Re: Schneider Euro PC strange long beep
Posted on 2023-05-29, 11:17
hi there. I have the Scneider Europc with the same "one long beep"... no image output... Can this be memory issues ?
Re: 486 build with a problem
Posted on 2023-05-08, 08:30
Sounds like a grounding problem... The gap is to be like that. . Just reflow the solder on the connctor.. if you have a multimeter check the pinout online and see if the two ground pins are ok.
Re: 391WB/H motherboard how to set 40 mhz cpu?
Posted on 2023-04-28, 14:46
You can swap that cpu with a DX2-66 with no changes needed. -- The osc1 i think is to fpu..
Re: Dead IBM Aptiva K6-2 (Model 2187)
Posted on 2023-04-26, 14:43
1) enter bios and check. change to default, deactivat the logo, to show the post and see where it hangs 2) replace memory 3) disk may be dead and stoping the boot, disconnect it and try 4) take out and re-set the cpu, take the opportunity to change the cooler paste
Re: Jumper settings for an old SIS 85C496/85C497 - chipset - 1996 motherboard
Posted on 2023-04-26, 12:55
Just that a DX2 is weak for windows95... so very slughish... when using what are your feedback on windows speed ?
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2023-04-21, 12:29
Found this 286 16 mhz mb, looks beatiful and nice, no battery damage. I tried placing a ISA 16 bit 512 kb VGA card, psu and keyboard. Turning it on has the MB buzzer beep three times. American Megatrends bios 1990. The motherboard is unidentified. I placed two sticks of RAM 30 pin 512 kb (2x256 …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2023-04-20, 12:49
Found this 286 16 mhz mb, looks beatiful and nice, no battery damage. I tried placing a ISA 16 bit 512 kb VGA card, psu and keyboard. Turning it on has the MB buzzer beep three times. American Megatrends bios 1990. The motherboard is unidentified. I placed two sticks of RAM 30 pin 512 kb (2x256 …
Re: Jumper settings for an old SIS 85C496/85C497 - chipset - 1996 motherboard
Posted on 2023-04-20, 10:14
Win95 on a DX-2 ??? not the correct match.
Re: Which is the best and most memory efficient CD-driver?
Posted on 2023-04-03, 10:17
For CD audio usually you need the cable directly from DVD to sound card. At least is waht i use in older systems.
Re: Which is the best and most memory efficient CD-driver?
Posted on 2023-03-29, 15:21
10 KB ? is a lot....
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-03-29, 15:20
The result with the Volaris.. Is it ok ? I remeber back then the annoucment of the "vaporware" volari duo ".
Re: Asus PVI-486SP3 v.1.22 and 66MHz FSB
Posted on 2023-03-28, 15:27
The RetroWEB says it supports..
Re: Asus PVI-486SP3 v.1.22 and 66MHz FSB
Posted on 2023-03-27, 12:58
Sorry to hijack this thread. I have the same board. And i'm having a strange problem. (cpu is a X5133). Jumpers are set fine.. the thing is. I'm using a isa dignostic post card to help. So: 1) power on.. nothing.. post card --:--... but i can see reset led always on.. hmmm 2) put my ginger in the …
Re: Coolers that can clip onto socket 3 - my experiments
Posted on 2023-03-27, 10:47
Hi again, I've received my 3d printed cooler suport and it works... BUT, realized thar tha metal cooler was bigger than the suport, so i needed to chop it a little. Then, i tghought.. Wat about testing the metal clip first ? So, bended a metal paper clip, pit some tension on it and.. it works... So …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-03-23, 14:15
two dallas chips ? and two fpu's ?
Re: Asus PVI-486SP3 v.1.22 and 66MHz FSB
Posted on 2023-03-22, 11:43
Not bad.. I'm in the process of getting up my system with the same board and a X5-133... would be already running if not the exploding tantalum near power connector...pfffff let's see what my numbers are.
Re: Coolers that can clip onto socket 3 - my experiments
Posted on 2023-03-16, 10:09
Hi there. Digging out this thread. Having the same problem.. have a lot of socket7 system, cpus, coolers, etc. Have built a socket3 machine and, despite of having nearly 15 coolers, none works!!! the retention clips are not in a straight line just like socket7. have one socket 3 buit, and went to …
Re: HP Vectra VL 6/450 - How to Power it up ?
Posted on 2023-03-10, 13:40
The power switch is a soft touch.. witch mens, it conects two wires (or two solder points) and thats starts the power supply. see within the broken power switch wtich solder points it conncts and you can TEST the startup witha a metal clip, for example. Then you can buy a reset button, square or …
Compaq Prolinea MT - chache and power pinout
Posted on 2023-03-09, 10:54
Hello fellows Vogoners, I've found this board on a local scrap yard. Seems a very interesting board.. Socket 2 with retention clip, atx form factor, ps2 mouse and keyboard, and onboard grafics... ide onboard... really cool for a DX2-66 machine... but.... First Question: Cache.. Does this board have …
Re: ASUS PVI-486SP3 - won't POST or C0
Posted on 2023-02-28, 10:44
silly question but. you set the jumpers correctly for that cpu ?
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