Re: As you modify a graphic vga s3 1MB to 2MB ????
Posted on 2015-10-05, 22:31
You need memory in SOJ package for that.
Re: Polish version of eBay has many cheap parts
Posted on 2015-10-04, 16:21
Re: Really, how much RAM you need a 486 dx66 ???
Posted on 2015-10-04, 04:02
I recommend 8 MB as minimal when in dos and or windows 3.1 / windows 3.11 ( when bought new mostly it was equiped with 8 MB of ram. Only 486 SX version came equiped with 4 MB only, because ram was very expensive back in the day. But as standard i would recommend at least 16MB.. (in the same …
Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter
Posted on 2015-10-04, 03:24
firage wrote: The only difference between the Value and Gold adapters he sells must be the PCB color, right? No, the memory configurations are different on both boards.. So the green one can only used on the basic AWE and the value one. The gold one is for the AWE64 gold only.
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2015-10-04, 00:11
Iam being busy with my last new build (`my fastest windows 98SE system`) Some components i already have..It would be an Athlon XP rig or a Pentium 4 one. I would be happy if iam done with everything, this hobby become very expensive.. But the good news is. That i didnt find much usable hardware any …
Re: Question about "updating" Windows 98...
Posted on 2015-10-03, 23:49
If you dont want people abusing security holes in windows 98, i wont recommend to use it for browsing on the internet.. That would just be stupid to do.. I really have more trust in windows vista when doing that.. When using windows xp on the internet, i can recommend do the following thing.. Try to …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2015-10-01, 12:03
Yesterdag evening i was busy with a new build.. I fiddled out that it was the best to go for a next dual boot system as well. It will be a Vista-32bit / Windows xP 32-bit system. So it would compatible with the whole windows xp scene, and also can run directx 10.(1) compatible games on vista as well …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-10-01, 11:38
It's been a long while since I've found anything remotely old hardware-wise at my usual flea market, other than ISA modems & NICs... but then I came across this! https://133fsb.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/img_20150930_174127143.jpg?w=800 Anything pre-Pentium has become quite scarce, let alone a …
Re: Old Packard Bell Discs
Posted on 2015-09-28, 02:39
Maybe you can put them on www.vogonsdrivers.com so it would always usefull for someone looking for them.
Re: Need Help Azza PT-5VMX Motherboard BIOS
Posted on 2015-09-23, 00:49
Maybe this one: http://www.elhvb.com/mobokive/Archive/Azza/bi … MVP3/index.html
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2015-09-23, 00:41
I have installed a new (old second hand thing) Psu in my pentium III 550Mhz system. ( I think that to older psu had an vibrating coil inside that would vibrate the whole chasis.. The new one has better quality components, the older one is litterly junk.. I will trash it.. (before removing some …
Re: Identify this VLB multi-io card? I've lost the manual..
Posted on 2015-09-22, 01:06
Looks like a clone of the promise EIDE 2300 VLB
Re: Mortyr 2093-1944 - Patch anyone?
Posted on 2015-09-17, 16:45
I remember playing the demo of this when it was first released. I bought the retail version in about 2004 was never able to get it working well on any of my machines. On my PIII 1.4 tualatin it runs far too fast. Do others have that problem? You just need a lower class pentium II or pentium III …
Re: Problem with 504MB disk limit (8433UUD-A)
Posted on 2015-09-17, 15:00
I found a bios update for your motherboard. Dont know if its the right one.. But before updating, i recommend to make a backup from your old bios as spare. http://web.archive.org/web/19970620074833/http://www.biostar-usa.com/pd/uud/8433uud-bios.htm http://web.archive.org/web/19970620073919/http:// …
Re: Problem with 504MB disk limit (8433UUD-A)
Posted on 2015-09-17, 14:25
I would recommend to go with and LBA ISA or PCI card in one of the slots you have left. Or try to find an bios upgrade for your motherboard. Iam not really font of that DDO overlay software.. If your boot sectors getting corrupt you cant access the last part of your harddrive..
Re: Need some help on flashing flash Promise SATA 150 TX2 plus controller board
Posted on 2015-09-17, 14:09
Re: Why no 486 to 386 socket adapter?
Posted on 2015-09-17, 14:02
Hi, considering the Cyrix - Ti upgrading solution did a socket adapter ever exist to put a 486 maybe the lower models onto a 386 socket? bye The Cyrix Cx486DLC is one example. I've done write up on this processor here: http://www.philscomputerlab.com/cyrix-486dlc.html Some benchmarks: http://www. …
Re: Need some help on flashing flash Promise SATA 150 TX2 plus controller board
Posted on 2015-09-15, 02:58
It can be closed, i solved it by my self.. the bad card seems to be a fast track..the good one a non fast track one.
Need some help on flashing flash Promise SATA 150 TX2 plus controller board
Posted on 2015-09-15, 01:27
Hello, I have two of those Promise SATA 150 TX2 Plus pci controller boards.. One of them i have a problem with.. The good version is missing JP2 connector and uses assy no 0218-05 REV 5.. Its got bios program 1.00.0.33 version inside.. It boots directly with and IDE harddisk connected.. The called …
Re: Voodoo 2 PCI in an AGP slot?!
Posted on 2015-09-11, 02:27
Its technical as design not possible to fit a pci card inside a AGP slot.. What they ment is that the first version of AGP (what was using on the later pentium 1 motherboards) Can be used in the normal PCI mode (so the agp card would run on pci speed) or on AGP mode ( which would give you more …
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