OJCAtari Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Hello, Recently I just purchased a Atari 520ST. I don't know its previous history but it stated: Atari STFM 2.5mb Upgrade TOS v.1.02 GEM v0.13 AES v.1.20 Here are some image links (they are too big to upload to the forum). One of the error, the wires and one of my new collection. I believe the machine came from the UK and I bought a rgb scart and a new ac power as it didn't come with either. I'm really hoping there isn't a voltage issue but I would guess it wouldn't even show me a white screen. WSOD: https://goo.gl/photos/dPC3GGcc9pfaGr7Y8 Leads: https://goo.gl/photos/UwJWkSgCbKKk44ti8 Disks: https://goo.gl/photos/kKc99LeziGcNqBHC7 Machine: https://goo.gl/photos/gpWY9zsvqKLXxsqy7 Can you help please or ask me if I need to test anything else. Thank you, Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJCAtari Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 As they say; "Sharing is caring". For those that interested I fixed the problem. I opened it up and resat all the chips and made sure all connections were working. I managed to get it to boot as normal after that. Thanks, Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJCAtari Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) Hello, Recently I just purchased a Atari 520ST. I don't know its previous history but it stated: Atari STFM 2.5mb Upgrade TOS v.1.02 GEM v0.13 AES v.1.20 Here are some image links (they are too big to upload to the forum). One of the error, the wires and one of my new collection. I believe the machine came from the UK and I bought a rgb scart and a new ac power as it didn't come with either. I'm really hoping there isn't a voltage issue but I would guess it wouldn't even show me a white screen. WSOD: https://goo.gl/photos/dPC3GGcc9pfaGr7Y8 Leads: https://goo.gl/photos/UwJWkSgCbKKk44ti8 Disks: https://goo.gl/photos/kKc99LeziGcNqBHC7 Machine: https://goo.gl/photos/gpWY9zsvqKLXxsqy7 Can you help please or ask me if I need to test anything else. Thank you, Oliver As they say; "Sharing is caring". For those that are interested I fixed the problem. I opened it up and resat all the chips and made sure all connections were working. I managed to get it to boot as normal after that. Thanks, Oz Edited June 27, 2015 by OJCAtari 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodLightning Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Sorry, I saw your post this morning (before coffee) and started to suggest checking all socketed chips. I have had the same issue with my 520STFM. The second bank of 512kb upgraded memory causes what you describe in mine. I can also remember the not so responsible method of picking up the front of a STFM and letting it drop back to the desk. I have had success just pushing down on socketed chips. If your issue returns, removing and replacing suspect chips a few times from their sockets is a good way restore proper connections. I know, I know..easy to offer advice AFTER you have fixed it yourself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJCAtari Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 No problem, the fact there's still people out there willing to help for free is good enough for me. So thanks for letting me join the forum. Checking through the disks, there's a real gold mine of history. I'd like to share this with people but I need to find out how to record scart suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodLightning Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 If you're looking for audio/video output options to record video, one nice feature of the STFM models is composite line level video out. Not all ST models will output video that way. Composite video won't be as nice as scart or rgb, but it's quick and readily supported by most capture devices. Attached is a pinout diagram posted a few years ago at atari-forum by user McCarthy. Before finally buying a SC1224 Atari monitor, I used a composite video+monitor for years. I built my own cable, but linked below is what one looks like for purchase: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-ST-High-Quality-Composite-AV-Video-TV-Video-lead-by-RETRO-GAMING-CABLES-/121660936784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c538e9250 RGB output is a little more complicated with the ST due to non-vga standard frequencies used, but it is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJCAtari Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thank you, I am actually using the same lead but to scart instead of composite. I'm just wondering how I save it to digital video now. For example with HDMI I use "hauppauge pvr rocket" which has the HDMI cable coming in and out. How do I do that for this scart connection? Sorry if I am not making sense and I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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