Arqade Asked by Goto10 on August 2, 2021
I downloaded the latest version of the MAME Emulator (version 0.142 – mame0142b.exe) from the address below recently:
http://mamedev.org/release.html
Unfortunately, when I execute the mame.exe file from the command line it just crashes (screen goes black for a second, then PC reboots by itself – no error is shown). I’ve tried running it without any ROMs, but still got the same problem.
I have the latest drivers installed (275.33) for my NVIDIA GeForce 6100 nForce 405. I am using Windows XP Home SP 3.
Could you please advise how to get the emulator to run without crashing?
Here is the error I received (after disabling automatic restart):
Technical Information:
STOP: 0x0000008E (0xC0000005, 0xBD1B1642, 0xB1078658, 0x00000000)
nv4_disp.dll – Address BD1BD1642 base at BD012000, DateStamp 4dd7387f
A video driver bug is the most likely culprit. Try running mame in a window instead of fullscreen with the switch -window. You could also try -video gdi.
Correct answer by Hugh Allen on August 2, 2021
I recently had this problem too with MAMEUI32 and MAME.
The cause of the fault in my case was with MAME's DirectX9 video mode. MAMEUI32 (and I assume MAME) offers the following display modes: GDI, DirectDraw, DirectX8, DirectX9.
Only DirectX9 (i believe the default mode) reset my computer. All others work. Personally, I preferred the DirectDraw setting. I use this along with the non-hardware stretch setting, as this - though blocky - is kinder to my eyes.
If you plan to download the latest MAMEUI however (.143), note it suffers from long load-times. There are discussions on-line to help circumvent this. However, I am sticking to my old .130 version which works well.
Answered by Moose Malloy on August 2, 2021
There's a known issue that causes crashes when you combine recent MAME builds, certain Nvidia graphics cards, and the latest Nvida drivers. The only known solution is to roll back your video drivers to an older version, usually, several versions back.
More info in these threads...
http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=280706
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=111834.0
Answered by krick on August 2, 2021
The -video gdi works, but gives you terrible performance on older rigs. These drivers resolved the problem for my 6800 Ultra without needing the -video gdi argument.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp-258.96-whql-driver.html
Uninstall any existing nvidia drivers first, then install these. No more BSOD after that. They work for a wide range of older nvidia cards, including the one the OP mentioned.
Answered by Montclair on August 2, 2021
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