Summary of Contents for Darksoft STV
- Page 1 Darksoft STV Installation Guide Installation Guide written and compiled by @djsheep. Last Edited 14 December 2022. https://highscoresave.com/...
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Page 2: Required Hardware
Steps for a successful install of your online or offline high score save kit - • Ensure your gameboard is working 100% before installing kit • Ensure power to game is off before removing your gameboard from cabinet • Label any connectors that you will be disconnecting. This will make reinstalling easier once kit is on gameboard •... - Page 3 Thanks kindly for your purchase of the new “Dark Knight Edition” of the ST-V Multi. The ST-V Multi was the first ever Darksoft multi and it’s a pleasure to bring this updated version with new features and form factor to arcade fans around the world! ❖...
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Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Firstly, if your STGV donor motherboard has a terminator PCB in one of the slots, you will need to remove it. Next, we need to install a wire for Auto Reset. Solder one of the included DuPont wires to Pin #8 of IC12. Lightly tin both the DuPont wire and Pin #8 with solder and gently tap it down to make a strong connection. - Page 5 pin will cause your STGV motherboard to stop functioning. The next step is to install a wire for START and END audio. Soldering this wire enables the multi to play a sound over JAMMA as a game starts loading and then again when the game has finished loading. This step is purely optional, but a cool and customizable feature to make your multi more personal.
- Page 6 Next, install the multi PCB onto your motherboard. The connectors are keyed so there is no risk of installing it in the wrong orientation. Push down gently on each of the 4 connectors, ensuring first that the multi is lined up perfectly on top of the pins beforehand. NOTE: Apply only gentle pressure whilst making sure to support the STGV motherboard on the underside to avoid any damage.
- Page 7 Now connect the selector of your choice. The 10Gpin connector is for OLED and the 14Gpin connector is for a traditional LCD screen. Either selector will work standalone, but there’s also no danger in using both at the same time. The screens will refresh in unison in this case. There is a potentiometer near the connectors to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
- Page 8 Finally, connect your SD card with your game backups, turn on your Supergun / Arcade cabinet, select the game with your selector of choice and enjoy!
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Page 9: General Troubleshooting
To upgrade your BIOS, you will be required to burn and replace the 27C400 EPROM on your motherboard. More information available here: tjaberg.com/stv/index.htm UPDATING THE MULTI FIRMWARE To update the Firmware, simply place the update file [named “flash.img”] in the root of your SD card and power on your multi. -
Page 10: Appendix A: File Structure
APPENDIX A: FILE STRUCTURE Game files need to be in individual directories below the folder “/games” in the root of the SD card. The “name” file in each directory specifies the text used on the selector to display the folders game. The “logo.bin”...