Computer Chess Club Archives


Search

Terms

Messages

Subject: Re: TWO Computer Match set-up. Please Help

Author: James T. Walker

Date: 10:41:02 11/26/02

Go up one level in this thread


Hello Brian,
I will try to help but you have to provide more info.  Here is what I do to run
two computers using auto232.  First you do not need any auto232 software when
using 2 Fritz GUIs.
1. Start both programs and get Fritz running in each.
2. In the one you want to be "Slave", hit these keys all at the same time- ctrl
/ alt / j.  That's the control key, alternate key and the letter j on the
keyboard.  This brings up a "Select Device" box.  You have to click which com
port the null modem cable is connected to on this computer.  You then click on
the "Auto-232 1.0" and then click the "OK" box.  When you have done this another
box appears which is the "Autoplayer" box.  If the "Master" box is checked you
have to uncheck it.  You can then fill in the "Engine/Opponent/Title" blocks if
you like and then click the "OK" box.
This will bring up the "Technical Messages" box.  You are now finished with the
"Slave" computer/program.
3. Go the the other computer and start over again.  The only difference is this
time you make sure the "Master" block is checked.  After the second computer
gets to the "Technical messages" box they should start playing.  If not, you
possibly have a problem with your null modem cable.
Try this procedure and tell me what happens.
Jim




This page took 0 seconds to execute

Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700

Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.