Re: ISA network card works fine with mechanical HDD but can't find an IRQ when running off SD to IDE adapter

Posted on 2018-10-17, 15:27

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by bjwil1991

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Looks like the LPT1 port's IRQ is conflicting with the network card. I'd disable the LPT1 port since that's the root cause, or change the IRQ on the network card to a different IRQ address. I had an issue with my network card not working in Windows (cannot detect the card) and it turned out the …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-17, 02:39

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by bjwil1991

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Some people that sell older sound cards or hardware that are as-is would sell the system or part for about $5, then they cancel everyone's orders, up the price to $50 starting bid, no reserve, buy it now, or even make an offer. If someone did that to me, I'd file a complaint and get them taken off …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-16, 16:25

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by bjwil1991

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How about both?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-16, 15:43

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by bjwil1991

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Not bad specs right there. That'll be a good candidate for MS-DOS gaming. Make sure the sound card that's integrated supports Sound Blaster 16 capabilities or equivalent.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-15, 21:01

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by bjwil1991

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Did you upgrade the BIOS for your machine?

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2018-10-15, 20:41

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by bjwil1991

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Pretty good shape as well.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-15, 17:00

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by bjwil1991

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I was close, but no cigar.

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Re: Atrend ATC-6631 or Packard Bell (Aztech Sound Galaxy Nova 16 Extra) I38-MMSN811?

Posted on 2018-10-15, 16:20

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by bjwil1991

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Forgot to point out the OPL3-SAx is stereo output. Thanks, man.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-10-15, 15:27

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by bjwil1991

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Maybe the video cards are the Matrox Mystique, alas, I could be wrong.

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Atrend ATC-6631 or Packard Bell (Aztech Sound Galaxy Nova 16 Extra) I38-MMSN811?

Posted on 2018-10-15, 14:53

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by bjwil1991

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Here's a quick question for a couple of sound cards I'm interested in. Which one would be better for my Packard Bell Pack-Mate 28 Plus? 1) Atrend ATC-6631 (YMF719 OPL3-SAx, SBPro2, Windows Sound System, OPL3, MPU-401 (and Wavetable header) compatible, and Gameport) with an optional IDE port (blank …

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Re: Bad movies and horrible films

Posted on 2018-10-15, 14:06

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by bjwil1991

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Blair Witch movies are bad. Even Colin Mochrie predicted a crappy sequel to the first Blair Witch movie on Whose Line is it Anyway (and he was right).

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Re: Worst hacks or bodges you've perpetrated?

Posted on 2018-10-12, 16:44

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by bjwil1991

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At least it works without issues. Heck, the system does POST faster (as soon as I hit the power button) than the old solution, which was hooking up an external battery to the board, which can take time. for the system to turn on. Wish I knew where my dad placed the old 286 and 386 motherboards so I …

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Re: Worst hacks or bodges you've perpetrated?

Posted on 2018-10-12, 16:38

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by bjwil1991

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Soldered on a battery holder (2x AA) onto my Packard Bell Pack-Mate 28 Plus, which is a temporary solution until I purchase a battery holder for the CR1220 battery I have since using a 2x AA battery holder vs the CR1220 battery isn't a good solution since the AA batteries drain faster than a …

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Bad movies and horrible films

Posted on 2018-10-12, 16:26

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by bjwil1991

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Stiletto wrote: Welcome to a thread about bad movies and horrible films.

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Re: Sound blaster version and performance.

Posted on 2018-10-12, 16:09

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by bjwil1991

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Good specs right there. I'd say the SB Pro 2 CT1600 would work out better. The CT1320C (SB 1.5) requires a 386 maximum, but, I believe that should work with your system without issues (if the FM speed is too fast, switch to the CT1600).

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Re: What sound card should I use?

Posted on 2018-10-12, 15:13

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by bjwil1991

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Questions: 1) Which system (processor, RAM, motherboard, add-in cards)? 2) For DOS, Windows, or both? 3) Any external MIDI modules you want to use (Roland MT-32, SC-55, etc.)?

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Re: Sound blaster version and performance.

Posted on 2018-10-12, 15:06

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by bjwil1991

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Depending on the hardware (processor, speed, ISA bus clock speed). The performance can also be the amount of RAM installed, video card chip and bus type (ISA, MCA, VLB, PCI), processor speed, things of that nature. I've used a Sound Blaster 16 WaveEffects CT4170 in my 486 back until 2012 when the …

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Re: Sound Blaster Pro 2.0 Build ?

Posted on 2018-10-12, 14:44

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by bjwil1991

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http://i.imgur.com/D84ia7Vl.jpg Question: how does one simply solder on a YMF262-M chip on there? I know I need some capacitors, resistors, and other IC chips for that. Would it be possible? I have the ES1688F that has spots open, but, I've never soldered on an SMD chip before (I fixed a …

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Re: Video Card from Hell

Posted on 2018-10-12, 14:08

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by bjwil1991

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My laptop from 2012 when I bought it brand new for college is going slower than normal (replaced the HDD with a 480GB SSD) and it has 6GB RAM in it. Another issue is the charging circuits are failing and the battery just dies after 30-40 minutes, runs slower with the charger disconnected, and the …

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Re: How do you select replacement capacitors? (For Compaq Portable 2)

Posted on 2018-10-12, 14:00

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by bjwil1991

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I'd say replace all of the caps since they can go out at anytime or cause a spark. Happened to a YouTuber when he was jump starting the internal PSU.

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