test-drb March 2006

test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

233 participants
501 discussions

Start a nNew thread

Psion CM

by cclist＠sydex.com

Now that posting auction links IS okay, there's Psion CM on Yahoo!: http://auctions.yahoo.com/auction/90529200

20 years, 1 month

IBM PC BIOS error codes (was: who built the first 8086/88 based puter?)

by SUPRDAVE＠aol.com

In a message dated 3/28/2006 6:01:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, legalize at xmission.com writes: In article <200603281420360141.0B34ED91 at 10.0.0.252>, "Chuck Guzis" <cclist at sydex.com> writes: > Right memory, wrong model. I dropped a bit. It was the 8570 (Model 70) > and it was ECA 021. Nasty memory problem resulting in a 110 error. IBM > would replace the mobo only if you complained loudly enough. Speaking of inscrutable error codes from IBM BIOS, in the big equipment purge of 2006 at work I obtained a number of IBM PC model 350 and 365s. In my various disassembling and re-assembling of pieces amongst these systems to make a smaller number of maximally configured systems I occasionally get an inscrutable error code form the BIOS. Does anyone know if there are manuals for these models online? I tried searching IBM's web site, but immediately got lost in the large amount of irrelevant results. -- What errors? I am familiar with those models. Fairly standard PC, nothing unusual about them. You're looking for the HHM for these computers, but their website has changed a lot since I worked there. DId you try _www.pc.ibm.com/support_ (http://www.pc.ibm.com/support) ? You might also want to look around at service.boulder.ibm.com too.

20 years, 1 month

xxdp RL02?

by jwest＠classiccmp.org

Does anyone have a .dsk image of an RL02 with a later version of XXDP v2? Hopefully that matches more closely the diagnostic manual on bitsavers? Thanks in advance! Jay West

20 years, 1 month

lot of 12 HP 12940A disc packs for 7905/7906, NIB

by legalize＠xmission.com

<http://www.dovebid.com/assets/display.asp?ItemID=tbd178317> opening bid of $25, no current bidders, closes in 2h18m -- "The Direct3D Graphics Pipeline"-- code samples, sample chapter, FAQ: <http://www.xmission.com/~legalize/book/> Pilgrimage: Utah's annual demoparty <http://pilgrimage.scene.org>

20 years, 1 month

another mysterious chip

by RMeenaks＠olf.com

That is the INMOS G170 graphics chip. Used in the IBM graphics cards. I got the datasheet somewhere in my house :-) I remember AD also made a pin-compatible version of it too... Cheers, Ram > -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org > [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chris M > Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 11:28 PM > To: tech > Subject: another mysterious chip > > > First line: circle possibly with M in it, INMOS B. > Second line: IMSG170S35 (pretty sure). Third line: > 8611 - obviously date of manufacture. Chip has a gold > cover, and is present on a dual 8-bit graphics card > made by Vermont Microsystems, 80188 on board (similar > to an IBM PGA card). Works in a P166MMX DTK mobo...but > not in my IBM PC/AT. And yer know what else...it > emulates CGA (pretty well seemingly, but only tested > it with QBasic thus far). O for the drivers to access > its wild advanced modes *snifful*. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >

20 years, 1 month

who built the first 8086/88 based puter?

by Richard.Cini＠wachovia.com

I don't know where in the overall timeline this is but wasn't the Tandy 2000 based on the 80186? It was introduced in 11/83 and ran an OEM version of DOS 2.11. -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Guzis Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:33 AM To: cctalk at classiccmp.org Subject: Re: who built the first 8086/88 based puter? On 3/22/2006 at 6:58 PM Chris M wrote: >in all likelihood Intel is far too simplistic an >answer (although I do recall seeing pictures of >multibus type boxes with an Intel monniker, so things >like that could possibly qualify). I suppose even a >sbc could qualify, or even some sort of add-on for an >established system. But sdks from Intel (or others) >dont. Seattle Gazelle? What about 80186 firsts? 80286? >I know the popular conception is that Compaq built the >first 386 desktop, but I seem to recall ALR being >numero uno (pretty sure it was ALR). I think the distinction for 8086 may be Altos or one of the other S-100 makers, although Intel may have had a card for the MDS even before that. Bill Godbout had his 85-88 card considerably before the PC. As for the 80186/80286, we were debugging pre-release engineering samples of both chips at Durango (I still remember the bug where DMA activity would clobber the DI register). For sure, the 80186 Poppy rolled out very early. I don't think any 80286 versions were delivered until the Xenix port got finished. But there was a socket on the board for one before that--just nothing to run on it. By the time of the 386, Mobo profiles had pretty much standardized for PCs, so I suspect someone like Mylex may have had the first motherboard, but I don't know if that counts as a "computer". The PS/2 386 boxes were also out fairly early--didn't the Model 50 have a bug that required replacement of the mobo? Cheers, Chuck

20 years, 1 month

Printronix manuels

by useddec＠aol.com

Any interest in PI-3287, P6000, or IGP-100/200/400 manuals? Thanks, Paul

20 years, 1 month

AViiON on Intel

by dgy＠DakotaCom.Net

Hi, I'm trying to get DG/UX installed on an AV3700. But, having a helluva time trying to sort out the proper incantation for the boot device. I managed to get things running on an AV3000 some years ago but the 3700 is a different beast. Has anyone here wrestled with these beasts (they have *got* to be the most annoying things to get running! :< ) Thanks for any pointers... --don

20 years, 1 month

Wanted: Ohio Scientific...

by wh.sudbrink＠verizon.net

For those who don't already know, I focus my vintage collection on Ohio Scientific. I would really like to fill out my collection with a C1P-MF Series II, pictured here (sorry if the URL wraps): http://www.technology.niagarac.on.ca/people/mcsele/images/OSIAd-1981PopularE lec.jpg Also, I need the tan/brown metal floppy chassis for an original C1P-MF. Yes, I know that many were sold with the metal/wood floppy unit that usually went with the C4P but I'd like an example of the other model. Finally, I'd like a better example of a C4P metal/wood CPU chassis. I have a 4P with the electronics in good shape but the case is pretty rough. None of the above need to be working, just in good physical shape. In pursuit of the above, I am considering trades of other parts of my collection that are rather rare. Also, I have a small reserve of convenient, wallet sized presidential portraits (but don't get any ideas of ebay level riches). Thanks, Bill Sudbrink

20 years, 1 month

Escon Microcomputer/Selectric Interface System

by marvin＠rain.org

Yes, the box is basically a 6502 microprocessor and support chips, and has no mechanical connections to the Selectric. Al, do you want scans of the manuals for Bitsavers? > From: Richard <legalize at xmission.com> > > In article <4428D6CA.EFA31B9E at rain.org>, > Marvin Johnston <marvin at rain.org> writes: > > > Since I've had a number of requests for the picture, it is online at: > > > > http://www.rain.org/~marvin/escon.jpg > > Based on the picture, it looks like it connects electrically to the > Selectric and not mechanically. I'm assuming the entire enclosure > looks like a box and doesn't have "typing finger" solenoids on the > bottom? > --

20 years, 1 month

← Newer
1
...
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
...
51
Older →

Jump to page:

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

test-drb March 2006