Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-08-07, 07:02

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by GuyTechie

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A couple weeks ago, bought a SB16 CT2230 after much research, and then an Asus P3B-F 440BX Slot 1 mobo. It was to include 128 MB PC100 RAM, a PII-266 CPU, a Trident AGP card, and the IO plate. I was pleasantly surprised to find a PII-400 instead. I thought when I booted it up it was OC'd. A PII-266 …

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-07, 06:37

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by GuyTechie

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I tried downloading with my Android phone, and it works. Weird. I was on an LTE connection though, so maybe it has something to do with my ISP or the node path it's taking.

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 23:51

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by GuyTechie

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archsan wrote: Really? By "direct address" I mean this (strip out the javascript line): http://download.nvidia.com/Windows/45.23/45.2 … n9x_english.exe That's what I'm telling you. That direct link to the EXE file just hangs there until I get a time out.

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 21:54

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by GuyTechie

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See if the links actually work for you :) I have just downloaded the .exe from there. No need to worry about virus/malware this way. The .aspx ("License" eula I guess?) popup doesn't work in opera here, but you can just copy paste the link to get the direct address (and it works). They don't work …

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 20:38

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by GuyTechie

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Success! It was the 45.23 driver worked! Actual driver is dated 2003, and I actually got it from Phil's site here: http://www.philscomputerlab.com/nvidia-9x-driver-archive.html Thanks for keeping it alive. :) nVidia's site doesn't seem to have it, and other sites were...questionable. I couldn't …

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 19:58

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by GuyTechie

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It just occurred to me while driving that with GeForce cards on 440BX, you should not use drivers newer than 56.64 or you get instability. I suggest you use 45.23 because they have good game compatibility. And yea the 81.98 drivers have a broken installer. You can try Driver Cleaner Professional to …

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 18:44

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by GuyTechie

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Run with only the video card and see if you are having PCI compatibility problems. Maybe run with only one RAM stick as well. Oh and 24-bit color is an option you see with some video cards. 32-bit color is essentially the same, but more efficient in operation for processing. Yep - I tried it with …

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Re: 32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 17:53

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by GuyTechie

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It doesn't even have a 24-bit color option. Here's the list: 16 Colors 256 Colors High Color (16-bit) True Color (32-bit) Video driver is dated 12-10-2005 When I try to uninstall the driver using Add/Remove Programs, I get a Nvudisp dialog box that says it caused an invalid page fault in module …

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32-bit colors crashes Win 98SE?

Posted on 2016-08-06, 16:59

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by GuyTechie

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First, here's the specs: Asus P3B-F rev 1.04 motherboard P3-650 Coppermine 4x128 MB PC100 (512MB total RAM) 80 GB WD IDE HDD (30 GB C, 46 GB D) NVidia GF FX5200 AGP SB16 CT2230 3Com 10/100 PCI NIC Win 98 SE Even before installing any unofficial SPs, if I change the default settings of 16 bit colors …

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

Posted on 2016-08-05, 04:06

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by GuyTechie

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I just got my Asus P3B-F motherboard and playing around with it now! I was going to put it in a Compaq Desktop P650 EN case, but the only thing that stopped me was the front panel I/O cables - Compaq have all the wires in one connector, which does not match up with the front panel I/O header on the …

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Re: Asus P3B-F Hardware Monitor Error (voltage)

Posted on 2016-08-05, 04:01

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by GuyTechie

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I only have a PII-266 (that came with the mobo) - that uses FSB 66MHz and a PIII-650 - FSB 100 MHz. What I'm surprised about though is the PII-266 has a small heatsink and fan (retail), but the PIII-650 has a large but passive heatsink. While idling in the BIOS, the CPU temps according to the …

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Asus P3B-F Hardware Monitor Error (voltage)

Posted on 2016-08-05, 02:30

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by GuyTechie

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Just got a Asus P3B-F 440BX motherboard from a seller on Ebay. When I boot it up, I get a Hardware Monitor Error. I go into the BIOS and I see a red text for -5V (says it's actually -6.14v). I'm using a new Corsair CX750M. I tried a different PSU (another CX750M) - same thing. After some Googling, …

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Re: VOGONS Driver Library

Posted on 2016-08-04, 01:02

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by GuyTechie

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I have a Canopus Pure3D II driver CD ISO for you! I'm looking to see if there's any newer updated drivers for the Pure3D II (Voodoo2), but I couldn't. I'm so glad I still have the original driver CD at least. On the Vogonsdrivers site, I only see the original Pure3D VooDoo1. So here, have my Pure3D …

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Re: Vintage drivers site

Posted on 2016-08-04, 00:46

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by GuyTechie

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Ah, thanks!

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

Posted on 2016-08-03, 23:55

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by GuyTechie

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Retro computing activity today (actually started it yesterday night) - searched for, downloaded, and listend to MIDI music on my SB 16 CT2230. :) Also listed to them on my modern PC (MS GS SW synth) - then downloaded MUNT and tried it out. I was geeking out on MIDI and synth stuff all night. Also …

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Vintage drivers site

Posted on 2016-08-03, 22:42

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by GuyTechie

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Hi. Not sure who to ask or where to post about this. Hopefully in the right place. I have a Canopus Pure 3D II (Voodoo2) ISO I'd like to contribute. I see there is one for the Pure 3D (Voodoo1) only. I tried to log in using my forum credentials, but no go. Thanks!

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Re: Windows 98 SE Updates?

Posted on 2016-08-02, 20:29

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by GuyTechie

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Instead of using fdisk connect the ide drive to a reader attached to your main modern computer and format using this tool (Click the pick to download)---> http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm and just go on installing windows no need to use fdisk. I wish I still have an IDE to …

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Re: Windows 98 SE Updates?

Posted on 2016-08-02, 20:03

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by GuyTechie

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Firstly, thanks for moving the thread. I thought this was appropriate for the Windows section since it was in regards to Windows. My mistake. just grab the Windows 98 Service Pack it has all main updates and alot of nice little things to boot The trouble is that there are several different ones at …

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Re: FM Synth (Soundblaster) comparison using Monkey Island 2!

Posted on 2016-08-02, 16:05

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by GuyTechie

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Thanks, firage.

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Windows 98 SE Updates?

Posted on 2016-08-02, 15:41

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by GuyTechie

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I did a search but didn't find anything about it (surprisingly). What are you guys/gals doing to get every update/hotfix officially released from Microsoft for Windows 98 SE? After some Googling, I found this to have the least amount of meddling: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/80800-auto-patcher- …

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