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Re: Min Hardware Specs for Daemon Tools 3.47 in Win9x?

Posted on 2021-02-14, 19:30

in Marvin \ Software

in Marvin \ Software

And a 2nd update, discovered that CD audio did not work with WinQuake or GLQuake or with Half Life. So I installed the WDM drivers and now that’s working as well. The impact to performance is noticeable though with audio stutter even on the start-up sound. Games pause while tracks switch, etc. This …

Re: IBM Aptiva 2159 S76, any love for these “Stealth” setups?

Posted on 2021-02-14, 19:04

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

Haha, thanks! I’ve had plenty of those moments myself. I was determined to make this thing work with just the tower. Here’s the section of the doc that clued me in. I’ve also found a two pin header that can power the system up and I’ll share my solution for adding an external power button soon!

Re: IBM Aptiva 2159 S76, any love for these “Stealth” setups?

Posted on 2021-02-13, 18:23

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

Thank you for not trashing this machine Mr. Biggerstaff. After wiping this drive I installed an SD to IDE adapter and installed Windows 98SE. I was able to harness the power of the onboard ATI Rage 1 to fire up some Mechwarrior 2 Rage Edition! This is exactly what I remembered being demoed at Radio …

Re: Can anyone here edit a BIOS to remove a POST Startup Error?

Posted on 2021-02-13, 17:53

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Okay, I tried booting at 166 and 200 with the K6-2 with same results, 127 error. I can confirm booting with an Intel Pentium at 200 does not trigger the error code. I think it might also be that an Intel CPU is not present is tripping the code. But the BIOS menu is def pointing out that a speed of 0 …

Re: Can anyone here edit a BIOS to remove a POST Startup Error?

Posted on 2021-02-13, 16:15

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Here are the files if anyone is interested. I'm poking around. $IMAGEST.USF is likely the file we need to edit given it's 256KB size and "ST" designation.

Re: IBM Aptiva 2159 S76, any love for these “Stealth” setups?

Posted on 2021-02-13, 15:49

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

Discovered a way to power it up via IBM documentation! Just press this microswitch on the ISA media control board. See where my finger is pointing. Great success!

Re: Can anyone here edit a BIOS to remove a POST Startup Error?

Posted on 2021-02-13, 15:18

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Yes that is the machine, and I found a way to power it up! I had an Evergreen Spectra with a 400Mhz K6-2 and thought I’d test it out in this machine. So far the performance gain is questionable but I need to do more testing. I have a K6-3 coming that I’m hoping will work in the same adapter, we’ll …

Re: Preferred IDE and Floppy cables?

Posted on 2021-02-13, 11:51

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

So this IDC Crimp tool right here maybe? Pc Accessories- Idc Crimp Tool, For Flat Ribbon Cable And Idc Connectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R2JEM4/ref=cm_s … F0H9R3TX4J4JEFY

Re: Feel the RAGE!

Posted on 2021-02-13, 01:14

in Marvin \ Video

in Marvin \ Video

The post animation is very cool!

Re: Can anyone here edit a BIOS to remove a POST Startup Error?

Posted on 2021-02-12, 21:16

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

This is what’s on the floppy for the most recent BIOS update from IBM, digging around now. Would there be a tool or app I should attempt to open these with?

Preferred IDE and Floppy cables?

Posted on 2021-02-12, 20:13

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I’m looking to stock up and curious what most folks buy? Is there a solid brand or source out there you prefer? Do you guys use the round version of these cables to improve cable management? Thanks for any tips!

Can anyone here edit a BIOS to remove a POST Startup Error?

Posted on 2021-02-12, 20:03

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I have an IBM Aptiva that I've upgraded with a K6-2 and it boots and runs fine I just get an annoying "127 System Board Error" each boot that I have to acknowledge. How difficult might it be to remove this error? Anyone able to look into it? I can supply the BIOS file.

Re: Feel the RAGE!

Posted on 2021-02-11, 01:05

in Marvin \ Video

in Marvin \ Video

Fantastic info, thanks for this! I’ve got a Rage 2 and Rage Pro on the way as well!

Re: Feel the RAGE!

Posted on 2021-02-10, 18:01

in Marvin \ Video

in Marvin \ Video

It's onboard an IBM Aptiva 2159 S76 but yes I think it's the same or similar chip. The onboard chip only mentioned it being a Mach64 so it was before the Rage rebranding. You get this splash screen when firing up the ATI Rage version of Wipeout. Check here to help identify which version of Rage you …

Feel the RAGE!

Posted on 2021-02-10, 13:29

in Marvin \ Video

in Marvin \ Video

Testing an original ATI 3D Rage I.

Re: IBM Aptiva 2159 S76, any love for these “Stealth” setups?

Posted on 2021-02-09, 23:03

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

Totally agree, was cutting edge for 96 imo. So here’s what the inside looked like, disgusting but not unusual given the age. It’s interesting how IBM was using flat head screws when the rest of the industry was using Phillips. There are two screws underneath the top front handle you remove and the …

Re: IBM Aptiva 2159 S76, any love for these “Stealth” setups?

Posted on 2021-02-08, 22:06

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

This is what the original setup looked like.

IBM Aptiva 2159 S76, any love for these “Stealth” setups?

Posted on 2021-02-08, 21:52

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

I remember this machine on demo at Radio Shack with the ATI Rage version of Mechwarrior 2 running. Was quite impressive for 96. The machine didn’t look like much else at the time but it had a price tag to match. Recently got ahold of just the tower and I’d like to detail my journey into trying to …

Re: Min Hardware Specs for Daemon Tools 3.47 in Win9x?

Posted on 2021-02-08, 21:45

in Marvin \ Software

in Marvin \ Software

Quick update here, I swapped out my ISA Awe 32 for a PCI Sound Blaster Live, model CT4760, and now the Analog Audio option actually works, using the VXD driver. I've only tested Quake and MechWarrior 2 ATI Rage Version so far. With the Awe 32 I would see horrendous lag, with the Analog Audio option …

Re: Min Hardware Specs for Daemon Tools 3.47 in Win9x?

Posted on 2021-02-07, 22:15

in Marvin \ Software

in Marvin \ Software

Thanks for the tip. I’ve discovered that disabling analog audio resolves my performance issue, which isn’t ideal. I’ll try a couple more solutions.

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