Re: PS/2 keyboard woes

Posted on 2022-08-17, 09:49

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[...] I guess there's not much else to do than to call it a loss and buy some other PS/2 keyboards off eBay. Hopefully the Microsoft ones are more reliable. I'll pass on the Cherry mechanical keyboards, they would cost me as much as my whole Pentium machine, I think that would be a bit crazy :) Tip …

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Re: 3gb pc2700 or 2gb pc3200?

Posted on 2022-08-16, 21:53

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Hello all, I have an abit nf7-s v2.0 motherboard on its way, and it supports either 3gb pc2700 or 2gb pc3200. My question to the collective is - which would be better for gaming? More slower memory or less faster memory? Either way I'll need to hit eBay for sticks. Any recommendations also very …

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Re: Looking for ISA network card configuration software

Posted on 2022-08-16, 15:24

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Almost certain it will. Just extracted the READ.ME file and it states: ************************************************************ ** ** ** ATI AT-1700 Network Adapter Card ** ** Card Assistant Release 2.2 ** ************************************************************

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Re: PS/2 keyboard woes

Posted on 2022-08-16, 15:20

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[...] For reference, this is what I bought. I don't think it's a KB+M combo, there's just a single standard PS/2 connector coming out of it. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/225000261258 The thing about the combo is that it would also work over a single PS/2 connector. But no, they don't look much like …

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Re: PS/2 keyboard woes

Posted on 2022-08-16, 13:39

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Do you have any more information on those keyboards? Maybe they are relabeled from a more familiar ODM which would help to understand what's going on. The part/product ID from bar code on the bottom might help. Model NO: K201M Serial No: G6140030510 Ratinv: 5V/50mA Interestingly, the small print …

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Re: Looking for ISA network card configuration software

Posted on 2022-08-16, 12:26

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Reading the manual, it talks of a "setup17" file to run. So I googled "setup17.exe" and found this: https://www.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=47288 It's supposedly for the AT-1720, but given the file name is the same, I'd say it worth trying. I don't have the card myself, but the …

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Re: PS/2 keyboard woes

Posted on 2022-08-16, 12:14

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"Diamond Digital" isn't a brand I'm familiar with. I'd agree that current requirements could be to blame, as generally PS/2 and DIN are completely identical at a hardware level - but there may be a more subtle compatibility issue. Do you have any more information on those keyboards? Maybe they are …

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Re: Cpu Importance for win9x games

Posted on 2022-08-14, 16:37

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[...] I also tested a Coppermine Celeron 800 with 128k L2 vs a Coppermine P3 800 with 256k L2, both full speed, 100mhz FSB. This was where mopping the floor happened, only not in Celeron's favor. Even in 1990s games like HalfLife, Unreal, Descent 3, Quake 3 - the P3 was easily 10-20% faster, and …

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Re: BIOS Won't Detect Most Soundcards (Neither Does Windows 98 SE)

Posted on 2022-08-14, 12:30

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Depends on "decent". The chip is far simpler than the Creative ones, which is both a blessing and a curse. In Windows its added value over the integrated AC'97 won't be huge, just limited EAX support - and minimal DOS support too, but not significantly better than on the Live. Note that the card you …

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Re: Keyboard ps/2 or DIN connector year 1997

Posted on 2022-08-13, 23:01

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It's also OEM vs custom/self build. OEM vendors generally used LPX or ATX, so would offer PS/2 keyboards. Retail motherboards were still predominantly AT with DIN keyboards. 1998 was the year that ATX really went mainstream for the enthusiasts.

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Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-08-13, 17:08

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Maybe someone's on holiday...

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Re: BIOS Won't Detect Most Soundcards (Neither Does Windows 98 SE)

Posted on 2022-08-13, 14:25

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maxtherabbit wrote on 2022-08-13, 13:10: ESCD is stored in the flash chip. You need to use the "reset configuration data" option in BIOS setup to clear it That will also do the trick - but not all motherboards have this option.

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Re: BIOS Won't Detect Most Soundcards (Neither Does Windows 98 SE)

Posted on 2022-08-13, 11:42

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First-off: are the cards known-good? Do they get detected in any other systems? Something has died if they used to work on this board, but it could just as easily be the cards themselves. One thing to look into if PnP detection is failing, is ESCD. That's where this sort of transient stuff is stored …

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Re: Having trouble installing SB32 CT3670 in 486 system

Posted on 2022-08-13, 11:32

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[...] Yikes! I just discovered some of the big chip's pins are bent and likely shorting against each other. Might explain why it was getting abnormally hot. Does anyone on this forum do mail-in repairs? I don't think I can straighten these out without breaking them and/or lifting pads. Just be …

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Re: A good windows xp creative sound card on the cheap?

Posted on 2022-08-12, 12:24

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OP, given the diverse opinions above all touch on different features, it might be useful to expand a bit on what you are going to be using the card with: - what sort of speakers (stereo, surround etc)? - XP only or possibly other OS too? - which motherboard and indeed CPU?

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Re: Biostar M6TZA and PIII-800MHz

Posted on 2022-08-10, 15:15

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But do I lose anything? This build has Voodoo 2 SLI 16MB and GeForce 4 4200. :) The fps of the Voodoo SLI may increase by +/-5% when you upgrade to 600/700 Mhz. The Gf4 ti 4200 is seriously underpowered in combination with such a cpu - it starts to shine a bit above 1HGz and up. Second that. I have …

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Re: Biostar M6TZA and PIII-800MHz

Posted on 2022-08-10, 08:21

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It's kind of crazy that coppermine slotkets cost more than a socket 370 motherboard. Upgrade stuff almost always ends up costing more than regular things, because so many people want to put max possible on their boards. That said, I don't think they're that expensive - the most expensive on eBay …

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Re: Biostar M6TZA and PIII-800MHz

Posted on 2022-08-09, 22:29

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Thanks, I'm not sure I'll upgrade this particual PC this way but surely 600MHz sounds better. What should I buy? It's a complete slot1 processor or s370? Katmai is Slot 1 only (as it has external cache chips). Note that there are four (!) versions of 600MHz P3. The only one that should work …

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Re: Biostar M6TZA and PIII-800MHz

Posted on 2022-08-09, 14:18

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Concrete example: I just looked on a popular auction site for overpriced stuff for "slocket". Top two hits: 370SP INTEL 370 PPGA/ FC-PGA CARD SLOCKET Socket 370 Slot 1 adapter Hmm.... the photos of the slotket in that ad do not match the photo on the (PCChips) box. I would not bet on that horse. …

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Re: Biostar M6TZA and PIII-800MHz

Posted on 2022-08-09, 13:50

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Then I don't really know what am I looking for since 99% available adapters don't have voltage settings or have only one jumper. :D Google the brand, model ID and revision of the slockets you find. Check for FC-PGA and/or Coppermine support. Concrete example: I just looked on a popular auction site …

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