Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-10, 16:43

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I unsuccessfully tried to set up a LAN bridge adapter for my retro rigs with an OpenWrt router using relayd. No matter what I tried I couldn't get an internet connection on the LAN ports. Just use a 100/10 switch between your old systems and internet router. KISS I wish I could do that, but I can't …

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Re: What music are you listening to?

Posted on 2020-05-10, 08:33

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Some of the songs in the list may not be as good as the other ones, but they are part of my childhood: Dr. Alban - Let The Beat Go On Aqua - Barbie Girl 2 Unlimited - No One (Unlimited Remix) Modern Talking - Cheri Cheri Lady Europe - The Final Countdown

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Re: PSU went pop but can't see anything popped?

Posted on 2020-05-09, 22:12

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Swiego wrote on 2020-05-09, 21:56: Out of curiosity, what is the function of those metal fences I see in these old PSUs? It doesn’t seem to be a heat sink for anything. EM shield? What fences are you talking about?

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-09, 21:31

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I unsuccessfully tried to set up a LAN bridge adapter for my retro rigs with an OpenWrt router using relayd. No matter what I tried I couldn't get an internet connection on the LAN ports.

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Re: PSU went pop but can't see anything popped?

Posted on 2020-05-09, 09:55

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I doubt the fuse blew up, it looks intact (you could double check it just to be sure). Have a closer look at the primary and secondary MOSFETs. Sometimes, if they pop, a bulge will develop on top of their package. If that is the case, you can't fix it. And as everyone would say, let those BIG filter …

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Re: PSU went pop but can't see anything popped?

Posted on 2020-05-09, 09:37

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Did you try turning it on again ?

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-09, 07:02

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This sounds like a different issue than the Gigabyte one. Sadly, I have no idea what could be causing these issues. I already had to pick the USB drive from the HDD menu (not from USB-HDD cause it wouldn't boot), which makes it even worse. I forgot to mention that. Strangely enough, the symptom you …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-08, 18:37

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As much as I despise Win10 (it's the best version of Windows if you want to switch to Linux, or literally anything else lol) it's actually your board that has issues. I have a few Gigabyte LGA775 boards (including this exact one) and they all have the same issue: they refuse to boot from USB if you …

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Re: Archive server down?

Posted on 2020-05-08, 18:26

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Weird. None of the downloads are working for me. I've tried 15 at random and none work. Try this: http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1673&menustate=0,0 I just tried Chrome and Firefox, both give an error 503. Tried disabling AdBlock Plus too. No change. It worked, I have the mediavision …

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Re: Archive server down?

Posted on 2020-05-08, 18:14

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It works fine on my side. Which files are you having problems with?

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Re: Another motherboard identification thread

Posted on 2020-05-06, 13:41

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Made in Singapore. Ok. (Googles KT Technology Singapore) https://www.sgpbusiness.com/company/K-T-Technology-S-Pte-Ltd StatusDissolved - Compulsory Winding Up (Insolvency) as on 3 July 2017 (Monday) Rats. https://www.channelweb.co.uk/news/1875812/kt-technology-shuts-shop-uk-bosses-disappear https:// …

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Re: Help identify this 486 ISa socket3 motherboard

Posted on 2020-05-06, 06:59

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OP's images https://imagehost.imageupload.net/2020/04/29/6.jpg https://imagehost.imageupload.net/2020/04/29/18c71e23e70686be1.jpg https://imagehost.imageupload.net/2020/04/29/2927e5c5b5cb1687e.jpg https://imagehost.imageupload.net/2020/04/29/3.jpg https://imagehost.imageupload.net/2020/04/29/4.jpg …

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Another motherboard identification thread

Posted on 2020-05-05, 19:05

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Since the number of mb identifying topics has spiked recently, I've decided to solve my own collection mysteries as well. In the photos below I have two motherboards I received a while ago, a 286 and a 386. The 286 is missing both BIOS chips, but there is a string on the PCB saying KT212WB5/HI, …

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Re: What NAS are you using ?

Posted on 2020-05-05, 18:46

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No fancy stuff on my side, an HP Elite 8000 with a Celeron 420, 1TB hdd, Windows 7 Pro and burnt USB ports (none of them work). It was free, so I can't complain.

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Re: What music are you listening to?

Posted on 2020-05-05, 18:42

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Bruninho wrote on 2020-05-01, 18:23: Am I the only one here with 80s tunes? no, you're not alone, same here 😁

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Re: What's the "signature thing" to do after installing an OS?

Posted on 2020-05-05, 18:29

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Disable UAC I have to agree, it can become very annoying when you are frequently (un)installing software. To be fair, it is a good defense mechanism against unwanted events (e.g. malware), especially for those who aren't PROs behind a keyboard. But for those who know what they are doing, it is a …

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Re: Problems with QDI v4p895p3/smt V5.0

Posted on 2020-05-05, 15:35

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Parni wrote on 2020-05-05, 13:29: OK, i will put it in storage. I still could try the POST CARD at some stage, would this be a good choice for it? https://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Motherboard-Analy … EkAAOSwa2lZguL3 Yes, it will work fine.

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Re: Problems with QDI v4p895p3/smt V5.0

Posted on 2020-05-05, 06:34

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I tried to remove the cache and also tried with an other BIOS module from Shuttle HOT 419 (it has also a OpTi 895 chipset) but it didn't work. Maybe i'll just scrap this mobo? You shouldn't scrap it, 486s are not that common to find. Put it in storage, it will find its use one day. If you need a …

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Re: Problems with QDI v4p895p3/smt V5.0

Posted on 2020-05-02, 21:34

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I found this thread: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/10040113/Quantum-V4P895P3-smt-v5-0-motherboard-problem.html It reads: "I can't find the manual, but I know that there is only a few certain memory configurations the motherboard can take." Again I'm starting to wonder could this be …

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Re: Problems with QDI v4p895p3/smt V5.0

Posted on 2020-05-02, 20:07

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You should set JP36 to 1&2, JP24 and JP25 to open. Not guaranteed to fix the problem, but worth a try. Make sure JP26 isn't set in clear CMOS mode. A POST card would be helpful in these kind of situations.

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