Re: Help needed with booting slot1 boards with unsupported CPUs
Posted on 2017-02-01, 05:43
I believe BIOS Patcher works well with Award BIOS versions. Does it work equally well with AMI and Phoenix?
Re: places to buy old hardware?
Posted on 2017-02-01, 04:06
More options is always good!
Re: Orange Pi Plus 2, now what?
Posted on 2017-02-01, 02:24
First, be aware that the SATA port hangs off USB, so it does have performance limitations. I'm not too aware of what installers are available for the H3 cpu, but you can certainly start with a vendor supplied Linux image and compile an updated kernel. Some support elements are included in mainline …
Re: VIA C3 Nehemiah vs. Coppermine(-128) and Tualatin
Posted on 2017-02-01, 00:30
Kamerat wrote: Just had to try it, running the C3 "Nehemiah" on my SE440BX-2 right now. I'm using the P13 BIOS. Sweet!
Re: Test system advice
Posted on 2017-01-31, 17:16
Unfortunately, the SE4440BX-2 has a fairly locked down BIOS. It doesn't support non Intel CPUs nor P3s with an FSB > 100 mhz. Furthermore, BIOS modding is problematic due to the non-socketed EEPROM which precludes hot swapping in the event of a flash failure. Thank you for the details. I remember …
Re: Test system advice
Posted on 2017-01-31, 15:08
My 'regular use' DOS / Win98SE system Acquired: MB: Intel SE440BX-2 (got this brand new, seal on the antistatic bag not even broken) CPU: PIII, 650Mhz (this is only for the initial build - I want to either get a faster Slot 1 or go Slot 1 > 370 and use a Tualatin) Memory: 128MB (also just for …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2017-01-31, 14:59
You won't know until it's cracked open, but there's a good chance it will be amenable to component level servicing. Cap replacement would be high on the list. You're probably right. I had it open yesterday and I saw no leaking or bulging caps, but I'll keep an eye on them. Doesn't necessarily mean …
Re: List of roland mt-32 compatible hardware?
Posted on 2017-01-31, 14:50
As you saw in the other threads, the RA-50 doesn't support the All Notes Off command which leads to hanging notes in some games. You can work around it using SoftMPU, but only for real-mode games. I guess most games that are best on MT-32 are real-mode. Would the HardMPU card also support that …
Re: Phil's YouTube and Website updates (philscomputerlab)
Posted on 2017-01-31, 14:43
Where's the fun in that?
Re: places to buy old hardware?
Posted on 2017-01-31, 08:38
Unfortunately, our local recyclers won't let us snag gear once it's past their doors. They're party poopers.
Re: Raspberry Pi + USB MIDI = General MIDI Module
Posted on 2017-01-31, 08:33
As far as I'm aware, the convention so far has been to build a ARMv7 binaries and use them for both the Pi 2 and 3. The foundation doesn't seem in much of a hurry to move to ARMv8.
Re: Phil's YouTube and Website updates (philscomputerlab)
Posted on 2017-01-31, 08:24
Just finished watching the FreeDOS 1.2 review and had a few comments: While the criticisms of FreeDOS are absolutely valid and should be taken to heart, I disagree that modifying FreeDOS for improved compatibility is difficult enough to be disqualifying. DOS 6.22 requires significant tuning beyond …
Re: places to buy old hardware?
Posted on 2017-01-31, 06:35
AMIBay, Vintage Computer Forum, thrift stores
Re: K6-iii with a twist.
Posted on 2017-01-31, 06:33
Considering you mentioned Mech2 (and you have the PCI slot), I recommend keeping your eyes open for a PCX2 card (m3D, etc).
Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online
Posted on 2017-01-31, 06:30
Re: What is the component in the MHz display?
Posted on 2017-01-31, 00:04
Vishay uses 'A' for the component profile, but I believe believe you're correct otherwise - 470 ohm, 2% tolerance between the first and subsequent pins.
Re: HP Vectra VL5 200
Posted on 2017-01-30, 23:12
Both Smart Bootmanager (btmgr on Sourceforge) and Plop Boot Manager also have the ability to modify the partition table to cloak partitions when dual booting.
Re: Hot-plugging game port joysticks
Posted on 2017-01-30, 23:04
Check the potentiometers with a multimeter.
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2017-01-30, 22:59
You won't know until it's cracked open, but there's a good chance it will be amenable to component level servicing. Cap replacement would be high on the list.
Re: HP Vectra VL5 200
Posted on 2017-01-30, 04:54
Can anyone recall which Vectra model could be converted to sit vertical or horizontal by rotating the drive bay cage?
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