Re: Asus P2B-DS Rev 1.06 FSB Modification

Posted on 2020-11-16, 10:39

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by TimWolf

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I've got a p2b-s so I'm very interested in doing this also. So do I and I'm doing the mod (replacing both the voltage chip and clock IC). Unfortunately my first attempt was unsuccessful because I ended up with fakes from China. Waiting on new parts and I'll report back. When you have a good source, …

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Re: Asus P2B-DS Rev 1.06 FSB Modification

Posted on 2020-11-15, 06:09

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by TimWolf

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I've got a p2b-s so I'm very interested in doing this also.

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Re: Sony Playstation Classic gamepad works perfect on WIN98!!!

Posted on 2020-11-15, 06:03

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by TimWolf

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I bought my Gravis for Jazz Jackrabbit specifically, but still used my keyboard for Doom and later Quake. No one laughed at me, I had only one friend, and they had an NES. As a nerd, I was at home playing games, not hanging out with others trying to be snobby about what I used. There were many uses …

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Re: Another Rusty post

Posted on 2020-10-26, 09:26

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by TimWolf

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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rc … AfaGong7LxqGBtI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009X8M6W/ref=cm_s … i_3wPLFbW8N0FQK

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Re: Another Rusty post

Posted on 2020-10-25, 17:15

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by TimWolf

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One the exterior, there are only a few small holes of rust. I was pondering cleaning those spots only, then using appliance touch up. Once done, cleaning and lightly sanding it all, and spraying down with almond appliance epoxy spray. Will that stick to the existing paint as long as it is clean and …

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Another Rusty post

Posted on 2020-10-21, 17:18

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I've got a case where there are clips on the top lid that groove in to the frame to seal it up. The inside of the lid is galvanized, so that won't take paint without removal of the zinc. I don't really want to paint this, just stop the rust on those clips that are permanently attached to the inside …

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Re: Best card for clean MOD/TRACKER sound under windows.

Posted on 2020-10-21, 17:07

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by TimWolf

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It has been a long time since I made music on classic hardware. I was very active in the mid 90's but coming back to the now classic PC hobby wanted to start dabbling with it again. I want to say the card I had was a crystal chip set. Back then I wasn't really knowledgeable about hardware (even now …

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Best card for clean MOD/TRACKER sound under windows.

Posted on 2020-10-18, 17:19

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by TimWolf

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Years ago I saw a youtube, that I can no longer find, where someone was reviewing a card that could do really good clear CD quality sound for samples on trackers. I was hoping to find this card to use with creation of my own music. The care in question only did this under a classic windows …

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-10-18, 17:16

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by TimWolf

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Following this thread. Looking forward to one or more of these.

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Re: Hyundai Super 286E Upgrades (again)

Posted on 2020-10-01, 07:44

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by TimWolf

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Predator99 wrote on 2020-10-01, 07:40: What is the purpose of this? Why dont you switch to a 386 if 12MHz is too slow for you instead of risking to toast the whole board? The pursuit. I have plenty of other machines that are faster. The challenge and figuring it out is fun.

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Re: Hyundai Super 286E Upgrades (again)

Posted on 2020-10-01, 07:13

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by TimWolf

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...and more pictures...

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Re: Hyundai Super 286E Upgrades (again)

Posted on 2020-10-01, 07:12

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by TimWolf

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More pictures....

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Hyundai Super 286E Upgrades (again)

Posted on 2020-10-01, 07:11

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by TimWolf

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It has been a few years since I got this machine and I've been tinkering with it some more. In fact it got me back in to this hobby and may have even been the prompt to join up here a few years back. I've learned a few things, but still consider my knowledge to be extremely novice compared to the …

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-05, 16:00

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by TimWolf

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This is the inspiration for the case bezel design I'm working towards. It will not be identical by any means, just in mind as it is created.

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-04, 00:49

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by TimWolf

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No bezel so I have to homebrew it. Thinking this nonworking dehumidifier. It was $2 (got $1 off!) at the same estate sale I got a Tandy RLX full set for $25 at.

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-03, 03:09

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by TimWolf

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It does appear that the bios does not have the signature splash screen. This does however match known Gateway motherboards, the OEM version of Intel TE430VX. The bios says 1999, even though it is marked on just about every part that it was built in April 1997. Wondering if they flashed this bios, if …

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-03, 02:53

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by TimWolf

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Did the recap, also put the keyboard/mouse block on, retested and went in to the bios. Had to pack it in for the evening so just a recapping pic for tonight.

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-02, 19:45

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by TimWolf

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Time to get rid of those leaky button caps. I know, I know, tantalums are evil... not anymore, they are quite good these days made with new methods.

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-02, 18:35

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by TimWolf

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Cleaned the ram and cache expansion. Then on to the first test. Paired the board with a known working Pentium 133mhz before trying the Spectra. That passed, so after a bit of cleanup on the Spectra K6, that unit was also tested. Both were a success.

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Re: Gateway roadside rust bucket.

Posted on 2020-09-02, 18:21

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by TimWolf

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Put the VGA port on first just in preparation for the unit to be tested. Then followed by the regulator. A new regulator was obtained, and the heatsink was fully cleaned of rust, then sealed with clear nail enamel.

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