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    Gateway 2000 486DX2/50 BIOS

    Hello, I am working on a Gateway 2000 486DX2/50. The Motherboard is a Micronics 09-00081 Baby Gemini. It has a Phoenix 80486 BIOS PLUS Version 0.10 G21-2 RIDE. I am trying to put a 1TB hard drive into this system. From what I understand I need to update the BIOS to make this happen. Does...
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    IBM PS\2 HDD Setup

    My PS\2 Type 8555 has a wd-336rt hard disk in it. When I run the Reference disk in auto mode it displays a error that it could not determine the disk type. I cannot find any info on the disk and there is no stickers on the disk itself with any info. Does anyone know anything about this disk...
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    Ibm ps\2 8555 1.44

    So it appears that the 1.44 Floppy in my IBM PS\2 8555 is done for. Does any one know if I can replace this with some other unit other than what is in the system? I am asking because I cannot find a replacement on eBay. The current floppy in the system is a IBM 72X6068 1.44.
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    IBM PS/2 8555 Sound Card

    I am looking for a sound card for my IBM PS/2 8555. Does anyone have one for sale?? Please let me know.
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    SOUNDBLASTER PRO 2 CT1600 CD-ROM Install

    I have a SOUNDBLASTER PRO 2 and am trying to install a CD-ROM on it. The CD-ROM I have is a Matsushita CR-585-B and I cannot get this to work. I got the sound card from eBay and it did not come with a cable so I am using a regular 40 Pin IDE cable. Does this card require a special cable or will...
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    IBM PC 5150 and IBM PC XT 5160 FAQ

    I got one of these letters with a 5150 I got from kijiji. Though I share it here in case someone wants a copy.
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    Commodore Pet Model 4032

    Could someone give me an idea of what one of these is worth? It is in ok condition, it turns on, but does not start up.
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    IBM 5170 Case Color

    I finally got a IBM 5170, unfortunately one side of the case is rusted. I looked all over the internet but cannot find any info on the color of the paint that was used on these cases. I would like to get it painted as closes to the original color as possible. Does anyone have any info on this or...
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    IBM 5170 Sound

    In your honest opinion what is the best Sound Card that I can put in to a IBM 5170? Is the Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum any good? Or should I be looking for an early version of a Sound Blaster
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    IBM 5170 Keybord

    Hello All, I am trying to get two of my older systems completed and was wondering if anyone can help me out. I need to know what is the original keyboard that came with the IBM 5170. What should I be looking for on ebay. Second what was the original keyboard that came with an IBM ps/2. Any info...
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