Recent content by Hal9000

Hi, I was going to burn the pre-made ide_atl.bin (default) to a ROM on a NIC card for XUB use. Is the CHECKSUM still required or can I just write it as is? Regards

I was wondering if anyone on here fixes or has fixed a number of PS/2 floppy drives? I am looking for more of bad caps replacement then just standard cleaning (Model 50Z and Model 80).. Are they difficult to disassemble? I see a number of small caps that are close together. I suspect those are...

Hey All, Just curious if anyone has added memory above 32MB in a Model 77 486DX2? If so, what MCA card was used? Thanks

I have this computer but the proprietary IDE ribbon cable is missing. Anyone have one or a part number? Thanks

Hey All, I have a 486 motherboard that only has 2 72-Pin Simm slots and I want to add more simms. Years ago, I had seen some "Simm Extender" boards where one end seated into an existing 72-Pin slot, and the other end had perhaps, 4 Simm slots on it. I have been searching around but no...

Hi, Looking for a non-working "Parts" Drive. Just need the basic full height unit with the black front bezel and flip up door. I have Paypal. Thanks

Just Curious, Has anyone ever successfully found 4x4MB 30-Pin (Non Parity)? SIMMS that will work in a 286? As already known, they can address up to 16MB. If so, what was the SIMM part number? Thanks :)

Hi all, I recently found a deal on an Epson-LQ1070+. However it, was sitting in a warehouse for a few years and had another slightly heavy computer accessory sitting on top of the paper guide and dust cover. This has caused the two parts form a concave "Bow". They still fit, but they are...

I have one that will not read disks. Tried a second one I have and it's fine. Looking for one of these or adjacent, older, newer series model# that is compatible. Thanks

Hi, Just want to see if this error has been seen before I have an IBM Model 57 486SLC2. I am receiving an unusual error code. I don't see this one in the common error codes list: 0037700 008A I have a feeling it's memory but not for sure. I might re-seat the simms. Any help would be...

Looking for one in good condition and known working. Thanks.

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Hello, I have a Zenith 248 series PC i obtained from a surplus source. Expecting it to be a 286, I open it up and (Suprise) it has an original Zenith 486SX-25 upgrade card on the back plane Coolio! :). Anyway, It is throwing up an error 200458 "Unknown drive type" "Please run configuration...

I was wondering if the Kingston PS/2 memory expansion cards can only use the Kingston "KTM" Memory or are there equivalent SIMM modules available? And if so, what is a good affordable source? Thanks.

Hi Just wondering if there are any specific model PCI based USB cards made that work under Windows 98? I want to throw one in my P-100 Packard Bell. Thanks!