Re: 8088 MPH not compatible with my PC ?
Posted on 2017-10-09, 22:43
8088 MPH is REAL finicky with what it will and will not run on. Anything but an IBM 5150 with an original CGA will probably not work so well as intended.
Re: Starting MS-DOS....and nothing happens
Posted on 2017-10-09, 12:41
I guess you could do that. Just saying it's normally not easy for most of the average Joes around here.
Re: Starting MS-DOS....and nothing happens
Posted on 2017-10-09, 11:49
Depends on how the memory in the COAST module is soldered. In theory you can hand solder right around everything except most BGA (which didn't become a real thing until much later than COAST). Finding the chips would be another thing, and I'm not sure how good your surface mount solder skills, …
Re: Help me pick parts for Socket 3 486 rig (HDD controller, graphics)
Posted on 2017-10-09, 11:20
Ah, yes, the infamous VLB compatibility issues. PCI is definitely a nicer platform to work on with anything higher than a DX4. I suggest pick between a 5x86 and a DX4 for that one. I also never said you can use ANYTHING. It's a case of comparing benchmarks and specs. I am more familiar with S3 and …
Re: Help me pick parts for Socket 3 486 rig (HDD controller, graphics)
Posted on 2017-10-09, 04:36
I can of course give you my build specs, but it's honestly the game of what is available, what you want to spend, and what you want it to do. Retro PC building as far as parts picking isn't a whole lot different from modern PC building. You get the parts that are available and that are right for …
Re: Starting MS-DOS....and nothing happens
Posted on 2017-10-09, 04:30
In line with what lazibayer is saying, it sounds like an issue reading something. Normally busted boards will be weird in other places, this is not something I have seen much before. Try a real diskette drive and report back.
Re: Advice for building a Pentium 3 gaming PC?
Posted on 2017-10-07, 14:01
It's an addiction. I have spent way too much on useless old computers that don't do anything anymore.
Re: Advice for building a Pentium 3 gaming PC?
Posted on 2017-10-07, 03:48
DOS and Pentium 3s is always a point of disagreement. Personally I do not consider the Slot 1 platform to be a good idea for DOS, with the Pentium Pro/MMX being the best option for high end DOS gaming, but that is just my opinion.
Re: Advice for building a Pentium 3 gaming PC?
Posted on 2017-10-07, 03:03
Pentium 3 is a bit of a broad topic. When I think of a "Dream Machine" Pentium 3, I think of a top of the line Slot 1 P3, a Voodoo 2 setup in SLI (also, capitalizing the D in Voodoo will probably bring a few people's blood to a boil) with a Sound Blaster AWE32 original (non CQM model) with another …
Re: AWE64 heat and audio issues
Posted on 2017-10-05, 19:06
Sounds awfully like one of the OEM cards to me. It's entirely possible in this case you just have a mank card. Rotten luck. I guess we could assume it's dead and also I might get a new sound card later do you know any alternatives to the AWE64? I personally bought an AWE32 CT3670 which I think is …
Re: AWE64 heat and audio issues
Posted on 2017-10-05, 17:29
Sounds awfully like one of the OEM cards to me. It's entirely possible in this case you just have a mank card. Rotten luck.
Re: Pentium Pro VS440FX Performance Issues [SOLVED]
Posted on 2017-10-05, 03:07
I have a couple of IBM X Series EServers (325 and 235) that have constant and consistent issues with pretty much everything, but replacing the CMOS battery often allows them to tick for a bit longer. They are well past their prime, and one has a couple of P4 era Xeons. I.E. space heaters.
Re: Pentium Pro VS440FX Performance Issues [SOLVED]
Posted on 2017-10-04, 23:43
That's one of the first things you try on a wonky system. Clearing CMOS and replacing the battery.
Re: 486 MOBO BIOS Update
Posted on 2017-10-04, 21:26
UV erasable chips are EEPROMS, the types that can be flashed via software are EPROMS. http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-eprom-and-vs-eeprom/ You've got those the wrong way round. non flashable EPROM that's like saying un drinkable potable water Actually the BIOS on most 486 …
Re: Please suggest PSU for PIII system
Posted on 2017-10-04, 14:49
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139198 This Corsair is not 2010's Corsair. EVGA as well I think. I'd stick with the OEMs that really make PSUs: Seasonic, FSP, maybe Superflower? Or really research what components the specific PSU uses and who the OEM is. Eh, on second …
Re: 486 MOBO BIOS Update
Posted on 2017-10-04, 14:45
You are correct, it's almost impossible to find anything out there about this. Most likely it will have a non flashable Eprom fitted. Even if it has a flashable one, unless You have an eprom programmer, leave it alone or you might kill it. I patched my 4DPS bios to support 40gig hdd, but as I have …
Re: AWE64 heat and audio issues
Posted on 2017-10-04, 06:47
As long as the heat doesn't go above around 90C (the point where semiconductors aren't very happy, and well above the point where you can burn yourself at) you should be alright. There are OEM versions of the AWE64 that lack all MIDI and OPL (CQM) compatibility, and are simply the AWE64 DAC on a …
Re: Ultimate one, two or three sound cards setup.
Posted on 2017-10-01, 02:53
1 card : a)Any AWE32 or AWE64 without hanging note bugs 2 cards : a)Any AWE32 or AWE64 without hanging note bugs b)Any card with real OPL3, preferably an SB Pro compatible 3 cards : a)Any AWE32 or AWE64 without hanging note bugs b)Any card with real OPL3, preferably an SB Pro compatible c) Any …
Re: Ultimate one, two or three sound cards setup.
Posted on 2017-09-30, 15:19
The ULTIMATE sound card setup for DOS, and even early Windows would be an AWE32 non PNP, or in a pinch a CT3670, with an MPU-401 card from Roland plugged into something like the MIDI mountain LGR did. An MT-32 and SC-55 would be I think the bare minimum for highest end PC MIDI, with the AWE32 using …
Re: Please suggest PSU for PIII system
Posted on 2017-09-30, 15:17
Personally I have had good luck with Logisys supplies, however, I have heard bad things about them as well. They do claim some well important specs. Because I love Corsair, and it would be amusing, for my future Pentium Pro build, I plan to use this supply: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product. …
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