Re: How about a MR-BIOS ROM file repository?

Posted on 2020-05-14, 07:49

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by GL1zdA

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I tried SiS Rabbit, C&T Peak/DM and Topcat MR-BIOS. None of them can enable the cache on the boards. It's kind of disappointing because these are all high performance chipsets that could have really benefited from MR-BIOS tweaks. Only the Topcat chipset can be excused, because this chipset doesn't …

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Re: Intel-built 486/Pentium/PPro/PII motherboard guide

Posted on 2020-05-13, 15:30

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by GL1zdA

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I was going to recommend people download the Windows Help reader for modern systems (KB917607) but apparently it's not available for Windows 10. It is available for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Can the version for Windows 8.1 run under 10? (I am still on 8.1) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/ …

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Re: Early Pentium Chipset Comparison

Posted on 2020-05-13, 13:03

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by GL1zdA

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Very cool. It would be neat if you could source Triflex/EISA or Triflex/PCI and see how either compares. Unfortunately I don't know what memory modules I've used for it. It's from a Deskpro XL with the Pentium 133 CPU module installed. I don't have this system anymore. Here are the results: Cache/ …

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Re: Intel-built 486/Pentium/PPro/PII motherboard guide

Posted on 2020-05-13, 12:12

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by GL1zdA

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I've uploaded it to archive.org, seems to be the safest host for such things: https://archive.org/details/old_intel_motherboards_resources I hope I've described it well enough for people to find it via google.

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Re: Windows 3.11 vs. Windows 95

Posted on 2020-05-12, 11:47

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by GL1zdA

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In a way it was. Have to put yourself back in a dos/3x mindset. Typical PCs would have been 486's and early Pentiums. Mostly ISA. Well, they've actually managed to regress in one aspect from Win 3.11 to Win 95: video. They've removed the DCI interface without replacing it late in the beta: https:// …

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Re: Windows 3.11 vs. Windows 95

Posted on 2020-05-12, 07:32

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by GL1zdA

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Win 95 RTM is such a different beast from OSR 2.5 Build 950C that it's totally worth having both in your collection. If you find a cheap RTM copy, by all means, grab it. Win95 RTM feels more like a beta releases with missing features. You need to install DirectX to make it a gaming machine and have …

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Re: Vibra 16S and CT1920 Goldfinch resource sharing (was Windows 95 hates my AWE32 at 620h)

Posted on 2020-05-11, 16:42

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by GL1zdA

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Is there a way to check it? Try to talk to the Vibra via 620h and see if it responds?

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Re: Vibra 16S and CT1920 Goldfinch resource sharing (was Windows 95 hates my AWE32 at 620h)

Posted on 2020-05-11, 07:29

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by GL1zdA

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Yes, it seems this is the case. I've moved the Vibra to 240h/7/3/7 and the CT1920 would work on 620h, but not 640h. I thought the AWE32 Upgrade was smarter, but it seems in reality these will basically act as two independent cards with the Goldfinch just feeding its analog output to the Vibra.

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Vibra 16S and CT1920 Goldfinch resource sharing (was Windows 95 hates my AWE32 at 620h)

Posted on 2020-05-10, 00:00

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by GL1zdA

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I have a slight problem with my AWE32. I'm using my Intel Advanced/EV motherboard (430FX chipset), which has a Vibra 16S on-board with a goldfinch upgrade (CT1920). This configuration uses all the defaults (A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 E620 T6) except for one: it won't work with the EMU8000 at 620h. It will …

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Re: Intel-built 486/Pentium/PPro/PII motherboard guide

Posted on 2020-05-06, 19:29

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by GL1zdA

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I just hit the old Intel motherboards BIOS/docs jackpot: ftp://ftp.ioncomputer.com/HardWare/SYSTEMS/1990s BIOS images and documentation for things as old as Intel Model 302 or Professional Workstation. Intel Xpress and Xtended Xpress motherboards stuff. Mirrored it, I recommend it to everyone else. …

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Re: Intel i750 graphics card evolution. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the release of Intel's first graphics card

Posted on 2020-04-14, 19:08

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by GL1zdA

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matze79 wrote on 2020-04-14, 17:13: where are all the Pictures ? They were hotlinked and it seems yjfy moved them around. But they are on yjfy's website I've posted before.

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Re: Intel i750 graphics card evolution. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the release of Intel's first graphics card

Posted on 2020-04-14, 13:56

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by GL1zdA

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Here's another website with Intel 750 information: https://www.manifest-tech.com/dvi/dvi_papers/ … pro750_1989.htm Including sweet pictures like the first DVI 7-board set. BTW, yjfy made a webpage dedicated to these cards: http://www.yjfy.com/collection/collection-0020.htm

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Re: How do you encode Cinepak AVIs that can be played from at least a 4x CD-ROM drive?

Posted on 2020-04-09, 10:54

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by GL1zdA

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Edit: It would be interesting to know, how Video CDs used to made. Especially, how they managed to retain VHS quality with the limited tech of the day. If we knew what software (encoder) was used, and which settings it was configured for, we might be able to better understand how to "master" video …

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Re: NEC Proserva V Plus (dual socket 7 system) (have a lead on multiple of these)

Posted on 2020-04-07, 08:53

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by GL1zdA

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Quake 3 could use the second cpu for audio. Definitelly is using it for something helpfull. Here is an test made by Anandtech and the speed gain is 5 to 10% when using 2 cpu's in Quake3. https://www.anandtech.com/show/368/33 I have an ALR Revolution 2x server , you may see it here https://imgur.com …

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Re: Pre-VESA Proprietary 32-bit Local Buses?

Posted on 2020-04-07, 06:23

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by GL1zdA

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Could the top slot be used for a "memory expansion card"? There are some boards from the early 90s that use the "proprietary" slots for this reason, and this one is very close to the SIMM slots.

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Re: NEC Proserva V Plus (dual socket 7 system) (have a lead on multiple of these)

Posted on 2020-04-07, 06:18

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by GL1zdA

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Quake 1,2 and 3 engines is using only one cpu, even they are launched under NT kenel OS which know 2 cpu's. Quake 3 has an patch to use the 2nd cpu's but it was experimental and the second cpu was used only for audio. It was until the Quake 4 engine when 2 cpu's could be used in games. It wasn't a …

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Re: Sigma Hollywood+ DVD decoder card questions

Posted on 2020-04-06, 15:05

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by GL1zdA

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AFAIK, Windows did not support hardware accelerated video until Windows Vista or so. It didn't had a dedicated API until DXVA appeared... and I remember that DXVA 1 was almost useless (or unsupported). I mean, a generic application (like Windows Media Player) won't use hardware capabilities on …

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Re: NEC Proserva V Plus (dual socket 7 system) (have a lead on multiple of these)

Posted on 2020-04-01, 12:00

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by GL1zdA

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Unfortunately, when I use the /onecpu switch, Windows 2000 hangs either just after logon or just before. The very first time, it was able to boot and run GLQuake & Quake 2, but hung on Quake 3. Several attempts at rebooting failed, but if I used 2 CPUs, it booted up fine. Perhaps there is some kind …

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Re: NEC Proserva V Plus (dual socket 7 system) (have a lead on multiple of these)

Posted on 2020-03-31, 07:15

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by GL1zdA

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Yes the Pentium Pro system is using a 66 MHz FSB. There is no higher option, hidden or otherwise. What exactly do I put into boot.ini and where? I've never heard of this option. I didn't want to remove a CPU because sometimes Windows gets stuck in uniprocessor mode. Also, for some games, I couldn't …

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Re: NEC Proserva V Plus (dual socket 7 system) (have a lead on multiple of these)

Posted on 2020-03-30, 21:50

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by GL1zdA

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I think at 233 MHz the second CPU is quite busy, taking care of all "non-game" things, that's why Windows 2000 is faster. Can you test Windows 2000 with one CPU disabled (you can do it via the /numproc option in boot.ini)? The Pentium Pro is running at 66 MHz FSB?

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