Re: Supermicro P6DLS - unable to update BIOS to 1.35a and Onboard SCSI option greyed out in BIOS

Posted on 2021-06-14, 00:44

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Thanks very much for all the replies, I wasn't aware the dls8101.rom was interim for the P6DLS as the Supermicro download archive doesn't list the BIOS's for each respective board. However, on checking the label on my BIOS chip it states DLSC221 which incidentally is listed in that same archive. I …

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Re: IBM Intellistation OR840 unlocking the keyboard

Posted on 2021-06-13, 08:18

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Is this the board? IBM INTELLISTATION M Pro Type 6889.jpg There's probably a power-on password been set - normally the keyboard does actually work but you're required to type it in blind and you'll only get a few goes before you need to reboot and start again. There's normally a reset jumper on the …

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Re: Supermicro P6DLS - unable to update BIOS to 1.35a and Onboard SCSI option greyed out in BIOS

Posted on 2021-06-12, 20:56

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Seems to be something of a recurring theme with the P6DL family of boards Supermicro P6DLS BIOS modification https://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/faq.cfm?faq=1574

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Re: Dual slot1 vs Dual 370 : which one would you choose?

Posted on 2021-06-12, 08:09

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Yes my SUPER P6DGS is 440GX and runs PIIs or PIIIs Have a couple of boards myself - an intel L440GX+ (upto 600MHz Katmai) and an SM P6DGU (upto 1GHz Coppermine 100 / 133 fsb) I have CUR-DLS but not sure when I have time to put together a rig and test (I have several V2's too, including two SLI's), …

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Re: Tabor III information, limits and bios updates

Posted on 2021-06-11, 04:11

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The vogonsdrivers link is the correct one for the Tabor III (OEM SE440BX-3) - here's the same BIOS update linked direct from Gateway on archive.org, along with the complete custom BIOS engineering history from Intel https://web.archive.org/web/20070125165315/http://www.se.gateway.com/bioses/desktop/ …

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Re: QDI Advance 10F bios

Posted on 2021-06-10, 18:35

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Hi, Does anyone have the latest bios for the qdi 10f motherbord? Webarchived qdi page has Advance 10E A10BEF_v46slcp.zip 11-20-2001/ 253KB Advance 10E/B/F BIOS 4.6 for SpeedEasy,RecoveryEasy, LogoEasy and BootEasy. BIOS modified 1.Add to Support CBLOGO3.0 this as tle latest one, but link is dead. …

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Re: Dual slot1 vs Dual 370 : which one would you choose?

Posted on 2021-06-10, 08:49

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Errius wrote on 2021-06-10, 08:20: I think the 440GX was only used for Xeon systems? PII / PIII as well

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Re: Help identifying this port

Posted on 2021-06-09, 05:42

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^and RAID cards (Adaptec ZCR)

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Re: Help identifying this port

Posted on 2021-06-09, 05:18

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Does not look like it is keyed properly for this slot but the price is definitely right to give it a shot. Seems OK (25 / 47) - I have the exact part linked working in a few motherboards atm. Here's a shot from one of these (MGA G100) SEC SGRAM.jpg The pic on the link is generic - this part …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-06-08, 07:58

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Filename scsi_hba01.jpg File size 831.36 KiB Views 479 views Filename scsi_hba02.jpg File size 890.16 KiB Views 479 views once i get a chance to check the disks, I'll post any working images to the drivers library thread

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Re: Can't get into CMOS setup on old 486.

Posted on 2021-06-08, 07:21

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Seems pretty standard https://web.archive.org/web/20000620134818/ht … /06219801.shtml

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Re: PSU Adapter for PowerEdge 1300?

Posted on 2021-06-07, 22:16

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Afternoon Y’all, Usually information on Dell PSUs is pretty abundant and there’s plenty of adapters for sale. I can’t verify exactly what type of adapter would be needed for this system. I’d like to replace the PSU with something modern. But don’t want to fry the whole system by putting in the …

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Re: Worst tips from tech support

Posted on 2021-06-07, 03:15

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in Milliways

in Milliways

I remember an unofficial departmental tech 'wizard' once told a user their issue could be fixed using format c: - queue the inevitable red faces / fallout all round

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Re: Help identifying this port

Posted on 2021-06-07, 03:05

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Not sure if Dell list a particular spec for the part, but would this do? https://www.electromyne.de/RAMs---Memory-Othe … 125MHz-8ns.html

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Re: Dual slot1 vs Dual 370 : which one would you choose?

Posted on 2021-06-07, 02:57

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I'm an equal opportunity hoarder :), so in my case both, tho like a few here I'm a bit of a dual processor junkie - between slot 1 / skt 370 I have about 20 boards currently running in favor of skt 370 at about 2:1. Preference would be for slot 1, tho I find them harder to source at a sensible price …

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Re: Slot 1 water cooling options

Posted on 2021-06-03, 04:05

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Possibly something like this mod (slocket-based but I guess adaptable to native slot 1, and with both top & side port options) https://web.archive.org/web/20011120144221/ht … ps197/index.asp

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Re: Slot 1 water cooling options

Posted on 2021-06-02, 08:51

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Wasn't aware they ever used a hood / duct system for cooling the standard passive sinks (certainly not on the AP550 with dual 1GHz), and I don't see it as an option in the parts list? RadicalVision Compaq AP550.jpg Most of the best slot 1 water cooling options I've seen were designed and milled for …

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Re: Advansys ASB-3940UA (1999)

Posted on 2021-05-29, 05:31

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Anyone can help that would be great. i have hunted for several hours now on the net for dos/windows 9.x drivers for the Advansys ASB-3940UA i cannot find them anywhere. does anyone have the superinstall 3.0 cd that they can make an iSO for me? or anyone have drivers for this? thanks. Maybe check …

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Re: Digital Venturis 466 + AMD 486 DX2-66V16BGC

Posted on 2021-05-28, 07:00

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Hi, today i received my sd to ide controller, so i install DOS on my Venturis, update the BIOS to 2.04, and - NOTHING! Intel 50 is still running ok, but the MBO doesn't recognize AMD 66V16BGC. I tried on both jumper settings, 33MHz FSB (i even tried 25 and 40), but no luck. Do You probably know, …

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Re: Acer Travelmate 230 drivers

Posted on 2021-05-27, 09:33

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Believe the audio may have been the Cirrus Logic Crystal SoundFusion (CS4299) You can find the manual here https://web.archive.org/web/20040911080455/ht … tm230_280ug.pdf

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