Every MAME release comes with a DAT (Data) file. For version 0.145, the mame0145.dat file acts as a checksum manifest. You can use programs like ClrMAMEPro or ROMVault to:
Pro Tip: A true "full set" will have zero missing ROMs when scanned with ClrMAMEPro against the official 0.145 DAT. mame 0.145 roms full set
Surprisingly, newer MAME versions can run older ROM sets—but not perfectly. You may encounter "missing ROMs" or "wrong checksum" errors. To fix this: Every MAME release comes with a DAT (Data) file
Due to copyright laws, we cannot link to ROMs. However, archive.org and usenet historical groups often host "non-commercial preservation copies." Ensure the set includes: Pro Tip: A true "full set" will have
If you just downloaded a MAME 0.145 ROMs full set, here are the absolute must-plays, all fully working in this version: