Re: VLB IDE controller DTC2278D not working ?

Posted on 2019-07-18, 17:13

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by Intel486dx33

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Okay, I have it somewhat working. But has trouble detecting my drives. I think the problem is with the motherboard now. Is there a new bios ROM update for this motherboard and is the bios chip flash-able or do I need a new chip and eprom programmer ? The PCB on the IDE controller has this number # …

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Re: VLB IDE controller DTC2278D not working ?

Posted on 2019-07-18, 15:47

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by Intel486dx33

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That package just has drivers and install readme.txt I need to get the IDE ports working first. I can’t even setup the hard-drives in bios without the IDE ports working. What could be causing the IDE connectors not to work ? Have you tried the card on different VLB slot on motherboard? Some …

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Re: Help me choose what to build next ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 20:08

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by Intel486dx33

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Well, I want to design this Computer build around an Air craft with dual jet engines. I think the All Aluminum look will be awesome and I have some really nice CPU coolers too. I really like this build: https://youtu.be/PtgsRJNk6ds

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Re: VLB IDE controller DTC2278D not working ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 19:57

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by Intel486dx33

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That package just has drivers and install readme.txt I need to get the IDE ports working first. I can’t even setup the hard-drives in bios without the IDE ports working. What could be causing the IDE connectors not to work ?

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Re: Help me choose what to build next ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 16:46

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by Intel486dx33

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Re: VLB IDE controller DTC2278D not working ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 16:03

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by Intel486dx33

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These manuals don't address the reason why the IDE ports are not working. There are No jumper settings to enable/disable IDE ports and No DMA setting options for the IDE controller.

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Re: Help me choose what to build next ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 15:01

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by Intel486dx33

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Isn't the A-10 Warhog part of NATO ? Not only American.

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Re: VLB IDE controller DTC2278D not working ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 14:58

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by Intel486dx33

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Actually, I found a some what similar manual. https://stason.org/TULARC/pc/hard-disk-floppy-controllers/C-D/DATA-TECHNOLOGY-CORPORATION-Four-IDE-AT-interface-293.html I have floppy drive and parallel port and serial ports working but the IDE ports are not working. Any Ideas? The motherboard I am …

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VLB IDE controller DTC2278D not working ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 10:03

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by Intel486dx33

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Hi, I need a manual or jumper settings for this VLB controller It’s a Data Technology model # DTC2278D There are several online but not the right one. Mine has 2 IDE channels.

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Re: What is wrong with my GA-486vs ?

Posted on 2019-07-17, 08:42

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by Intel486dx33

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I got it working ! Turns out the jumper settings on the manual and what is silkscreened on the motherboard are not correct. I will take a picture and upload it later.

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Re: Help me choose what to build next ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 21:40

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by Intel486dx33

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I USA parts theme of any computer. Then put patriotic color sceme or political theme on it. Doesn't matter if its 486 Pentium 3 or whatever. Reason I suggest this one is because I know this one is the most challenging. Might require that we bend the rules saying something like supermicro is …

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What is wrong with my GA-486vs ( Solved ).

Posted on 2019-07-16, 21:34

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by Intel486dx33

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I am having problems with my Gigabyte GA-486vs motherboard. http://www.motherboards.org/files/manuals/47/486vs8a.pdf It has always given me problems with 486dx4 CPU’s. It works fine with a 486dx-50 5v CPU but not with a 486dx4-100 CPU. I have been able to get it to work once before with the 486dx4- …

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Re: Computers and Aliens ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 17:17

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by Intel486dx33

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E.T. Speak and spell. ( E.T. NO Speak ? ). But casts spells...... Definition of Casts: cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface. Like the light on a digital display. or the light from a UFO. or the light from a flash light.

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Re: Dell Dimension 466 DMT

Posted on 2019-07-16, 14:39

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by Intel486dx33

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If its like this one I would grab it if they are offering it to you. Re: The MIDI General

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Re: 486dx-4 and 5x86 questions ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 14:19

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by Intel486dx33

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Thanks.

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Re: Help me choose what to build next ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 14:15

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by Intel486dx33

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I am pretty sure Solaris 8 on Intel only supports 1 CPU. But it supports Sound blaster 16 by default.

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Re: Can you ID this 486 motherboard ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 14:00

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by Intel486dx33

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Deksor wrote: I think I've got it http://www.elhvb.com/webhq/models/486vlb2/4gpv3.html Thanks, that might be it.

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Can you ID this 486 motherboard ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 04:00

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by Intel486dx33

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On the side it reads "Galaxy v3"

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486dx-4 and 5x86 questions ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 03:30

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I have some CPU that I need configuration question to. 1) Intel 486dx4-100 Is it P24D capable ? Is it Write-back or Write-thru ? 2) AMD 5x86dx-133-P75 Is it P24D capable ? Is it Write-back or Write-thru ?

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Re: Help me choose what to build next ?

Posted on 2019-07-16, 00:47

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by Intel486dx33

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Yes, I have the motherboard but it needs work. Only the floppy drive and cdrom are not USA. What I have so far: Motherboard RAM CPU Hard-drive VLB graphics card Network card Sound card VLB controller Power supply SCSI card USA Parts I Need: cdrom floppy drives case Floppy drives and CDROM will …

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