Darksoft STV Multigame Kit | Dark Knight Edition

• Requires a working original Sega ST-V arcade motherboard.
• Requires a working arcade cabinet or compatible supergun setup.
• Any terminator PCB installed in the motherboard connector area must be removed before installing the multigame board.
• A genuine, good-quality SDHC microSD card is required and is not included.
• The microSD card must be formatted as FAT32.
• SDXC microSD cards are not supported by the installation guide.
• Game software is not supplied with the multigame kit.

• Disconnect all power before removing or handling the ST-V motherboard.
• Discharge static before handling the original motherboard or multigame board.
• Remove any terminator PCB installed in the connector area.
• Position the multigame board directly above all four motherboard connectors.
• The connectors are keyed, but all four must be fully aligned before pressure is applied.
• Support the underside of the original ST-V motherboard during installation to prevent excessive flexing.
• Press gently and evenly at each connector until the multigame board is fully seated.
• Never force the board onto a connector that is not correctly aligned.

Important Connector Warning

Confirm that the multigame board is aligned with all four motherboard connectors before pressing it into place. Support the original motherboard from underneath and use only gentle, even pressure.

The optional auto-reset connection allows the ST-V system to reset after a different game is written.

• One included DuPont wire is soldered to Pin 8 of IC12 on the original ST-V motherboard.
• The other end connects to the multigame board’s reset connection.
• Without this optional connection, the system must be power-cycled after a new game is loaded.

Pin 8 of IC12 can be damaged by excessive heat or incorrect soldering. This connection should be completed only by someone experienced with precise arcade-PCB soldering.

An optional audio wire allows customized sounds to play through the JAMMA audio output when game programming begins and ends.

• The audio wire is soldered to Pin 13 of the motherboard audio amplifier.
• The other end connects to the multigame board’s audio connection.
• The feature uses optional start.wav and end.wav files stored in the microSD card’s sounds folder.
• These loading sounds play through JAMMA audio.
• They do not play through a separate stereo-audio setup that bypasses the JAMMA audio output.

This wire is optional and should be installed only by someone experienced with arcade-PCB soldering.

A region-capable ST-V ModBIOS is not required, but the installation guide recommends it because some supported games operate only in specific regions.

Installing a ModBIOS requires programming and replacing the motherboard’s 27C400 BIOS EPROM. This modification should be performed only by someone familiar with ST-V hardware and EPROM replacement.

To install a supported firmware update, place the update file named flash.img in the root of the prepared microSD card and power on the multigame system.

The status LED changes its flashing pattern while the update is being written. Do not interrupt power or remove the microSD card until the update has finished and the required waiting period in the installation guide has passed.

Important Before Installation

• Remove any terminator PCB before installing the multigame board.
• Align all four motherboard connectors before applying pressure.
• Support the underside of the original ST-V motherboard during installation.
• The optional reset and JAMMA-audio connections require precise soldering.
• Use an SDHC microSD card formatted as FAT32; do not use an SDXC card.
• Do not interrupt power or remove the microSD card during game programming or firmware updates.
• Use only game and audio data that you are legally entitled to possess and operate.
• Disconnect power and discharge static before handling the motherboard or multigame board.

Shipping Information

Please note: This product ships with insurance and signature confirmation. Orders normally ship within 1–3 business days.

United States

• Flat-rate shipping is $35.99 through USPS or UPS based on package size, weight, and destination.
• Two Darksoft Multigame Kits can ship together for the same flat-rate shipping price.

International

• Orders containing Darksoft products ship by expedited UPS international service.
• Customs duties, taxes, brokerage charges, and import fees are the customer’s responsibility.
• A telephone number is required for international shipments.
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Darksoft ST-V Technical Support

Technical information and community assistance are available through the Arcade Projects Sega ST-V forum.

ArcadeProjects.com — Sega ST-V Support

Review the installation guide and contact HighScoreSaves or the support community before concluding that the multigame kit or another component is defective.