Thanks for the comments. The 256K module I have in my system will be transferable, but there would be an increased latency as discussed above of 5ns, but hey, what’s 5ns between friends!? If I look at the results of the cache check I wonder if I would even notice the 5ns. At least not at 33MHz. It …

Very nice system you have there. Especially with all the documentation and invoice. Nice to be able to review the history of an system. Before digging up my system I didn't know such modular system existed. The other CPU you tested, is this the original it came with? I will poste SST pictures of my …

Just for reference here are pictures of the ALR 386 CPU module and cache module. Notice the "branded" CPU. The 64k cache seems to be 20ns.

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I will check the rated speed of my 64k cache module if it would support 40MHz. Unfortunately I don't think the board has dual CPU support. The brown slot next to the RAM is for an memory expansion card. I have found pictures here: https://www.recycledgoods. …

No unfortunately no EISA SCSI. At least the EISA configuration utility can be used for setting the jumpers. Maybe adding an AHA-174* to the wishlist 😀. Still not sure what Sound Blaster would be best to get. Would an AWE 32 be a good choice?

I found myself in a bit of a nostalgic mood lately, so I started a little retro computing project. Collecting machines I came in contact with in my early days. One piece to the puzzle I found in the basement at work. Shortly before being scraped and luckily without a spilled battery. Not like the 5 …