Re: Advice about retro speakers
Posted on 2021-09-03, 23:07
They are very nice!
Re: Decent dot matrix printers
Posted on 2021-09-03, 23:07
That's the most detailed thing I could find, but I didn't see such info. https://www.epson.com.au/products/dotmatrix/lq350_specs.asp On the other hand I noticed that on windows 3.1x there is a Generic ESC\P 24 pin, I think I will try this one hoping it's work.
Re: Decent dot matrix printers
Posted on 2021-09-03, 21:21
I'm sorry for the bump, since i'm trying to build a '90 desk filled with retro hardware only I started to look for such printer. I noticed that they have crazy price, like 250 eur for a brand new Epson LX 350, I was lucky enough to find a used LQ 350 for a small fee, which I suppose it should be …
Re: Dos 6 conventional memory tricks
Posted on 2021-09-01, 04:26
In the big scheme of things it isn't going to make much difference at all. Well the first configuration use xmgr.sys and emm386, while the second use jemmex (I wasn't able to use xmgr and jemmex). That being said, can you please elaborate? Which one would you use? Edit: I just noticed that with …
Re: Dos 6 conventional memory tricks
Posted on 2021-09-01, 03:21
I'm wasting back some time trying to further improve the free conventional memory. I'm wondering in your opinion which of those 2 setup is better: Older configuration: Tipo di memoria Totale Usata Disponibile ---------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Convenzionale 655.360 14.704 640.656 …
Re: FastDoom. A new Doom port for DOS, optimized to be as fast as possible for 386/486 personal computers!
Posted on 2021-08-30, 21:20
I did the test just with Amd 5x86 Filename photo_2021-08-30_23-18-35.jpg File size 7.08 KiB Views 2138 views Apparently the v0.8.4 is the fastest, but the difference is minimal at best.
Re: FastDoom. A new Doom port for DOS, optimized to be as fast as possible for 386/486 personal computers!
Posted on 2021-08-30, 20:40
I see, thank you for the precious clarification, I thought to go ahead and keep using the v0.8 but since you said so I will use the latest version. If you don't mind I will do some further tests comparing the speed from v0.8.1 to 0.8.7
Re: FastDoom. A new Doom port for DOS, optimized to be as fast as possible for 386/486 personal computers!
Posted on 2021-08-30, 14:38
Hello ViTi95, I took some time to test the latest version (Fdoom v0.8.7) and I noticed it's a bit slower compared to the version I tested before v0.8. With the Am5x86 133 and the Permedia 2 graphics card it lost less than half fps (49,89 49,56), the same was with virge card (50,91 50,53). At 160 mhz …
Re: Another Radeon 9800 pro with artifacts
Posted on 2021-08-27, 16:58
I brought the video card to my expert guy, he resoldered the 2 smd and then booted up the card, same result, he tried to press memory chip after memory chip and while pressing one the artifacts completely changed.
Re: Another Radeon 9800 pro with artifacts
Posted on 2021-08-24, 15:38
Confirmed bad memory chip(s), I suppose there is no viable solution.
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-24, 15:37
Bad news... we tried to boot it many times today, apparently it was working if pushed\bent the high side near the back ports, but it stopped working after the cpu was removed and put back in the socket. Apparently the problem is in the cpu socket itself, which is smd, so not even easy to replace.
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-20, 18:11
You are definitely right, at least I didn't kill it for good! Finding what's wrong it's still tricky without proper knowledge and equipment, I always used slot 1-3 when it booted (but one of the first time it did also with 1-2), on a second thought a slot can be gone but the other should be fine, …
Re: S3 AGP Cards (and possibly others) Too Bright
Posted on 2021-08-20, 17:36
Best would be if anyone can use the right value on the bios, I did some test but I was unable to locate the exact location :\ In that way it would be possible to update the bios without using any additional dos command. It depends of the S3 model as some has the BLANK pedastal located on a …
Re: S3 AGP Cards (and possibly others) Too Bright
Posted on 2021-08-20, 16:50
Best would be if anyone can use the right value on the bios, I did some test but I was unable to locate the exact location :\ In that way it would be possible to update the bios without using any additional dos command.
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-17, 18:02
You are definitely right, at least I didn't kill it for good! Finding what's wrong it's still tricky without proper knowledge and equipment, I always used slot 1-3 when it booted (but one of the first time it did also with 1-2), on a second thought a slot can be gone but the other should be fine, …
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-17, 17:39
It's back! I tried to reflow the nb, no success... Now while I tried to boot over and over moved I moved the memory sticks in the slot and it booted! So now I think the problem lies in the memory slot, question is... there is anything I can do about it? I tried to do it again but the second time it …
Re: Another Radeon 9800 pro with artifacts
Posted on 2021-08-10, 08:42
I'm updating, While inspecting the board, I noticed that there are 1 loose smd caps and the other just fell off while I was moving the card. front.jpg This one is lifted from one side back.jpg This one came off and found on the table while turning the card. Could it be this the reason of the …
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-10, 08:32
I just received the heatgun, I played with a broken lga 775 board, I was able to disolder the nb and the sb, just for fun, it took higher temperature than expected, 300 °C instead of 220-240, I preheated the board with the heatgun at 100 °C for 4 minutes, then tried several times at 220, 240, 270, …
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-09, 17:54
Well they did, so it may be doable with home equipment and the right experience (which I lack mostly). So we can rule out the FET from the list. My hope is that the bios is bad, my fear is that the nb is bad, that's because since I took off the heatsink (which had an adhesive pad) it never booted …
Re: gigabyte 8s655fx no post but once it did!
Posted on 2021-08-08, 22:24
I tried to kept some pressure on the nb with the fingers, no success, good idea trying something else. I distrust aliexpress for that kind of stuff, honestly... Also if the problem is the model, maybe there is a better replacement, if I understood what Roman means the whole apm3055 series is bad. …
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