Midway Gauntlet Dark Legacy Universal Conversion Kit Service Manual

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Chapter 1 Setup
15. Close and lock control panel using existing fasteners..
16. HARD DISK DRIVE  Mount hard drive onto hard disk drive bracket and fasten using #6-32 screws, 
lockwashers, and flat washers in each hole.
17. Mount bracket onto studs on electronics assembly and fasten with KEPS nuts. Orient bracket with con-
nectors near CPU Board Assembly.
18. Connect data ribbon cable and power cable to Hard Disk Drive.
19. FERRITE BEADS Locate the square,...

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POWER UP AND TEST GAME
1. Plug line cord into AC power source and turn on power switch. LEDs in electronics cage should illu-
minate. Use 20-volt DC setting on a digital voltmeter to measure DC voltages at power connector pins. 
Adjust +5V source if is necessary. Voltage tolerances are ±.4 on +5V, ±½ V on +12V.
2. The game begins self diagnostics. If no errors are found, Attract Mode begins. If problems occur, 
check wiring and refer to Troubleshooting Chapter.
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NOTICE: 
Information in this manual may change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves 
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engi-
neering or manufacturing methods may warrant. 

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Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance and repairs. Product guidelines apply to all 
game operators and service personnel. Specific notes, cautions, and warnings abound throughout this man-
ual where applicable. Read the safety pages before beginning service.
This video game machine uses complex electronic components that are very sensitive to static electricity. 
Observe and follow these precautions prior to handling the game electronics:
•...

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fully remove screws and lift drive assembly out of cabinet. Store drives in anti-static bags or approved 
shipping containers.
ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY
Sound I/O Assembly
Switch off AC power. Open rear door. Remove electronics cover. Carefully note orientation of JAMMA 
connector and other cables. Extract harnesses and hard disk drive ribbon cable from board connectors. 
Remove groundplane mounting screws and security lock. Slide entire...

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with same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to 
instructions on battery package.
Memory
The ROM (Read Only Memory) circuits contain game operating instructions. Switch off AC power. 
Carefully note position, then remove using a chip extraction tool.
To reinstall, orient chip over its socket and press firmly to seat pins. Do not force.
Game Electronics Security
The shackle guard shipped with cabinet is intended...

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NOTICE: 
Information in this manual may change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves 
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engi-
neering or manufacturing methods may warrant. 

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Chapter 3 System
STARTING UP
Each time the game is first turned on or power is restored, it begins executing code out of the boot ROM. 
These self-diagnostic tests automatically verify and report condition of the hardware and the disk drive. 
The screen is blank during these tests. If any of the individual tests fails, then an error message will be dis-
played for each test. The message will be displayed for 30 seconds or until any button is pressed.
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INDIVIDUAL AND MULTIPLE PLAY
Insert currency to start game. Select a joystick/button combination and press START. Select a password, 
character, and journey. In multi-player games the first to select a journey determines everyone’s path. On-
screen life counters decrease as characters are wounded until they reach zero, at which point the player 
must deposit more coins to continue. You can continue playing after others drop out. When...

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OPERATOR CONTROLS
Operators have lock-and-key access to the menu system for statistics, adjustments, and testing to prevent 
tampering. On-screen messages guide the operator through menu options.
Control Switches
Volume Down and Volume Up Buttons (typically mounted on a bracket behind the coin door, or on the 
coin door itself) increase or decrease game sound levels.
NOTE Attract Mode volume is set as a percentage of Game Mode volume. When volume up/down but-...