Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-05-29, 18:23

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by ildonaldo

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ediflorianUS wrote on 2023-05-29, 17:00: So it turn's out that PSU (-from last lot) had 2 bad cap's so not sure if it's ok (set it asside ) the rest of it worked. ( I think). total cost without shipping . Thank you, but it is not the PSU that ist the Problem, but the Software - I am looking for the …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-05-29, 15:47

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by ildonaldo

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I've just got a Sony Vaio PCV-RX402 for small money in absolute untinkered condition and I now want to run a clean setup with Windows XP. Luckily the drivers are still saved in a separate folder on the Harddrive but the original Sony Software is missing 🙁 ... and unfortunately Sony stopped to …

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Need original Software-CD for Vaio PCV-RX402

Posted on 2023-05-29, 12:42

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by ildonaldo

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I've just got a Sony Vaio PCV-RX402 in untinkered condition and I now want to run a clean setup with Windows XP. 2303fb74-9fe9-4537-9679-01b47f51aa26.jpg Luckily the drivers are still in a separate folder on the Harddrive but the original Sony Software is missing :-( Here a picture of the …

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Re: The AT cases with built-in stereo speakers thread!

Posted on 2023-04-23, 17:06

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by ildonaldo

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Retro-PC: my 1995 Palladium 486DX-66 VLB Multimedia PC plays ... DOOM! Finally I've got my 486 PC up and running ... ... and it plays DOOM - look at this video 😀 😀

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Re: My little PC collection (12 Retro-PCs)

Posted on 2023-04-23, 16:40

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by ildonaldo

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Retro-PC: my 1995 Palladium 486DX-66 VLB Multimedia PC plays ... DOOM! Finally I've got my 486 PC up and running ... ... and it plays DOOM - look at this video 😀 😀 Filename IMG_20230330_120213 (SVGA).jpg File size 199.18 KiB Views 91 views File comment Sys Specs Filename IMG_20230330_131845 (SVGA). …

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Re: Need driver/software for "VL System L.I.S 2 indicator" display/fan control

Posted on 2023-04-06, 15:07

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by ildonaldo

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RANDOM wrote on 2023-04-06, 04:19: i HAVE A INSTALL PROGRAM FOR VL SYSTEM LIS 2 PREMIUM. WHATS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, HOW CAN I SEND IT TO YOU? Luckily I have been able to fix it in the meantime, but thank you for your response 😀 Filename AMD_XP_01.jpg File size 100.05 KiB Views 74 views File comment …

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Re: Please, can you help with this Turbo display puzzle???

Posted on 2023-03-06, 07:55

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by ildonaldo

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Thank you for the advice. In that case I will try to figure out the combination first and try it with the fully (pre)set jumpers.

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Re: Please, can you help with this Turbo display puzzle???

Posted on 2023-03-02, 07:49

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by ildonaldo

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I will still have to do a bit of try and error untill I fully understand how it works but at least I won't fuse the display. Many TNX, this brings some (Turbo) light into the darkness 😀

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Please, can you help with this Turbo display puzzle???

Posted on 2023-03-01, 16:36

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by ildonaldo

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I am currently about to wake up this sleeping beauty, but unfortunately both of my available 486 boards are goners - first one has bad battery damage (serious repairs needed), second one dosn't run stabil (probably needs a recap) :-( So I am forced to utilize my trusty 166 MMX board and build a 136 …

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Re: Identify me - unknown socket 7 board (probably PC-Chips?)

Posted on 2023-02-26, 20:32

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by ildonaldo

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Many TNX - looks very simmilar. Will give it a try 😀

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Identify me - unknown socket 7 board (probably PC-Chips?)

Posted on 2023-02-26, 19:35

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by ildonaldo

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Hi, I have to repurpose one of my old Socket 7 boards (currently with a P 166 MMX) from my storage. ... but I need some manual and I can't identify it properly. It is probably some PC-Chips board but I am not sure and I still need some manual for it, or at least a model-ID. Maybe you can help?!? IMG …

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Re: Games that will run on more modern (old?) low performance systems

Posted on 2023-02-12, 12:44

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by ildonaldo

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Working with this low performace System is somewhat like "slowfood". I even enjoy it sometimes when not everything is working in a haste but takes it time to start up. Even the games must be simpler to run properly and not so high strung or maxed out fo speed - good for my nerves 😀

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Games that will run on more modern (old?) low performance systems

Posted on 2023-02-11, 22:19

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by ildonaldo

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Some time ago I’ve built a low level backup PC (to swap) for my 89 year old stepfather who tends to crash his own PC from time to time. OK, the Hardware is younger that 10 years and not exactly "vintage" but it is so low performace that every good Core2 could probably beat it quiet easily. PC_A4- …

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Re: Pinout for Frontpanel connectors of 486 mainboard, TMC PAT48PG 0.30 ?!?

Posted on 2023-02-05, 13:15

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by ildonaldo

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https://theretroweb.com/motherboard/manual/32987.pdf This info seems clear enough Thank you, besides it shows no polarity, this manual should help a lot. But the "Turbo Switch" of the case comes with three cables (guess because of the speed display) - what to do with the third cable? Shall I simply …

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Pinout for Frontpanel connectors of 486 mainboard, TMC PAT48PG 0.30 ?!?

Posted on 2023-02-05, 11:25

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by ildonaldo

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Finally i fode some time to finish my 486 Multimedia PC . All that is left to do is to connect the Frontpanel connectors to the mainboard and fire the whole thing up (hope for the best) for the first time since ages :-) I found even some online manual available (for a different revision of this …

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Re: Best off the shelf spray paint for beige computer cases

Posted on 2023-02-03, 08:42

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by ildonaldo

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recently I have been asked how (my favourite) spraypaint colours RAL 1013 VS 9002 look in comparison. ... so I've put two cases side by side an took a snap shot. Filename RAL.jpg File size 29.74 KiB Views 236 views File comment RAL 1013 VS RAL 9002

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-01-31, 17:24

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by ildonaldo

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Got this Silverstone MFP51 display (from 2007) for 5.25" drivebay yesterday. I always wanted a display to show the system status. ... now I have to find out if it still works with my current Windows 10 PC (maybe with Aida64?) or if it is more of a vintage item for one of my retro-PCs ... e28857a8- …

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Re: My little PC collection (12 Retro-PCs)

Posted on 2023-01-22, 12:42

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by ildonaldo

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Nalgoso wrote on 2023-01-21, 11:45: ... In my country i can find only 1003 ... Maybe eBay can help, there are many offers for spraypaint from almost every known colour palette and there are even some offers for custom made spray cans.

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Re: My little PC collection (12 Retro-PCs)

Posted on 2023-01-21, 09:42

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by ildonaldo

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Hi! im trying to paint my case, i read you about RAL 9002 (#1 computer) and RAL 1013, have you used RAL 1013 on any other computer of the thread? I'm curious what it would look like. Thanks! If you plan to spraypaint your PC-case, you might have a look at this thread: https://www.vogons.org/ …

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Re: Wanted! Manual for "MouseMan, Cordless / M-RA12"

Posted on 2023-01-16, 16:41

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by ildonaldo

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Many thanks for this very helpful information - really sorry, I think I've looked for something more manual-like first. Unfortunately the (quite expesive) CR17335SE lithium battery went dead, so I have to buy a new one first before testing 🙁

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