You could try to netboot it. Wow. Something I hadn't considered. And I wouldn't need to buy anything (though I would have to make an IDC header <> RJ45 cable). I've known about PXE boot since forever, but it's not something I've ever tried. I have to say though, having looked at your link, that it …

Some time later... 512 Mb DDR RAM stick - check McGyvered ATX power adapter cable - check Re-wired P/S2 breakout cable - check 512mb_ddr_ram.jpg atx_power_adapter.jpg ps2_cable.jpg 12:15, press return (actually: short the ATX "start" pins with a pair of tweezers). system_configurations.jpg It's …

I had a 386SX "luggable" with a greyscale screen back in 1992, something very similar to this: amstrad_portable.jpg It was not an Amstrad though, or a Toshiba - IIRC the brand was First International Computer, or FIC. It had a massive NiCd battery pack which kept it running for about an hour, and a …

Thank you! I managed to get hold of a full manual for the board thanks to a helpful soul at Eurotech (who bought out Arcom many years ago) - it includes pin-outs for all the headers and lots of other useful information. It says the board has a VT8604 northbridge (Via Apollo PL133), so no (native) …

Ok, let me try another question: what do you think the likelihood is that this board can handle a Tualatin (with on-chip adapter)?

Hi all! Registered here since I'm about to build my first ever retro gaming system; I stumbled upon a really cute "EBX" format (146x203mm) PIII Coppermine board and couldn't resist it :) It's basically the same footprint as a 5 1/4" drive, and I'm planning to build my own case for it with a CD-ROM …