Re: killer nic m1 32 bit drivers
Posted on 2021-04-16, 08:45
I still got my K-nic sitting in box with all the contents it originally came with. Should have a driver cd too, don't know about the version though.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-09-30, 17:39
IBM PS/1 Audio Card is a great device to have (PS. I believe a bare version of this card was posted here a while back - congrats for that one lucky member!) . Now, if I remember correctly, only a few of the original PS/1 series (2011/2121) were equipped with ISA slots (Model 2121-B82 which I have …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-09-23, 21:05
Look, I've had my Model 50 486 wide open recently and been testing out some cards. Clone is just that.. a clone. https://i.imgur.com/EurGLYoh.jpg So this post is about a great little tool I got along with it (made in Taiwan, not China): https://i.imgur.com/eEDg2Mfh.jpg?1 And so I punched a hole with …
Re: Harddisc for IBM PS/2 8550?
Posted on 2020-09-20, 21:20
is there a “drop-in” replacement for the ST-506 hard disk of a PS/2 8550 (80286)? There is. Seriously, just stumbled upon this thread and thought I'd share my thoughts on this. First off, being among the very first PS/2 models IBM announced Model 50 definitely deserves some love. Even if I prefer …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-08-04, 19:26
cyclone3d wrote on 2020-08-04, 18:32: A boxed CMS-401. I was hesitant to post seller pics because of how little I paid for it. It arrived today and I haven't had a chance to test it yet. Unbelievable price for an awesome find !! Filename lucky.jpg File size 4.97 KiB Views 1403 views
Re: XT-IDE Deluxe - (Bootable ISA CF+IDE) power need?
Posted on 2020-08-02, 17:40
With the Model 30-286 (16-bit ISA slots) at least, you're much better off utilising say, network cards' Boot ROM socket or similar and place XT-IDE EEPROM there - works wonders! This is what I've done in my other Model 30-286 system..I used the XT-IDE card for programming the EEPROM though (that's …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-07-31, 19:55
speaking of microchannel stuff, I picked up this PS/2 56slc with 486slc2 processor upgrade :3c 56 SLC is a lovely machine, especially with the CPU upgrade installed. Built like a tank and takes 16 MB on planar - also fairly spacious for such a compact form factor (me likes : ) Did I mention SCSI …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-07-31, 17:37
Lately, I've been a bit lazy about posting on this thread but this was easy enough to take pictures of ha-ha: Roland MPU-IMC (Microchannel, Boxed). I have this (bare) but boxed ones show up rarely so I felt it was worth picking up imho. https://i.imgur.com/WhUUamDh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5oGhsf6h. …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-06-23, 09:36
I'd strongly advise to correct those bent pins. They look dangerously close and it just takes a razor blade with little to no force to bend them back into their original position or one that doesn't lead to a heartattack just by looking at it. Thanks for the tip! Razor blade indeed was thin enough …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-06-22, 07:05
luckybob wrote on 2020-06-22, 06:54: bent pins are NEVER intentional. mpe wrote on 2020-06-22, 07:01: It doesn't look to me that those pins are shortened. So no need to touch it IMHO. Thank you! : )
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-06-22, 06:50
Need a second opinion..Anyone got this Kingston SX LEM upgrade chip and could verify if those pins (please have a look on the second closeup picture below) should touch each other or should I try to straighten them up? I don't want to attempt such thing if that bending has been intentional. Thanks. …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-05-25, 19:28
ATI Graphics Ultra Pro (Micro Channel, Mach 32) https://i.imgur.com/tgDLIcAh.jpg?1 This one officially needs (without hacks) a base video to be present. I am using XGA-2 which is overkill but that's what I've got in my Model 76 (486DX2-66). https://i.imgur.com/vl8wGXJh.jpg Sound Blaster Pro 2 MCV ( …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-03-29, 22:30
Nice stuff on the previous page! As it is advisable to spend more time indoors due to recent circumstances I too decided to make the best of this opportunity and perform some upgrades for my PS/2 Model 55SX (kidding..) New BIOS chips for my "Old Spock" e. g. IBM SCSI w/cache adapter to enable …
Re: DOLLY
Posted on 2019-12-18, 20:22
Warlord wrote: I found ghost 2.0, but I never tried it on a 286. I can confirm version 2 indeed works on my 286 😀 This was of great help to me - thank you. Guess the problem with version 4 lies in 286 protected mode extender this newer version forces to load no matter what. Problem solved, thanks …
DOLLY
Posted on 2019-12-16, 11:21
DOLLY HARD DRIVE IMAGING V1.00 (here: https://www.sac.sk/download/utildisk/dolly.zip ) seems to be one of those few hard drive imaging software which actually runs on a 286 computer. GHOST (before Symantec took over) requires 386+ starting from version 5 and up. Version 4.0 doesn't seem to work for …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-11-02, 13:20
This is the reason why I prefer using sd2scsi devices rather than CF2IDE. They can be powered from the bus (scsi termination power) and no need for ugly molex power cables. Great solution though! That certainly is a nice way as well, but are there any (bootable) sound cards with a SCSI interface? I …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-11-02, 12:58
Are you using the GUS as IDE controller for CF card? Cool! I thought it is ATAPI only... I am using XTIDE via 3COM boot ROM socket. As I already had an XT-IDE card on hand programming a new EEPROM was super easy - otherwise you would need an EEPROM programmer. IDE DOM is powered via Roland …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-11-01, 20:41
I know I overpaid by a big margin for this but what the heck..It is such a cool upgrade for my PS/2 Model 30-286. https://i.imgur.com/sz7G0Jhh.jpg I was so frightened when installing this one - what a freakin' sandwich ! https://i.imgur.com/VAG8tu1h.jpg You need to opt out from a CR2032 based Dallas …
Re: XGI Volari V8 Duo Ultra
Posted on 2019-10-09, 05:55
honestly maybe thats collectable to someone but it doesn't rise to the collectability of 3dfx. As 3dfx is actually usfull, while most of those XGI cards probably got thrown in the trash. :lol: I somewhat agree here..Have one of those Ultras sitting factory sealed on my shelf but honestly feeling a …
Re: AdLib Gold Boxed
Posted on 2019-10-08, 16:43
Let me just say this..Running Ad Lib Gold *live* is a unique experience and one you're going to remember. Pair this with an optional surround sound daughter board and you're literally in heaven . No kidding here, it sounds pure GOLD :lol: Recently installed mine in my Model 30 (286).. https://i. …
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