Re: Troubleshooting 386 motherboard, video memory writes clashes with PCM audio playback
Posted on Today, 03:00
What sound card are you using ?
Re: Strange issues with MS-6524 and an IBM eth card
Posted on Today, 02:46
Second issue is with this ethernet card that isn't recognized at all. The card is an IBM Pro 10/100 CAEP304005. I've tried it in another motherboard (Asrock P4VM800, so still a P4) but same result. It's like the card isn't even there. But if I connect an eth cable the LEDs turn on normally. I'm …
Re: Link Repository for Vintage PC Driver\Documentation Archives, FTPs, Websites
Posted on Yesterday, 03:19
Stiletto: archive.org recently took down a few of my older uploads, they said violated something but when first posted did not. Am guessing that someone complained so they went thru and removed things. Could be wrong and do know that they have had some issues lately... As for the OP I have a few old …
Re: Unplugged PC to install I/O shield - now only have sound from right speaker - Windows 7 64-bit
Posted on 2022-01-21, 02:30
Well it was working fine before you took it apart. So unlikely to be a software issue. As long as your balance is centered I don't know what else it could be software wise. You could try blowing out the audio jack in case there is some dust lodged in there. Or try another jack altogether. I think …
Re: VOGONS Driver Library
Posted on 2022-01-21, 02:25
SquallStrife wrote on 2022-01-19, 05:00: Two small updates to the site. 1 -- You can now change your password. Passwords are stored as salted digests, following standard practices. Thanks but I like my unique password you gave me 😀
Re: VOGONS Driver Library
Posted on 2022-01-21, 01:51
Seems new drivers have been uploaded but my submission a few posts up has been missed, any chance someone can add this one? I am not looking to get an account, it's rare if I will have anything to add here, my retro collection is very small at this point. Sure will add it when I can, am going to …
Re: A nice late socket7 motherboard: PCPartner TXB820DS 35-8333-03
Posted on 2022-01-20, 05:39
Thanks ! Am always interested in old Pc Partner stuff !! It even has the PcP part number labeled on the board.... Many do not know they (Vtech) also did many Leading Technology computers too.
Re: Looking for Biostar MB-8500TEC ver3 Manual!
Posted on 2022-01-20, 02:31
Dusko wrote on 2022-01-20, 02:23: NICE!!! I think it has all the jumpers that I was missing! I'll update the the doc I made and post it back. Thanks Horum!! Hope it helps a little, seems a few jumpers were still not documented. Let us know what you find out.
Re: Looking for Biostar MB-8500TEC ver3 Manual!
Posted on 2022-01-20, 02:08
Found reference to a couple of older BIOS versions here - https://web.archive.org/web/19990220172430/http://biostar-usa.com/pd/tec/tec-bios.htm Looks as if your original was TEC0607.BIN from June 7 1995 (sadly no trace of TEC0831.BIN) Think I found TEC0831.BIN original BIN file date 8/31/95, …
Re: Is there Anyone "Overpaying" for Hardware and Proud of it? Well, maybe not Proud, but...
Posted on 2022-01-18, 02:56
I'm nearly at the point that dropping 800-1000 AUD for a Voodoo5 5500 might be worth it just to have it off my list, I have pretty much everything else I wanted except that GPU. I got into this about 5 years ago (not that long ago) because it was a fairly cheap hobby, well that disappeared in the …
Re: Can’t run KKND and Z on Toshiba 430CDT, video card?
Posted on 2022-01-18, 02:49
Hmm I am guessing you already tried searching the old archives. Here is some info if not. The archive of SciTech for v5.3a with only one entry to the game Z and one item for C&T 165550: https://web.archive.org/web/19970606200809/http://www.scitechsoft.com/index.html "Chips & Technologies Low …
Re: IBM 5160 CLONE not detecting full 640k compliment...
Posted on 2022-01-16, 05:13
This is the clone system I have, a Sanyo MBC-775. 20220115_175049.jpg I was able to replace the existing memory with sockets, and instead of the original v2.33 semi-IBM-compatible BIOS, I'm using one of the Yangtech Turbo XT BIOSes from minuszerodegrees. (Although I still have the original BIOS …
Re: Help with Front Motherboard Jumpers
Posted on 2022-01-16, 05:05
Looks like standard case connectors in bottom picture. Not sure what motherboard you have being "VIA Apollo 133" applies to many and that picture is blurry (the one with your hand is good ;p ) Jethro's Rule #2 : always give the make and model of any part you need help on OR give a full picture. 🤣
Re: Can’t run KKND and Z on Toshiba 430CDT, video card?
Posted on 2022-01-16, 01:52
I looked and the game Z includes UniVBE 5.2 but only 5.3a and up support C&T 65550. Are you using the games version of VBE ? Maybe you could try v5.3a ?? It should be compatible with the VBElib in the game, not sure if versions 6+ would be... From the 5.3a readme: The following is a complete list of …
Re: New 'No bootable device error', cant boot from startup disk
Posted on 2022-01-16, 00:03
Yes most DALLAS can keep time but not hold CMOS settings when the battery gets low (just before failing), it is one indicator of the internal battery being below 3v. The clock can usually run down to about 2.7v but the CMOS cannot keep refreshed at that below about 2.9v from my experience. Yes …
Re: New 'No bootable device error', cant boot from startup disk
Posted on 2022-01-15, 21:30
Hmm... '19990305' error leads to No Bootable Device on some computers including IBM (which Ambra is) . Have you gone into the BIOS to see if it still shows a floppy drive and does it match the type (assuming 1.44MB)... Does the BIOS have the correct Date/Time ?
Re: Is this Pentium 3 PC worth buying?
Posted on 2022-01-15, 17:47
It has a dell psu? Those are usually proprietary... is this a Dell machine / motherboard? The guy said the motherboard is a DELL Dimension XPS T 440BX! Did it come in a Dell or standard ATX case ? If the motherboard looks like the picture below then you do need the Dell PSU as most standard ATX PSU …
Re: Windows 11 on Pentium 4's
Posted on 2022-01-15, 03:32
The Win10 LTSB (or is it LTSC) version has no Cortana, Store or other BS no extra anything. Try to find a Win 11 LTSB version... that is all I know 😀
Re: Can’t run KKND and Z on Toshiba 430CDT, video card?
Posted on 2022-01-15, 03:28
Hmm the spec PDF says the 430CDT it has 2Mb vram on a C&T HIQV32 (CT65550): Phils: http://www.minuszerodegrees.net/manuals/Toshiba/Satellite/Toshiba%20Satellite%20430CDS%20and%20430CDT%20-%20Product%20Specifications.pdf so why does Univbe say a 82c455 and only 512k ? Maybe that is the issue ? Or …
Re: Windows 11 on Pentium 4's
Posted on 2022-01-15, 03:16
Agree TrashPanda ! That is interesting but tried Win 10 on a P4 and used the Corp lite version and installed fine but was slow as snot. Anything above a trimmed Win7 is Not recommended on any P4 in my opinion.
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