Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread
Posted on 2021-09-05, 05:07
I really love old manuals... Thank you for sharing!
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2016-01-05, 10:55
I kept the computer ON during 48 hours (without freezes or other kind of problems) and the situation remains the same. I don't know how I can fix this problem. Any more suggestions?
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-31, 10:37
Have you tried another PSU already? The more you talk about this issue the mroe I think you should eliminate that as a suspect. A problematic BIOS chip should just go haywire and lock up instead of consistenly booting after 30 seconds, but the PSU taking its seet time to assert the PWRGOOD signal ( …
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 23:56
PCBONEZ wrote: mp10 wrote: Turn on the PC and waiting 1/2 minutes. I am confused. It sounds like you are turning it on twice. My new "approach" is turn it on only once and wait 1/2 minutes.
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 23:54
Get it to boot then just leave it sit there running but doing nothing for about two hours. The purpose is to build up the oxide layer in the caps. After that try a hot-boot then let it cool off (say 1 hour) and try a cold-boot - then report back any changes. . Ok, i'm going to try. Thank you for …
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 23:49
Turn on the PC and waiting 1/2 minutes.
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 23:28
If I turn on the computer (cold) and wait for 5/10 seconds and then turn it off, I can ear the hard drive spinning in the next try and then I need to wait for 1 minute to turn it on the computer again in order to boot completely. This sounds almost like the hard drive is having trouble spinning up …
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 19:23
"Stored" in my desk in normal conditions (stable temperature and humidity). In your opinion, the need of a warming up to boot normally is a signal of bad caps? Visually i can't see anything wrong with them...
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 18:52
IMHO at this point you are better off getting one of those ISA POST diagnostics cards to really diagnose the issue instead of blindly trying stuff. Can you advice me a particular Motherboard diagnostic card? They are pretty generic and It's not a thing one buys frequently so I don't have a favorite …
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 18:20
alexanrs wrote: IMHO at this point you are better off getting one of those ISA POST diagnostics cards to really diagnose the issue instead of blindly trying stuff. Can you advice me a particular Motherboard diagnostic card?
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-30, 11:36
Yes, I'm using the front panel switches of my PC case. Disconnect both switches and try starting it by shorting across the pins for the power switch with a paper-clip, screw driver, unused jumper or whatever. The switch is a momentary contact type so don't leave the pins shorted for more than 1 …
Re: Dual slot 1 rebuild
Posted on 2015-12-29, 20:33
I think it's cool too! 😁 but even with Windows NT/2000 there are a few games that take advantage from a dual processor build.. One example is Quake III, do you know more?
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-29, 18:52
I added this variable in my analysis and I found something: when the PC doesn't boot I leave it ON for a while (only fans running) and then I turn off. After that, the PC boot without any problem. Any hints about this behavior? Yes, I'm using the front panel switches of my PC case.
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-29, 14:15
Normally when the caps are bad the computer freezes during the usage, it's not the case. I haven't made the BIOS re-flashing yet but at this moment I can turn on the PC inconsistently, sometimes works sometimes don't.
Re: Dual slot 1 rebuild
Posted on 2015-12-29, 13:19
Nice setup! What's the advantage of a dual processor machine for windows9x/dos games?
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-28, 22:29
Thank you both! Clueless1: no bulging caps and no crashes. Nvm1: My tests were done outside of computer case. I am going to test flashing the Bios...
Re: Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-28, 22:08
Yes and nothing changed... :\
Computer only boots after clearing CMOS
Posted on 2015-12-28, 21:52
Hello guys! I'm with a little problem with my Pentium 3 Slot 1 build. :\ After one year without using this machine, yesterday I turn on the BEAST and it doesn't boot (only fans). I tried everything. Only with the basic components CPU, GPU and RAM; A new Power supply; Single RAM; Another processor; …
Re: Top 90's machine
Posted on 2014-08-10, 17:57
I will use a Sound Blaster Live! platinum with live! drive II (released in 2000)
Re: Top 90's machine
Posted on 2014-08-10, 17:51
Asus P2B-DS 1.06 with dual Tualatin Pentium III-S 1.4GHz 512kb L2 sounds like the ultimate 90s computer to me. Trow in an Voodoo 5 5500 and you've got your self an Lil' Stevie Hardium 3000. I like it very much! :lol: However doesn't respect the time period defined to this build. Maybe the next …
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