Thanks for the heads up! I have my hands on the user manual now, so I should be able to work out the other functions from there.

Thank you for your replies. I did a factory reset and finally got it working by connecting the 'IN' cable (labelled with 'Connect to midi in') into 'MIDI IN A' and setting the computer switch to 'midi' which was previously set to 'pc-1'. I've noticed that there is some static coming through when …

Recently, I got the opportunity to pick up a couple of MIDI modules for a decent price. Both are in good shape and stated as working. One of these is an SC-88VL which I've been trying to get working on my Windows 7 machine. Unfortunately, despite trying everything .. there is no sound? My Roland UM- …

Thank you for all the replies! This information is certainly valuable and teaches me a few things. I did notice that the supermicro boards needed registered ECC but totally forgot about the availability of drivers 😀 I will keep looking into your suggestions and hopefully assemble something workable …

Here is what I've come up with on my search. Opinions would be great. Supermicro P3TDL3 Supermicro P3TDLE GigaByte GA-BX2000 Fastest board that supports ISA and fastest board that supports Win2k are two very different things. I've heard of others running Win2k on Core i7. The challenge is locating …

Thanks for your input so far, guys. I will take a look into these. In terms of games, I will not be using this computer for anything past Doom/ Chocolate Doom. Mainly, a speedy windows environment is what I'm looking for. The OPL3 would be used with Adlib Tracker and for midi playback. No networking …

As per the topic, I'd like to build a fast Windows 2000 machine. Not necessarily for gaming, only for general use and support for some legacy applications. It is also important that I can have a functional CT2290 or CT3980 in it just for listening but I suppose that a YMF719 card would do. From what …