The LPT/parallel port looks like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Parallel_computer_printer_port.jpg I just tested my BUNG XChanger GB under Windows XP and it works. Not sure about other devices though.
You're in the US right? Hit up craigslist and find any XP computer and check to see if its has the printer port probably $40. If you're in the UK use Gumtree, you'll have to select your local area (like Leeds.Gumtree.com) and you should be able to get a basic XP or 98 computer for £30 or so.
Damn I didn't realize that my nForce4 mobo was 'historic' and its functional parallel port something of a rarity. Glad I treat it like a deity then. Anyone got a Core2Quad for it? :excitement:
I've got an nForce4 board, with a C2Q. Gave it to my mom because her Pentium D was giving her headaches.
If you dump the ROM it's as simple as using a hex editor to compare the file against the retail release. Checksums shouldn't be relied on as you can fake those.
I am from Australia I maybe have a chance of getting access to a XP computer next weekend ^^ ! I'll look for the LPT port why I am there then I'll look into getting a reasonable priced bung or transferer ^^ one more question if this is by chance a prototype wouldn't dumping the ROM make Its value drop ?
I am not very good at using computers =[ i would not have a clue how to install a operating system on a usb thumb drive but later this week i hope to see if my cousins computer has the right port thing with 25 pins at the back if it does ill try to find a reasonable priced transferer or Bung
ok i think i am going to my cousins saturday i will look for that 25 pin port on the computer then ill have to start searching for a reasonable priced Bung xchanger or Transferer
To think C2Q is worth money! On a good day I could get 80 bucks plus, gutting the Q6600 out of my retired computer.
anyone used http://www.hkems.com/m_main.htm ?EMS for a transferer ?? etc i am also intrested in the gb hunter
Realize that the GB Hunter does not play the music from the game and instead plays this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ_Qas_Yl8E
just ordered a retail copy of Pokemon gold and tomorrow i will be looking to see if my cousins computer has the 25 pin port that the transferer has so things will be slow from this point in time but ill let everyone know when i get that device
ok my cousins computer has a 25 pin port i will order the transferer in about 2 weeks when i have more money