Re: Modifiying old machines

Posted on 2018-11-14, 00:36

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I wouldn't worry about modding an I/O shield -- especially if you can do a nice job. If you really don't want to mod the original I/O shield, there was someone who made a custom I/O shield https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=60944&p=680995#p680995 And then there is always cardboard, if no …

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Re: Inspiron 2650: beeping but booting very strangely?

Posted on 2018-11-12, 20:05

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Have you checked the pdf manuals here? https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/inspiron-2650/manuals The Owner's Manual at https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-2650_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf has something about " …

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Re: DirectX programs

Posted on 2018-11-09, 00:44

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Math Blaster is a QuickTime game. Maybe when you exit Math Blaster, QuickTime doesn't shut down completely and holds onto resources that DirectX needs for the DirectX game. You can try checking Task Manager to see if QuickTime is listed as running and try to shut it down. Probably easiest to just …

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Re: Onboard video and RAM = Garbage?

Posted on 2018-11-09, 00:06

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I'd run memtest on the RAM while using the PCI card for video. It sounds to me like one of the RAM sticks might have a bad spot, and that bad spot was what the onboard video was using.

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Re: Software Like Display Driver Uninstaller for Win9X?

Posted on 2018-11-07, 19:53

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I have something called "Driver Cleaner" on a backup DVD that I downloaded from Driver Heaven some time around 2004 or 2005. The website is archived here http://web.archive.org/web/20041229084307/http://www.drivercleaner.net:80/ The download link for "DC3Setup_33.zip" doesn't work but since the file …

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Re: Ultimate Turtle Beach Build

Posted on 2018-11-06, 23:37

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The Illuminati computer. With the all-seeing eye glaring at you. (and you thought it was just a floppy drive)

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Re: 2009 build - Win 7 or XP?

Posted on 2018-11-06, 23:06

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I'd also vote for a dual boot -- especially if you intend to go online with Windows 7 and keep security updates up to date.

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Re: cant seem to install windows xp

Posted on 2018-11-04, 17:01

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How large is the hard drive? Does the BIOS detect the size properly? Does Disc Parted say the XP partition is bootable? How large is the XP partition? Have you tried using a small XP partition of 30gb or so? Is your copy of XP an early version without any Service Packs? Have you tried putting both …

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Re: 486 build advice - parts list ?

Posted on 2018-10-28, 01:47

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Is there any problem with leakage if I leave these dallas batteries inplace and perform a CR2032 mod to this battery ? The Dallas batteries don't leak. Or should I just remove the Dallas battery and add a CR2032 nickel battery holder ? The Dallas RTC is more than a battery. Unless your motherboard …

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Re: Trash to Treasure side project: Voodoo 3 3000 Restoration

Posted on 2018-10-11, 01:12

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I have a Voodoo3 3000 and a Voodoo3 2000 card. R8 on my Voodoo3 3000 card appears to be the same as R7, R3, and R4, and they all say R00 on them. So zero ohm, like you said. The component that is missing on your card near CR10 and CR11 is present on my Voodoo3 3000 and has writing on it that says …

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Re: AWE64 not playing music

Posted on 2018-10-03, 16:41

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Since it was working before you rebooted, I'd guess it's a PnP problem. Check what options your motherboard BIOS has that might affect PnP.

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Re: Unknown sound card.

Posted on 2018-09-29, 15:17

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Someone insulted that card here Re: Possibly buying some of these ISA sound cards

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Re: Matrox Mystique: opinions?

Posted on 2018-09-22, 00:45

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I always liked the Matrox Mystique and bought several of them used back when they were cheap. They had good 2D, and most of the games I played were 2D. In a couple of computers I have a Mystique alongside a Voodoo 2. One of them came in a somewhat mangled box with CD's for Destruction Derby 2 and …

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Re: Keyboard issues

Posted on 2018-09-21, 01:55

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WileECoyote wrote: Can I use one of these??? I think so. I'm not an expert though. WileECoyote wrote: Actually this has to be it!? https://www.ebay.com/itm/352289635948 That looks like the old one all right.

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Re: Keyboard issues

Posted on 2018-09-20, 20:37

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I'd try it with a different model PS/2 keyboard if possible. Did you used to be able to access the BIOS using that keyboard? I've had a couple of keyboard/motherboard combinations where the keyboard works in Windows but not before Windows is booted. In one case I managed to boot from the Windows 98 …

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Re: Struggling to find parts.

Posted on 2018-09-20, 19:22

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Here is a 486 VLB board, CPU, RAM, I/O card and modem for $25 + shipping. Listing description is pretty bad, but they say the pictures are correct. I've been contemplating getting this myself, but I really don't need another 486 board. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Motherboard-PCI54PV-P54C-CT-PCI- …

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Re: Need driver - Turtle Beach Monte Carlo ISA

Posted on 2018-09-15, 14:39

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Did you check the drivers at http://files.mpoli.fi/hardware/SOUND/TURT/

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Re: Motorhead no sound...again but on real Win98

Posted on 2018-09-08, 16:00

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Do you have the audio cable connecting the CD drive and the sound card? Described here https://superuser.com/questions/566611/sound- … on-cd-rom-drive

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Re: Creative Sound Blaster CT4760

Posted on 2018-09-03, 17:42

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Did you try these? http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?file … 017&menustate=0

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Re: Dell Dimension 4100 with ATI 9800 Pro/Windows ME or 98SE?

Posted on 2018-08-29, 20:08

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Archived webpage with ATI's specs for their 9800 series cards: https://web.archive.org/web/20060503192146/http://www.ati.com/products/radeon9800/radeon9800pro/specs.html Dell's guide for the 4100: https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-4100 …

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