Recent content by lordofthegods

Anyone know a way around the OEM Windows install problem? My hardware has changed so much that the Windows disc (win me) is saying that it's not the original computer it was installed on and refuses to install. Thing is that it IS the computer it came with, the motherboard is still the original...

Hey guys, just got in a 5170 and it was DOA, narrowed it down to the motherboard, I removed all cards and still no boot, PSU won't even spin the fan if the motherboard power connectors are attached. It runs fine with just the floppy and giant HDD attached. Checked the voltages and the 12v range...

Well, sort of a newb. I used to own a 5150 a few years back along with a pile of old XT/AT clones, etc. But had to give all that up and live with just 1 new computer for the last 5 or 6 years due to tiny apartment syndrome. Now I have a house to fill with vintage junk and I already have 2...