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Philips socket 7 computer 586STE/P?

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First post, by omarsis

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I just found this socket 7 board with the Philips logo on it and I want to know what computer it came with. At least a picture of the case if anyone has it.
I tried Google but not many good results.
The one thing I could figure out is that it says 586STE/P and I figured out that there is a DFI motherboard named 586STE. Probably the /P is for Philips and DFI licensed that board.

I also look in this Wikipedia entry and it seems that Philips never made Pentium 1 computers "officially" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips_Computers

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Reply 2 of 8, by omarsis

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I just got the motherboard (no CPU or memo).
Odd indeed.
I assume it came with a Pentium classic.
Maybe it was sold only in Netherlands?

Reply 3 of 8, by DerBaum

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If i look at the discoloration of the plastics, it probably had a pretty hot life in a small case.
Maybe it was some kind of computer / recorder for a camera security system, or a cash register?
Philips made a lot of professional stuff.

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Reply 4 of 8, by Sphere478

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It appears to have a dual plane voltage. So a k6-3 non plus may work in it but it’s kinda iffy with linear regulators and a minimum of 2.7v which is kinda high for a k6-3. a 3 plus will definitely require voltage mods.

The ram, physically 512mb will fit in it. But wether or not it is supported is another matter. Will depend on board/chipset.

With a k6-3 you can reasonably cache 512mb

These may be of interest>

Re: Socket 5/7/SS7 (Voltage Interposer) Tweaker. (Beta)

DIY Bios Modding guide Jan Steunebrink k6-2+/3+ 128gb

Sphere's PCB projects.
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Sphere’s socket 5/7 cpu collection.
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SUCCESSFUL K6-2+ to K6-3+ Full Cache Enable Mod
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Tyan S1564S to S1564D single to dual processor conversion (also s1563 and s1562)

Reply 5 of 8, by omarsis

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UPDATE!
I could successfully dump the BIOS and loaded in 86Box and to my surprise it works! And there is a Philips logo at boot.
I replaced the BIOS in the emulated Rise R534F r534f008.bin for the new file and works

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Reply 6 of 8, by Repo Man11

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Looking at images of motherboards with the 5571 chipset, a heat sink on the northbridge was included more often than not, and yours has residual glue indicating that it once had one; I'd see if you can replace it.

After watching many YouTube videos about older computer hardware, YouTube began recommending videos about trains - are they trying to tell me something?

Reply 7 of 8, by evasive

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omarsis wrote on 2022-08-12, 19:37:

UPDATE!
I could successfully dump the BIOS and loaded in 86Box and to my surprise it works! And there is a Philips logo at boot.

Can you post the file in here so we can include it on The Retro Web/Ultimate Retro?

Reply 8 of 8, by omarsis

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Here you have it. Sorry for the delay

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