it will ask for you to "Call Attendant". Press key service key '''0''' to proceed.

==Pool 10==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Pot Game==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Pro Mahjong Kiwame==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'BACKUP ERROR'. Press '''F3''' to proceed.

==Pro Mahjong Kiwame S==
After 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE' press '''9''' (SERVICE Key) and then '''F2''' (TEST) to get into the TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 1P (one player) and EXIT the test menu.

After the game starts to boot, re-enter the TEST MENU '''F2'''. Use '''9''' to move down to "Each Game Test / [KIWAME S]" then press '''F2'''. At the screen with the tables, press '''F2'''. The selection will flash and you'll be brought to a setup screen. Press '''9''' twice and then use '''F2''' to change the option from MANUAL to AUTO. Press '''9''' until you move down to the 2nd to last option on the screen (10 times), then Press '''F2'''. You should be brought back to the Test Menu. Press '''9''', then '''F2''' to EXIT the test menu.

==Prop Cycle==
To calibrate the steering, Hold down service '''9''' and tap test '''F2'''. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Pull Tabs==
Simply restart the game after "DATA ERROR" appears to create proper NVRAM.

==Qix==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Quiz Sangokushi==
After start the game, it will say 'M E N U...'. Press P2 Start '''2''' to proceed.

==Quiz Tonosama no Yabou==
After start the game, it will say 'M E N U...'. Press P2 Start '''2''' to proceed.

==Rampage World Tour==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Red Earth==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled (NO CD), the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Resident==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Revolution X==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.
 
<HR>
 
How do I calibrate the guns? Can I use a real light gun? 

The game will automatically ask you to calibrate the guns when you start the game for the first time. Simply put, use your mouse or keyboard to "target" the top left corner when the game asks so. There aren't any visual cues to help this, so you'll have to go by the numerical coordinates that are visible on the screen. The numbers you see are in a simple 8-bit scale going from 0 to 255. To "target" the top left corner, keep moving your mouse until you get P1 X and P1 Y as near to 0 as possible. The middle is located at about 127, 127, and the bottom right corner as close to 255 as possible. Repeat the process for the second player.
As for the light gun, the short answer is no. A longer answer is that the game didn't actually have a light gun — it had analog joysticks mounted as guns, and emulating them with a proper light gun is not viable. Try to use mouse control with this game.

==Rim Rockin' Basketball==
I remember playing a cabinet with that allowed 4 players, but the game is only allowing 2. How do I set this game up for 4 players? 

With this and some other multiplayer games, the default number of players for a cabinet is two — even if the program supports more. You can usually set these settings with a dip switch assignment or adjusting an option in the Service Mode (Using '''F2''' to enter and exit).

==Robotron==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Rock Climber (rclimb_3)==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Roll Fruit==
-0.133u3
Using the DIP SWITCHES -
Turn 'FR Door' "ON"
Turn 'Service Mode' "ON"
Reset '''F3'''
Turn 'Service Mode' "OFF"
Toggle 'Short ST' ON/OFF quickly to move cursor down ONE row, so it highlights INITIALIZE.
Turn 'Service Mode' "ON" and wait for 5 second countdown.
Turn 'Service Mode' "OFF"
Turn 'FR Door' "OFF"

-Normal Procedure
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Royal Card==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys ('''0''' + '''9'''), press reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-Initializiert!" or similar message, release all keys. Restart if needed.

==Royal Vegas Joker Card==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 Keys ('''0''' + '''9'''), then press reset (F3). Now the NVRAM has been initialized.

==Run and Gun==
EEP ROM 35E shows up bad - hold down '''F2''' and TAP Reset '''F3''' to init the EEPROM properly. When the message appears, let go of '''F2'''.

==Scud Race==
The game has an unemulated network board. When the game says "Cancelled. Network Board not present", go to the test menu '''F2'''. In the game assignments menu, set link id to Single.

==Sea Bass Fishing==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Selection - Greyhound Electronics==
The first time you run the game, an ERROR appears because the NVRAM needs initializing. Press '''F2''' + '''F3''' to enter TEST MODE. Exit with '''F2'''.

==Sengoku Mahjong [BET]==
Once you see the warning message, press Reset (F3).

==Sigma Poker 2000==
Turn ON the Supervisor Key '''0'''.
Press HOLD 5 ('''B''') 3 times to enter Page 4 of setup of the supervisor menu.
Use HOLD 3 ('''C''') to scroll and highlight "Clear All Informations".
Keep HOLD 1 ('''Z''') pressed until you see the screen refresh.
Turn OFF the Supervisor Key '''0'''.

==Sigma Poker==
Turn ON the Operator Key '''9'''.
Hold down the DOOR Key '''O'''.
When you see the operator mode, hit '''9''' again.
Restart or reboot.

==Simpsons Bowling==
To initialize the EEPROM, hold down test switch '''F2''' and press reset '''F3''' once. Do not let go of '''F2''' until you see a message that says "Initializing EEPROM".

==Sinistar==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Slam Dunk==
EEP ROM 35E shows up bad - hold down '''F2''' and TAP Reset '''F3''' to init the EEPROM properly. When the message appears, let go of '''F2'''.

==Slither==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'CMOS INVALID'. Press P2 START '''2''' to save CMOS and proceed.

==Snooker 10==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Solar Assault==
Error will show for 24G. Hold '''F2''' then hit Reset '''F3'''. Continue holding '''F2''' until the game creates the EEPROM and tells you to release it.

==Space Dungeon==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Space Gun==
Press '''F2''' + '''F3''' to enter test mode. Press P2 Start '''2''' to calibrate the guns for Players 1 and 2. Follow instructions and fire on targets for both players - when complete, press '''2''' again to save EEPROM. Reset or Restart.

==Speed Racer==
Make sure you have no .NV file for this game. When you boot, the game will guide you to hit '''F2''' to enter service to calibrate your controls. "Jump" is default mapped to '''1''' (Player 1 Start). Follow instructions, holding each direction and pedal for a couple seconds before hitting '''1'''. Hit '''F2''' and reset/restart MAME.

==Splat==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Stargate==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Steel Gunner / Steel Gunner 2==
Hold Service 1 '''9''' then press '''F2''' to enter Service Mode. Shoot at the targets it shows using the crosshair. After you've shot the target, press Service 1 '''9''' again to move onto the next one. Once you finished and have returned to the start again, hit '''F2'''.

==Steep Slope Sliders==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Street Fighter III (Series)==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. In order to use any game that is not labeled as NO CD, the game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Super Gran Safari==
When you see the black screen, enter the key sequence '''VXB1''' (HOLD 4, HOLD 2, HOLD 5 and START) to initialize the game.

==Super High Impact==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'CMOS INVALID...'. Following instructions will get you into game.

==Super Pool 99==
At start-up a Test Hardware with 'RAM NG' message pops up. Do a soft reset '''F3''' and keep pressed '''1''' + '''9''' until the RAM init message appears.

==Super Real Mahjong 2==
Running the first time, you need to init the EEPROM. You can do this by hitting '''F2''', then '''F3'''. When the Test screen comes up, hit '''F2''' then '''F3''' again.

==Sweet Life==
To initialize the game, turn Service Mode ON '''F2''' and press reset '''F3'''.
Move pointer to INIT with '''C''', then press '''1'''.
Hold Cancel '''Z''' for 5 seconds while counter counts down.
When complete, turn Service Mode OFF with '''F2''' and restart or reboot.

==Target Panic==
The game works, you just need to wait out the initialization process which takes in the neighborhood of 7 minutes! Use '''INSERT''' to fast-forward the emulation for a while, if you get impatient.

==Ten Balls==
To initialize NVRAM, Hold ESTATISTICA '''9''' and MANAGEMENT '''0''' then press RESET '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release all keys.

==Terminator 2==
How do I calibrate the guns? Can I use a real light gun? 

The game will automatically ask you to calibrate the guns when you start the game for the first time. Simply put, use your mouse or keyboard to "target" the top left corner when the game asks so. There aren't any visual cues to help this, so you'll have to go by the numerical coordinates that are visible on the screen. The numbers you see are in a simple 8-bit scale going from 0 to 255. To "target" the top left corner, keep moving your mouse until you get P1 X and P1 Y as near to 0 as possible. The middle is located at about 127, 127, and the bottom right corner as close to 255 as possible. Repeat the process for the second player.

As for the light gun, the short answer is no. A longer answer is that the game didn't actually have a light gun — it had analog joysticks mounted as guns, allowing for constant tracking updates and continuous trigger. To do both the tracking and trigger with a proper light gun is not viable for most lightguns. Try to use mouse or trackball control, or analog joystick with this game.

==The Electric Yo-Yo==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

==Time Crisis==
Gunsight Adjustment:
Hit '''9''' (Service SW) + '''F2''' (Test SW) to enter gun calibration. Hit '''LEFT ALT''' two times then aim for the target, using '''LEFT ALT''' to shoot, lining up your shot. Test to see that the target is aligned then hit '''9''' (Service SW) and then '''F2''' (Test SW) to write NVRAM and return to game. It's suggested you fully restart the game after this step as there is sometimes left over target graphics from procedure.

==Tortuga Family==
Press and hold Service 1 + 2 (Keys '''0''' + '''9'''), then press Reset '''F3'''. When you see "RAM-INIZIALIZZATA!", release.

==Track & Field==
To have the high score table properly initialized, the first time you run the game you should go into the dip switch menu, set World Records to 'Erase on Reset', reset the game '''F3''' and then set the dip switch back to 'Don't Erase'.

==Triple Hunt==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'AIM GUN AT SQUARE AND FIRE'. Calibrate your gun and assure the Service Mode DIP is OFF. Restart.

==Turkey Shoot==
When you see "FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORED", hit '''F2''' (Service Mode)

==Vendetta==
The first time you run the game, the EEPROM 13B shows as BAD in the RAM/ROM CHECK. Hold down the test switch '''F2''' until you see the message "TEST... COMPLETE".

==Videomat==
Turn ON Operator Key '''9'''.
Hit the DOOR key '''O'''.
After a moment, the Operator Mode will appear.
Turn OFF the Operator Key '''9''' to allow play, resetting with '''F3''' if needed.

==Virtual Mahjong==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Virtual Mahjong 2 - My Fair Lady==
The first time you run the game, it will say 'ERROR ON CARTRIDGE'. Press SERVICE '''9''' and then TEST '''F2''' to get into the ST-V TEST MENU. Select 'SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS' with SERVICE and press TEST to proceed, then set 'CABINET TYPE' to 3P (three players) and EXIT the test menu.

==Warzard==
There is no avoiding the NVRAM initialization process. The game must be allowed to create a complete and valid NVRAM file. This process takes nearly an hour and only needs to be done once. Once a proper NVRAM is created, the game will start quickly.

==Water Match==
This game is impossible to control. What do I do to play this? 
The instructions are on the game's bezel. The game involves waggling the two joysticks around like an idiot. Here's what you have to do:
For freestyle and backstroke swimming, move the two joysticks up and down in opposition to each other (when one is up, the other must be down).
For butterfly, turn the joysticks "outward" — left clockwise, right counterclockwise. For breaststroke, turn them "inward" (left counterclockwise, right clockwise).
(You need to use the start button to dive into the pool and the turn button to turn around.)
For rowing the rowboat, move the joysticks up and down in sync (both up, both down, both up, etc.).
For rowing the canoe, move the joysticks up and down independently: the left one if the canoe is veering to the left or the right one if the canoe is veering to the right. (One of the buttons is involved as well, but it's too hard to make out in the photo.) You have to press one of the buttons (not sure which one) to right your canoe when it capsizes.

==Witch==
Press F1 to initialize NVRAM.

==World Tennis==
On startup, you have to reset the game '''F3''' to make it exit service mode.

==WWF Wrestlemania==
The volume for this game is TOO LOW! 

When the game is running, hit '''F2''' to get to the internal service menu. Hit '''F2''' again to "close" the service switch so that you won't get stuck in the menu. Now, navigate to the "Volume Adjust" option (following the directions provided) and adjust the volume. It's best to keep the volume no more than 80-90% filled as it might cause your sound to be overdriven and crackle. When adjusted, simply exit the menu.

==Zombie Raid==
Use '''F2''' (Service Mode) and then reset '''F3''' or restart MAME. Use '''CTRL''' or '''ALT''' and highlight "7. Gun Adjust Mode". Hit '''1''' (P1 Start) two times to begin gun adjustments. Just follow the directions, aiming at the targets for both guns. When done, use '''F2''' to shut off Service Mode and reset '''F3''' or restart MAME.

==Zoo Keeper==
You can use '''F1''' to proceed through all the configuration screens, stopping when you see the title screen. Setup is complete.

FAQ:Controls

2009-04-02T20:17:33Z

Urebelscum: /* How do I configure the keys? */ Reworded how to do NOTs

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==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#* console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys (or press them with a second of each other) after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 only if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the second key(s) twice.

"Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, and mame's UI buttons.

This remapping will also work for joystick or mouse inputs if joystick or mouse support is enabled (see below).

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the "UI Configure" key, normally Tab, to something else. To restore the default settings, the quickest way is to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory. However this will remove any other general input changes, too.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Open the default.cfg file and find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code>. Delete that line and all the lines down to and including the next <code></port></code> line; this should be five lines. Save the file.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs much the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is the option Analog Controls, where you can [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|reverse the Axis]]. Also see [[#What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?|What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?]] if changing analog inputs.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab. You might also want to try adjusting the mouse settings inside the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Mouse).

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

* The most common reason is that Mame disables joysticks by default. In your MAME.ini file, look for the "joystick" line reading "'''joystick 0"'''; simply change it to '''joystick 1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is recognized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the game's inputs are mapped with the appropriate joystick inputs. If not, see [[How do I configure the keys?]] for remapping the buttons and digital axes, and [[How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?]] for mapping analog joystick axes to analog game axes.

==Why doesn't my mouse or trackball work?==

Basically the same as [[Why doesn't my joystick work?|joysticks]]:

* The most common solution is, in mame.ini, replace "'''mouse 0"'''with '''mouse 1'''.

* For the mouse to work in mame, it has to work in windows. So if it doesn't work in windows (ie doesn't more the mouse pointer), fix this first as this isn't a mame problem. However, some virtual mice that work in windows won't work in mame; mame is currently using RawInput for mouse and keyboard inputs in Windows XP & Vista, and if the virtual mouse driver isn't RawInput compatable, it won't work in mame.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the game's inputs are mapped with the appropriate mouse inputs. If not, see [[How do I configure the keys?]] for remapping the buttons, and [[How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?]] for mapping the mouse axes to analog game axes.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable SlikStik.

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:General Games

2009-03-03T17:59:10Z

Urebelscum: /* Why are there so many versions of Galaxian, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, etc.? */ added "or bugs are fixed"

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==Why are there so many versions of Galaxian, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, etc.?==
Games were often licensed to other companies for a variety of reasons: the most common was that the makers wished to sell the game in a country or region in which they had no distribution of their own. In the early 80s, Namco had no US distribution network so their games were licensed to Atari, Bally-Midway, and others. Conversely, Atari licensed their games to Japanese companies (usually Namco) for sale there.

Sometimes a set of ROMs with a different copyright date is found, or a bootleg set, or another alternate version. When the "parent" game has already been emulated in MAME, these alternates are usually easy to add. In some cases, alternate versions are slightly different: Game levels are in a different order, the game is harder or faster, bugs are fixed, etc.

In some cases, ROMs were hacked to run on hardware they were not intended for. For example, when Pac-Man was "hot," some arcade operators found a way to dump Pac-Man ROMs and hack them to work on Scramble machines* so they wouldn't have to purchase extra Pac-Man boards. Since these hacked versions are masterpieces in their own right, the MAME developers have included them.

* Apparently, Scramble's board was especially easy to re-use; several games were hacked to play on it. A long-running joke with MAME enthusiasts is that anything can be run on Scramble hardware - N64 games, your toaster, your automatic garage door, etc. :?) (Ironically, Scramble itself was hacked to play on Galaxian hardware!)

==How are video arcade games copy-protected, and why?==
Arcade games are protected for the same reason as any other: piracy (specifically in the form of bootlegs - the same game adapted to run on cheaper hardware so that it could be sold to operators for less money).

One of the most devious methods - unhackable until MAME - was Atari's "Slapstic" security chip. When the game was run, the game code checked for the security board in various ways. If it wasn't there, the game malfunctioned or refused to run. (This is similar to the hardware "dongle" protection used by some high-end PC software.) Since the security chip came only with purchased games, copies of the ROMs were unusable. This is why games like '''Marble Madness''' and '''Indiana Jones''' could previously not be emulated, though their ROMs were available.

Another way to protect ROMs was to encrypt them. A custom CPU or special chips on the main board decoded (decrypted) the data as it ran the game. Copying the ROMs was futile unless the encryption system had been "broken". As such, it is difficult to extract the key and decryption algorithm from these chips, but weaknesses in the algorithms or their implementation can be exploited to recover the algorithm and/or the key. Encryption can affect graphics (as in the case of later Neo Geo games and Funky Jet), sound (as in some Seibu games), program code (as in Sega System 16/18, Capcom CPS-2 and -3, or the C-Chip in many Taito games), sprites (as in '''Raiden II'''), or a combination of things.

Some systems store the key in battery backed RAM, instead of ROM. This insures that altering the data or trying to dump the decryption key will disable your board. This is also known as a "suicide battery" - the board would be rendered useless if the battery dies or is disconnected. This is used on a number of boards, for example Capcom's CPS-2, CPS-3 and Sega's System 16 and System 18 boards.

Yet another method of copy protection is an MCU (microcontroller unit), which is a custom processor, and can have an internal ROM inside it. This holds either program code or important data for the game and only allows the game to access it under certain conditions.

These dedicated protection devices can be used for a multitude of protective tasks. They can perform collision detection between rectangles or other simple math operations (Sega and Konami both did this a lot), they can do DMA transfers (Konami K055550, seen in '''Violent Storm''' and '''Monster Maulers'''), they can pull sprite data out of work RAM and generate a priority-sorted display list in sprite RAM (many Konami games starting with '''TMNT 2'''), set up palette RAM (Konami did this, as did Atari), return executable code that the main CPU runs (Taito liked to do this) - without the device the code is invalid and the CPU crashes - or they can set magic values in RAM that the main game code needs to function (Sega did this a lot, and '''Run and Gun''' seems to also).

Dumping this code is often a very difficult, or even an impossible task. However, there are sometimes ways to trick the MCU program to bypass the security measures and read the contents. Sometimes, though, the only option for the developer is to guess what the MCU does and simulate it as well as they can.

Of course, it gets even better if all of these are combined. The Dallas DS5002FP security chip (manufactured by Dallas Semiconductor) combines encryption of the internal ROM with a sort-of suicide battery that destroys the contents of the internal ROM if it is tampered with. It is also completely custom as opposed to for example the M68705 which has been used in many arcade games (for example Bubble Bobble) and therefore there is a lot of information available about it on the Internet. The Dallas security chip prevents a lot of Gaelco games from being emulated, for example. It's not invincible, though, since [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mgk25/ Markus Kuhn] claims to have cracked it, although the process he describes is not easy.

==What are "custom chips"?==
Custom chips are chips that were specifically designed by the game manufacturer, usually for one specific hardware system (although that doesn't have to be the case - Konami and Taito both heavily reused their customs across multiple PCBs and systems). These chips are often what gives a game it's special features that make it stand out, in much the same way that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga Commodore Amiga] was defined largely by the capabilities of it's custom chips.

Most typically the graphics hardware of a game is on a custom chip (or an FPGA in the case of newer games), while the CPU, sound, and other hardware are off-the-shelf parts from makers like Motorola, Zilog, or Yamaha. In earlier games, when the technology wasn't yet capable of allowing cheap production of high-powered custom chips, often large arrays of simple logic gates (so-called "74xx-series" chips) were used to perform the same function. Also, while a majority of games used stock audio hardware, Sega, Namco, and Konami all used custom audio processors to try and gain an additional advantage.

Sometimes "semi-custom" chips were used - these were custom-made for a home computer or console but ended up being pressed into arcade service. For instance, Sega used the Genesis/Megadrive video chip to provide additional layers in System 18, and later used the Saturn's SCSP sound processor in Model 2 and 3. (I am not counting arcade systems based entirely on their home counterparts here).

==What is a bootleg version?==
The most accurate definition in relation to arcade games is "unauthorized pirate version". Usually this word is used to refer to the games that are hacked or ported to different hardware by someone other than the game manufacturer. Often this is coupled with removing the copy protection, and the bootleggers may also have modified the game itself. Frequently the game is also degraded to run on lower-cost hardware, increasing the bootlegger's profits. Amusingly, many bootlegs include their own new protection scheme to prevent other bootleggers from using it.

==What are flyers?==
A "flyer" is a printed advertisement. For arcade games, flyers were primarily used to entice operators into buying a new game. Some were also aimed at game players so that they would demand their local operators to buy specific games.

You can see flyers for thousands of games at [http://www.arcadeflyers.com/ The Arcade Flyers Archive].

==What are the Mahjong games doing in MAME?==
Mahjong is very popular in Japan, so literally dozens (if not hundreds) of mahjong games have been made for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Domestic_Market JDM] consumption. While this may seem strange to people outside of Japan, there are other similar situations in the world of sport. American football, cricket, and rugby each are big sellers in specific countries and largely unheard of elsewhere.

Anyway, mahjong isn't actually too hard to learn, and it can greatly expand your selection of puzzle/strategy type games. Several online guides exist, including [http://tokyo.cool.ne.jp/barfhappy/ Introduction to Ma-Jan Video Games], [http://www.sys2064.com/faq/mahjong.txt SYS 2064], [http://www16.brinkster.com/mahjong/ Mahjong for Dummies], and [http://mahjonginmame.nm.ru/ Mahjong In MAME], which teaches you Mahjong using MAME and some of the mahjong games it emulates.

==How do I play Truco / Hanafuda / Shougi?==
Like mahjong, there are many online guides. Use your favorite search engine, or try these to get you started: [http://www.pagat.com/put/truco.html Truco], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanafuda Hanafuda], and [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/SHOGI/rules/erules.html Shougi].

==Can I build my own arcade cabinet?==
Certainly, depending on your woodworking skills. Instructions, examples, and guidance can be found on [http://directory.google.com/Top/Games/Coin-Op/Arcade_Games/Cabinets/Constructing/ Constructing Cabinets] and [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls]. There are also pre-made cabinets available from [http://www.hanaho.com Hanaho Games] and [http://www.dreamarcades.com Dream Arcades].

FAQ:Controls

2008-12-30T17:43:11Z

Urebelscum: Added Why mouse don't work. And minor changes to Why joystick don't work.

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#* console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs if joystick support is enabled (see below).

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the "UI Configure" key, normally Tab, to something else. To restore the default settings, the quickest way is to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory. However this will remove any other general input changes, too.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Open the default.cfg file and find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code>. Delete that line and all the lines down to and including the next <code></port></code> line; this should be five lines. Save the file.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs much the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is the option Analog Controls, where you can [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|reverse the Axis]]. Also see [[#What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?|What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?]] if changing analog inputs.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab. You might also want to try adjusting the mouse settings inside the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Mouse).

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

* The most common reason is that Mame disables joysticks by default. In your MAME.ini file, look for the "joystick" line reading "'''joystick 0"'''; simply change it to '''joystick 1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is recognized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the game's inputs are mapped with the appropriate joystick inputs. If not, see [[How do I configure the keys?]] for remapping the buttons and digital axes, and [[How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?]] for mapping analog joystick axes to analog game axes.

==Why doesn't my mouse or trackball work?==

Basically the same as [[Why doesn't my joystick work?|joysticks]]:

* The most common solution is, in mame.ini, replace "'''mouse 0"'''with '''mouse 1'''.

* For the mouse to work in mame, it has to work in windows. So if it doesn't work in windows (ie doesn't more the mouse pointer), fix this first as this isn't a mame problem. However, some virtual mice that work in windows won't work in mame; mame is currently using RawInput for mouse and keyboard inputs in Windows XP & Vista, and if the virtual mouse driver isn't RawInput compatable, it won't work in mame.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the game's inputs are mapped with the appropriate mouse inputs. If not, see [[How do I configure the keys?]] for remapping the buttons, and [[How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?]] for mapping the mouse axes to analog game axes.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable SlikStik.

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Audio

2008-03-03T21:33:01Z

Urebelscum: Added Why is the sound choppy question.

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==Can I record the music or sounds from the game?==
Yes. If you just want to record the sound effects and music from a session of playing the game in MAME, you can use the <code>-wavwrite</code> parameter, like so:

mame <gamename> -wavwrite <filename>

If you'd like to record specific sound effects on their own, you can use other programs such as [http://www.emuhype.com/index.phtml?s=misc&ss=index M1], which is a sound playback program that supports many of the same games that MAME does.

==What is the best output frequency to use?==
By default, MAME generates audio at 48000Hz. For most modern sound cards, this is the native sound rate and should produce the best results. Earlier sound cards tended to support 44100Hz as a different rate, so you can optionally try that if you're not happy with the sound quality.

== Why do I get no sound? ==

Try the Following:

* Make sure your speakers are turned on and the volume turned up

* Make sure your sound card drivers are installed properly. For this, follow the directions that came with your sound card and/or motherboard (in the case of on-board sound)

* Open the Volume Control (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Volume Control) and make sure your Master and Wave controls are both turned up and not muted.

* Not all games have sound support in MAME. Make sure the game you are playing has sound emulation

* Some games in MAME have options for disabling some sound, or reducing the volume. Try pressing Tab and choose "Dip Switches" or press F2 for service mode and see if there are options for sound.

== Why is the sound skipping or being choppy? How do I fix it? ==

There are two different groups of causes: video-audio sync problems, and not enough CPU speed.

The video-audio sync problems most often occur on systems with LCD monitors, but can happen on all systems. The usual cause is the original game ran video at something other than 60 Hz, while the LCD is. With Mame's default settings, this can lead to skipping or choppy sound. There are a few solutions:
*Enable -refreshspeed. This causes mame to run not quite the correct speed for most games, though.
*Set the correct -speed value. This will vary game to game, and enabling -refreshspeed should set this correctly. If it does not, you can hand set it instead with this option.
*Disable -waitvsync, -syncrefresh, and -triplebuffer. (This is the default settings.)
*Get a monitor that can switch resolutions, and a video card + driver that can display at the original games' refresh rates, and enable -switchres.

The not enough CPU speed is due to the computer not having enough computing power to emulate the game at full speed, and bad sound can be one of the first symptoms.
*The best answer it to get a faster CPU. However, since this is the most expensive, you might want to check if the other solutions help or not before doing this.
*Increase -audio_latency.
*Decrease -samplerate.
*Any of the other [[FAQ:Performance|Performance]] hints.

FAQ:Controls

2008-01-28T23:46:31Z

Urebelscum: Fixed link, I think

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#** console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the "UI Configure" key, normally Tab, to something else. To restore the default settings, the quickest way is to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory. However this will remove any other general input changes, too.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Open the default.cfg file and find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code>. Delete that line and all the lines down to and including the next <code></port></code> line; this should be five lines. Save the file.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs much the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is the option Analog Controls, where you can [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|reverse the Axis]]. Also see [[#What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?|What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?]] if changing analog inputs.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that Mame disnables joysticks by default. In your MAME.ini file, look for the "joystick" line reading "'''joystick 0"'''; simply change it to '''joystick 1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-17T18:15:22Z

Urebelscum: /* Why doesn't my joystick work? */

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#** console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the "UI Configure" key, normally Tab, to something else. To restore the default settings, the quickest way is to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory. However this will remove any other general input changes, too.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Open the default.cfg file and find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code>. Delete that line and all the lines down to and including the next <code></port></code> line; this should be five lines. Save the file.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs much the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is the option Analog Controls, where you can [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|reverse the Axis]]. Also see [[What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?]] if changing analog inputs.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that Mame disnables joysticks by default. In your MAME.ini file, look for the "joystick" line reading "'''joystick 0"'''; simply change it to '''joystick 1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-12T21:19:58Z

Urebelscum: /* Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore? */ updated to newer cfg file format

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#** console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the "UI Configure" key, normally Tab, to something else. To restore the default settings, the quickest way is to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory. However this will remove any other general input changes, too.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Open the default.cfg file and find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code>. Delete that line and all the lines down to and including the next <code></port></code> line; this should be five lines. Save the file.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs much the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is the option Analog Controls, where you can [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|reverse the Axis]]. Also see [[What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?]] if changing analog inputs.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that in your MAME.ini file you have the "joy=" line reading "'''joy=0"''', simply change it to '''joy=1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Running

2007-12-05T21:29:15Z

Urebelscum: /* How do I "press OK"? */

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==How do I launch MAME?==
To launch the MAME in Windows, you first need to open up a command prompt. The easiest way to do this is to choose "Run" from the Start menu and type "cmd" in the dialog box (for Windows 98/Me you need to type "command.com" instead).

In the command prompt, you need to first switch to the directory where the mame.exe program lives. To do this type:

cd <directory>

Executing MAME once you are there is easy. MAME takes a game name (using an 8-character abbreviated name) followed by optional parameters:

mame <gamename> <parameters>

The parameters are not required, so to just launch a game, type for example:

mame robby

This will run the game [http://mamedev.org/roms/robby Robby Roto] with the default settings. If you want to specify parameters, try this for example:

mame robby -ror

This will run the game [http://mamedev.org/roms/robby Robby Roto] with the screen rotated clockwise 90 degrees. For a complete list of parameters, see the WINDOWS.TXT file that is included with MAME.

For more flexible control over your configuration, you can create a mame.ini file (use the command <code>mame -cc</code> to make one initially) and modify that file.

==How do I "press OK"?==
When you run a game, MAME displays important messages (copyright notice, problems with game), then asks you to press OK to proceed. Press the '''O''' key, then the '''K''' key.

If you are only using a joystick, you can also "type" OK by wiggling the joystick left and then right. Actually, you can use whatever input you have configured for "UI left" and "UI right", which by default is the same as player 1's left and right, eg. the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard, or left and right on joystick 1. To change these defaults, see [[FAQ:Controls#How do I configure the keys?|How do I configure the keys?]]

==I get through the copyright and info screens, but the game won't start or work at all.==
There are three possibilities:
# Read the info screens carefully to see if the game is working. Do not just blindly skip them. They actually tell you important information.
# Some games require you to do something special to start them. (For example, you must keep 1 pressed when starting Super Pang.) Check the game-specific information, either in [[FAQ:Games|this FAQ]] or in the [http://mamedev.org/source/src/mame/drivers driver source code] for answers.
# Some drivers may be broken and therefore don't work. Check [http://mametesters.org MAME Testers] for information on known bugs.

==Why does it take so long for the game to start?==
Most arcade games have a POST (Power-On Self Test) process where they go through and check to make sure all of the hardware components are working on. This is similar to what happens when you first turn on your computer. For some games, this passes quickly, while for others it takes quite a long time. Usually you will see a bunch of garbage and colors flash by on the screen while all of the video RAM is tested. Just be patient and the game will eventually start running.

==When I start the game, I see a bunch of scrambled colors, or odd references to coins, ROMs, RAM, etc==
Have you ever seen an arcade game power up at the arcade? It goes through self-tests, diagnostics, etc. to be sure its hardware is okay. Some games have a VERY long self-test when they start. Be patient; the self-test will eventually end and the "attract" screen will appear. If you think you're having a real problem, check the Troubleshooting sections.

==Can I skip past the startup tests?==
No. MAME aims to accurately reproduce the arcade hardware. This includes allowing the startup tests to proceed as normal. If you are impatient, you are welcome to "fast forward" through this part of the process. By default, the "fast forward" key is mapped to the '''Insert''' key on the keyboard.

==How do I start the game?==
Remember, these are not re-creations of arcade games, but the original arcade games themselves. In order to play an arcade game, you must first insert a coin or two. By default in MAME, the "insert coin" switches are mapped to the keyboard keys '''5''', '''6''', '''7''' and '''8'''.

Once you've inserted enough coins to have a credit in the game, you need to start the game. Many games had separate buttons for 1 player start, 2 player start, etc. By default, MAME maps these switches to the '''1''', '''2''', '''3''' and '''4''' keys on the keyboard.

Some games didn't have separate start buttons; instead you just pressed any of the game's action buttons to start a game. For these games you need to press one of the action buttons. By default, the first three buttons for all games are mapped to the '''Left Control''' key, the '''Left Alt''' key, and the '''Spacebar'''.

FAQ:Features

2007-12-05T21:05:50Z

Urebelscum: /* Can I play two-player games over the Internet? */ minor- removed double negative

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==Can I save my game and resume it later?==
Sometimes. There is a save state feature implemented in MAME; however, there are some caveats to its use:

* Many games in MAME have not been updated to support save states. (Games that haven't been updated will display a warning upon save.)
* MAME will allow you to save the state of any game, even if it is not officially supported.
* The use of certain features (such as "anonymous timers") may prevent a save state from succeeding (though this should never happen for games that have been updated to support save states).
* The save state format is currently very fragile, and save states from one version of MAME are not necessarily compatible with save states from another version of MAME.

With all of that out of the way, when it works, it generally works quite well. To save the state of a game, use the default save state sequence of '''Shift + F7'''. At this point, you will get a prompt asking you to select a slot. Type a letter from 'a' to 'z' and the game's state will be saved. If the game doesn't officially support save states, you will be warned at this time.

To restore a saved state, use the default load state key '''F7'''. Again, you will prompted to select a slot to load from, and the state will be loaded. If something has changed in the way the driver or any of its dependent code handles save states, then the restore may fail, so be warned.

If you'd like to automatically save the state when exiting MAME, and automatically restore the state the next time you run any game that supports save states, you can add the <code>-autosave</code> option to the command line. For example:

mame robby -autosave

Will automatically save the state of the game when you exit, and will pick up where you left off the next time you run.

==Can I play two-player games over the Internet?==
Officially, no. Empirical evidence shows that network play tends to attract the wrong kind of people. Network play is also seen as a novelty feature with no development value, so none of the main developers are interested in implementing it.

Do not ask for such a feature to be implemented, and do not ask us for any support using 3rd party programs. Specifically, do not ask about a well-known but license violating build that starts with a 'K'. That such a build exists and openly flaunts their violation of the MAME license only serves to reinforce the assertion that this feature attracts the wrong crowd.

==What is Cocktail Mode?==
Quite a number of games from the "classic" era (early-to-mid 80's) came in both traditional upright cabinets and in a glass-topped cocktail table cabinet. At the table, two players typically sat across from each other, each with their own independent set of controls. Between turns, the display flipped 180 degrees so each player could play the game in its natural orientation while the other player observed the action flipped upside-down. (Note that not all cocktail cabinets had players sitting across from each other, but the vast majority were configured that way.)

MAME supports cocktail mode in many games. To see if it is available for a game:

# Press '''Tab''' to access the main menu.
# Select Dip Switches.
# Select Cabinet Type, and use the left/right arrows to select between Upright and Cocktail (and any other styles).

Before playing, it is a good idea to reset the game (you can reset by default with the '''F3''' key) or exit/restart the game. Note that not all games with a cocktail mode DIP switch actually have the necessary cocktail mode support in MAME; normally, you should see a warning at startup when running such a game.

==I'm a bad loser. How can I cheat in the games?==
Go to [http://cheat.retrogames.com/ Pugsy's MAME Cheat Page] and obtain a file called CHEAT.DAT, which includes technical data that enables you to cheat in the games. Put this file in the same directory with MAME. Then edit your MAME.INI file (if you do not see it, run MAME with the parameter -createconfig or -cc). Change the line that says cheat 0 to read cheat 1. Alternately, you can run MAME with the -cheat command line parameter.

When you run the game, press '''Tab''' to display the configuration menu. Select Cheat to see the list of cheats for that particular game and to enable them.

==How do I add cheats to the CHEAT.DAT file?==
Please visit [http://cheat.retrogames.com/ Pugsy's MAME Cheat Page] for a tutorial on how to fully make use of the cheat engine and find more cheats.

==Why doesn't my favorite game save my high scores?==
Almost all of the games that actually saved the high scores in the arcades have the high score saving supported in MAME. However, quite a few games — especially the classics from the late 70's and early 80's — did not have any mechanism to save high scores. When the power plug was pulled on these games, the high scores were lost. This generally wasn't a big problem in the arcades, as they tended to leave the games up and running for long periods of time.

Unfortunately, when you play a game in MAME, it is as if you are turning the game's power on fresh, and thus all of your high scores will be missing unless the original game had support for saving the scores. Early versions of MAME had a built-in hack that would attempt to save high scores even in these older games, but the hacks were eventually deemed to be too problematic for accurate emulation, and this support was removed.

One alternative to saving high scores is to make use of MAME's "autosave" functionality. If you run MAME with the -autosave parameter, then when you exit the game, MAME will save the state of the emulation, and will attempt to restore that state the next time you start up MAME. To the game, it's as if you never pulled the power cord. At this time, however, only a subset of MAME's games fully support save states, so this approach is not a perfect solution.

Note that some games (like many Atari games) keep only the top three high scores; lower scores are deleted. This is faithful to the original arcade games.

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-05T19:05:57Z

Urebelscum: /* How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control? */

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#** console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the normal menu key, Tab to something else. To restore the default settings, you'll have to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also try to edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code> and delete the adjacent <code><newseq...</code> line, leaving only the <code><defseg...</code> line within the <code><port></code> tag.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs much the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is the option Analog Controls, where you can [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|reverse the Axis]]. Also see [[What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?]] if changing analog inputs.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that in your MAME.ini file you have the "joy=" line reading "'''joy=0"''', simply change it to '''joy=1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-05T19:01:18Z

Urebelscum: /* What control devices does MAME support? */

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
# Keyboard type
#* standard keyboards
#* key encoders
#* some joy-to-key software
# Mouse type
#* mice
#* trackballs
#* spinners
#* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
# Joystick type
#* joysticks
#* joypads / gamepads
#** console pads via most USB adapters
#* steering wheels
#* any DirectInput-visible gaming controller that has digital buttons or analog axes

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the normal menu key, Tab to something else. To restore the default settings, you'll have to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also try to edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code> and delete the adjacent <code><newseq...</code> line, leaving only the <code><defseg...</code> line within the <code><port></code> tag.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is an option for analog controls, where you can reverse the Axis.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that in your MAME.ini file you have the "joy=" line reading "'''joy=0"''', simply change it to '''joy=1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-05T18:47:25Z

Urebelscum:

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
* standard keyboards
* Key Encoders
* mouse-like controllers (this includes most mice and trackballs)
* any DirectInput-visible control that has digital buttons or analog axes (this includes most joysticks, joypads and steering wheels)
* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
* Console Pads via USB Adapters

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the normal menu key, Tab to something else. To restore the default settings, you'll have to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also try to edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code> and delete the adjacent <code><newseq...</code> line, leaving only the <code><defseg...</code> line within the <code><port></code> tag.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs the same way as [[#How do I configure the keys?|changing keys]]. Additionally, in the menu, there is an option for analog controls, where you can reverse the Axis.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that in your MAME.ini file you have the "joy=" line reading "'''joy=0"''', simply change it to '''joy=1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].

==What's the differences between "...analog", "...inc", and "...dec" lines seen when changing inputs?==

When mame emulates an analog input in a game, three lines show up in the change input UI menu, unlike the one line for each digital switch like a button. The "...analog" line is for analog controllers, such as analog joysticks, mice and lightguns. The "...inc" and "...dec" lines are so digital controls, such as keyboard or joystick buttons, can be used to control analog input games.

For best control, map a controller's analog axis at the "...analog" line, and not the "...inc" or "...dec" lines; the [[#When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.|axis direction]] should be set in the Analog Controls UI menu.

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-05T18:18:39Z

Urebelscum: /* How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control? */

FAQ:Controls

2007-12-05T18:02:33Z

Urebelscum: /* How do I configure the keys? */

Return to the main [[Frequently Asked Questions]] page.
==What control devices does MAME support?==
MAME supports three basic classes of controllers:
* standard keyboards
* Key Encoders
* mouse-like controllers (this includes most mice and trackballs)
* any DirectInput-visible control that has digital buttons or analog axes (this includes most joysticks, joypads and steering wheels)
* Act-Labs USB Light Guns
* Console Pads via USB Adapters

Please note that most of MAME's controls are set up for development purposes, which means that most games will work fine with just some form of keyboard control. If you wish to use fancier control schemes, you will probably need to configure them within MAME to your liking.

==How do I configure the keys?==

Press Tab in-game and choose "Input: This Game". Select the input you want to configure, press enter followed by the key you want it mapped to.

More fancy key combinations can be made. To map this key OR that key, set one of the keys as before, wait until mame accepts it, then repeat for second key. To map so two keys have to be pressed at the same time, press both (or more) keys after pressing enter. To map a not (key1 if key2 is not also pressed), enter, press first key, then quickly press the not key(s) twice. "Input: General" can be selected to change all games inputs, or mame's UI buttons.

This will also work for joystick and mouse inputs.

==Why doesn't the Tab key work anymore?==
Most likely you have re-configured the normal menu key, Tab to something else. To restore the default settings, you'll have to delete the default.cfg file from the cfg/ subdirectory below the main MAME directory.

If you have settings you don't want to lose, you can also try to edit default.cfg with any text editor, since the input configuration files are in XML format. Find the line that says <code><port type="UI_CONFIGURE"></code> and delete the adjacent <code><newseq...</code> line, leaving only the <code><defseg...</code> line within the <code><port></code> tag.

==How can I change what axes the mouse and joystick control?==

Press Tab in-game and select "Input: This Game". From there, you can assign inputs to the X and Y axes. Additionally, in the menu, there is an option for analog controls, where you can reverse the Axis.

==Mouse control is too sensitive / not sensitive enough.==

Try increasing the accleration and sensitivity settings in the Analog Input settings menu after pressing Tab.

==Why doesn't my joystick work?==

There can be several reasons for this:

The most common reason is that in your MAME.ini file you have the "joy=" line reading "'''joy=0"''', simply change it to '''joy=1'''. If this does not work, try the following:

* If your joystick or game controller came with a device driver, you may need to install it first. To do this, refer to the documentation that came with the joystick or joypad itself.

* Open the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) and double click the "joysticks" or "game controllers" icon. See if your controller is regonized there. If it is, proceed further. If not, you may need to add it there, or you may have a problem with the joystick or controller itself, or its device driver.

* In MAME, try pressing "Tab" and choose "Input: This Game" and make sure that the games buttons are mapped to the appropriate joystick inputs.

==The arrow keys work, but I can't fire, jump, etc.==

Here are the default controller buttons for many games:

* 5 - Insert Coin
* 1 - Start
* Arrows - Move
* Ctrl - Action Button 1
* Alt - Action Button 2
* Space - Action Button 3
* Mouse - Analog Control (needed for some games)
* P - Pause
* ESC - Quit MAME
* F2 - Service Mode
* Tab - MAME Options Menu

Note: There are many games with much more complex controls. If you need to see or change a games controls, press Tab and choose "Input: This Game".

==TRON's arm doesn't move; I can't aim in Heavy Barrel, etc.==

Often, these games use analog control, which by default is mapped to the mouse.

==When playing Star Wars (or other games) with a mouse, the crosshair moves in the wrong direction.==

These games were played with a Yoke originally, so that this is correct. In MAME, you can press Tab while playing, and choose "Analog Controls" and reverse the axis to correct this.

==I don't remember how to control this game.==

You can press Tab and choose "Input: This Game" and review its inputs. Additionally, you can go to http://www.gamefaqs.com and see if there is an FAQ available for the game.

==What if I only want authentic arcade controls?==
There are several high-quality control panels available. The first one, and now the most basic, is the [http://www.hanaho.com/Products/HotRodJoystick.php HotRod]. It's been joined by the [http://www.x-arcade.com/ X-Arcade], which is also relatively basic but can be used with many popular home consoles in addition to computers, and the insanely customizable [http://www.slikstik.com/ SlikStik].

It's also possible to build your own: you can get plans, guidance, and support at [http://www.arcadecontrols.com/ Build Your Own Arcade Controls].