Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !
Posted on 2020-05-17, 10:00
Latest report and debug for the IBM BL3 from the 15 May 2020 build.
Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter / Updated First Post / Firmware Update added
Posted on 2020-05-16, 10:54
Glad it came in green. I find red PCB's have a cheap look to them.
Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !
Posted on 2020-05-15, 11:36
Method 3 did not yield anything other than IntelSX2 62.6. The BIOS is not BL3 aware. Probably all boards which are using a BL3 upgrade will be unaware of the BL3. I'll send you the scanned pages privately.
Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !
Posted on 2020-05-15, 11:21
report and log for the IBM Blue Lightning BL3 on the ALi PANDA board. Unfortunately I had to remove the VLB graphics card because the upgrade board covers both VLB slots. HWiNFO identifies the CPU as an IntelSX2, 62.6 MHz - which not right. Should be an IBM 486BL3 running at 3x25 = 75 MHz. You can …
Re: MSI MS-4144 ver 2.1 manual and BIOS help
Posted on 2020-05-15, 10:52
I don't recall. Did you update the BIOS? PS/2 needs to be enabled in the BIOS.
Re: MSI MS-4144 ver 2.1 manual and BIOS help
Posted on 2020-05-13, 04:24
ROCK? I haven't seen that brand of EEPROM before.
Re: Asus VL/I 486SV2G (converted to X4) Build
Posted on 2020-05-13, 04:04
Its a simple voltage divider circuit. To find the resistance value which corresponds to the fan noise you desire, I suggest temporarily connecting a trimmer (variable resistor) using clip cables of some sort. Adjust the trimmer until the desired fan noise is reached. Remove the trimmer and measure …
Re: Asus VL/I 486SV2G (converted to X4) Build
Posted on 2020-05-12, 23:40
The brand name or model of the fan "be quiet" is very appropriate. I hate noisy fans and usually add a 1 watt resistor in series to quiet them down.
Re: MSI MS-4144 ver 2.1 manual and BIOS help
Posted on 2020-05-12, 18:17
Do you have a computer case that can accommodate those mini-DINs?
Re: MSI MS-4144 ver 2.1 manual and BIOS help
Posted on 2020-05-12, 10:15
OK. It can be a little tricky to get a header on SMD solder pads. When I look under the KBC on my board, it doesn't look like I removed or soldered on any components.
Re: MSI MS-4144 ver 2.1 manual and BIOS help
Posted on 2020-05-12, 08:58
Oh, I don't even remember submitting my pencil-to-paper worksheet on the MS-4144 ps/2 mouse mod. R147 is a convenient location to connect IRQ12 to the KBC pin 36. You will want to short the R147 pads together with a wire, or use a 0-ohm resistor. I wanted to be more involved on my board, so I …
Re: MSI MS-4144 ver 2.1 manual and BIOS help
Posted on 2020-05-12, 06:35
I am confused by the question. The layout for the Chaintech 486SPM is different than the MSI MS-4144. I didn't do a write-up for the MS-4144. Where is r147? Do you have a photo? Which board are you referring to? If you have a photo explaining what you are looking for, I can dig out my MS-4144 board. …
Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !
Posted on 2020-05-10, 12:16
See photo for error. Filename Gateway2000_Kadoka_1Ghz_Orion_with_ATI_8500DV.jpg File size 284.1 KiB Views 339 views
Re: Graphics card advice needed for Gateway 2000 Kadoka system w/1 GHz slot A Athlon
Posted on 2020-05-09, 02:22
The Serpent Rider wrote on 2020-05-08, 15:44: G400 Max, 8500DV, Voodoo3 all too slow? G400 and V3 are obviously slow. Radeon 8500DV is faster, but doesn't have simple VGA output. Using a DVI-to-VGA adapter isn't all that bad. HWiNFO reports the Matrox G400Max is running in AGP 1x mode. Is this …
Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !
Posted on 2020-05-09, 02:18
Mumak wrote on 2020-05-08, 11:08: feipoa wrote on 2020-05-08, 09:30: Attached. So it's as HWiNFO says - the Matrox supports both AGP 1X and 2X, but it's currently running in 1X mode only. Odd. Do some motherboards leave the AGP set at 1x in DOS then switch to 2x in Windows, or perhaps switch to 2x …
Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !
Posted on 2020-05-08, 09:30
Attached.
Re: Graphics card advice needed for Gateway 2000 Kadoka system w/1 GHz slot A Athlon
Posted on 2020-05-08, 04:45
What driver versions would be optimal for the Radeon 8500 or 9000 Pro? There is some appeal in using ATI w/AMD CPUs. I drooled over the V5 5500 for ages before admitting that nvidia had them beat in every possible way with the Geforce 2 (RIP 3dfx). This is why I never bothered to buy a Voodoo5 back …
Re: Graphics card advice needed for Gateway 2000 Kadoka system w/1 GHz slot A Athlon
Posted on 2020-05-07, 22:30
ShovelKnight wrote on 2020-05-07, 14:43: Offtopic: I like your bookshelf! Are you a physicist or an electrical engineer? Used to be; am sort of retired now. Books will probably go in the attic during the next remodel. Radeon 9000 Pro eh? G400 Max, 8500DV, Voodoo3 all too slow?
Re: How to remove the housing from a Slot A Athlon cartrdige?
Posted on 2020-05-07, 22:15
I don't plan to do any selling of anything. Not worth the time and effort for my situation. I was just wondering if the CPU had any value left to it for collectors. It will be going in my dead motherboard/processor box with a bag over it just so that it doesn't get dinged up.
Graphics card advice needed for Gateway 2000 Kadoka system w/1 GHz slot A Athlon
Posted on 2020-05-07, 13:52
I recently started retro-briting and assembling this Gateway 2000 Kadoka system (aka KAD SELECT-850). I had hoped to run a 1 GHz Thunderbird, but the chip I received was dead, so it is going to be a 1 GHz Orion Slot A instead (thanks LuckyBob!!). I had originally planned on sourcing a Voodoo5 for …
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