HardSID Uno / UPlay user’s guide © 2010 Hard Software, Hungary
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Introduction:
Read this manual carefully before trying to connect/use your HardSID Uno/UPlay.
Package contents
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HardSID Uno or UPlay (with or without SID(s))
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Four screws in a separate bag (if ordered without SID – otherwise the screws are already
screwed into the case)
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USB Cable (optional)
System requirements
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IBM compatible PC (or notebook) with one free USB 1.1 (or higher) compatible high-current port
(high-current USB ports are usually on the back side of the computer)
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Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / Windows7 (32bit or 64bit) OS
Key features
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Cycle-accurate C64 music playback (digitized sounds, high-speed tunes, etc…) with very low
CPU utilization
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Stunning C64 Emulator game play with real-time digitized sounds
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Winamp plugin with seeking, sub-tune handling and IR remote controlling via Winamp
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C64 music composing with the best SID tracker for PC
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Fan-less operation
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USB powered – no power supply required: You can take it with you anywhere with a notebook
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UPlay only: Automatic switch between SID versions (6581 and 8580/6582) with a micro relay
Upgrading from PCI or ISA HardSID
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Learn about removing SIDs at appendix “How to remove SIDs carefully” and remove the SIDs
from your ISA/PCI card
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Read this manual carefully to learn about configuring your HardSID Uno/UPlay
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Learn about installing SIDs into the HardSID Uno/UPlay at appendix “Installing SID chips video
tutorial”
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To notify applications about the removed PCI/ISA HardSID, you need to remove this registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Hard Software\HardSID
