First post, by keenerb
Has anyone tinkered with using one of these 486 single-board computers for a standalone retro-gaming system?
http://www.advantech.gr/products/sbc/pcm-4825.htm
CPU: Embedded AMD 5x86-133 (DX5-133) processor
• BIOS: AWARD 128 KB Flash memory
• Chipset: VIA VT82C496G
• System memory: One 72-pin SIMM sockets (accepts 1 MB, 2 MB, 4
MB, 8 MB, 16 MB and 32 MB). Supports FPM or EDO DRAM from 1
MB to 32 MB.
• Enhanced IDE hard disk drive interface: Supports up to two IDE
(VL-bus) hard disks. BIOS auto-detect and PIO Mode 3 transfer
protocol
• Serial ports: One serial RS-232 port, one serial RS-232/422/485 port.
Two 16550 serial UARTs
• Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
• Infrared port: Shared with COM2. Transfer rate up to 115 kbps.
• Keyboard/mouse connector: Mini-DIN connector supports standard
PC/AT keyboard and a PS/2 mouse
• Power management: Supports power saving modes including Normal/
Doze/Sleep modes. APM 1.1 compliant
Video adapter: C&T 65550 (don't know anything about this)
Audio: ESS 1868
http://downloadt.advantech.com/ProductFile/Do … 276/Pcm4825.pdf