Author Topic: Bally Alpha 2 Pro V22/32 Questions (Read 11062 times)

alfa75 · « **on:** January 17, 2019, 01:59:38 AM »

Hi
I have a new Bally Alpha 2 Pro V22/32 and have some questions which might be answered here in this forum. I heard from a supplier that there is software for this device which can only be used once (single use). How can I understand this, must be used in this with a dongle or how should it work? How can I see if an offer is a single use license? What are the different types of licenses?

I also have another question about changing games, is there a good guide somewhere to install Titanic or Cash Spin Featuring Quick Hit?

Can anyone tell me if one or more of these games would run on my Bally Alpha 2 Pro V22/32?

Elvis Lives
Elvis Shake Rattling Reel
MONOPOLY Money - 9 Lines
MONOPOLY Hot Shot
The Simpsons
Titanic Heart of the Ocean

Thanks a lot!

alfa75 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2019, 02:05:37 AM »

mod, if the post would be better off there: Bally Alpha Reel Games, please move. Thanks a lot!

rickhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2019, 11:15:49 AM »

I have never seen "one time use" software, I have no idea what your dealer means. To change games, you will need the installer card and the game loader, OR an SSD with the game already installed. Some games requires a newer version of the OS and/or newer bios. Post what version of the OS and Bios you have (you can see it by going into the admin menus and hitting version).

As far as licenses, there are games that require a hardware dongle to run (it is theme specific) and the rest do not require a dongle, just the software installed properly on your SSD. Only one game at a time can be installed on an SSD, so if you install a new one, the old one gets erased>

None of the titles you ask for will run on your game.
Elvis Lives is a WMS Gamesfield game
Elvis Shake Ralling Reel is a WMS Blade Stepper with wheel topper.
Monopoly money is a WMS Bladde Stepper with wheel topper.
Monopoly Hot Shot is a new style SG Gaming cabinet.
The simpsons is a WMS Gamescape cabinet game.

Titanic Heart of the Ocean is a Bally V32 WAP game also requires top LCD display with controller. (will not run stand-alone at home)

All games install the same way. You need the instal CF card and loader (either CF or USB Flash drive based). You power the game with both and just select install in the menu. It will clear the previous game, and install the new one. Once it is done, you power off, remove install cf and loader and boot machine, then go through normal process. There are quite a few bally alpha setup videos on you tube you can watch. They are all basically the same, in the progressive settings, you can follow the steps, but when it comes to putting in the progressive information, you can just select default progressives.

alfa75 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2019, 03:00:26 AM »

Here I have the information (Screenshot) which BIOS and OS I have installed. I have the Installer Card for Titanic and Cash Spin Featuring Quick Hit, does the BIOS and OS version fit? The part I don't understand is the one with the game loader, is it also a USB/CF module or is it part of the OS? Many Thanks!

rickhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2019, 08:14:32 AM »

You have the latest bios for your CPU type. Latest OF is 370C, but you are probably ok with 366J for v22/32 games. There are loaders for OS versions (which typically include the compatible BIOS to go along with it), loaders for games, and then there is the install CF. You need the install CF to install anything into your machine. You put the install CF in the top slot and either the OS or game loader into the bottom slot (sometimes the loader comes in a usb flash drive, in which case you just plug it into any available slot). If your loader is on a usb falsh drive, you need to make sure your logic door switch is open. Sometimes, dealers put a jumper on the switch, so you would need to remove it to install a usb based loader. Once the OS is loaded into the machine, you do not have to mess it with, unless you are upgrading the OS. Typically all you do is switch the games with the installer CF and whatever loader media you have.

alfa75 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2019, 08:35:05 AM »

I have these two install game cards (see picture, one is from the front and one from the back the same cards), one is Titanic (USB) and the other Cash Spin (CF). Do I understand correctly that I need an OS/Bootload card in addition to the two install cards? If so, how do they look like (possibly a type ore something similar) and where can I get them?

rickhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2019, 08:49:47 AM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bally-Alpha-2-Install-Chip-227207F/292600175627?hash=item4420545c0b:g:c0EAAOSwjmFakeYm:rk:2:pf:0

This is the version I have. The seller also has a newer version, but I have not tried the newer one that with the OS type you have.

RVC · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2019, 05:52:22 PM »

alfa75 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2019, 12:17:56 PM »

Is this the newer version I should order? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Newest-Bally-Alpha-2-Install-Chip-269344B-V32-v-22-32-Curve/292735897886?hash=item44286b511e:g:Za4AAOSwBY1bX74s:rk:2:pf:0

RVC · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2019, 12:27:35 PM »

Yes, that's the version

alfa75 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2019, 12:32:05 AM »

Thanks guys, you helped me a lot, I'm also looking for an Manual for my Bally Alpha 2 Pro V22/32, ideally where also the single parts like mpu (etc.) are pictured and described. Thanks a lot!

RVC · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:44:14 PM »

alfa75 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2019, 12:22:45 AM »

Yeah, I've seen this, but I'm looking for an manual for the V22/32 with the upper small screen and the lightning tube, ideally with part numbers because the base (the plastic) of the upper smaller upper screen is broken and so I can't mount it fix.
I've also check on this manual if I could find where the Nvram Battery are located, but I couldn't find. Actually I've an "Nvram Battery 1 low" message when I boot the first time, then I switch the powe of, after them boot I must restart (a message shows up) it again and then it works normally. Is not a mayor issue but is but it's annoying. The Battery (CR2477N) I've allready ordered.
Thanks a lot.

idesign · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2019, 06:12:13 AM »

Pull the cpu out and you will see 2 batteries. If one is failing chances are the other will be right behind it so replace them both. They donâ€™t last very long so stock up on them. Mouser is a good source, best prices.

alfa75 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2019, 03:18:55 AM »

I'm still looking for the spare part between the upper screen and the case, it's the plastic protection which is broken. I also miss the fixing screws there, that means currently I have fastened it with cords so it doesn't fall down. Thanks!

alfa75 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2019, 12:08:36 PM »

Now I've following message

rickhunter · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2019, 12:26:58 PM »

Did you clear the machine after you replaced the battery?

There's also one in the backplane, might as well replace that as well.

alfa75 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2019, 12:33:52 PM »

How could I clear the machine?

rickhunter · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2019, 04:39:45 PM »

you need an alpha 2 clear cf card.

alfa75 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2019, 07:26:03 AM »

Are this the correct one I need?
https://www.ebay.ch/itm/254104304328?ul_noapp=true

I' m still looking for the "base cover" and the corresponding screws, because I don't know exactly what this part is called I have attached two pictures (not sure if this is the right screw, it's about 1cm long)

What I'm still looking for is the key (also a picture of the lock in the attachment) which fits at the doors of the MPU. Is this a standard?

I've understood almost everything, but not quite for what I need the OS? Which one would I have to order? Otherwise I would be able to order them in the same order and finally have everything I need.

Many thanks!

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