My AT&T 6300: Bricked?
So, question - i recently procured an AT&T 6300 off ebay since i've wanted one for basically forever. It doesn't currently POST, though the fans spin up, character output on the screen is OK (a...
View ArticleWTB: ATX Win98se setup with SB16/AWE32 ISA and Voodoo3 3000 AGP
Getting pretty frustrated trying to build a stable win98 box for older games and some productivity programs. Looking for an ATX setup (No case needed, as it will be installed into a rackmount case)...
View ArticleNeeding to choose between:- buying Hardware OR Firmware/Software OR...
Hi all, have one of those quandary questions to ask of you about needing to choose between:- buying Hardware OR Firmware/Software OR Documentation So my question goes as follows:- when some items you...
View ArticleLooking for Amstrad ALT286 bios rom dump
Hi, I'm a long time reader but first time poster here on vcf. I recently got my hands on an Amstrad ALT286 which didn't want to start at all. Looking at the PCB, I saw a damaged trace to one of the...
View ArticleNeed a bit of a history lesson...What was the -5v rail on the ISA bus used for?
After OCD'ing myself trying to find an new atx power supply that provided the -5v rail, I decided to try and plug a later psu and see if it would work with my isa AWE32 card. Surprisingly, it worked...
View ArticleReaching our goals
Vintage Computer Federation has big dreams. WeÂ’re restructuring our organization to help make them come true. Our mission is to empower collectors, grow the community, and teach everyone about computer...
View ArticleWtd: IBM 5155 Keyboard (UK)
Hi Folks! Anybody got a spare keyboard for an IBM 5155 portable? I actually have the plastic casing already so one from the desktop 5150/5160 would also do fine sa I believe they used the same PCB....
View ArticleShuttle MB with Dallas RTC
I have acquired a shuttle (HOT-433) 486 MB with a flat Dallas RTC. There is provision for a flat lithium battery on the MB. If i install the holder and battery on the MB, will it cause problems with...
View ArticleTwo Amdisk III's on eBay
http://www.trs-80.org/amdek-amdisk-iii/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRS-80-Amdek...oAAOSwpLNX8uHF http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRS-80-Amdek...AAAOSwCGVX8uAG But where do you find 3" disks?? Mike
View ArticleCooling options for SoundBlaster cards?
Recently (and not-so recently) I've been noticing that certain IC's in my SB boards run hot. The EMU8k in my awe32 runs hot enough that I don't dare touch the surface until a few seconds after...
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Komtek model 1 clone
I thought I'd post a shot on one of the more rare clones, 30 years ago I woked for the company in Australia that imported them. I recently decided to get it working again. It has 48k RAM, printer port...
View ArticleIBM 5155 vs. Compaq Portable, info discrepancy
I've been trying to find information comparing the IBM 5155 Portable PC and the Compaq Portable, out of personal interest, and it's kind of frustrating because I'm finding a lot of contradicting...
View ArticleWanted: schematics of the COMX-35 / COMX PC1
Hello, I need the schematics of the COMX-35 / COMX PC1, please. I do have a PDF of a technical manual but the schematics in that PDF are hardly readable. Thank you very much in advance! Kind regards,...
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Music Quest MPU-401 ISA 8bit card clones - Roland intelligent-mode compatible
Hiya! Up for sale are some Music Quest PC-MIDI IH9MQ9 clone cards - basically these are 100% Roland compatible MPU-401 interfaces : both intelligent and UART modes are supported without issues or extra...
View ArticleIBM 2321 Data Cell
Guys, I collect computer artefacts with a special interest in media. I have been trying to get hold of a IBM 2321 Data cell removable medium for some time with little success. Do any of you know where...
View ArticleIBM 2321 Data Cell
Guys, I collect computer artefacts with a special interest in media. I have been trying to get hold of a IBM 2321 Data cell removable medium for some time with little success. Do any of you know where...
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Apple IIe - strange expansion card - help needed
Guys, Could somebody experienced help me to recognise what is that card for. It fits into both IIe slots. Looks like 80 line expansion card, maybe memory too but for what reason has those 4 connectors...
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Atari SLM804 Laser Printer
I have an Atari SLM804 with some additional toner cartridges for sale. The printer includes the controller box and all necessary cables. It was working acceptably when I place it in storage, but, being...
View ArticleVintage parts on places like Impact/ETI/PartsExpress etc......
Why do they list them with a price when they don't have them in stock!?!? This kind of coincides with my repair of my Compaq Portable 486C that I'm building into a killer little DOS gaming portable...
View ArticleWanted: Macintosh IIci System, NuBus Ethernat Card, and AppleTalk Adapters
I'd like to put together a Macintosh IIci system with both Ethernet and AppleTalk support, to bridge the gap between a 512k Macintosh that I'm getting and my modern systems. So, I think I am looking...
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