Re: Soundblaster 2.0 restoration
Posted on 2020-02-02, 16:06
Good job! I've got a bunch of cards I received in scrap lots that need work. Pretty sure I can repair them but I just haven't had a chance to mess with them.
Re: I need information about certain CPUs' prices in 1997
Posted on 2020-02-01, 15:12
The Google library should have some computer magazines from that period. Scroll up one page for OEM pricing of all in question except for the K5 in quatities of 1,000 as of 8/1/1997 https://books.google.com/books?id=rm500_oURScC&pg=PA126&lpg=PA126&dq=1997+k5+pr166&source=bl&ots=2wybfmEhWY&sig= …
Re: When was booting from cd-rom possible ?
Posted on 2020-01-31, 22:04
No need to install DOS first if the system can't boot directly to CD. Win9x came with an install floppy boot disk. You boot to the floppy and then run setup from the CD. https://www.retrocomputing.co.uk/p/windows-98 … stallation.html Filename Windows 95.jpg File size 34.59 KiB Views 234 views …
Re: My collection of Late-era AGP cards
Posted on 2020-01-31, 21:29
Weren't the FX5800 Ultra cards known for dying?
Re: List of rarest PC soundcards
Posted on 2020-01-31, 17:11
Do you still have original drivers for the card, by any chance? I just got the card but can't find the drivers anywhere on the net. Cheers Haha... found them. http://files.mpoli.fi/hardware/SOUND/OTHER/ LD_MEDC2.ZIP Here is another set.. maybe the same? http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid= …
Re: Until what date is a pc with ISA bus needed?
Posted on 2020-01-31, 17:09
[...] I don't know of any post 1996 DOS game that does not run under Windows 9x and all PCI cards with SB Pro compatibility in Win9x should run those games flawlessly. The only games you really need ISA cards for are those that require Real MS-DOS and they don't exist beyond 1996 AFAIK. True, but …
Re: Inaccessable Bios, due to unknown password and RAM PARITY-ERROR
Posted on 2020-01-31, 16:52
For the password issue, there should be a setting in BIOS to set/enable/disable the password. If there isn't a setting to disable it, you should be able to change it. If you enter a blank password it should disable it. Do any of the contacts on the bank 3 slot look dirty or bent? You might want to …
Re: Until what date is a pc with ISA bus needed?
Posted on 2020-01-31, 04:32
How about a P4 with ISA slots? I've got a couple of those. In any case, depending on what exact 486 setup you have you may need an even slower system or systems for some earlier games that are speed sensitive. And you need to either make up your mind about what games you want to play and what sound …
Re: Welcome to the updated VOGONS
Posted on 2020-01-30, 15:40
Feedback for the mouse cursor: I run at native 4k and use the browsers auto zoom to resize web content. I have my system cursors set to the windows large variant. On this page the cursor is tiny and very hard to find if you lose track of it. Check out the "New Forum Suggestions / Feedback" thread …
Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback
Posted on 2020-01-30, 06:44
Ok, so to disable the custom cursor, you can enter this in Stylus: body * { cursor: auto !important; } This will let your cursor stay however you have it set in your OS. And if you want a pointer hand instead of the text selection cursor for links, add this: (This is only for "a" links. Not working …
Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback
Posted on 2020-01-30, 04:54
Ok, so to disable the custom cursor, you can enter this in Stylus: body * { cursor: auto !important; } This will let your cursor stay however you have it set in your OS. And if you want a pointer hand instead of the text selection cursor for links, add this: (This is only for "a" links. Not working …
Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback
Posted on 2020-01-30, 04:23
Numbers fixed with Stylus... me lets out a huge sigh of relief. Maybe I will change more stuff later.
Re: List of rarest PC soundcards
Posted on 2020-01-30, 01:17
I don't know how rare early Sound blaster clone cards are, but here she is: It's an Anchor Electronics Media Concept 2.0 (SB clone). As far as I can tell it uses a few parts found on the creative SB 1.0, some off the 2.0 and some custom parts. I tested it with the creative sb driver and it works, …
Re: Roland Sound Canvas only half working
Posted on 2020-01-28, 20:41
Use google translate. Pretty readable with it translated. When I get a chance to test, I'll make my own instructions and post them on vogons. That Russian page seems really, really wordy compared to what it could be.
Re: Roland Sound Canvas only half working
Posted on 2020-01-28, 18:02
Yes, you do need to run SoftMPU before the game. Why do you need softmpu? The module is an SC-88VL, not an MT-32 so it doesn't need intelligent mode. See here for some instructions: https://www.ixbt.com/multimedia/sblive-dos.shtml I think it should work under DOS just fine if configured properly. …
Re: Voodoo 5 5500 - Worth money?
Posted on 2020-01-28, 15:04
If that's what people think this post was about then someone please go ahead and delete this thread. I was genuinely surprised to see those stupid dollar amounts on ebay. The card is NOT for sale and will NOT EVER be for sale. Merry Christmas everyone. Merry Christmas and good for you about not …
Re: HP T5720 using ESS Allegro 1989 drivers, failure for dos sound
Posted on 2020-01-28, 02:12
You're welcome. I'll keep you updated.
Re: Finally!!! I found my childhood system!
Posted on 2020-01-28, 01:16
That's no Voodoo, that's one of those Aztech cards, in this case one without modem. If you look for the FCC-ID on the card it should tell you which it is. I'd say I38-MMSN837 but it could also be I38-SN97125 or I38-MMSN824 or some other. In any event, for DOS drivers it's the chip that's relevant. …
Re: Long shot but can someone ID this card?
Posted on 2020-01-27, 17:38
That is not a sound card and it is not ISA either. The placement of the capacitors on the back give it away. The sticker that is barely readable in the picture starts with ATC, which indicates A-Trend as the brand. After a bit of searching, it is an A-Trend Helios 3D PCI video card (voodoo 1 4MB) …
Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback
Posted on 2020-01-27, 15:57
I have to admit, I am not a fan of the numerals in this font too. I have OCD, I try not to get disturbed by that thing, but it's almost impossible to ignore how the numbers aren't lined up correctly in this font. So much this. The numbers are horrible with the current font. It makes it harder to …
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