Obsolete Computer Helpline

June 1998 Archive

FOR SALE: $500 rare BLACK Apple II Plus very good condition. call MATT (Seattle Time Zone) 206-343-7576

FOR SALE: $500 rare BLACK Apple II Plus very good condition. call MATT (Seattle Time Zone) 206-343-7576

In need of a bus adapter for a PS/2 model 56SLC (8556), the part that plugs into the motherboard and stands up to allow adapter card plugin. Anyone have a scrapped 56 or one of these bus adapter boards they might want to sell, trade for, or give away?

I just got a stripped down Macintosh IIfx and I need parts.
If you have or know where I can find a HD between 40 and 160 MB (160 preferred [duh])let me know. I'm also needing a video card. Any information you can give would be useful. I don't know where to get it or even what the proper configuration might be.

Thanks

looking for any and all info on zenith zf-171-42. i have no manuals. any help will be welcomed.

I am looking for an operating system for my MAC PLUS and any Mac software. Also needed. TI994A Software. TRS-80III software. Thanks

Zenith, Masterport 386SL-60 need A/C power cord.
Zenith, laptop zwl-184-97, have extra power cord Model; 150-413-1 Willing to sell or trade

Please E-Mail your response to ldg-corp@getonthe.net

Thanks to everyone who has helped me so far,.....

I am currently looking for a copy of windows 3.1 Can anyone please upload the disk files to me?

Also, I am in need of 30pin 1MB SIMMs for a ps/2 model 30286 as well as an 8087 coprocessor for a Tandy 1000sx
If someone has these parts available please quote me a price.

Again, thanks to all who've helped me so far,.........

Hi there!

I've recently purchased an HP 9000 model 520. Unfortunately
it came without manuals. Is there anyone who has got them
or is at least familiar with the Basic language of this
system? Most of all I'd like to know how to make a copy
of the system disk, as the one I have is quite old and I
don't have any confidence in it... (and the system won't
boot from the hard disk).
Any help welcome! Thanx a lot in advance!

I wish to buy an Atari Portfolio in excellent condition !

Regards, Miha

We have a Zenith Z-433D+ that we want to add ram to. The problem
is we do not have any manuals or tech notes on this computer and
can not get into the cmos setup. Do you any web sites that may be
help or information as to where I might get documentation
from Zenith Data Systems.

Hello

I have a Laser 128 computer that was made in 1987.
I have no parts for it and do not know where
I can find any. If any anyone has information
on how to obtain parts or parts for sell please
contact me, I will greatly appreciate it thank you.

Does anyone know a free program to password protect
files (mainly text), that would run on Atari Portfolio?
(8088, 100 kB free RAM, DOS 2.11)

I have a compudyne 386 DX and iit will not turn on, I think maybe the power supply is busted, how would I know if it works or even if it is compatable? Oh, I have a 5.25 and 3.5 drive, if that matters. Get back to me soon please. I need this extra computer to work

Is an original Macintosh (128k I think) good for anything.
Where can you get software for this (floppy only).
Also need a mouse
Thanks

Looking for a user manual for a Compaq Contura 4/25.
Specifically how to use the battery charge/discharge
icons.
Thanks

where can i find the update for Bondwell's bios for A486 version 1.03.14
best regards.
thanks

Okay another computer question.

Have an old Acer/Multitech 1100 386. The HD (Miniscribe) crashed. Want to put new HD in. Tried new EIDE control no success.

Help?

Hello
I am looking for a cradle modem of any brand or baud speed
if you have one or know where i can get one please
e-mail me
thanks

Greetings !
I've just bought an external hard disk from a thrift store. It is a CMS stack 3. I'm not sur if it is a SCSI drive ot not. Could anyone help ?
It looks like ie fits under a Mac size wise. Please help . Thanks

Does anyone have any information on the AT&T 6310 w/286 processor.
I also think it needs a video driver card for it because the monitor that works on my AT&T 6300 won't work on the 6310.
Any help will apreciated, thanks.

I need a printer driver for an older wide carriage Canon printer (model A-55).

As always, your help is appreciated!

Thanks,

Dan

I have aquried a onespeed cd-rom its a :
laser magnet storage interntal company
TYPE Cm 205 manufacture date 2/94
serial# N05420500379792
its driven by its sound card & it has these #
"PCA_9764-5763-01 & CM250 & PCB97644903-00 & SCI9404"
the chips are: HYUNDAI #HY62256ALJ-70 & 9319B
AMI 9329VAC & C20614 & 97644845-00 & DIGBIE LMSI

HELP I NEED DRIVERS
THANKS A LOT YALL
TOM

I would like to change,My Epson apex plus compooter floppy drives,5.25 (360k) to 3.5 - (1.44meg) drive how do i set up the floppy controller to reckonize the 31/2 inch drives??? Do Need a setup Routiene to do this???? If so where do i find the software to execute these permanant changes????Please Let Me Know,...At N5FSJ@juno.com Iwould lika ta dwld this software its avalaible. My Epson Apex Plus Is an 8088XT System,....Sincerely To Whom ever Can Assist Me In These Matters,...Sincerely Greg Foster/N5FSJ,..

Looking for "legacy" product technical info????
Check my PC Hdwe page for a "legacy" products catagory
for links to technical data for old and obsolete equipment.

Also check http://www.randomc.com/~dperr/links/techsupt.htm
for links to mfg tech supt pages.
Also links to 90+ MB mfg pages.

I am a typing/computer teacher and have started a typewriter
and computer museum for my classroom. I purchased a Compaq
computer at a second-hand shop. It is one of the earliest,
if not the earliest model that Compaq made. It is what was
referred to as a portable computer--very small screen with
the keyboard being the bottom of the carrying case. No disks
were with the computer and the earliest version of DOS that
I have is 3.0. I have another old computer (Kaypro, pre DOS)
that has CPM as the operating system, but the Compaq will not
boot up with the CPM disk. I need a version of DOS 1.0 to
attempt to boot up the computer. It does work IF I had the
proper disks to use with it. Any information about this
model computer or about how to find an old version of DOS
would be much appreciated.

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knew where to get a harddrive cable for an ibm ps/2 model 25. I got a harddrive which is supposed to work on it, it's an ibm model #WDL-330P. It has a card edge connector on it, anyone know if it will definitly work?

Thanks,
shawn

Looking for disk parameters for a 60mB
Conner CP30061G. Thanks.
-jake-

I need information on a Zenith Laptop Model # ZFL-184-95. What processor is this and what version of dos does it take..
Is there a manual and/or a boot up system available for it and where can I get one.

Thanks Robert
Please E-mail me

I'm looking for parts for ZEOS 386SX laptops. Especially memoory expansion and keyboards at a respectable price. I bought a box of scrapped parts and so far I have gotten some to work. Thanks for any help.

Hello,
My friend (who is a principal in an elementary school in India)
was asking me if there are some old (from our US standard)
computers, that may be just collecting dust here, that I can
send him so that he can educate the children over there. I was
wondering if anyone is aware of how I can get hold of computers
that may be 286, 386 etc that some one may want to donate it for
the better of mankind.

Thank you and I appreciate any guidence.

Hello,
My friend (who is a principal in an elementary school in India)
was asking me if there are some old (from our US standard)
computers, that may be just collecting dust here, that I can
send him so that he can educate the children over there. I was
wondering if anyone is aware of how I can get hold of computers
that may be 286, 386 etc that some one may want to donate it for
the better of mankind.

Thank you and I appreciate any guidence.

my friend has a tandy 1000 tl enhanced keyboard
r.g.b high coclr c.m 11 monitor 25-1024a
series 2659046
model# 7-10303 computor
please give me the amount of what i could get to sell this for
thank you very much for your time

zenith zwl-0200-07 would like owners manual???

Have a bondwell 386 slf notebook looking for battery info and memory addition and modem replacement

Can Anyone send me the jumper settings for a FIC 486-GIO-VT motherboard

I have an unused and unregistered copy, complete, of Zenith Data
Systems/Heath Company's "Breakthrough Timeline" which appears to be a
timeline creator/project manager. It has the original box, manuals, key
template, registration certificate and the original 5.25" 360k floppies
(still in the envelope). From scanning the manual it's roughly 1986/87
vintage and should run on most any machine from 8086/8088 up through our
present array of hardware.

Really good condition visually too, might be good as part of a
collection.

Need $12 for it which includes mailing in the 48 CONUS states. First
come, first serve. Email me direct for info.

Who can provide me with the schematic diagram of a IBM-power supply no:92F0058 (PS/2-series).

I have no documentation on a CompuAdd 810 computer that I am trying to set for using an EGA monitor. Right now it has a monochrome monitor. I am not sure if the computer can handle the color monitor. I have changed the SW1 settings that documentation with the EGA card states, but the display is not readable. So I must reset the SW1 settings for a monochrome monitor. My question is can anyone help me with finding the SW1 settings for monochrome monitor?

I acquired an old Zenith Laptop (no software, no bootdisk) and the hard-drive has been cleaned. This Laptop is a Zenith Model ZWL-184-97. I believe this Laptop to be a 286 running DOS 3.2,but I am not sure on version. Does anyone have a bootable disk (720k) for this Laptop?

I have a 486 motherboard that I can't identify. It has 5 ISA and 2 Vesa slots, and the following numbers: A010123 Rev A 22930077. AMI Bios number 131023. The only name on the board is Vertex, but I can't find any info on it. Anyone who can give me an URL or e-mail some kind of info or perhaps a spec sheet would be very helpful.

Hi all.
I've got a Tandy 1000 hx and am looking for the
Pesonal Deskmate gui. Anyone have a copy or
know where I can find it ? Thanks much.

OK.. heres a lot of info for all of Ya.

I have a few old computers Id like to get rid of on a trade or whatever. I have an IBM XT, a Zenith Data Systems 286,, not sure n the specs, and and Apple 512k unit. Also, I have an AMDEK 12" or so Amber monitor. all needin repairs.. some muinimul.. no9t sure with the majority though! I will trade them all for an Apple LISA (Thanks, Tom.. You've led Me to My #1 goal in life.. to own one)or maybe a Commodore Pet. I also have some off-breed 286's. EMail Me is interested, or if You have a better trade. I ran out of time on them, and have to move them fast. Act soon, or they get to see the Recycling Centre!!

I bought two Pentium motherboards for $49.00 at a computer show (without the CPU's).
The ticket with them says they will take Cyrix, Intel, and AMD
Cpu's. From 75 to 200 MHZ. The problem is that they didn't come with
any documentation. Where do I look on the motherboard to find
the manufacturer name, and where might I find some information
on how to install the jumpers for the pentium cpu and other components like the
hard drive.
Any info at greatly appreciated.
Jason

Looking to purchase a working Commodore PET or SuperPET. Thanks for any e-mail with offers and/or suggestions.

I have an IBM PCjr and would like to know how to inform the DOS of the available memory in the expansion side-cars. I would also like to locate documentation (preferably in the form of IBM's manuals) on the PCjr. Any help is appreciated. Tnx.

Looking for tape backup software called FasTape that was
bundled with Archive Corporation Viper 2525 tape drive some
years ago. We hape hardware and need to recover data
from the tapes.

Looking for a system disk for a Xerox Alto
also any parts for one .
also would anyone know what a running Alto
with printer is worth?

I need to know the AC adapter specifications for the TRS-80
printer/casatte interface, model 26-3605. These are the
old Radio Shack handhelds, one of the first handheld pc's.
Thanks to anyone who can help me.

Hi, I have a garage filled with lots of old compaq computers. My problem is that I have virtualy no documentation for them. I am looking for ORIGINAL refrence manuals and setup disks. Someone must have some!

Also, it rained very much yesterday, and part of my garage flooded. I need to clear out some of my computer junk, so I can store the compaq stuff away from the area which floods! I have:

Canon LPB-III with Error 52 ú5.00*
IBM 6019-016 16" Monitor ú40.00
IBM 2596? Colour A3 Flatbed Scanners ú40.00 each***
HP 95754A 19" Colour Monitor ú20.00**
ICL 17" SVGA Monitor ú30.00**
Apricot 14" VGA Monitor ú5.00*
DECpc 4/25 (Qty 2) ú10.00 each*
2 Output UPS ú5.00***
Fujitsu Laser Printer ú5.00**


If it's marked with a *, it doesnt work, if its marked with ** it partly works, and if its marked with a *** it's untested

Kind Regards
Matthew Saxby

I have an old Epson Apex computor which I know noyhimg about.Is this an 8086 or an 20286 or ???
Anyone with info or guesses out there ?
Thanks for any help.
A

Looking for OEM Software, DeskMate, battery and
floppy drive for a TANDY 1500HD.

Any help?

We need a driver for the CDrom that came with a
Compaq Presario CDS 833. Is it equivalent to any
ESS driver? Is it buried somewhere in the Compaq
disks provided with the machine?

I have a TANDY 1000 and i need the / a
program diskette befor i can use my computer.
If any one can copy me one are have one to
sell me that could help me i thank you from
the bottom of my HEART. I don't know if this would help but it has 01.02.00 and the merory is 256k

I have a TANDY 1000 and i need the / a program diskette befor i can use my computer.
If any one can copy me one are have one to sell me that could help me i thank you from the bottom of my HEART.

Hi,

i have an old Intel Desktop with Phoenix BIOS (486) and corrupted
CMOS-RAM.
Can anybody provide me with a working setup program or the key to
the built-in setup (I tried almost anything I found)?
I can't believe that a computer with flash bios has no built-in
setup....

Many Thanks in advance!

Uwe

Can programs for the Apple II run on the Apple /// ? Thanks

Does anyone remember what the hotkey is to switch between
the laptop screen and an external monitor on the Compaq
SLT 286/386 portable computers is.

Thanks in advance.

Wanted
Osborne Vixen computer

Alright all of you out there that seem to have access to IBM technical guides, I need something on an IBM ESDI hard disk...

It's an IBM P/N 15F6730 115mb ESDI drive, 5.25" full height, with the type 0669 on the side. It works great in the PS/2 80 that it came out of but I need to run it on a stock ESDI controller that uses the twist in the data cable. What I need is the postioning data on the 6 position DIP switches by the terminating resistor, left rear (looking from rear fowrward). What I have to do is switch it from the DS0 selection to the DS1 position.

Anyone?

Hi,
I am looking for programs mostly for 80808 and 80806 XT computers.
Mostly I want useful applications and some games.
Thank You

I am looking for the switch settings for the switches on underside of a Zenith laptop, model zwl-184-02. Everything is working but it's in 40 colunm mode.

If you can help please use email.

Thanks

jason W is correct that there was a DOS 6.21 after 6.20, as I have had machines loaded with it in my shop (although never had it myself). I'm not sure about the earlier comment about 6.20 as I have a factory copy of it myself and it's registered with MS and never a recall. Go figure.

I need a motherboard jumper settings.
Info:
CH-471A VER:3.0
P/N: 001-00486-C25

Thanks for any information!!!

rbj@start.com.br

I ned software for commodore sx386sx-lt for display adapter

Hello All,

I'm trying to switch the A and B drives of my grandfather's
486 SLC2-66. I've looked in the manual and it said that
switching the cables would be enough to switch the drives,
so I tried that, after which I also reassigned them in the
BIOS Setup. However, no luck. It still didn't recognize
the drives. Does anyone know if there are any jumpers
that need to be set? Drive A right now is a 5.25" and
drive B is a 3.5". Thanx.

Hello. To Casper and others: There was MS-DOS 6.21. I do not remember what the difference was between 6.2 and 6.21. Also, most of us wish we had a 1,000 old computers, so if anyone wants to give away anything for free, you will always find someone that regularly reads this fine "Helpline" to help you out in that regard. Think of us as a old folks home for your computer.

Sincerely,
Jason Whorton

I'm looking for information(manual) for an AWARD/AWARD MODULAR vl/1-486 sv2gx4 motherboard.
The bios date is 9/7/94.
Hopefully you may have some information regarding this.
Thanks,Luke

Take it easy Casper,it just sounded like you were looking for a
freebi,everyone out here has the right to an opinion!,Anyway
you notice that the guy didnt have enough stones to include his e-mail
address,that should tell you something!enough said.
Now to the reason for this page!!!!
Ihave just received an AST SixPak Premium expantion card
it has one meg of ram on it and a daughter board
with an aditional meg of ram on that,the problem is
that it allso has jumpers all over the place,and two
switch blocks on the board some of the chips are missing
and i have no idea what they are.all ram chips are still there.
If some one could direct me to a web site,or send me a scan
of the card it would be greatly appreciated! This is the best ever
web page I have ever surfed into!
Thanks Again DRAGON

Okay here is the Address again for the People looking for
Zenith Laptop parts. http://www.zdsparts.com/
Good Luck..:)

Excuse me but I don't remember setting a price on anything. I don't want top dollar for my DOS. I just want it to go to someone who knows its value and what ist is worth. But I never posted a price. And what I meant to say was that I accept anytyhing that is not work. I collect Junk. And I also do not ask much for atari stuff. Most of the money I will make on those will come from Shipping and Handling.
So please dont ridicule me.

I was given an IBM xt model computer and everything works except for when i try to access the hard drve it says invalid drive. I ran the Ibm diagnostics software that came with the computer and it says that the fixed disk is there. ANy help would be greatly appreciated.
John Berghorst

How do you like Casper?
He wants top dollar for his merchandise, but in his next post he wants everyone to give him their stuff for free.
If you are going to ask for donations, the least you could do is, set a reasonable price for your own stuff.

I am looking for a Hard Drive (any size), battery, and memory upgrade modules for a T1200 Laptop.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.

What Ms. Kistner is speaking of is that she has Digital/DEC terminals of the following numbers and keyboards to go with them:vt 420 monitor
vt 320 monitor
lx 201 keyboard
lx 402 aa monitor
which are terminals made to communicate to a main frame or mini computer by way of a video connection (3270 or similar) or serial connection. anyone that hasa need for one will know what these are and should contact her if you might be in need of one or more.

Can Anyone help me?
I just acquired a real antique Zenith zwl-184-97 laptop
and it works well kinda. it powers up and I can access something
using alt ctl enter then hex comes up using commands like u and
d b and the like if I hit b the floppy comes on. What letter is
the hard drive? what version of dos does it use? anyone know where
I can get dos for it? is the floppy a 360 - 720 - ?
Thanks for all the help

If anyone would like to donated things to me will accept anything related to comuputer
Thanx

Just got a Zenith 386/60 mastersport laptop, looks new, But battery is dead and have no power supply.
Power supply is listed as 22 v, amps 1.27. Battery is rated at 14.4 v, 1700mah. anyone know where or have a power supply?

Hi!
I'm looking for the following items:

Stuff for a Compaq SLT 386s/20:
-memory
-setup software
-docking station
-batteries
-anything else

I'm also looking for emulators for a TRS-80 and and Apple ][.

ThAnX
-Jason

I have tons of atari stuff that we want to get rid of. It takes up to much space that we dont have. I also have a very rare copy of MS-DOSÖ 6.2 w/ DoublespaceÖ. This is not 6.22
This version was made right before 6.22. It was recalled when MicrosoftÖ was sued for useing the product called Doublespace because they didn't have the rights to license it with DOS. Only about 1000 of these were made and over500 of them were preinstalled on computers. which leaves only about 300 to be bought from a store with the disks and manuals. The merchandise is unopened and on 5,25 disks. This software is very rare and cannot be found without a high price. I am told that to this day only around 50 unopened copies exist. This comes from MicrosoftÖ. Dos 6.22 was made to make up for the mistake the micrsoftÖ made in 6.2 I am selling this software to the person who gives me the highest price. I am also selling the atari stuff to the person with the highest price. To find out what I have tell me what u want and I will tell tou if I have it.
Thanx.

I have Compaq SLT/286 notebook computer from 1987 or 89 and I need a new battery and I want a docking station or expansion or whatever you want to call it. I am also looking for memory chips and/or anything else that will work with this model notebook. I am extremely interested in finding any item related to the Compaq SLT/286. Please if you know of anyone who has any of the above items, tell them to contact me. I am willing to pay money for the items. I am desparately searching for these items.
My email is pb4ugoout@aol.com and I check it every day. Will try and respond to all mails concerning this matter.
Thanx
Casper

thanks to the guy in KY. now all i gotta do is
figure out what to do with them. please disregare
to posting. i havenot figured out how to tell the
mueseum staff to fug it out .
xoxoxoxo

thanks to the guy in KY. now all i gotta do is figure out what to do with them. please disregare to posting. i havenot figured out how to tell the mueseum staff to fug it out .
xoxoxoxo

anybody know what the digital equipment models #s
vt 420 monitor
vt 320 monitor
lx 201 keyboard
lx 402 aa monitor
were used for, or in what connections with?

anybody know what the digital equipment models #s
vt 420 monitor
vt 320 monitor
lx 201 keyboard
lx 402 aa monitor

I have a Wyse 286 model WY2108-01 with and lcd pannel on it.
What what to know is if there is any way to put more memory
in it. Or if it can be upgraded. Thank you

In addition to the tandy below I also need to find a new home for another 8088 machine - AT&T 6300, complete!

This unit is the beige and black/brown trimmed unit that also has the red see-through panels on front as well as the markers for the drive letters. It has a 20mb internal HDD, original 360k floppy drive, 2 keyboards (one is for parts), 640k memory and a COLOR monitor (original AT&T type). Here's the hitch - the monitor has an intermittent short that needs to be repaired. Otherwise this unit is a primo machine, visually and functionally.

I need to cover the cost of the new keyboard I bought so I'm asking $30 plus shipping for all of it. This bugger is heavy though. Best guess is 40 or 45 lbs total. I will consider trades as below but again the shipping either has to be paid by you or a trade equal to the shipping included. This is an excellent addition to someone's collection.

[Still cleaning]

Ok, I am going to post the original (no suffix) Tandy 1000 unit that I have one last time before the scrap truck comes -

Great working unit, 640k RAM (has the memory card in it), 8088 processor, great condition with two (2) keyboards, one in great shape, one needs a cable. All you do is drop some floppy drives or a floppy and hard drive in (2 5.25" bays) and you have a beautiful little machine with either composite or CGA/TGA up and running. Uses stock MSDOS from 2.11 through 6.22 without a hitch.

What do I want for it? Welllll...I'll take $10 plus shipping or I'll trade for many different PC things. I need cdrom drives (IDE and SCSI pref), sound cards (8 and 16 bit), 72 pin SIMMs (2,4,8 mb), 3.5" 1.44mb working floppies, and other things to include microchannel (PS/2) items. Dependant upon what's traded you may end up paying the shipping or trading an equal amount to the shipping, which shouldn't be much. The whole thing probably weighs 10 lbs. I can probably dig up a floppy drive (5.25") for a few bucks more if absolutely necessary.

Email me direct if interested. Great machine for a collector.

thanks for your help everyone the 301 error is a keyboard error

thanks again

Hi,
I am looking for a AC ADAPTER for a Toshiba T4600 laptop.
I called Toshiba, but they told me a new one would cost more
than what I paid for the computer :o)
Doe anyone have one??? Please e-mail me ASAP.

Thank you.

I wirtie Assembler programs during the winter for my obsolete PCs. My IBM 8088 is in the pink still (purchased a twin to it last year). I located a Tandy 3000 w/ its Epson EX 800 printer-- both in working order. Previous owner discarded manuals. Any info on these units would be appreciated--especially the Tandy. So far I've maintained the IBM 8088, a Wang, a Leading Edge 486 and built a new PII.

Thank you for any direction.

Hi,

I have several Compaq Contura 4/25. All five of them have
a poweron password that I can't remove. I have tryed all
conventional ways to remove the password but none of them worked. Need help now.

I want to thank all who helped me before. I now am having another problem with the NEC PROSPEED 286 LAPTOP.
This computer has a built in 2400 baud modem and I cannot connect anymore with Luno because they want me to connect at 9600 baud. I only have 1 serial port and I have the mouse attached there. The other com 2 port is hooked to the internal 2400 modem and I need to find another faster internal modem, Use the 28.8 external that I have,or find out what I need to plug into the expansion port to get the com 2 port to the real world.
I cannot get the mouse and the external modem to share port1 so i need to get the modem to run off the printer port or find what plugged into the expansion connecter. I spent 8 hours at the public library going through old computer magazines and found that this computer was sold between 1988 and 1991. I cannot find anything else except h that the price then was over $4,000. That may be why there was so few sold. I hope that anyone who has books on thei computer will email me and let me know anything about the expansion port and acessories that were available. I want to use this machine in my motorhome traveling and need to get the faster modem attached. As before Thanks in advance.

I am looking for information for an old TI Omni 800/Model 850 dot matrix printer. I am trying to set this up on an old 486 with WFW 3.11 and have not been able to get it to print correctly. These printers are supported by Genicom now and the only information about drivers for this model says to use Epson MX-80 under Windows. There is a bank of Dip switches inside and I think my these may be set incorrectly. If anyone has any documentation on this printer specifically on the switch settings I would sincerely appreciate a copy.

Anyone with computers,or computer parts for sale or anyone with Windows 95 questions
are invited to post them at http://venus.beseen.com/boardroom/n/15953/.

I am looking for info on an old Zenith Data System that I recently
picked up from a friend. I recieved some other systems and
a mess of cards with it, but don't know which cards belong to
my zenith. It's giving me a real headache. Any one with info
or pictures that I can go by, please e-mail me and if you have
computer generated pictures of the inside of the computer, feel
free to attach them to an e-mail as well.

Thanks,
Bill Newhook

Looking for information on an old Librex 386 Lap top 386.
Love it, want to get it to charge its battery, update the inner battery. It's loaded with Win. 3.1 work station. Is there something better? Can I play with loading Unix/Linux?

Anyone out there with h/w knowledge on the Atari PC-1 ?
It has no expansion slots but I am under the notion that
the ISA bus (and more?) is available on the two 50pin
connectors J1 and J8 on the motherbord. Knowing the pinout
of these would make it possible to hook up a network card
on it.
Thanks in advance

Anybody in the Netherlands who reads this and loves old computers interested
in an IBM Portable, type 5155 ? I got lots of reactions over here : 'I like this
one', I'll come and collect it next weekend' etc. But nobody actually DOES it.
I want to get rid of this thing but I don't want to 'dump' it
I'm asking Dfl. 50,- for it (sameprice I paid) excl. shipping.

I just rescued a quadram quadboard from the recycler.
I want to see if I can add some umb's to my Tandy hx-1000.
Can't find much on quadboards on the net; this one is a rev
6D or 6K, depending on which end of the board you look at.
It has 54 (6x9) 64k 150 ns drams, a serial port, 2 16 pin
dip sockets marked "printer" and "game1spdip", an 8x dip
switch on the top near the middle, and 3 3-pin jumper
blocks below the printer socket. Has an 8-bit connector.
Looking for info and/or bits -- switch settings, jumpers,
port pinouts, drivers/utils, manuals, gotchas, ...
Thanks in advance; will try to post the info somewhere.
Thanks again, -- dh

Need driver for TRS-80 model CGP220 printer (color inkjet)
for DOS or Windows, if such an animal exists.

To "Dragon":

The pinouts for most Apple II connectors can be found at:

http://www.visi.com/~nathan/a2/faq/pinouts.html

The slot pinouts for a II+ should be the same as those on
a IIe, which is listed on the page.

Also, to the person who was looking for the pinouts to the
serial ports on a Laser 128, the Laser 128 is a clone of
the Apple //c, so the serial ports should be identical.
//c serial pinouts are also on the above page.

Does anyone know where bios upgrades can be found for Compudyne computers with Acer motherboards specifically V12LC-2X. I have bios R04-C1. Can the Taiwan or European sites be trusted with their bioses?

I have a PS/2 model 50 Z

I hooked up a fairly modern monitor to it and I got a "not OK 301" error message. Any Ideas?

TIA

Purchased an NEC 16SX. The BIOS says it's a 386. Trying to install a hard drive but can't access setup. Have read in my "Computers for Dummies" book that may need special setup disk. Any ideas where to find one or how to access? Thank you in advance.

I have looked high and low,I've been to the place where the
bad people go,I have found everything but what I need!
What i need is the pinout of the bus on an Apple II plus!!
can anyone help me!my shrink helps but he doesn't know anything
about computers.
I want to thank everyone for the help they gave me with my coco2,especially
"The Great One" techno@moron.com for his help!
I go along with Jason Whorton about the pent2 & win95 stuff
get that outa here! There should be a page out there for the newer stuff
Maybe a Not Obsolete Computer Helpline?
DRAGON

Hello. To the poster asking for information on the Pentium II, please tell us how that post would fit in with the "Obsolete Computer Helpline". The same thing goes for anyone that has asked a question concerning a Pentium or Windows 95. These posts are off-topic and I feel that others feel the same way. I apologize if I sound rude, but the "Obsolete Computer Helpline" is just that, for obsolete computer help.

Thank you,
Jason Whorton

I am looking for 2 items at the present time. I need to find someone with a cheap, working cd-rom drive. The speed is not important but the price is. I only want to spend about $50 including shipping for one as a brand new one is only about 80-90 anyway. Also, I am looking for a setup disk for a PhoenixBios 386 IPC computer. It seems to work
fine except for the fact that the bios battery died and you need an actual disk to access the bios. If anyone has a setup disk for a PhoenixBios computer, let me know.

Looking for older GUI's for IBM-compatible PC's (Windows GeoWorks, etc). Must be able to run on 286 or lower.

ThAnX,
-Jason

Computer NoteStar NP-943(C)
What are the settings for 80MB hard Drive?

Hi, I'm looking for info on an IBM computer called Ambra, dating back to 1995. I need the specs sheet for the motherboard, where are the dip switches located and how to boost its memory.

Thank you

I have a 386SX computer. I'm not too sure who made it. It says Columbia on the front. The system users manual has no name. The numbers on the title page are KA01 and 000-00084-00. It came with another manual called CompuAdd Windows. I want to give it to a friend to use for e-mail only and would like to add memory to it. I guess it will use 30 pin simms but I'd like to be sure. If anyone knows what this is please email me.

Thanks

I would like to add a 2 MB simm to upgrade a Magnavox Head
Start 286 from 2 MB to 4 MB. Does anyone have an old 2 MB
parity 80 ns 72 pin (or whatever type simm) it takes to do this? Does
anyone have one to give away? Or, am I most likely going
to have buy such a thing? Just wondering. I can buy one
locally, but thought I'd ask if anyone had one anyway. By
the way, what's the difference betwee parity and non parity?
What would happen if you used a parity simm instead of a
non-parity simm? Thanks.

hello,

Does anyone know the link to where i can download windows 2.0 , i have downloaded
windows 1.0 and have much to desire. or if you have the file, send it to me in a zip format. thanks

ps- if anyone has any WYSE computers, i will buy them!!!!!

WANTEDoperating system for an apple 2E computer with 2 floppy's

If you are interested in buying, selling or trading new/used/obsolete computer equipment, click on my name. We have a fair selection of old and new computers, parts for computers, and nearly three boxes full of software. I will be updating the site every week to include new equipment.

I have an old toshiba laptop 415cs that I havent used in about 3 years.
The problem is that I had put a power on password while I was in college and forgot it.
Toshiba refuses to help me and suggests that I send the unit in an be charged a rediculous price for the service.
I find it hard to believe that this cannot be done in an easier manner than this.
Any help would be appreciated, otherwise its off to the greedy giant for a resolution.

Thanks

Antonio

Does anyone know who manufactures or manufactured COMPUDYNE computers?
Does anyone know the Year 2000 status for COMPUDYNE computers?

I am trying to find out where the documentation is located
for the procedure to install the processor on a Pentium-II
(BX-440) motherboard. THe processor (CPU) is an INTEL
Pentium-II which runs at 350 MHz. It also will require the
installation of a "heat-sink" and a "Pentium-II cooling fan".
I have NOT been able to locate help with this procedure.
Does anyone know how to install the "holding brackets" which
holds the P-II processor in place on the BX Motherboard???
If anyone knows, please share the procedure with me and all
others who are going to get into this new technology.

Many Thanks!!!

Hello,

I have NoteStar NP-913. And this machine has two
exp.konektors (exp BUS and RS232/IDE exp). Have you somebody
documentation for this konektors ? When I will have
documentation, may I make interface for some ISA cards.
Thank you and I am sorry for my English.
Pavel

Hi there,

Here a question to everybody who know the HP series 100 model 150.
I'm looking for the referece or diagnostic disk and Dos.
I want to see that old one running!!

Please E-mail me for my adres.

With gread regards from Holland

Allard

Monochrome VGA Monitors for sale ! Buy them in bulk or buy only one
monitor! Perfectly working windows 95 compliant monochrome vga!
Price: $30 Canadian you pay shipping (FOB) We have over 1500! Buy
them in bulk or one by one. Come visit
http://www.cal.shaw.wave.ca/~ksigethy/monitors/iz.htm
for more details
They're selling like hotcakes!

A friend of mine has an old 386 system, with one HD on a Goldstar ISA IO controller (type UMC82C862F). Im trying to install a 4 speed Goldstar CD-rom into his machine, but it will only work if i disconnect the HD and boot from a floppy. If i boot from HD (the CD set as slave) it wont recognize it.

Can anybody help me with this?

I have an 2mb pcmcia memory-card and windows 95. Where are now
the software for the function format or fdisk for this memory-card ?
Windows knows, which card it is. Who can help me ??? Sorry for my bad english.
Bye from germany, Peter

I am searching for a windows 3.11 driver (enhanced mode)
for a computer with a EGA monocrome monitor. Can someone help me?.

I am searching for a windows 3.11 driver (enhanced mode)
for a computer with a EGA monocrome monitor. Can someone help me?.

I am searching for a windows 3.11 driver (enhanced mode)
for a computer with a EGA monocrome monitor. Can someone help me?.

I am searching for a windows 3.11 driver (enhanced mode)
for a computer with a EGA monocrome monitor. Can someone help me?.

Any one who would like to donate unwanted PCs to community project?

PCs are needed to enable unemployed to learn to use wordprocessor to type out their CV and practice their WP skills.

Donations would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks.

I got a program written in GWBASIC, and I find it a real pain to edit. For one, I don't remember all the commands needed to do this and I can't find any documentation, two, isn't there a general purpose editor/compiler at hand that can read this program?

I am looking for an Archive Fastape FT-60 tapestreamer or for someone in the U.K. who can repair my own tape drive. Any hep would be appreciated.

I have 2 ATI VGA 1024 16 bit ISA video adapters, and I would
like to know how I can take advantage of the high/true color
modes in Windows 95. I should be able to get 15-bit color
going, but all the drivers I have stink.

For Sale:
All prices include shipping within the continental US ONLY
$80/ea. ( 5 ) 386SX Mini-tower(case),power supply,4mgRAM,CirrusLogic(VGA),IBM compat.keyboard(clickys),ReadyLink ENET16 Network card(preconfigured for Netware LAN as diskless w/stations), NO HDD/FDD, FACT: (tested)"Win95 will run on these with a HDD/FDD"
$80/ea. ( 5 ) SAMTRON 14" VGA monitors.
$?parts ( 1 ) Magnavox HeadStart300 Desktop(case) w/CDrom but NO HDD/FDD, power supply,??RAM, Mouseport,comm,lpt all on motherboard. MAKE AN OFFER for this one ???
$?? ( 1 ) Wangtek Tape backup drive
FIRST $100/or so gets (BRAND NEW) never been opened Microsoft Visual C++ 4.2 (Enterprise Edition) which includes a trial version of MS-SQL 6.5 (5-client/120day).
Best Offer ( 1 ) PCI motherboard & Intel P60 chip w/heatsink
These items are all used except Visual C++, and are sold without warranty express or implied. I have tested them ALL. But, I can't guarantee that the mail system is that great if you catch my drift....
e-mail-- jchester@helptex.com or
mail to
Jr. Chester
P.O. Box 25282
Federal Way, WA 98093

I have a 286 chip and nine 386 processors and co-processors from an old server. If you're interested just email.
Thanks, Matt.

I have a NEC MultiSpeed HD laptop. I'm not sure how old it is, but it's pretty old. I would like to find out more info about it and get a power cord. Please email me if you can help. Thanks, Matt.

The icons on my computer have started to break up how can I fix this?

By the way folks, if your just interested in the case from the prior
post, the $20 does include shipping. Forgot to say that.

Hi there folks. If anyone is in need of a ibm personal computer
case (XT style I think), I have one for sale for $20. It has a
power supply, but the supply runs sporadically. If your an
electroncis person you may be able to get it to run right. If
you interested in the boards and drives that came with the computer, I
still have the board and 2 floppy drives. I do not know the condition
of the computer or drives. If you are interested in the whole
computer, Ill take 35 bucks for it, which includes shipping. (Its pretty
darn heavy.) Email me at maverick@lynchburg.net if your interested.

hello, i have this computer i just got...

tandy 1200 with hard disk
full height-----prob 10 or 20 mb
full height 5/14
all 8bit slots,

i have no idea what this thing is,

i need all the info i can get. thanks.

also, if ANYONE has a WYSE COMPUTER, working or not, i WILL buy it
from YOU!! I LOVE THESE MACHINES!!!!!!!!!

I have an old Olivetti M300 (386) computer and I do not know how to get into the setup . Specifically, I have just screwed it up so that the bios does not see an hard-drive.

Please help

thanks in advance

steve megyery

Anyone know the web sight for M-tech Motherboards? I have a M-tech R407E 486 board, and would like to find bios updates. and a manual

I am running GeoWorks Ensemble on a Magnavox 286. Does
anyone know what will happen to program if I upgrade the
computer's ram from 2 to 4 mb? Will GeoWorks run any
faster? Did GeoWorks have any sounds in it? Will it
work on a Pentium computer? I think the software is obsolete.

I have an old Magnavox 286 HeadStart computer that I
am trying to add sound to. I have tried two sound cards,
but both of the software installations I tried gave me
the error message "sound card not installed." I have the
sound card firmly into the slot. Could it be that I need
4 MB ram to make it work? I have 2 MB and have Windows 3.1
on the computer, but I could buy a 4 MB simm and put it in
if necessary. However, I thought the DOS version of a sound
card would work anyway. The first sound card I tried was
a Jazz 16 and the second was a Diamond. Both are supposed
to work with a 286 computer. Maybe the jumpers are wrong,
the DMAs, or something else? I sure would like to make the
sound card work. I do have a modem in one of the three slots.
Would that make the sound card not show up? I put the sound
card on the bottom of the three slots and the modem on the
second. The top slot is open. If anyone has any information
or ideas on how to get a sound card working in the Magnavox
286, please let me know by sending e-mail to ag5t@hotmail.com.

Thank you in advance.
Marty Blaise

I have an old Tandon 386SX notebook. It won't hold BIOS settings, doesn't recognize the floppy driver or serial port. When I opened up the case, I saw two plastic-wrapped packs that look like they might be low-power batteries for BIOS and other functions. My local battery shop never saw anything like them. Am I barking up the wrong tree?

Will a pentium 200 mmx motherboard fit in my prolinea 575E's box?

I am helping my father-in-law upgrade his '91 vintage desktop. It is a Packard Bell Legends 300SX with a 386 processor. I would like to install a Makeit 486 upgrade processor (if they are still available) and boost the memory from 1 Meg to the max capacity for the machine. I also plan on putting in a CD-ROM drive. Any idea which model upgrade processor will work in this machine and what memory chips to install?

For all those looking for PS/2, XT and AT info
here's the URL (Again):

http://www.can.ibm.com/helpware/vintage.html

also other models found at:

http://www.can.ibm.com/helpware/

I am upgrading an IBM Aptiva 310, model 2144-22p, from an Intel 486SX/33 to an Intel 486DX4/100 and need to know the jumper settings. IBM and Intel both say they no longer have that info. Anybody out there have an answer? Thanks.

Hoi All,

it's time to tidyup my pigsty (better known as my bedroom) so being being loathed to just junk stuff i'll ask if anyone here needs and/or wants any specific pieces (or chips) from some old pc's/xt's etc. -- drop me a line. oh and i have a few AMI 386 bioses hanging around.

also in a previous post i mentioned that I was looking for information on the Tandon OPTION computer -- someone was kind enough to point me in the direction of tandon switzerland, i didn't see anything about the option computer so is this known by a different name ??? -- the computer seems to have been junked by H&R Block as thats what software was on the harddisk and what the serial number started with.


bst rgrds
Rusty

Hi,
I am looking for a cheap laptop. If anyone has one (no matter how old)
please email me with details. I have lots of "cool", old stuff
to trade. (i.e. Atari, Commodore 64, Apple //c stuff, etc.)

Thnx.

Have three 5.25 inch, double sided, double density disks for Apple III PC. I used these for a COBOL class I had at The Citadel. Disks are Apple III E-Z Pieces Boot Disc, Compiler, and Utilities. I believe I was using them on an Apple Lisa at the time ( 1983 ).

They're free for the asking. Send me your "snail mail" address, and they're yours!

The power supply cord on my Ambra SN8660c laptop computer has
quit working, and I am having a very difficult time finding a
replacement for it. Does anyone know where I can get ahold
of this part? Without it, the computer is pretty worthless!
Thanks!

I have an old Atari XE computer/game system-does anybody know and commands at the READY screen?
Thank You

I have a Tandy printer No. 250 that setup using the Epison 2500 mode so it will print in color.
Recently, my motherboard and memory was destroyed my a massive electrical spike when I tried to boot the cpu.
Now that everthing is back on line, My cpu will not recognize the printer. I have changed cables, rehooked up the cables and checked connections to no avail. It still will not work.
I keep getting messages that it is not on line when it is. I may point out also, that while my cpu was down, I had the printer worked on. Could that be the reason it will not work?
I have gone through setup several times on the printer itself.

i have IBM 386 that will not recognize the hard drive also what is IBM computer
basic varsion c1.10 all help greatly needed

someone gave me an ibm ps2 8550 to try to get running for them...It boots to ibm basic and I don't know how to get out
I have been told to type system, but that comes up with a syntax error. It alos comes up with codes 161 and 163 when it boots. I press f1 and it shows a picture to insert a disk and press f1. I insert the refrence disk and hit f1 and again it boots to basic and stops...
any help would be appreciated...I can run circles around a PC but these ps/2's I know nothing about

Thanks JOhn

Have a Lazer128 which is clone of Apple II. I'm looking for the pin-out configuration for the printer serial port which has five pins. Also, if anyone has the interface settings I would appreciate it. I am using flow control: DTR Hi, Baud rate: 9600, data bits: 8, Parity: none, Minutes busy: 200 msec. to use for my Okidata 400e printer. Thank you.

I recently pulled a Tecmar "Captain 286" RAM expansion board
from a 286 computer. I do have the software to activate this
card, but I need the jumper settings so I can address the
memory properly. Does anybody have or know where I can get
some documentation?

RE: ZENITH SUPERSPORT SX


IN NEED OF 2 WORKING MEMORY BETA MODULES &/OR COPROCESSOR FOR THE ABOVE TYPE LAPTOP, MDL # ZWL-0300-04.
THIS MACHINE IS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION (minus modem). I'm trying to max out the memory so I can adequately run windows.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank You.

need a 130 meg WD hard drive for compuadd 325 nxl notebook

I have an old Conner CP30344 Harddisk I can't find the CMOS Settings for it can you help.

I have an IBM PCjr with BASIC in ROM, and with 384k of Memory Expansion side-cars. I am wondering if I could acquire either the manual or appropriate documentation as regards (1) loading ROM BASIC via DOS and (2) informing DOS of the extra 384k of RAM. Tnx in advance.

I recently recieved a PS/2 Model 70
It's a 386 DX 20 4 meg ram.
The only real problem is I had to replace the battery and
now no CMOS. It gives the errors

161 - CMOS Checksum wrong(AT)
163 - Wrong date or time(AT-CMOS)

2 Beeps - Parity Error(incorrect memory checksum)

I dont know how to accsess the CMOS on a PS/2
I'm used to Clones.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advanced.

Help I need info on a toshiba 3in one printermodel p321
what I need are dip settings & such it has both seril & parrle ports on it ..Picked it up for a song & I cant even sing) Thanks for the help..

Hoi All,

i've just rescued a tandon option computer (i was dumpster diving again) and after spending two days wondering why the cmos wasn't working (i hadn't reconnected the battery :-) ) i've got it working.

I need any and all information I can get -- especialy about the cpu cartridge and upgrades etc. -- it currently has a 386sx 20Mhz

anyway thnx in advance

bst rgrds
Rusty davis

If you are looking to buy, sell, or trade old, new, or obsolete computer equipment, and you can't find it at Russ's place be sure to check out BS New/Used/Obsolete Computerware, and we might have it.

I have a Zenith SuperSport laptop (mod ZWL-0184-02) that needs
a HD6305VOP (v 2.0) keyboard controller chip. It was missing
it's modem but everything else works. Any leads on spare parts?

Thanks All!

I am looking for the power adaptor of an old Zenith laptop with the
following specifications:

Computer Specification

Intel 486/100 Zenith Data Systems laptop
Type NTB005
Model 5C8SBTW0204 19 (1992 vintage)

Power Adaptor Specification

Input: 110-240 V, 47-63 Hz
Output:13.5 V, 2.5 A
(8-pin male connector at both ends)
Aspect: Grey box with detachable output cord
Made by Taiwan Liton Electric

I would appreciate any information leading to a supplier for this part.

I got my address wrong it is Klip@interpac.net
I'm looking for Dip Switch Settings for Laser 386 SX/3

I got my address wrong it is Klip@interpac.net
I'm looking for Dip Switch Settings for Laser 386 SX/3

I am looking for Dip Switch Settings for Laser 386 SX/3
I have no idea how to find it.....any suggestions please
e-mail and info or schematics....Mahalo!

Hi I have a zenith data systems zf1-181-93 laptop that was given to me. It was made in 1986 and not it has no operating system on it. I don't think it can run even the oldest form of windows so I'm trying to find an old verson of dos to put on it. Do you think that will work IF not what should I try.

FOR SALE OR TRADE:

-Everex 386 laptop - TOTALLY torn apart. Have all parts but LCD display. Seems to work. Have 2 HD's. Make offer (+shipping)

-Toshiba 200CDS laptop - refurbished - Like-new condition. Make offer (+shipping), or email for more info.

-IBM XGA monitor (works with the XGA-2 adapter) - excellent condition, needs XGA-2 adapter. - Make offer (+shipping)

WANTED:
-original keyboard for IBM 5170 PC/AT

-Conner Hard drive over 120 MB (the type with dual power connectors - four pin and smaller three pin)

-Tandy 1400HD internal power supply

-Battery (good or bad) for Tandy 1400HD

-Battery (good or bad) for Compaq SLT 386s/20

-Gateway Handbook (any speed). I don't need a disk drive, just the computer and link cable.

INFO NEEDED:

Is there any way to get a monochrome VGA laptop to display over 16 greys? I have a Compaq (mentioned above) that uses the VGA (3.0) driver from Windows, an only has 16 greys.

Is the video adapter in the Compaq SLT 386s/20 VESA compatible? I have a few DOS games, but the need VESA-compatible adapters.

IS A BONDWELL 310 SX COLOR OR MONO

what is the latest version of windows that i can use on an 8088 (ibm ps/2 mod 30)
thanks

[Sorry about the mass "for-sales" but I need to clean up a bit]

I have the following cards for the PS/2 line for sale or trade:

Token ring cards - 11 long and 16 short $20 plus shipping
3270 rev B cards - 8 short and one long $15 shipped in US
DCA Kink card (1 only) - $5 shipped in US

Take all above for $30 plus shipping and I'lll throw in 5 Boca MCA SSP serial parallel cards (no cables).

Will trade for other microchannel cards such as XGA or XGA-2, IDE adapters, etc.

Email me direct for more info.

does anyone have the option file for a intel memory board for a model 80
ps/2?????? dont email the file to me, since i am having trouble with downloading things. thanks.

In addition to the message below, I also have a Panasonic Sr. Partner "portable" that is really getting in my way and I'll go down to $25 plus shipping to see that it gets a good home in someone's collection. Works great, two 360k floppies, 512k ram, 9" green compos built in monitor, CGA output, ser & parallel ports, etc. Very nice condition. Weighs around 32 lbs to ship.

Have the following computers for sale:

*IBM PC (type 5150) complete with original keyboard and 5151 mono monitor $50 + shipping
*IBM PC/XT (type 5160) complete with original keybd and 5151 monitor $50 + shipping
*IBM PX/AT (type 5170) main unit only w/HDD and FDD, etc $25 + shipping
*IBM PS/2 model 30 (8088) with 2 floppies, no HDD, main unit only $25 + shipping
*IBM PS/2 model 30-286 w/ 1 FDD, HDD, main unit only $25 + shipping
*IBM PS/2 model 50 (286) w/ FDD & HDD, main unit only $25 + shipping
*IBM PS/2 model 50Z (286)w/FDD & HDD, main unit only $25 + shipping
*IBM PS/2 model 55SX (386SX) w/FDD & HDD, main unit only $25 + shipping

I also have models 56SLC, 57SLC, 60, 65 and 80 - inquire separately on these as each one carries different options. I have parts for PS/2's (NO SOUND CARDS) and other older machines, please inquire.

I may trade for some of the stuff above for items such as 72 pin SIMMs, CDROM drives, 28.8k and faster external modems, sound cards, video cards, etc.

I recently acquired an obsolete Compaq LTE (original XT version)
for a song. It is in beautiful shape, that is, except for the
hard drive, The Hard drive used in it was a Conner 20 mb CP4021,
and the machine cannot access it at all, even compaq's setup
program and low level format will not work on it. I have tried
Norton's NDD on it, to no avail. Does anyone know of a way to
use another drive on this machine - the Conner was a special
drive made for the machine, and if replacing it, I would like
to put in a larger drive, if possible.
I really want to get this machine going, as I run a large
genealogy web page, and this machine is a great size to take
to the archives and to people's homes to take notes. Speed
for that purpose really doesn't matter, and with the
expenses of the Web page, I really can't afford to buy a
newer laptop or notebook, though I would love to. If
anyone has any information on replacement of the drive
in this nice looking relic, I would appreciate hearing
from them!
Dave

Thanks to those who responded to my request for info on
the Adaptec AHA-1510 jumpers.
Unfortunately, most of you wanted me to search the Adaptec
site again, though I have already done that quite exhaustingly,
though pehaps not exhaustively.
My thanks to "anon@1.0" who supplied the URL of a
pretty diagram of the board:-
http://www.wi-inf.uni-essen.de/~schwarze/nt/karten/scsi1.html

Hello. I have an Optibase Pcmotion MPEG card for sale. MSRP $500.00 I am asking $300.00 E-mail for more info. Comes w/ software and manual.
Works excelent!!!! Comes w/ FREE MONITOR (You pay for shiping)

I picked up a Craig M100 translator and information center
for 3 bucks..
it uses pop in chips for differint languages..but the english
one doesent seem to work..has anyone seen one of these before
?
it was made in 1979 by Craig..

also..i have a Tandy 1100 small laptop..and need info on it as well

thanks

I have a Compudyne 386DX with Windows95 and runs only 16
colors. How do I disable the video adapter which is part
of the mother board so that I can install a newer video
adapter? It was bought at a garage sale and came with no
manuals.

I have in my possesion, a Texus Instruments Bussiness Pro (bsp-1). What is this thing? and where can I get a monitor cable? Any info on this thing would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

i have this leading edge computer i cannot get to boot.it has 2 5.25 floppy disk drives. all it says is admark error,when i put a game disk in it says need operating system disk.tried dos 5.0 says admark error too. the model is MP-1673L. dont know if its 286 or higher,never could get it too boot. thanx for any help at all!!!!!

Sorry for the slip in the typing below. The commodore hooks
up to a TV NOT another computer

I have a p/s 2 model 70 and am getting the error code 000211CZ. Does anyone know what error code this is and how do I fix it. !!! HELP !!!

I have a commodore 64 (The type that you hook up to a computer with a broken disk drive and
all cabels but no moniter. How much is this worth? Feel free
to make an offer for or ask questions of this unit.

I just bought a 486 ALR Flyer computer. I had a new hard drive put in. I need to install Windows95, but the computer doesn't recognize its 3.5 floppy or the new CD rom I put in. How do I get this thing going? I think I need something called a "driver" disk. Who knows! Anyways, I just can't figure out how to get it going. Any ideas? Please, I need your help. Thanks!

Looking for info on AST ComboPlus ISA card I may want to put into an AST Premium 486/33 I am using as a Linux machine. Would like any specs, jumpering info, etc...

hello again.

does anyone have a copy of the setup utility for an epson eqity II+ 286???

mine crashed and i donot have a copy on a disk (its on the hd)thanks...

hello.

i have a motherboard, with a converter board. very old. the board
says olivetti pc1050 mother board. it is HUGE! it has no power supply thingy
just 2 slots- ground and positive ..... weird. it has an 8086 proccessor, and just a mess of
chips. i need any data ican get on this (if its worth anything or not)
thanks

I have inherited a 486-VLB motherboard with Socket-3,
3 ISA-VLB slots, 5 ISA slots, a 486DX2-66. The board is
marked "Mach Superboard". Does anyone know where I can
find documentation for the jumpers on this board?

I am trouble-shooting an EPSON EQUITY 386/SX+ computer. On boot, it beeps four times. Other than that, it seems to work well. I have no idea who makes their BIOS so I haven't been able to find a list of beep codes.

Thanks,

Rick Winterton

I have an Atari Portfolio. I was wondering if anyone out
there knew how to make programs via batch files. I have
the manual, but can't figure some of the stuff out. I was
wondering what the commands for locate, and input were, and
maybe some other important ones.

Thank you,
Mike Sheflin

Looking for someone who's knows how to get an Archive 2150
(150MB) tape drive going. Have the interface card and drive
but no documentation. Want to get this thing going with a
386-DX33 which already has a SCSI CD-Rom and 2 IDE HDD's attached.
Need to make it external since all bays are already used up.
Also, does anyone know of a shareware DOS backup program for this
unit?

Thanks

Dale Ford
(fordbd@m-y.net)

Someone gave me two Zenith Laptops:

Zenith Model# ZWL-184-02
Zenith Model# ZFL-181-92

any info would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
ie: CPU types, HD types, Chargers, ANY INFO!!!
Thanks

I'm looking for any information anyone may have about a
Telex 1260, especially the setup disk. It seems like an odd
computer, and MSD and Config 8.4 say that it has an Intel
80186 CPU. Any info about this computer (or the 186 CPU)
would be appreciated.

I was wondering if anyone could give me information on a company
still manufacturing 486 VLB boards using the OPTi 82C802G chipset.
I have a surplus of these parts that I am looking to sell. Please
advise any information if you could. Thank you in advance for your help!

I have the following portables available for trade,
1-Toshiba T1600 - Bad internal power supply Board, No AC Adapter.
3-Toshiba T3100 - 2 in pieces, 1 complete but not working
1-Zenith ZWL-1183-92 - Won't boot from Hard disk, No AC adapter
All have Toshiba carrying cases

Will trade all for working 386+ notebook in good condition, will also consider other working portables
Thanks,
Chris Charlier

On Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 16:52:35, JD wrote:
>Does anyone know how I can get into the CMOS setup on a Telex 1240?
>Thanks.
>Please post here.

I've got a couple of generic setup utilities that work on
almost every 286 or better. Where can I send them to ?

Peter

I need a power supply for a Notestar Laptop Model NP-943C
The connector is like a phone jack only larger I beleive its 12 volt. Any help is well appreciated.

Regdarding Matthew Whited's request for the Apple IIc serial
port pinouts, they, along with pinouts for virtually every Apple
II port can be found at:

http://www.visi.com/~nathan/a2/faq/pinouts.html

Any NorthStar users out there? Am trying to resurrect a single-user Advantage w 5M HDD. Found a party offering manuals titled "TSS/A" and "TSS/C", but he doesn't recall what they are for. If you have _any_ info on these, please Email me and copy floron@gte.net just in case you can't get thru to my addy.

TIA,
John Troxell

Does any one have the pinout for the modem port on an
Apple IIc. I would like it so I can setup a way to send
files from my Apple IIc to my IBM PC. Any help would by
useful

Thank you,
Matthew Whited

Hello again! RasterOps Paintboard Lightning (for Nubus-Mac)
driver wanted. QuickDraw-acceleration wont work without it :-((
Anybody could mail it to me (hope it┤s not too big...)?
Love this site!

Hello! Dash 30 fx information wanted (Tuned up Mac II fx by
Sixty-Eight-Thousand). Anybody has a pic of the original
tower-case or some information about technical data.
Greetings to all vintage computer collectors!

I need to get into the Bios of an old Olivetti PCS 386 SX (and possibly the extended config). Any Ideas?

Hello. I have purchased a Lucky Star 5IVX1B Motherboard and
I have not got the manual to set the jumpers correctly.
My system works, but I keep getting video anomalies and freeze
ups in Win95. Can anyone supply me with the jumper settings?
Please, oh please.

Thank-you.

If you are interested in buying or selling old, new, or obsolete computer equipment please visit http://members.tripod.com/~BluntRollies/computer/index.html If you click on my name above, you will be linked to Blunt's Web Design & Grafx, where you should go to the La Cunta city map, and then to Computer Blvd, and the link is on the map. Laters...

Does anyone know how I can get into the CMOS setup on a Telex 1240?
Thanks.
Please post here.

With regard to the post below about Minix, the best place
for information is the Minix Information Sheet
(http://www.cs.vu.nl/~ast/minix.html) which is a mine of
information about Minix, and has links for downloading the
o/s.

I have a copy of the 1st edition (PH paperback) of the
Tannenbaum book and it's worth looking out for, a good
description of the kernel and design decisions, and how
to use Unix.

Dan Parsons> Wanted unix o/s that will run on a 286 AT

Andrew Tanenbaum's book, "Operating Systems Design and Implementation, Second Edition" (ISBN: 0-13-638677-6), comes with a UNIX-like operating system called MINIX. MINIX will even run on an 8088 computer, for those with even older systems. The book alone is worth the price.

Claudio Puviani
cpuviani@icon.com

Have a Compaq LTE 386s/20 and am trying to locate/find a way to upgrade to a larger hard drive. The internal CMOS doesn't show a user-definable parameter table. Is it possible to create an entry (and what program do I need) or must it use a drive that exactly matchs the existing table. Thanks

Recently acquired a Reply 486 Desktop computer but the CMOS battery is dead. I need to know how to access the BIOS. I have tried delete, Alt-S, Escape and F1 with no success. Thank you

Does anyone know where i can get a copy of zenith dos version3.2. I was recently given a zenith datasystems computer. It has zenithdos 3.2 loaded on it. Every program I try that is on the hard drive says it needs windows. Any suggestions would be welcome.Thanks.

I just picked up 2 Kaypro 2x's, and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some software for them. Thanks

Am looking for a 4MB Memory Module for a COMPUADD 325TX. Will pay any reasonable price.

Need setup program for a MAGITRONIC B233 mainboard.

Looking for an AC adapter for a Tandy 1500HD Laptop (no longer available from available from Tandy). It's either Tandy HD1500, Cat. No. 25-3506, 1100FD Cat. No. 25-3530, or 1100HD Cat. No. 25-3531. Output 9.5 V DC, 2.1 A, center pole negative.

Looking for an AC adapter for a Tandy 1500HD Laptop (no longer available from available from Tandy). It's either Tandy HD1500, Cat. No. 25-3506, 1100FD Cat. No. 25-3530, or 1100HD Cat. No. 25-3531. Output 9.5 V DC, 2.1 A, center pole negative.

Need an internet address of an old version of Real Audio that will work on a 386 with Windows 3.1, doesn't ask for 256 colors everytime I try to use it, but will play most of what is out there today. Ant ideas?

Wanted unix o/s that will run on a 286 AT will swap
or download dos 6,2/win286/win 3.1wg /gem3.

hello-

Also need info on a zenith minisport laptop. its in pieces, i need to know if i have all the part.
i found it in the garbage on our annual "clean up" day (everyone throws out
heavy, bulky garbage they cant usually throw away) i also found many other computers/monitors/parts that do work!!
for example i found a 486 dx33 motherboard with 16 megs of ram!! (ok ill stop bragging(

if anyone knows anything about this laptop let me knwo. thanks.

ps= if youd like to know the other things i found i will tell ya!! *22 computers in alll!!!!!
:)

Hi!
I got my PS/2 Model 30-286 to stop "dumping its stack" by running the
reference disk. Now, I need to find a a hard drive. The hard drive that
was in it was a Plus HardCard IIxe (50 MB) There is what appears to be an
on-board HD controller near the power supply. It appears to be a
proprietary (I think that's how it's spelled) SCSI or IDE-type cable and HD
that gets the power and signal from the same cable. I need the hard drive
and the cable.

Any body have one??

ThAnX,
--
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)
ICQ#-1730318

I have a WYSE PC286 computer. 20 meg seagate st-225 hard drive.
mfm. its in a beige/whiteish case with a darker front. i want to know more about this thing,
how many were sold, if it was used alot, if its rare, you know. EVERYTHING!! thanks!

Just acquired a Compaq Portable 1, a Portable 2, and three
Portable 3's. Interested in information on general specs. and
software for these machines, especially setup disks and
manuals. Any leads appreciated.
Thanks.

Ron Eaton
weaton@mediaone.net

Does anyone have a DOS disk or card that would work on an Apple][+ for sale? Even though this isn't about computers, does anyone know where I can get controllers for the Atari5200?

I need a replacement motherboard for an AcerAcros, 486DX2-66. If you've got one of these beasts laying around, let me know if you can part with the motherboard. Thanks.

I just got a working Kaypro 10 it has a hard disk on it. Is it possible to make a boot disk from it to use on my Kaypro 1 & 2 ? I am just learning how to use cp/m and I am not familiar with the hard disk comands for cp/m
Thanks

Have a Zenith Z-note 325L with an internal modem that
will not go on hook after a call. (Received Line Signal,
[RSL]remains high) Need help finding out if there is a
Zenith Portable "thing" that could cause this without the
modem's being bad.

Thanks!

I have a tandy note book 3800hd. it is asking me to run setup program and i don't know how to go to the configuration option. it does not recognize the hdd any more and keep saying configuration is bad. Did i loose the hdd?

I would like to transfer information from an NEC PC-8300 to my normal PC.
Is this possible, and if so, what software or hardware would I need.
I can't seem to find any info on the PC-8300 anywhere.

Thanks,
Collin Hill

i'M LOOKING FOR PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDS OF
EUROVETTI (OLLIVETTI) IJP3600.
CAN I USE ANY OTHER CONTROL COMMANDS ??

AT THE MOMENT MY SOFTWARE IS ADJUSTED TO EPSON DOT PRINTER.

THANKS
ODED.

I want to upgrade a friend's Olivetti PCS44/C model OLVPC44RH

Since I have to travel some distance to work on this machine,
I would like to be as well prepared as possible.

Can you point me to information on the Web or answer these points?

* What type of memory it takes: e.g. 30p simm, 72p simm, parity?
* Can CPU be upgraded, e.g. 486DX2/66 or beyond?
* How to access BIOS setup?

Current configuration is:
486SX/25, 4MB RAM, 165MB hard disk
ES968 sound card, CD-ROM
MS-DOS 6.00, Win3.10

I am looking for a working Sony 400K floppy drive usable in a 128K or 512K Mac. Please e-mail me with either a source for this drive or a price. Thanks.

I just got another PS/2 at a flea market for $5. It's a PS/2 Model 30-286 (10MHz, 1 meg RAM and a 50 MB Plus HardCard). It has 3 16bit ISA slots. I deleted the partitions on the HD, and attempted to install DOS 5.0. However, after I boot, and start running setup, a message comes up saying

internal stack dump
system halted

It would also do this while running programs in PS DOS 3.30.

Do I have to run the Reference Disk? If I do, where do I get one? Or is something else wrong?

I am also trying to get my friend's PS/2 L40sx laptop working (again). Whenever I try to intall something (after DOS and Windows were installed), a message pops up in the left -hand top corner of the screen:

ATTENTION: A serious disk error has
occured while writing to drive C.
Retry (r)? _

Whenever I press , the message comes back up. We have tried two different main boards, and three hard drives. The only drive that works is the one that gives the error message. I can install DOS and Windows with no problems. It's only after that that nothing will install. I have tried running ScanDisk, but the computer locks. I reformatted the HD, it said that there were 2K bad on the disk. Could there be a virus on the drive? And if there is, how can I use an anti-virus program when I can't install anything on the HD???

Any suggestions??

ThAnX,
--
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)
ICQ#-1730318

I have a fossil. 1986 ibm ps/2 640k ram 20 meg hard drive, 8088 or 8086
It has been my pet project to get some dos games that the slow cpu can handle.
If anyone know where i can get some please drop me an email.

Dan
imdanwhou@aol.com

We are looking for the drivers for a Zenith Data Systems Monitor zvm-1380.

i need the jumper for a kalex 486 25/33 board
Dirvers/jumpers for trident t-9000i

FOR SALE: $500 rare BLACK AppleIIplus very good condition call MATT ANTONELLIS in SEATTLE 206-343-7576

I need the jumper settings for an Adaptec AHA-1510 SCSI host adaptor?
(particularly I/O address)

Can anyone give me a URL for this info on the Web
or email it to me as ASCII art?

I have searched the Adaptec site and some SCSI FAQs
and I've only found the details for the AHA-1520.

Wanted: information and/or complete machines,
Epson HX-20 and Epson Geneva PX-8. (Early 8 bit laptops, getting nostalgic). Email please

I have one of the old DOS 3.10 box sets, but it is missing the two floppies that came in the back. I really wish I had them and was hoping that someone would know were I can download copies or send a couple bucks for shipping to have copies sent to me. Thanx...

I have some software to sell, some mine, some friends'...

*Robert E. Lee:Civil War general- CD rom by Sierra. Civil War simulation for Win 3.x and 95/98 $20 plus mailing
*MS Windows NT workstation 3.5 - CD version, opened but unused $50 plus mailing
*Simply Lantastic 5.xx with two ethernet cards and cable, with 5.25" and 3.5" low and hihg density disks for two workstations. 8 bit XT or 16 bit ISA compatible. Used for a short period but in original box with all original books, software and hardware $35 plus mailing
*CTW Bagasarus - CGA game for PC through ??? on 5.25" dsdd in original box with instructions. Tandy or IBM/compats. $6 which includes mailing

I also have TONS of XT through 386SX machines. Some original PC's with KB and mono monitor, others bare main units, others variable configs. Prices vary but are very reasonable. PS/2's from model 30's through model 80 towers and parts. All work great but I'm in a cramp for space. Trades possible for components, such as CDROM drives, sound cards, SIMMs, hard drives, etc. Email me directly to inquire about anything.

Help - I have a 586 Motherboard that was pulled from a system due to the fact that it has bad cache. When I disabled the cache, it works OK, so 1)Does anyone have an external cache module for sale (256 or 512k), 2) Can anyone point me towards where I can find jumper settings for this board? The model number on this board is 586F6I-P8, its a socket 7 board with an intel chipset. It is presently set for a P-100, and Id like to know if I can get a Cyrix or AMD to work with this. Thanks.

So, I have a Toshiba T-1000, and I apreciate to receive some technical informations like: How to get more memory, how to update the dos version (I have 2.x version), electrical diagrams etc. Tanks.

Hi,
Thanks to all who suggested XT dip switch settings to solve my problems with an old computer. I, however, must claim 40 whacks with an old XT
keyboard as punishment for posting the wrong brand. It is a NCR model
1014 computer type 3285, not a NEC as I originally listed. Fumes from a hot
computer monitor must have blurred my eyesight. Anyway, I tried the XT
settings to no avail. Getting disgusted, I took all the cards out of
the machine and found not one but two 8 switch dip switch banks, one of
which had been hidden from view. Tried XT settings on both but no
go. Anybody have any further suggestions?

I have a Notestar NP-943 notebook computer, 486DX-33.
I need to find a way to hook up a modem for
using e-mail only.

The Notebook has a serial port where the mouse connects to.
Under the 2 batteries are 2 connectors, for external devices,
such as another hard drive, etc. I believe a modem will
connect here. It also has external connections for another
full size keyboard and a full monitor.

Unfortunately, I have lost the User's manuals.

Can anyone help with User's manuals, or ideas on
using a modem with this computer?

Thanks

I am looking for any old-to-present day computer pictures...I'd prefer mainframe. If you have any ideas please contact me through email.

WHERE CAN I GET HOLD OF THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR A TANDY DOT MATRIX DMP 300. PLEASE COULD YOU HELP.

I need the manual/jumper setings for the opti 495 SX motherboard for an intel dx4100 overdrive cpu. Also i need to know what the boards specifications are.

Hi Calvao, France,

You Asked for information about your amstrad,
maybe you can try the next site:
http://andercheran.aiind.upv.es/~amstrad/

I hope it will help you.

Greeting from Holland

Allard Schaap collector of obsolete computers

Initial booting on my Gridcase 1520 (Toshiba)- Message states "Invalid Configuration EMS Memory; Code 2" Any help would be appreciated.

evileyeo (and accent) cannot type the o/ as one sysbol change your address and people can communicate with you
must be a typing mistake! (guy from dayton ohio with old tandy 1000 problem)

I NEED A KEYBOARD FOR A 386 NOTEBOOK COMPUTER FROM CAF MADE BY CHICONY I THINK. THE KEYBOARD IS MADE BY CHICONY. I WOULD BY A "BROKEN" COMPUTER TO GET THIS KEYBOARD.

I am looking for a ega driver for a OCTEK 8 bit isa video card
the bios is OTIVGA rev 1.0 (the card is vga and ega type plugs)
thanks

Hi. I'm trying to retrieve information about an Amstrad portable computer the only thing i know about is that it issued in 1990 : characteristics, retail price, weight, anything. Thanks.

I'm looking for a manual or jumper setting information for a Hyundai Super 386D/33L. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

I have an Hyundai Neuron 400 laptop with a 486sx33 CPU.
I would like to upgrade to a 486dx2 66. Under the CPU there are two DIP switches but I do not know the configuration for the dx2 66 chip.
Can any one help.
Thanks

epson apex 110/20 i need to know how to run the bios/cmos/setup/diagnostics thank you (i removed hd and battery and now need to restore original settings)

For anyone that may have responded to the previous plea for help on installing a hi density PS/2 floppy in a model 30 PS/2-

The model 30 is an 8088 machine, and accepts only a low density floppy. The hi desnity will fit but act just like a low density. The model 30-286 is capable of using the high density drives.

For those curious about how to remove the floppies, see the IBM HMM index at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/cdt/hmm.html
They have manuals online for most machines, not just PS/2.

For Sale...
MORROW COMPUTERS - TERMINALS - CPM BOOKS & NEWSLETTERS - CPM SOFTWARE

Here is my 18 year collection of CPM goodies.
4 Morrow Computers, 2-MD2's (1 works 1 might) 1-MD3 (works), 1-MD22 (works)
1 Morrow MT-70 orange screen 12" terminal & keyboard.
2 QUME 102 green screen 12" terminals & keyboards (sticky keys... needs cleaning) all monitors work.
Complete collection of Morrow manuals & books that came with computer for operating and software instruction.
All original Morrow software like Personal Pearl, Dbase II, Supercalc,Logicalc, Wordstar, lots of others..
Complete 23 issue collection of Morrow Owners Review
29 issues of MOR Atlanta News
37 issues of FOG (First Osborne Group) newsletter
Numerous paper printouts of all FOG files & software & misc CPM info.
Many (over 50 easily) FOG / CPM 5-1/4 disks loaded with software
"Newer" Wordstar 4 software & maunals in original packaging
Numerous books such as: Dbase III by R. Byers (1985), Advanced Dbase II by A. Simpson (1985), Programming a Micro Computer by C. Foster (1978), Personal Computer for Business (1983)... and others...
I have too many SSDD & DSDD (180 & 360) disks with more software than I ever used.

I need (or so says my wife) to make room for all my other newer computers so this stuff sadly must go. If there is something (or all) you want let me know how much you would be willing to pay. Remember... 3 of the 4 computers still work good and the terminals also work but the QUME keyboards have many sticky keys & the Morrow keyboard has some sticky keys. They need a good take apart & cleaning. I did it years ago but I now have Carpel Tunnel and it is difficult for me to get into the small parts. You may also be able to find keyboards at local computer shows or check in Computer Shopper.

Email me at: miamike@aol.com or call me at 305-947-7800 or fax 305-947-2144 in Miami.

Thanks, Mike Shapiro

We are looking for solutions to The following error codes on an Epson GQ-3500 Laser Printer...E1 and 84. Any help would be appreciated as we have been unable to find any support for this printer.

Can anyone help me with transfering a file from a AMSTRAD PC1640 to a P200 PC (With Windows 95 or possibly 97)

A friend of mine has been writting a book on the AMSTRAD PC1640 and is purchasing a PC (probably P200) and wishes to transfere the book across to the PC. Other then the hard drive the AMSTRAD PC1640 only has a 5 1/4 inch floppy drive.

Are the two computers compatable? Can I connect them with a serial cable? If so how do I go about it on the AMSTRAD PC1640? Is there a better way I can do this?

Thank you kindly for any help with this

Matt

I have a Colorado Jumbo hi-speed controller with following
info printed on it: "026-328 REV B 1Mb/s-500Kb/s JUMPERLESS
TAPE CONTROLLER". Trouble is, my Arcada backup program does
not recognize the Jumbo 250 (known to be good) connected to
it. Does this card require a driver or work only with
Colorado backup program?

Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken

i have a old NEC PC8300, i was hoping someone could help me find any old software for it, all i have is the computer and manuals, and a serial cable to my pc.
thanx

i have an old tandy 1000 that im repairing for my grnadmother
i just bought a 80 mg hard drive, hooked it up and turned it on....
deskmate automatacly came up, but yet it wouldnt let me access the hard drive.
i could get to c:\ altho nothing appeared to be different as if without the hard drive!
i have no clue on how to get to the setup to configure the hard drive into it.
and there's only like 7 files or so comming up with zero mem available.
when i threw my old 40 mg drive in it, it showed the mem and it ran fine,
but that hard disk has had alot of probloms thats why i didnt stick with that one.....
WHAT DO I DO!!!!!!!


please reply, im desperate......make the subject in caps"TANDY 1000"
please, that way I'll read it, thank you.

my 256 color is gone. I have a 486 ncr donated computer from at&t. The msd information on Video is
Video Adapter Type VGA
Manufacturer Unknown
Model
Display Type VGA Color
Video Mode 3
Columns 80
Rows 25
Video BIOS oVGA BIOS Version A3.3
Video BIOS Date 06/20/91
Vesa Support installed NO
Secondary Adapter None

Can you help me locate a video adapter download that will give me 256 color again

I notice that the old ADAM computers aren't listed among your
dearly departed, Why?

Searching for 5 1/4" Operating System disks, and Applications disks for a Wang "WLTC" portable.

Thank You

I have a 486PCI mother board in my present computer. The board also has R 418 on it. How can I confirm if this board was manufactured by M-Tech co or who?? My manual on this board just doesnt say. I need to be exact in order to download the correct Bios update tto be yr 2000 compliant. The bios is by award and the version I have is 01/31/96-sis-496-497/A/B-2A4IBR03C-00. Question, where do I get the correct flash bios upgrade and who manufactured this board? Joe

Hello. For anyone interested, here is some PC math co-processor information from "Upgrading and Repairing PC's 3rd Edition" by Scott Mueller.

8087 5MHz
8087-3 5MHz
8087-2 8MHz
8087-1 10MHz

80287 6MHz
80287-6 6MHz
80287-8 8MHz
80287-10 10MHz

80387-16 16MHz
80387-20 20MHz
80387-33 33MHz

You're welcome,
Jason Whorton

I work now with a HP Vectra 486/50U, and in my company, they upgraded the hard disk to a 1GB Quantum and a Creative Labs SB 16. But there are no disks that came with the computer, not even to access BIOS. My problem is when I run FDISK, the maximum partiotion I can create is 503MB. I don't know how to access bios to run a auto-recognition of the hard-disk, like I do home, with my American Megatrends Bios. Could you help me? Please send me some software, because I don't have none. Thank you

need to know how to remove floppy drive from IBM personal system2 model 30 now has low density and I have a high density drive but do not know how to remove the one that is in there now

Wanted:
Any information/documentation/software for a Hewlett Packard Vectra RS/25c. It appears to be a dual-386/25 (server?) with a 100MB full-height 5.25" HD, 1 MB RAM, and a Trident CGA/EGA/VGA video card (need DIP switch settings).

ThAnX,
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

This isn't exactly obsolete, but I need some information:

I have Microsoft Internet Mail (the new version). When I download messages, although it normall will download fine, occasionaly, I will get a message saying "authetication failed", and will only get half of my messages. Other times, it will say "reciveing 10 messages, and only 7 or 8 will show up. I can't find them in any of my folders, and can't download them again. I don't want to switch to Eudora, because I can't transfer the messages in Internet Mail to Eudora.

ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE APPRECIATED!!!!

ThAnX,
--
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)
ICQ#-1730318

I have a Wang 286-8. This machine works fine but each
reboot indicates a "cksum error on the extended setup".
Since no key combinations bring up a builtin setup, I used
various generic setup programs to try to fix this. It
appears, however, that they do not affect the extended area
of the bios setup. The bios makes reference to WWSETUP as
the utility to run.

Does anyone know anything about this WWSETUP program?

Thanks for any help.

14,400 fax modem for CompuAdd 325TFX -- cheap. Note: will NOT work with model 325TX -- learned that the hard way.

Well I posted a message that said the link above would get you to our web page and apparently it still didn't work. So, I'll try again. Click on my name to visit our site built to buy, sell, and trade old, new, and obsolete computer equipment. Sorry again, and if the link doesn't work copy this URL: http://members.tripod.com/~BluntRollies/computer/ and paste it in that little box that tells you your current address, and then press enter. Laters...

I have a NEC model 1014 computer type 3285. An old diagnostic program clains it is a 286 but the slots inside are 8 bit XT type slots. Anyway, the machine has no CMOS but instead has dip switches like the XT. I need the settings for those dip switches.

Boris Cornet
Innsbruck, Austria - Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 12:33:58

said:
" Does somebody know how to adress the CAS: port on very old XT's. Old BASICA had a command MOTOR ON|OFF which switched a
relais (this is the german word - hope it fits). Is the CAS: port something like a slow serial port?"

Close enough. English word is relay.

The CAS port was used for a cassette recorder. It is a slow
speed serial port. The serial bit stream was converted to
square wave tones at audio frequencies to store on the
cassette. With luck, they could be read back in. There are
two bios calls, to write and read the cassette. I need to
do some digging to get the actual calls. Now, those bios
calls have been redefined to do power management functions
(ie, green pc stuff).

..pat

Ralph
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 09:27:45
said:

"I have an old Laser Xt/3-8086
I want to access the CMOS to make changes, this is what I
have tried so far:Esc, Del, Ctrl + Alt + Del, F1, Ctrl + Alt + Esc,
F2.
The BIOS ver. is 1.26
Looking for sugestions for accessing.

Thank you"

An XT machine will have its options set by a dip switch(es)
on the motherboard, not by keyboard-settable options in a
battery-backed CMOS ram.

..pat

"Peter Holowaty
St. Louis, MO United States - Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 23:32:40

said:

I have two math coprocessors. One is an 8087-6, and the
other is an 80287-3. I just assumed that since that is what
the chips read, that is what thier actual speed is. They are
both Intel chips. However...I have a friend who thinks
otherwise. He beleives that my 8087-6 is 4.77 MHz, and that
my 80287-3 is 6 MHz. I have no idea why he thinks this, but
is their anybody out their who also thinks the same thing
that could explain the reason to me."

What is printed on the chip is its maximum speed rating.
4.77 mhz was the actual clock speed of the original pc/xt,
and 6 mhz was the speed of the original AT.

..pat

I have an old Laser Xt/3-8086
I want to access the CMOS to make changes, this is what I
have tried so far:Esc, Del, Ctrl + Alt + Del, F1, Ctrl + Alt + Esc,
F2.
The BIOS ver. is 1.26
Looking for sugestions for accessing.

Thank you

I need the manual/jumper setings for the opti 82c206 motherboard for an intel dx4100 overdrive cpu. Also i need to know what the boards specifications are.

Need PCIAMCIA removable 3.5" floppy drive for an IBM ThinkPad 510C.
Thanks,
Rick

I need information on the setup of jumpers on a card
LUCKY STAR with a bios AMIBIOS N░
41-P101-001256-00101111-072594-ALI-1445-H

I am looking for a BIOS update to my old COPAM
(IBM AT Clone), yes I know it is anciet stuff, but for
Wordperfect it is ok.

The BIOS update should support 3.5" FDD.
I am using DOS 3.30.

Does anyone know where to look ?

Best regards
Carsten

Hi!
I got my hands on a used Olivetti PCS 44/C. I need
to know how to reach BIOS to set up a new hard drive.
Can anybody help?

A couple days ago I posted an announcement of our new web site to sell new, used, and obsolete computer equipment. I thought that I had renamed the directory that the site is located in to the same that I linked to. I found that I didn't and imeddiately did so. Sorry for any inconviences, and the site is now officailly open. Just click on my name and you will be sent there.

For those of you who missied my message, our site is dedicated to buying and selling old, new, and obsolete computer hardware and software. we also have a decent selection of old video game consoles if you are interested in those such things. Laters...

I have two math coprocessors. One is an 8087-6, and the
other is an 80287-3. I just assumed that since that is what
the chips read, that is what thier actual speed is. They are
both Intel chips. However...I have a friend who thinks
otherwise. He beleives that my 8087-6 is 4.77 MHz, and that
my 80287-3 is 6 MHz. I have no idea why he thinks this, but
is their anybody out their who also thinks the same thing
that could explain the reason to me.

I have an old Triex PCII and an AT&T 6286 I would like to transfer the drive from the PCII to the 6286 but I can't seem to get into the setup programs on either one. Do I need a disk for this, if so can anyone tell me where to find the download.

LOOKING FOR AN AC POWER SUPPLY FOR A NOTEBOOK CHICONY SN8660 OR BCM2401

Hello, I have a Epson Actionnote 890c in need of a Interconnect Board or will have to Part out. Any help appreciated! I really like this thing. Epson says they no longer make the board. Bummer :-(

I have a Compaq SLT 386s/20. On the front, there is a button labeled "STAND BY" When I push it, nothing happens. Is there something that needs to be changed in the setup to make it work? If so, how do I get into the setup? F10 dosen't work.

ThAnX,

-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

Hi!
I have an old WANG WLTC laptop computer. I need the external power supply (18 volt, 2 amp), the internal power supply (mine's fried), and the pinouts for the battery cable (3-wire)

ANY information is appreciated.

ThAnX,
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

Looking for 1MB RAM Exp chip and math co-processor chip for Zenith Supersport (#ZWL-184-97).
Planning to buy Zip drive for same, but box says DOS 4.0 needed. I have 3.01. Have access to DEC's MS-DOS 5.0, but I do not like the way Digital "flavors" their DOS, and do not want to overlay Zenith DOS I'm using now. Are there any copies of genuine Zenith DOS 4.x out there...or what files are in 4.0 that the Zip needs that I could extract from the DEC's 5.0 and put into the DOS directory of my Supersport?

Does anyone have a used keyboard for a Toshiba laptop
T4400C/SX? Let me know your price. Thanks!

Does somebody know how to adress the CAS: port on very old XT's. Old BASICA had a command MOTOR ON|OFF which switched a relais (this is the german word - hope it fits). Is the CAS: port something like a slow serial port?

Please help me find a 720k only (no 1.44s please) 3.5" floppy drive that will work with a standard IBM clone. I need one for a special industrial computer that can NOT work with anything else. You may call my office at (423) 982-5999 /ext. 141. Thanks!

Does anyone else own a Wang Field Service Terminal?
purchased one at a surplus store.. its a nice little
computer.. I am wondering if anyone has the manual's for it?
I contacted Wang and they have never heard of it, even tho
they manufactured it.

- Mike

I, need information on an Exodus ISA mother board so I
get more memory.

Need BBS software anyone? I dug up a link I had for someone asking further down but I figured others may want to put this in their bookmarks for future use.

http://www.pcmicro.com/bbs/links.html is a links list of most of the available DOS, Win 3.x, Win95 and OS/2 BBS software available.

Need removable 1.44 meg floppy disk drive for IBM ThinkPad 360.
Thanks,
Rick

I am trying to find somewhere that i can purchase a memory
upgrade for the Toshiba T1000, I understand this is an old machine, but I have a use for it, so if anyone could help I would be grateful.

can some one please help me . I HAVE A ZNOTE 425LNC AND MY MODEM HAS GONE ON THE FRITZ AND DONT NO WHERE TO FIND ONE TO REPLACE IT. I LOVE MY OLD MACHINE AND REALY NEED TO HEAL IT. ANY BODY WHO COULD HELP I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT
THANX CHRIS

YOU CAN REACH ME AT BONES691@AOL.COM

Oops... typed only part of my e-mail address
to the previous message

Does anyone know about Tandon model TM6001A
(clone XT) motherboard jumpers? I could use
a list of what they do. And I'd like to know
whether it can use 1.44 FDD (without a special
adapter)

For anyone "concerned" about the post from "Concerned Viewer"
(below) take a look at this web site:

http://kumite.com/myths/myths/myth007.htm

I am looking for an American Megatrends BIOS upgrade. The motherboard is a 486 DX2 25-50 (set at 33mhz) VESA Local Bus. The sticker on the bios reads 486ISABIOS 1993. The only markings on the board read PX486P3 and Made in China. The boot-up # reads 40-0402-428003-00101111-111192-OP495SLC-H.

Well, it's not exactly obsolete but I can't find anyone who has a clue. I have acquired a PS1 that supposedly had a bad hard drive. I've replaced it. Now it wants a boot password -- I tried the one the guy gave me and a zillion others but it's just not working. Anyone have any idea how to bypass a boot password? Thanks, S/

Anyone need info on the Minivac 601? I just acquired one, and I can't seem to get it to work, but I do have all the documentation and the original box. The manuals are great--there are six of them, chock full of illustrations, photos and sample programs, even some speculation on the future of computing. It's dated 1962, so it must be one of the first personal computers out there.

If there is an interest in information on the Minivac, perhaps I'll create a website for it.

Looking for a LC III, LC III+, LC575, 580, or PowerBook 190 that anybody has to sell fairly inexpensive. Must be working and in good condition: )
Chris

I have Toshiba T1600 without a version of windows on it,
could anyone spare a copy of windows 3.0 for me.

I HAVE AN ORIGINAL IBM-PCjr AND ALL THE ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND BOOKS. I AM TRYING TO FIND A COLLECTOR WHO WOULD LIKE THIS MACHINE. IT WAS WORKING FINE ONE YEAR AGO WHEN LAST USED. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

Does anyone have a manual for a Bondwell B310 laptop that they'd want to sell? If so, let me know ;-)

ThAnX,
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

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We need a setup disk or software to create one for IBM model 70 386.

I need info on how to buy or make cord for the MC-10 TRS-80. The cord is the on that connects the computer to a cassette recorder. And I need to know where I can get my Amiga 500 fixed.

We are desperately in need of any materials relating to IBM's M.T.S.T. Photos, brochures, advertisements, etc.

Can you help?

Thank you in advance,
-Jeff Winner
www.RaymondScott.com

I wonder what manufacturer makes a NP-933. I may need a
disk drive, but i will need a keyboard.

i need help for different type of computers
i am a collector of old stuff
see my problems at http://gallery.uunet.be/lust
thanks for a reaction

Need information on Vector Computer, no other info on computer, need manufacturer to get operation manual and program capabilities. Can you help? Is this machine outdated?

Who makes Vector Computers, have one and can't locate operational manual. Need to know program capabilities.

I'm trying to find a replacement Power supply for a
Notebook Brand: CIC Sigma
Notebook Model: Magic Book V type 300-80-486-DX
Power Supply Brand: Power Good
Power Supply Model: SR-310C
Output: 18V DC 32W
"Turbo Charge AC Adaptor"
Made in Taiwan

Can you help me find any information about how to find a replacement for it?

I'm looking for a power cable for an HP Deskjet 682C. Does anyone have one or know somewhere where I can find recycled HP printer parts?

Hi, I am looking for a couple of things, one is a pinout for the power supply for a Sharp pc4500, and I'm also looking for a memory expansion board for a Compaq Deskpro386 dx25
Thanks for any help you ma be.

Can someone help? A friend of mine bought an Olivetti computer PCS42p S2/50. How do you enter BIOS so he can make any changes.

My computer tech teacher recently cleaned out his storage room, and I went home with a "Turtle Tot" This is a clear dome robot which appears from the copywrite date on the manual to be about fourteen years old. I did not get a cable. If anyone has the pinouts of the DIN-5 connector on the shell I would appreciate it. I would really like to get this robot working. It was made by Harvard Associates and distributed by Flexible Systems. I have already contacted Harvard Associates but have gotten no response yet. Thank you in advance for any help that you can give me.

Need setup program (or key sequnce) to set up an Olivetti
PCS 44/S.
Any help greatly appreciated.

I have been given a Conner CP3541 (type 61) Hard Drive
but I need to know the number of cylinders, heads and sectors to load it into the BIOS. Try as I might I just cannot any specifications for this disk. Can anybody help?
Thanks

I have recently got an old CompuAdd 325NXL and would like any kind of information that I can get on it (manuals, how to get parts, etc.) Also it has a couple of problems with it 1. When it is turned off it turns itself right back on again 2. I won't keep time or save the system paremiters. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

David

I need the pinouts for the power connection on the Compaq LTE Lite4/33C, thanks.

I need a copy on operation mannuel
on the trs-80 pocket computer pc-2
I have a freind that has one and needs to know how it works
thank you

I am using a Western Digital WD1003-WA2 in both my 386SX,
and my IBM AT. When the system is on, the light on the drive
does not flicker with drive use, instead it just remains on
all the time. Is it possible to actually get the light to
work properly?

HELP need the switch settings for a northgate omnimac ultra
keyboard as northgate is no longer in buisness I cannot go to them.

thanks to anyone that can help me.

Hello there !

I have an Olivetti M380 series computer (i386-40)but my keyboard
was unserviceable.I was unable to get the spare unit and its beyond
repair.Could any one out there help me to find out the pins
configuration as its has 9 pins D-type connector K/board and not
5 pins round type connector.I'll would like to modify the k/b
using the normal type IBM AT k/b.

Thank you,

I have an old 360k 5.25" floppy drive made by a company
called Weltek Digital. I have not been able to find any
information about the company or the drive. I am looking for
technical information particularly jumper settings for this
drive. The drive seems to work on one computer but not another
on that belongs to a young friend whom I want to give the
drive to. If you have this info available to share I would
appreciate it.

jcm 8-)

I have a ps/2 model 30 286. I screwed up my config.sys file so my computer is caught in a loop of rebooting after carrying out a few commands from my config.sys file. I don't have a system disk so I cant get in to fix the problem.
Someone please help. Every system disk I make off of a differant computer tells me "bad command interpreter" and I've not been able to figure out this problem. All I need to do is get into my system. Does anyone know how?

I'm back with the Epson Equity II+ again...

I got the hard drive running but I can't seem to figure out how much memory is on it's expansion board (to input for SETUP.) on the expansion board itself (it's an EPSON board) says ADR-RM5 board. There is also a unit #, which is 16220900000. There are 8 D424246C-10 chips across the top labeled 1A-8A, 2 KM4164B-10 chips across the left side labeled 1B and 1C, and 2 HY53C256LS-10 chips next to them labled 2B and 2C...

The setup program gives options for extended memory size in 16K increments up to (i believe) 5mb.. So I need an exact figure.

IF anyone knows ANYTHING about this board or has the docs on it PLEASE help me out!!

Thanks,
Tony

I found a TRS-80 model 3 a few days ago. It came with no software. We purchased a Model 4 when they first came out but none of the software works on it.... it doesn't ask for a diskette when it starts up, just a blank screen, so I assume that it needs an operating system, or something funky done to the ROM. If you have any knowledge about the model 3 and this problem, please send me some information.
Thankyou.

I was trying to install reinstall windows 3.1 back to my computer because the sound card quitworking and i put in another sound card. When I tried to select the sound drivers a: drive makes a lot of noise and wont load disk 3
I now find that the setup disk #3 is defective the sound files are bad on this disk. Can someone help me. I also have QEMM8 on this machine and it wont load either the first disk is now blank and I cant seem to get quarterdeck to answer my emails. I desperatly need copies of these two disks from anywhere I can get help. Thanks in advance. Larry.

FoR SaLe:

IBM XGA 14" monitor. Works. like-new condition. $90 + shipping, or will trade for decent laptop.

-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

Does anybody know where I can get some old BBS software for a 286? It is a Compaq Portable III and is running Windows 3.0, and has a 14.4 modem.
Thanks. Chris eman@frontiernet.net

I have a Hyperion Computer and when turned on it reads ...
memory fault 1000:3FFE 10
What do i do? It has a 5 in screen and two 5 1/4 floppy
drives. It's a OLD one but i would like to see if i can
get it working. Please email me with any info that might help.

Help..I have a AltimaLSX laptop that I am trying to make a battry for. Its voltage req is 7.2v/2500mAh. I had this idea to hook up two RC cars 7.2v/1200mHh battries in paralell. Then I ran into three wires coming into the battry connector. The three colors are white, green ,black. Any suggestions on solving this?

I'm looking for the jumpersetting for my Epson SMD-300 Diskdrive

Looking for info on a Leading Edge DC 2011E Computer.

I have a compaq portable 111 can't find hard drive when booting up will boot to a:/ drive and function there but no access to the hard drive.
i need a set of device drivers i quess to add to the config.sys file don't know really am assumeing this is what it needs unless the hard drive is bad.
It is a old machine was told a 286 had word perfect 5.1 at one time on it has a sticker that says type 2 .
would appreciate any help on this neat little carry around computer.
mars1171@aol.com

I just need to find the drives to my old monitor.
It┤s an IBM 39G2709 SVGA
So please help me if U can.

I'm searching the Epson QX-16 video cable pinout.
I've to buid one.

Help I have aquired a Mac SE need manuales & a system disk for it (6.8 or less) also any info or bbs program and where to find a mac cable to seril modem set up so I can use it as
a local BBS here (currently there are none here at all)
Thanks
Loran D. Guyaz

I have a CompuAdd 325TX, and need parts -- specifically a modem. I bought a modem for a CompuAdd 325TFX, but it is not the same modem -- does not fit. That modem is available for sale cheap.

I have a bunch (6 or 8) working IBM 5170 AT's with varied configurations to sell. These are all working but have different things. Just the main units though, no keyboards or monitors. I need $30 each plus shipping to clear what I gave for them. I'll include a setup disk with each of them as well. Great for collections.

This is in addtion to the PS/2's and Dell 386SX's I have for $30 each as well that I posted earlier. I have a bunch of them as well and they are going pretty quick.

Windows NT Workstation v3.5 complete in box - $50 plus postage
Simply Lantastic 2 unit starter kit v5.x complete in box $50 plus postage

If anyone needs more info on any item please email me. I'm in the process of reworking my website's fleamarket area so much of the things here will be added soon unless sold first.

I have a 386 PC. I want to install windows 3.11 and microsoft office on it. Where can I buy licences for this software?

Sorry, I thought I could add a hyperlink, but I can't so click on my name to visit our site...

Ok, last month I posted some stuff on some computer stuf a friend of mine had for sale. There was some people interested in some of it, but I could not answer any questions very quickly. We have bought it all in hopes of being able to sell it and make a little profit. Hopefully, if we don't end up to far under, we will continue updating and such our web site I built. Please visit our website if you are interested in buying or selling new, used, and/or obsolete computer hardware and/or software. Right now we only have what software that he had, a few computers that have been hanging around, a couple modems, CD-ROMS, and some old video game consoles. Laters...

I have a Micro Tech Computers 486-33 that always sees the processor as a 16 regardless of what speed I set the jumpers for. The bios is AMI dated 11/16/1993 and ID # 40-0102-001128-00101111-080893-SIS461-F. Also I have 4 4meg 30 pin simms in it that it recognizes just fine but if I add another 4 1meg simms it only recognizes a total of 800 and some odd k of memory. Is this all the memory it can handle or is there something I missing. Also it seems slower than it should be.

Thanks for any info you can give me.

I just purchased an IBM AT 5170, and I have been having alot
of problems trying to get ANY harddrive going in the machine.
It came with a broken 44 meg drive which I replaced with a
Seagate ST-251. When I went to set it up in the setup program,
I noticed that I only have drive types 1-15 available, and I
can't get the drive working with any of them. Types 16-47 are
listed, but I receive an error message when I select them,
saying that those options are not available. I also tried
a Miniscribe 40 Meg IDE, and I had the same problem.
Any suggestions?

I am trying to fix up a coworker's Epson Equity II+. Her
CMOS battery died, and I am left in the dark as to what to
set her hard drive type to. I downloaded the SETUP program from EPSON's FTP site and got the system to boot from the A: drive, but I don't know what the hard drive type is.

The hard drive itself is a WD 95048A, 977 cylinders, 5 heads. I believe it is a 40mb drive. (it is IDE.) I cheated and looked in my own systems' AMI bios and tried that type but I guess it's not the same as EPSON's.

Does *anyone* know how I can solve this problem? Quick?

Thanks,
Tony

I am trying to fix up a coworker's Epson Equity II+. Her
CMOS battery died, and I am left in the dark as to what to
set her hard drive type to. I downloaded the SETUP program from EPSON's FTP site and got the system to boot from the A: drive, but I don't know what the hard drive type is.

The hard drive itself is a WD 95048A, 977 cylinders, 5 heads. I believe it is a 40mb drive. (it is IDE.) I cheated and looked in my own systems' AMI bios and tried that type but I guess it's not the same as EPSON's.

Does *anyone* know how I can solve this problem? Quick?

Thanks,
Tony

Could someone please e-mail me a copy of windows 3.x (or point me to where I can download a copy).

Thank you,

Dan

I'm having trouble upgrading from 8 meg RAM to 16 meg RAM
on my old computer.

It's an old 486/33 computer bought at HD Systems, Santa
Clara, CA, in 1992 and the only ID I can find on the
main board is 'AT 4' (I have the book and that's all it
says, too).

Friends who bought these machines at the same time
have also had the same problem.

Has anyone experienced this on this machine and fixed
it possibly though a BIOS change or skipping 16 and
going directly to 32 megs?

Any help (of course) is most appreciated.

Regards,
Stan

Looking for "Palmtop" accessories for my HP 200 LX. I would be interested in "memory cards", "modem", "serial cables", "power adapter" etc.

Thank you,

Dan

I am looking for the phone number of the place where I can order Headstart Explorer software. The number i Carson, CA is no longer in service.

I've just bought Maxtor 7Gb drive and wish to install it
on an old DELL 466/M (networked) for archive. Does anyone
know where I might get a BIOS upgrade so >2.1GB is supported.
Thanks

Tandy 600. Used very little. Bought new, before I understood how important MSDOS was gonna be. Good power supply and a/c cord. Bag. Hate to make a boat anchor out of it. Any suggestions? (perhaps Tandy has the conscience to make reperations....)

I have a Compaq SLT386s/20 w/ a 115MB HD, and 10 MB RAM. I was wondering if there is any way to upgrade the processor to, say, a 486/33? I was also wondering if there is any way to use a standard IDE HD in this computer. The HD that's currently in is a Conner IDE drive. the data cable (40-pin IDE) is standard, but the power cord is the problem. It is a 3-pin connector that looks more like a 3.5" floppy power connector than the standard 4-pin connector. The HD that I would like to put in (425MB Western Digital Caivar) has the standard 4-pin connector. The Conner drive also has this connector, but it's not used. Is there some way that I can buy or make an adapter?

Any information will be appreciated.

ThAnX,

-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

**NEED GLOBAL VILLAGE SOFTWARE VER2.5 FOR POWERBOOK 500 **
I have recently upgraded to a powerpc chip in my powerbook and global village ( now bocaresearch) thinks i should pay27 dollars fo the software upgrade. I dont agree with this. after many hours on the phone and no luck im going to screw them for screwing me. If you have a powerbook with this software or know someone who does get back with me.

Hi, I have a Zenith Data Systems ZF-148-42 Desktop computer with a 5 1/4" floppy (360k) and a 40 Meg HD.
The problem is, it has always needed a boot disk to start up, but now it says "Non System or Disk Error, Replace and Press any Key when Ready"
This boot disk will still boot all my other computers but not this one any more. Once every 30 tries or so it occasionally boots...
Any ideas what this might be?

Motherboard manual or jumper setting required. I've looked on the web for info about this m/b but with no results. Motherboard make is ASI (Aquarius System Inc.), model: MB-4DUVC followed by VL / Green. When machine boots it register the motherboard as follows:

11/17/94-UMC-498GP-2C4X6A31-00

Would appriciate if anyone could assist me.

Does anyone have a spare power cable for an IBM PCjr. (I believe it's a two-prong female cable.)
I've owned the machine for over a year and would love to finally see it run!
Conversely, can anyone provide possible instructions for making a functional replacement if the cord is unavailable. (Or even know of a way to modify the innards to work with some other readily available power cords?)
Thanks!

-Eric

I bought an old 8088 lunchbox computer with a soft plasma
(I think) screen. I took out the mother board and have tried
different boards: 286, 386, 486. Although I can get some of
these to work, I cannot get the cursor to be seen. I have
loaded as a TSR, a cursor program, and this does work in
some programs such as QEDIT. However, it does not work in
DOS EDIT, nor in WordPerfect for DOS. Why not???
Could I upgrade the screen to a later color screen?

I have a Wang LCS8 laser printer but when my computer was upgraded the print driver was lost in the upgrade. HELP I need to get the printer working again-where can I find a print driver for this printer?
Thanks
Cindy

Can anyone tell me how to disable the password protection on a Tandy 1000 TX? It was given to a friend who wants to let his son practice his computer skills on it.
Thanks

RE: KayPro 4 Luggable

I am looking for a copy of the original CP/M operating software for this old "luggable". Also, a copy of any of the original manuals. A site where this info vcan be found would also be very helpful.

A friend of mine is trying to fix an old Epson Equity II for his neighbor. I need the diagnostics diskette (setup program) to reset the CMOS to recognize the hard drive. HELP!!

On my previous post I misstated my email address. the correct
address is: hendronicus@hotmail.com

I apologize for any misunderstanding.

I rescued a Digital WT/78 word terminal with a Digital RX02 computer attached.
It does try to boot, but I don't have the system disk. I'd sure love to see the beast run.
If somebody knows anything about this computer, I hope you'll contact me.
What does it run? What kind of processors does it use? It has network and modem connections.
How do you use those, and what were they originally for?

As you see, I'm a pretty curious guy>:)

Can someone tell me how I can send the programs or games via e-mail? If I go into attachments and open the 3 1/2 " disk, it shows "All Files" and a long list of stuff.
Do I have to send each thing seperately?
Thanks Again,
Susan

I have a Tandy 1000 HX. I have: Personal Deskmate 2, MS-DOS/GW--Basic, Lotus Utility, Print Power, and Partyware programs. I have a disk with the program HOMEWORD plus by Sierra, but it has a monkey b virus.
Can anyone tell me how to remove the virus and/or repair the disk? I also have the games: Pacman, Space Commanders, Pac Girla, Frogger, CTP2, Cat, Tetris,Monopoly. Does anyone have other programs or games that will work on my Tandy 1000 HX? Also, I am interested in getting some upgrades for this computer so
my kids can use it at college for word processing and maybe a fax machine or to get e-mail. It has never had any
upgrades from the original packaging.
Thank You,
Susan

I have an old Compaq Prolinea 4/66 with a faulty 3.5 1.4M
disk drive. Can I buy any 1.4M disk drive to replace it,
or do I need to search out a genuine Compaq 1.4M drive
to replace it?

Thanks,
Margaret J. Low
m.j.low@warwick.ac.uk

I have an old Compaq Prolinea 4/66 with a faulty 3.5 1.4M
disk drive. Can I buy any 1.4M disk drive to replace it,
or do I need to search out a genuine Compaq 1.4M drive
to replace it?

Thanks,
Margaret J. Low
m.j.low@warwick.ac.uk

For the fellow in Germany looking for the user manual for a QDI Explorer motherboard, you can find it at http://www.qdigrp.com. I tried to email a copy to you but your email address was not valid.

Have 4 Compaq LTE/286 Notebooks for sale or trade.

Need 20V dc power adapter for IBM ThinkPad Type 2620-30D

I have 10 Mountian 1200 Plus Tape backup's most still in plastic for sale or trade.

Dear Compaq Contura owners;

I have a Compaq Contura 3/25 with a display problem and am
looking for a display inverter board for it. Compaq spare
part number is 139637-001 and it is common to models 3/20,
3/20e, 3/25 and 4/25. If you have a working inverter board
pulled from one of these models please let me know how much
you want.

Thanks, Ken

I recently obtained in the Large Garbage pickup an HP Series
100 model 150 computer with an HP 9133 Expansion with a
3.5" floppy and a HUGE 10 meg MFM hard drive. I didnt get
a keyboard with it. The computer gives me Error 1000 when i boot it up. Is it a DOS/UNIX/??? machine. I know they were
network terminals (used at work for POS machine) and they have a touch screen, but that doesnt seem to work either. I
am looking for any information, and a Keyboard if possible.

Thanks
Mike

Hello ,
I have a Zentith data system model # ( ZWL-184-97 )
I need boot files !? wher can i get the files // 720 k system disk ???

Any help would be great !
Thanks

I have a CompuAdd 325tx that has a Keyboard Failure/Keyboard Data Cable Failure message on boot up just after the memory check. I assume this means I need to replace the Keyboard. I've pretty much given up hope of finding the correct parts so if anyone has a laptop of this model and needs parts for their machine, I'd be happy to sell them mine. I payed $35 and would gladly sell it for the same price.

I have an old RadioShack Color Computer 2 it has 16K of mem and i would
like to take it to 64K.I have allready swapped the dram chips for 4164's
but need to know what jumper wires have to be run or what traces have to
be cut etc.can anybody help me out? The radioshack support was less than
helpfull as usual! Iwould allso like to know if there is a way to take the
mem of an apple II plus to 64K,and how to do it.
Have allready taken the mem in my vic 20 to 28K from the original 4K with
the addition of three 6264's.
Thank you for any help you can give me!

I need to know if I can get a new Hard Drive for my Hyundia Super-16TE. It was made in Nov. 1988.

I have a Macintosh Classic and was wondering how you can
record sound on one. All the data sheets I see say that
the Classic has an omni microphone plug of some type. Even
The Apple data sheets say this. When I go somewhere to
record, I get a message saying no hardware is installed to
record. Help?!?

Also, If anyone has a cheap accelerator board for the
Classic (16MHz +), e-mail me.
Thanks in advance,
Chris eman@frontiernet.net

Another question.. on my T100TX, is there only supposed to be one drive getting electricity? Because the power cord only connects to the 3 1/2 Floppy. Also, anyone have a boot disk to the 1000TX? I'm not sure if mine still works. Thanks in advance.

- Roy

Does anyone have or know where I can purchase the Make It 486 overdrive processors for 286 or 386 Machines, or any similar products?

I found an old TRS-80 model 4P in the trash (Ironic, given the nickname). As it so happened, I owned a Model 3 as a kid, and still had the software. I had one ROM disk, which, surprisingly, worked. The computer, though caked with mud and serving as a home for ants, worked... For about 2 weeks until the disk gave out. I neglected to make a backup of the disk. Does anyone out there have one? email me.

I purchased a Compaq LTE Lite 486/25 at an auction, without any manuals (of course). Anyone know where to find one?

I'm looking for an S-100 hard disk controller and drive. Would prefer a NorthStar controller, but any make w/ a CBIOS listing would be fine. Am also looking for a NorthStar Floating Point Board, and a Morrow Designs DJDMA floppy controller. Thanks.

Need urgently another User Manual (with jumpersettings) for my Mainboard QDI-PI430VX-250 Explorer with Award Bios and Award PnP Extension Bios.

I have a neighbours Epson PSE30 computer without a system disk. I have tried all over the place to find one including Epson but without any luck. Can anyone help me to help my neighbour to get his 1989 machine up and running again?
Apart from this major problem it does everything he wants it to so he is loath to spend money on a new computer.
Many thanks for any help you may be able to give.

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone that's given me information on my Compaq 386 SLT, and my friend's IBM L40sx laptops.

However, I'm still looking for a used/bad battery for the Compaq (see previous posting), and a used/bad battery for a Tandy 1400HD laptops.

ThAnX,
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)
ICQ#: 1730318

I am looking for a cheap Mac Portable AC adaptor with specs:
7.5 volts, 2.0 amps

I have a couple of Compaq Portable III's and a Compaq SLT 286. I need a power supply for the SLT- "AC Adapter Model 2681", or maybe a schematic for it so I can fix it. I would be intersted in a docking station for it, too. I would also like to find an expansion board for the Portable III, and any other accessories.

I would like to find some source of software for 286's, also.

Have required a old 286 Laptop,made by the firm Rein.Model type is a M5/40
can anybody help me with any information regarding fitting a graphics card in the expansion slot.
also about where one can purchase ram cars for the maschine.

many thanks Chris

I've got a couple of HP Vectra ES/12 machines (286/12 based) and I need the setup disks, DIP switch info, and other general info for it, including whether or not that port on the back is a 10BaseT Ethernet port.

Any help would be greatly apprieicated.

Hi

I have notebook Novacomm Model 486SL C2-50 with 4Mb RAM, and external modem Motorola "ModemSurfr", but I can┤t no connect to Internet.

The computer not receive data from modem or null cable modem connect to desktop PC.

I think that the serial port of my notebook is failure. The modem and telephone line are OK.

The computer and modem can call any other modem (ISP), the handshaking is OK, it report speed to connect, but not show more data.

What is the problem ?

Thanks for your help.


------------------------------------
YONNY CARDENAS B.
Systems Engineer
Estudiante MISC - U. de los Andes

I am looking for information about a Tandy 1000 HX, specifically someone or a service that can help to troubleshoot this computer. Also, I'd like to know if the aforementioned computer is capable of connecting to the Internet. What is the highest speed modem that can be used with this machine, and what (if any) software is available to connect to a "garden-variety" internet service provider? Thanks!

Hello,
I'm looking for more information about my Shinada Notebook Economy Class P90 (Manufactor Sanyo Corp., other reseller or brand labels can be ESCOM Security Line P90, Zeos Meridian or Micron Millenna Transport).
I'm interested in a 16MB memory module.
Cheers,
Dirk

I have a Packard Bell Legend 117 Supreme Pentium 100 MHZ computer. It has installed in it a sound blaster card. It works in DOS and not Windows. The resouces indicate a code 10 for incorrect installation, bad drivers, etc. Has anyone experienced this problem and has any advice?

Hmpf... I saw a Lisa at the last Hamfest for much less than $100 (about $20, I think), but I passed it up. I don't know if it was it working condition. Thanks to the person who posted the Radio Shack URL. I wish Epson would be as helpful with their older systems as RS -- instead, they want $25 per call. (Their web site has *no* info on these models.) I have an Epson Apex, but I've lost the manual... can anyone send me the DIP switch chart?

Do you own a SHARP MZ-700, MZ-800, MZ80K, MZ80A, MZ80B, MZ-1500 please contact me when you are looking for software, books, hardware, spare parts or just some one you can contact with you questions about these machines.
I have contacts in several countries, like Japan, France, Germany, England, Tsjec Republic and the Netherlands and lots of software (over 10.000 programs).
Just join the club and send me a mail for additional information.

i have just gotten a sharp pc-6200 notebook with docking
bay and need any info on either that i might be able to
lay my hands on. any help will be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance.
david

Hello,
I recently aquired an old laptop (circa 1988) made by Texas
Instruments. It is called the TravelMate LT220. I would be grateful for
any information at all you might be able to furnish me. I suspect this
computer is the direct ancestor of the modern TravelMate, but apparently
it is a rare machine, as I can find no trace or mention anywhere.

Thank you for your time,
Dave Raines

I have an IBM PS/2 L40SX. I was just wondering if anybody Knows about the ram, like how much more I can put in other then the 2 that are built in, and if anybody has the special kind of 72 pin type for sale for it . One other thing I was wondering where can I get remanufactured batterys . THANX

Hi!
I was just given an old Tandy 1400HD laptop computer. I'd like to know a few thing about it:

-CPU type and speed
-display type
-floppy type
-HD size

I'd also like to know where I can get a used/bad battery and the internal (not the power brick) power supply for it. The on in mine is fried. I think that when the battery went bad or was removed, it overloaded the power supply. I'm not sure, though.

ThAnX,

-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

HELP
Im looking for one or two tandy 102 computers.
If you know of any let me know


thanks Mick

I have a VESA Local Bus Enhanced IDE Controller board, with the
winbond W83759AF Chipset. I am looking for the jumper settings.
I have found the drivers at winbond's site, but no jumper's. If
anyone knows them or has a diagram or knows where to find them I
could use the help. Thanks.
Mike Burns

I have a T1000TX PC, real old.. first pc i ever got.. I had it up in the attic, and someone must played with it, because for some reason, it won't boot now.. it just gives me a blank screen.. it doesn't look like it was taken apart, although the cover was off.. there's a red box though, and i think the switches in that were switched around cause there are pen marks on it and there is a pen near it on the desk. If anyone can tell me how to fix those switches, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if someone could get me a picture of the inside of one of these, preferable where i can see if anything's missing, that'd be appreciated also. Thanks in advance.

- Roy

Im looking to buy a manual for a Gateway2000 486DX-33. It has an Intel Classic R Plus Motherboard,Part #612194-00x
If you have one please let me know!

ATTN: d webre (dwebre@dotdmail.dotd.la.us)
Please contact me re: your posting on Heathkit items

Help... I have an old Western Digital Video Board / Video Adapter
It is Model 512K which I believe can support 640 x 480 x
256 color depth mode. Right now I can only get 16 color
depth in 640 x 480.
There is a dip miniature switch with 4 toggles (bits) to switch.
What are the settings for (I assume they control the available
video modes) and what is the setting for 640 x 480 x 256 color
depth. Western Digital home page is a washout.

I have an ambra notebook with video card from chipset & technologies
Model 65525/35 32Kb BIOS version 1.1.2, I need a driver for 256 colors
for windows 3.x

I have a QMS 2001 knowledge system, (combo of laser/fax/scanner/copeir)
2 yrs old, printed less than 200 pages, then died.
Logic @ laser-engine OK, self diagnostic tests out fine.
The paper transport rollers never turn on, looks like the
current to the main driver motor is never switched on.
Anyone with similar malfunction? ( Two years ago the
INTERNET http://www. ONSALE.COM marketed these qms products, several
hundreds were sold, so there must be someone out there
who must have came across an identical malfunction!!)
I hate to throw out a $450 laser printer (originally about $1500)
. Alas, QMS no longer supports these, they would look at it
for a prohibitive sum. Last estimate >2K. Would anyone have
an idea for parts, or would you have a non-functional unit,
let's sayin which the engine or logic card went bad? I'll buy
it.

I am trying to find some info out on a Amiga Commodore 500.

I just dug an EPSON EQUITY II+ out of the junk heap...I can get it to boot from a floppy, but the CMOS battery is dead and I can't figure out how to get into DIAGNOSTICS to change it. Can anyone shed some light on this one for me? thanks.

-Jon

I'm trying to find manuals for a Norand 101-XL Portable Data Entry System and a Norand Sprint 100 Portable Order Entry System.

Thanks,
Mark Guttag
mguttag@erols.com

CORRECTION! 386SX16 not 366SX16

Got an old 366Sx 16 Leading Technology desktop. Looks like a Packard Bell board. Number on the board is 6500SX. Looking for dip switch setting to increase RAM. Installed 4 meg and it reads it as 2 meg.

I posted a request for Deskmate software to run on a non Tandy Computer on June 10 1998.
I gave my wrong E-Mail . My Correct E.mail is gr.ayles@sympatico.ca

I am looking for software that will allow me to run Deskmateon a Windows or Dos based computer
I have a great deal of files in the Worksheet and none of my Spreadsheet Programs(ie Lotus 123) will open them.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Gary Ayles

This item is not very old, but it apparently is a dominant engineering weakness. I have had three Dell Latitude laptops break on the corner while opening up the unit (normal tension). The computers work fine, but their function as a laptop is severely limited. As with most parts, Dell wants more than the computer is worth. If anyone knows of a 475C or compatable that is only worth parts, please contact me. I had given these to close family members and I now feel very embarrased about their conditions.

I have bought an old motherboard, which originally was used
in a Commodore PC with a 386sx processor at 16 MHz. I am
looking for information, which will tell me, how to connect
the power supply to the motherboard. The only data I can
find written on the board is:
16 MHz, All In One, C PPM-1660Cs P9

To all of those looking for a setup diskette for an IBM
computer, surf on over (borrow a computer, or pop into the
local college lab for a bit if you have to)
http://www.pc.ibm.com
and browse the support section. look for the "reference" disk
(I did this on my mac in minutes, once I found the web-page)

Have Kaypro 2X with manuals and software.
$50 plus shipping or $30 for the software + manuals.

Just got a Compaq Contura 420C laptop but have been unable to
locate a manual. Any ideas? Already tried the Compaq
website - no luck. Know nothing about the computer.

AT&T 6300 in immaculate shape, with color monitor. Unit works great, 640k RAM, 20mb hard disk, all original with 2 keyboards (1 good, 1 for parts). Monitor has intermittent short so you'll need to repair it.

Asking $30 plus shipping for the main unit, monitor and 2 keyboards. First come, first serve.

Email me direct at RHBLAKE@BBTEL.COM soon! This is really in my way and would make a nice addition to someone's collection.

Hi All!

I was just curious if anyone had any information or parts on the Panasonic Business Partner 270? (it's a laptop... Weird little bugger ;) Mine works perfectly (I've even managed to save it's power, diag, and setup utilities, and it's proprietary EMS driver :) but I'm curious as to a few points about it... It has 1MB of RAM, and I'd like to upgrade it to 2MB or more... But it would be useless if I could not access the memory as XMS (like every other 286 in the world can)... it's proprietary driver only seems to give me EMS, and I don't have a manual to configure it with... Also, the RAM is proprietary too, the (SIMM?) sockets are located under a plastic cover back behind the keyboard... Would anyone have any information about this laptop? I'd much appreciate it...

Thank you,
Joe

PS: If anyone needs help with IBM PCs, XTs, or ATs, I know enough about them to probably fix whatever's wrong :) I also have working knowledge of Compaq Portables and SLT-286s, Commodore Amiga 500s, Commodore 64/128s, AppleIIs (IIe, IIc) and Macintoshes (SE and older) :)

I'm looking for a power supply for a Morrow Pivot (also OEM'd
as the Zenith Z170/171 and others).

Thanks,
Doug

I have a "Up To Date Technology Inc." 486 motherboard with an OPTi 82C498 chipset. The problem is I got the motherboard used and there is a password when I try to run setup to make the needed changes in memory and HD configs. I need to know what jumper resets the CMOS or another way around this password. Thanx for any help in advance.
Beach

I recently picked up a Laser 128 at a hamfest (hey, for
three bucks, I couldn't resist...). Only problem is, it
didn't come with a power supply. So...

1) I know that the Laser 128 uses a 15 volt power supply
with a 7 pin, keyboard-type connector. Does anybody have
the pinout for this supply so I can manufacture a supply?
Does anyone have a supply, for that matter, that they
would be willing to sell me?

2) Anyone have a copy of the user's manual for this beast
that they can let go (or photocopy) I will, of course, be happy
to pay for any copying you need to do.

Thanks a lot!

Hi Everyone,

I have two Heathkit analog computers. One is an EC-1 and the other is the much larger "Analog Electronic Computer." Both can be seen at http://www.sou.edu/biology/analog.html

Does anyone know of any literature or web sites which document values of these computers? I would like to sell them but I don't know how to place a value on them. Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Roger

I need to know if it possible to use an old hardcard 105
with Linux (RedHat)? I have a 486DX2-80 that needs a little
more storingspace.

Anyone know about the Altair 8800 clone called the Attache' built by iCom. How much would one be worth?

Looking for a replacement laptop battery for a Digital
DECpc 320p I need at least two of these. If you have two
good ones you can sell, let me know. Thanks
-robert

I have an old PS/2 with the microchannel bus that I would like
to add a soundcard into. Anyone know where I can get a cheap
microchannel sound card?

Thanks,
jst

I still need a copy of deskmate for my old tandy 1000 hx. If you have it please help me!

A friend of mine picked up an IBM 5170 at a yard sale for his kids. It's an old 286 missing the setup disk. Any ideas where to find the files or a disk.

I have an XT to get rid of - too cute to throw away, works, taking up valuable space.

Zenith ZDH-1217-BO

passive motherboard, MFM disk controller with 20 meg HD,
memory card populated ╝ with 256k DRAM-150 ns, parallel port.
cpu is 8088-2. no 8087. Single floppy, 5 ╝". Monochrome card.

$20. plus shipping. Also have a Zenith mono monitor that works with it.

..pat

Someone had posted a BBS # for old computers. Could you repost it, or can someone send me the Phone number. I can't seem to find it again.
Thanks

i have a toshiba satellite 2155cds, and i cant get the system to recognize the cdrom drive HELP!!!!!

I have aquired an HP Vectra/20 - it is a very large, over weight. I would like to know of any web pages that are dedicated to this PC. Any info would be very appreciated!

It wasn't that long ago that Sun Remarketing crushed several thousand Lisas and Mac XL (Alternate Name for Lisa), because they couldn't get rid of them. They are so scarce these days that they'll probably fetch several hundred dollars to a collector, but its nearly impossible to find them. Sun Remarketing may have saved some, after all they still have Apple IIe's. They may be listed as Mac XL's though.

It is not terribly old, but I cannot find ANY info on my ACER/Ambra 486. I need to get it to recognise a modem and it will not do it. PLEASE help! My husband is getting very cranky as this is his system!

Have a Panasonic Sr. Partner that I need to get out of my way soon. Had it posted earlier for $45 plus shipping, will take what I have into it to get rid of it - $30 plus shipping. Works great, see more info at http://members.tripod.com/~RHBLAKE/fleamarket.html

Respond by direct email please.

Also have tons of various PS/2, Dell, IBM 5150/5160/5170 and other machines in great shape to move soon at a reasonable price. Most are bare units, some are complete. If interested write me and let me know what you're looking for. Trades are possible in some cases.
US only please.

I'm trying to hook up α PS/2 DX486 to a Win95 network. This particular unit has a Western Digital MCA Ethernet Adaptor. No matter how I configure the network settings in the PS/2's Network Neighborhood, it connects but refuses to communicate. All other Win95 PCs see the PS/2's icon. But when you click on it, an error message pops up claiming the PS/2 isn't configured for transactions. Wow ! Does that ring a bell to anyone ?

Thanks

I need a copy of MACPAINT (800k) that will run on a MACPLUS.
Anyone know a site where I can download this? Also looking for other stuff for the MACPLUS. I'm trying to get my recently retired Mom interested in learning to use a (simple) computer.

I have a SpectraVideo 328 double drive but
have no soft ware at all not even boot up disks
I used to have lots but all gone I had games like
Ninja which had beutiful graphics also the 328
had a place for a cartrige which inever have made use
any help on the above would be very much appreciated
thanks

Looking for a web site for the manufacturer of Notebook computer Model NP-743

In response to dwebre@dotdmail.dotd.la.us

I tried to reply to your e-mail id but it was
undeliverable.

Do you have another e-mail id?

Are the items mentioned for sale?

Please contact me.

Does anybody have the setup software for an IBM PS/2 L40sx laptop computer that they can email me?

ThAnX

-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)

Trying to get a Tandy 1000 HX up and running again. Nice for the grandkids, need Deskmate disk or a copy. Anyone know where it can be found? Thanks.

To everybody:


I am looking for the latest bios upgraded for an old "Compaq Presario CDS 833" any help would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks in advance,




Victor

About two weeks ago, I posted a message asking for help
with finding a Compaq Portable CGA video card. I got a
few responses, but before I could respond to them, my
hard drive died, and I lost my e-mail... so to whomever
offered help to me before, could you please re-mail me?
Thanks a bunch!

Have fitted a second hand 3.5 Floppy unit in place of the 5.25 unit in my old Amstrad 1640. How do I tell the PC that its now 1.44M and not 360K.

I'm looking for two 4 meg memory modules for sale for a Microstar Notestar NP-943 486/33 Laptop PC. Anyone that has these modules and are willing to sell them, please e-mail me.

Have box full of demo software & manuals for Zenith PC (Heathkit H-89).

I have a ps/2 30 286 it has a modem how do I activate it?

Can any one read a Perkin-Elmer 8 track tape, and convert
to PC or Mac floppy, or ftp me the contents?

I have an Everex EV-159 3 meg 16-bit expansion board, and I
need to know a few things about it.

Is is possible to replace the 256k DIPs with DIPs of higher
densities? And is it possible to use two of these cards in
a computer at the same time?

i just got a 386 from a friend for free and i cant get into the setup on the BIOS. i have tried every common key combo possible but to no avail. The BIOS versions is ST11 v1.7. If anyone know anything about this please give me a hand. THanx......Alan

I was disappointed to see that the Exidy Sorcerer was not listed
in the Obsolete Computer Museum. Does anybody else remember it?
Mine is gathering dust in my parent's attic!

I have an old Amstrad PC-20 and wanted some info on hooking up other things like a modem, hd, another disk drive, cdrom, sound card, etc. Also, I was wondering if anyone had any info on the type of processor it had and stuff.

Thanks,
Lee Frye

I have notebook Notestar NP743. I have not driver for PCMCI card. Where I can obtain this driver for MS-DOS.
Best Regards
Radim
Send me mail, please

i am looking for a manuel for trs-80 pc-6,and any external add ons.really anything for the pc-6,i can use.thanks

I work at a Prop/Set Dressing rental house for the studios in LA, CA. I am trying to track down the approximate manufacturing dates of these items I have.

"Digital" modem-- model DF03
"Epson Equity" laptop-- model Q150A
"Toshiba" laptop-- model PA7044U

any suggestions or answers would be great.

I am looking for an Osborne 1 Computer Users group.

I am interested in purchasing a HP 200 LX (palmtop), does anyone know of a way to hook-up an external keyboard?

Thank you,

Dan

HELP!!! Someone just gave us a Epson Equity LT (laptop)
model Q150A, does anyone have any infromation/users guide on it? Any help is welcomed. Thanks

Hi,

I'm looking for a 8042 keyboard controller chip for a
OPTI EISA 486WB motherboard. On the chip it says: (c) 1985-90 AMI
KB BIOS VER F, MEGATRENDS, '77 P8042AHP. Does anyone know
where to get this thing?

Regards

Georg

If you are looking for Tandy or Radio Schack product support info try the Radio Shack website
http://www.radioshack.com/Support/

I am thinking of buy ing an obsolete computer and i cant remember any of the details but this.... is $25 a reasonable price for an 86 MhZ computer?

I have a Heathkit H-89 computer which I need the H-Dos operating system on hard sectored diskette. Would also like the CPM-80 operating system, schematics and documentation for it as well.

I have a PC 8300. I don't have a manual for this unit. I do have the
Tandy 102 manual. It is only 60% the same for both units. I need the pin out configuration
for the phone plug and information on hoe to use a Tandy PDD2 with the PC 8300.
Thank you
Bob

Hi!

I was given a Compaq SLT 386s/20. It works great w/two problems.

1- no battery. Does anyone know where I can get a used/bad battery for
this computer?

2- won't recognize HD. It will do mem test (10MB), searck for HD, it will
gring, then say DIS 0 FAILURE: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE. Is there a way to get
into the BIOS to see if the HD is configured correctly? It is c Conner CP
30101. It is a standard IDE w/standard power connector, but the computer
dosen't use the standard power connector. There is a 3-pin connector on
the opposite side of the HD that the computer uses.

Any suggestions??

I'd REALLY like to get this computer operational.

ThAnX,
--
-Jason
(roblwill@usaor.net)
ICQ#-1730318

I received a data table by Houston Instrument, True Grid 1017 model #TG-1017. If anyone has any information of how to hook it up and what cables and drivers I might need, I would appreciate it. I seams that this was made in Houston Texas and there was an old "800" number on the back that has been disconected. 800-624-4786. Thanks

TO: The dude wanting a LISA for a 100 bucks or under.
You must be crazy to think that you can get a Lisa for under a hundred
bucks. If you could, I would already have one.In my best guess, and Im no pro at lisa prices, but i wouldnt think you could get a working Lisa for anywhere under 400 bucks or more.
But if anyone out there ahs one I wouuld like one too.

I aquired a Gateway 2000 Model Handbook Ser. #04U295125 that
someone sat on the LCD display and cracked it, rendering the
otherwise fully operational computer useless. Does anyone know
where I can get another display screen for it, know of a junker
that has a good screen? Any other make interchange with it?
Got any leads where I might find this part? Any help is greatly
appreciated.

Tom

P.S. Looking for callers for my BBS with older computers. Even
had one call on a Tandy 100 and several CP/M computers. Call
(336)503-9385 and let me know what you are calling in with
and I'll add it to my Web Page.

Does anyone know where I can get the hook-up instructions for a VCR video game called Interactive Vision. It is a childs video game made by View-Master.
Thanks

I need an owners manual for a Tandy 1000Tx. (No longer available from Radio Shack.I tried local and two different 800#s).

I have a Oliveti M24 with a (Intel) 8086 processor
it is one of three that I know that still exist. Where can
I find some Tech manuals? Your help would be appreciated.

I have a paper tiger 560 printer. I haven't used it it a long time but I seem to remember that it would use ribbons from one of the larger printer companies. Anyone know what ribbon to use?

I'd like to thank everyone who sent me info on the ps/2 25.
I think i've found all that I need. I couldn't belive how many people responded! Thanks A lot.

shawn

I have a C64 that looks a little like the 128, but says
Commodore 64 on it. It has a white case, but has function
keys. Do you know what it is? Does anybody?
Thanks
Mike Sheflin

i have got a toshiba sat pro 400cs i updated the bios and when i rebooted my
password did not work.
Does anyone know the master/default password or how to get round this problem.
toshiba said i would need to send it to a authorized engineer,is this true.

I have a Gridcase 1550sx that will not boot from floppy or hard drive.
When I turn the power on it beeps 6 times.
Any help will be appreciated.
thanks

I HAVE AN OLD 386 THAT HAS AN ANCIENT COMPACT DISK PLAYER THAT IS NOT AN
IDE CD-ROM DRIVE. IT HOOKS TO A CONTRROLLETR CARD
(NOT A SOUND CARD), THAT ALSO CONTROLLS THE INTERNAL
SPEAKER. tHE CONTROLLER CARD HAS MITSUMI CHIPS ON IT
BUT I CAN'T IDENTIFY WHAT DRIVERS IT NEEDS TO WORK!

A general note for those in need of jumper settings, etc. for Acer/OEM motherboards (used in Compudyne and PowerSpec PC's, among others). Acer UK has a lot of good info. The URL is http://support.aceruk.co.uk/fr_desktop.htm

I just acquired an old victor vp 11e model 2671-1.
It's a 286-12. I'm not sure which bios is on board,but I need
to get into it. I've tried about all the key combinations.
Does it take a reference disk like the IBM?
Can't find anything about it on the net.
If I can get this to recognize the hd. It is going to a person
who can' afford a computer.
THANKS

Does anyone know a cost-effective alternative to buying expensive PAL SIMMs and a FDHD upgrade to get the original Macintosh II to more than eight megabytes of RAM?

For Corey Robb, who wanted a picture of the first computer ever made:

I don't know where to find any pictures, but you should be able to get a picture of the brain from some medical site.

An abacus may be found at http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/

I need a copy of deskmate for my tandy 1000 hx computer. If you can help me please do so!

WESTERN DIGITAL HARD DRIVE- NEED SETTINGS ON MODEL NO
WD93044-A (DATED 03 DEC 1991) NEED CYL, HDS,SECT AND SIZE
MANY THANKS

I want to thank M. Michael Wellman Chandler,Arizona for his precious help!!!!
European Greetings to the USA

I am looking for a manual or other information on the
Tandy PC-7 Pocket Computer.
I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks.

I have a Socket5 motherboard and i'm looking for the jumper settings. It is a V30 m.b.94137-1with acer v30 bios u44 v2.0r01-n9 Intel PCIset5882437FX-66 and 5882371FB 1994 dated chips I would really like a manual but I don't know whos...

I just received as a gift a used computer model Toshiba T1100plus. The only problem I have when I turn it on it just says "Non system disk or disk error, Replace and strike any key when ready", I've already tried several times but the only disk it came with just say DOS!!, Please somebody help me with this computer!!!

Does any person know where I could get Reference Disk for
Epson Equity IIE? Very old 286 machine.
Thanks for and direction you may have.
Eric

I have a Gateway Nomad 425DXL that I am looking to upgrade. The manual lists a 9600 modem and 4 & 16mb memory upgrades. Does any one know where I might be able to locate any of these or other items for the Gateway Nomad series. Several memory resellers have the memory listed but none that I have called actually have it in stock.

If anyone has a Lisa, I will pay 100$ or less for it.
Thanks
Mike

I have an older 286 machine, with DOS 6.0 on it I would like to find a simple word processor program for it.

Can someone e-mail me something?

Thanks,

Dan

I have 2 286 computers one is a Kaypro 286 and the other is a MMG286.
Please help me fiqure out how to enter the CMOS setup.
Thanks!!!!!

I just aquired a Tandy LP-990 Laser Printer. I am getting Shadowing
or echoing of the printed image. Normally on most "normal" printers
you just turn down the DENSITY. But being a Tandy, and as usuall they don't
support anything they sell over a year old, I need help in
finding the DENSITY adjustment. If anyone has anything on this
FINE printer, let me know.

Looking for IMSAI 8080 system for "classics" collection; must be working.

I need the driver system that runs the Mac K512.
Can anyone please help out?
Want to see it running! - Also, which is the appropriate method of getting the case open to work on the floppy drive?

I have a MAGNAVOX SVGA monitor, model # CM2089TV01, serial # 46537446.

My system crashed and I cannot get the monitor to read at 256 colors.

I do not have the original driver. HELP!!!!!!

Thank you,
John J. Doan

I search a diagnostic disc for a Compaq Presario 4704.
Can anybody help me?

For Corey Robb who wanted a picture of the first (electronic) computer:

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~natpoor/eniac/index.html

Claudio Puviani
cpuviani@icon.com

HELP!!! I have a CompuAdd 425TX laptop. I am looking for a manual or any information on upgrading that someone can give me. Thank you for your help.

I want to setup a Hard Disk-Less Compaq LTE/286 (laptop)as a floppy bootable word processor. I'd like to use a one disk version of PCWrite, but the default Compaq font hoses PCWrite. Can anyone tell me how to make the machine start with standard font instead of the Compaq default font?

I have a Laser Pal 386 PC with a Laser SVGA monitor. I want to use the monitor on a different system, but I can't find the Windows 95 drivers for it.

Does anyone know where i can get a boot disk and system setup files for a compaq portable II. It's a 286 XT with a 20MB HD and a 360K floppy drive.

I am looking for a manual for I/O Controller UMC 83C757F

Thanks.

I have an old TandyRLX 1000. It is currently running MS-DOS
6.2. I have been wanting to install Win3.1 on it but every
time I attempt to do so it tells me:

Error: Unable to control A20 line!
XMS driver not installed.

If anyone has had this problem and may know of how I could
solve it please let me know.
Thanks...

Heeeelp!!!!
I'm looking for a 486sx2 pin out. I think the CPU is a Intel.

Any help will be appreciated,

Crazy Dragon

Heeeelp!!!!
I'm looking for a 486sx2 pin out. I think the CPU is a Intel.

Any help will be appreciated,

razy Dragon

Hi. I have aquired a Tandy dot matrix printer DMP132. I can`t seem to find a driver for it. Does it need one? Please help... Thank you.
rachaelpearl

To anyone that needs a driver for a sound card with an Opti chip on it, bookmark the following address for future use or upgrade drivers:

http://www.opti.com/products/audio/drivers1.htm

Select the chip type your card has along the top, then the operating system along the side. At the cross point click on the underlined filename to download the drivers package, free.

Looking for manuals to a Zenith z-100 dual
processor (8085 + 8088) machine. I have several and
would trade machines or parts for manuals.

Looking for any kind of old computers (Not Standard IBM above XT)/Tv Games
Also looking for books, accessories and software for these computers/games.
Thanks

Looking for any kind of old computers (Not Standard IBM above XT)/Tv Games
Also looking for books, accessories and software for these computers/games.
Thanks

about earlier post
I should also add that it is an XT computer and everything works great!
The software, original keyboard, original monitor, an an original printer that
came with it!

I have an old 10 Mhz computer, it just says DTK DATA 1000.
Can someone please help me find out what it is and how
much it's worth.
I also have a TI99/4A, how much is it worth now??

Could you post a picture of the first computer ever made.

I have purchased a dataexpert exp8449 486 motherboard
and i need the jumper settings so that i can get the amd5x86-133 chip to run on it. I know it will as it contains jumper settings for voltage of 3.45 which is the correct one. But presently it is running at only 100, not 133 so i need to know if there are any special jumpers for multiplier etc.

Hello,
I'm searching for technical specifications of the hard disk
drive Conner CP30121E which seems to be a little too old and so
quite rare. I'd like to know which jumper of this drive puts
it in the SLAVE mode. If you could help me it would be great.
Thank you in advance.
Serge Frampol.

If anyone has a Lisa, I will pay 100$ or less for it.
Thanks
Mike

Hello,

I recently acquired a 486 motherboard and I need some idea of its capabilities. The board has "NICE" followed by "EISA". Between the two is "mini". After all of this there is "REV.1" . There is an "Intel Overdrive Ready" ZIF Socket and an AMI Bios with the following info - 486DX EISA BIOS - c. 1992 - AA0224984. The board has 4 EISA slots and 2 VLB.
Two of the more prominent chips say "HiNT" and "OPTi". I have no manual and was wondering if it had support for 486SX/DX/DX2/DX4. I would need to configure the jumpers but they have no markings except the JP#. If anyone has any clue about this please let me know. Thanks.

Is there a way to configure a Quadtel QD5500A VL IDE card to be a secondary IDE port instead of a primary? If so, how?
Thanks
tt

1) Desperately looking for the repair or a new Drive that would read
my SCSI SONY 3.5" 128MB optical floppies
2) Diskette setup for an Ollivetti M4 66 Modulo (486DX2/66)

hello
Does somebody could give me the MIPS performance
of a 68020 Motorola processor at 20 Mhz ??

I was given a Gateway 2k 4sx-33 pc. BUT it has a power up password that no one seems to know. How can I over ride this password? Thanks

Correction Radio Shack does NOT carry the style I need.
I know because they told me to order one and if it didn't work
I could return it. They did not tell me it would cost me 10%
or $8.00 (non-refundable shipping costs) just to try it.

I am looking for a replacement battery for a Compuadd 425 TX
laptop. This is a different style from the 425 FTX. any suggestions.
Radio shack does carry this one. I found someone who would open
the existing case and replace the cells, but this is about $120.
Can anyone do better?

Thanks in advance.

Looking for info on Zorba portables manufactured in early 1980's, particularly needing to purchase a working model together with program software, especially the conversion diskette for MS-DOS (I have already tried one that was supposed to work but the hardware did not support it).

I travel all over the US on business and can eventually get to any location to view this thing.

Compaq LTE lite 25. Using laplink to copy files to another machine. Forgot to disconnect cable. Went to other machine and printed a document. This sent the print to the LTE LITE. Since then LTE keeps asking for a password to access the disk drive.(I think it's called a drive on password not power on password). Any ideas as most people seem to thing I won't be able to access this disk again

Thanks

Ewan Hopes

I am looking for a manual for a Toshiba T1000

Can anyone help....

My Olivetti M4 60's cmos battery is dead! There are three pins next to the soldered on battery, so i tried to connect an external battery to the three pins but it did not work. Any suggestions? Is there a jumper on the board that switches between the internal or external battery?

I have inherited a 3b2/400 system running Unix System 5. The darn thing will not talk to
the modems (2400 Baud) anymore within the last 2 weeks. Neither incomming nor outgoing modems
are working. I am also wondering if there is anything I can do to make this thing year 2K compliant.
Any help would greatly be greatly appriciated.
Del

I am repairing an old computer. It has a soundcard with a sony cd-rom attached. I'm looking for the drivers for the soundcard/cd but I've been unable to find them. The soundcard (I've been told) is a Soundport MF-009. FCC #J98MF-009. It has an opti 82c924 chip. If anyone can help, please write me. I would appreciate it.

On the NEC ProSpeed 286. I have got it up and running. Thanks to everyone who responded. If it were not for your help I would still be scratching my head. I had so many responces from all over the world and there is no way to express my thanks to you all. Thanks again Larry

Would like to know the value of an Altair 8800 in mint condition.
Serial No. 1004.

Does anyone know of a Windows 3.1x printer driver for a Gestetner GLX800 Dual Bin printer?

Hi everyone,

Does someone know where to get software drivers for a 27209
HP-IB card?

Thanks.

Problem on my Epson Equity II...After changing the cmos
battery, at startup a message appears on the screen:
SETUP ERROR

than it boots and works correctely...

Vincent

Oops, sorry, I mispelled my e-mail address. Here is my orignial post:Matt Anderson
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 22:37:25

I have recently acquired an Epson Equity I computer. It has a 5.25" floppy
drive and one hard drive. Upon bootup the system acknowledges the prescence
of a hard drive but I can find no way to access it. Here is what my system
says when it starts up:

ROM Rev 2.20 03/06/86
Copyright (c) SEIKO EPSON Corp.
1985 All Rights REserved

640 KB RAM AVAILABLE
1 HARD DISK
...

The hard disk drive has a black faceplate and a green light. It is a half
height size dirve. That's all I can ascretain from the outside of the unit.
I am currently booting the system from a single 5.25" bootable disk.
Whenever I type C: to switch to the hdd I get an invalid drive spec. error.
Is ther any way to access the hard drive. I don't even know how to enter the
bios setup screen. F1 doesn't do anything. Any info as well as URLs to pages
containing info is welcome.

If anyone has a Lisa, I will pay 100$ or less for it.
Thanks
Mike

I need two narrow carriage, working, dot matrix printers.
One for my 8-year old, and one for a train museum that
I gave a '386 to.

dirt cheap, or trade for a nice, working Everex 386-33.
as the shipping costs could exceed the cost of the parts,
I would like to do this deal in Maryland/DC area.

heads up: just took two loads of stuff to Salvation Army
drop-off center. It will go to DC, wind up in their stores
in MD/DC/Va. There's a couple of wide-carriage printers
(Epson, IBM), some monitors, a VT-100, keyboards, AT's,
etc. More stuff goes tomorrow.

I have some Epson wide-carriage ribbons, and some Star
narrow carriage ribbons that need a good home.

..pat

Alrighty folks, I need 2 Dell Computer Cases. They are the 386 style
with a riser board. The board that goes in it is an all in one board, which
means it has video, ports, etc built in. The slots are horizontal
and there should be 3 of them. If anyone has any and wants to get rid of
em, please let me know. Thanks.

I'm desperately looking for the oldest version of Seagate or
Ontrack's Disk Manager for MFM drives on XT machines

I was just given an IBM PS/2 Model 25. I can't find anything on the net about it. If anyone can give me any info on it I would be grateful.

thanx

Desparately seeking...
Software for my HP 2647A. It comes on tapes with the
specification HP 200, Series 9800. Somebody told me that
these tapes are still distributed by HP, does anybody know
whether that's right?
Any information would be a great help.
Thanx a lot in advance

Hi All,

I have an AT&T 3B2/500. It is working great. Does anybody
know if it will support an ethernet card, and where I can
find one?

TIA

Nate

For anyone else needing setup files for NEC computers the site for the files is ftp://ftp.nec.com.au/pub/

Anyone wanting to start a free web page should know that Tripod at http://www.tripod.com now has FREE pages at a WHOPPING 11mb space and they even allow small businesses to create a page. Other no-cost sources have lower space, dumb addresses, and restrictions on any commercialization.

The ICPUG CBM/PET library has now got it's own e-mail box at 'petlibrary@bigfoot.com' , and will help out any fellow 8000 & 4000 owners - so drop me a line !
coming soon - a website belonging to the library .

I have an original issue IBM PC-AT from 1984 still in use. I recently found a need to increase the original 6 MHz speed to at least 8 MHz for a specific application. Is there an easy, cheap way to do this? Replacing the motherboard is not the way I want to go.

First - Thanks to all who responded to my Compaq 386/33L problem. It is up and running. It turns out that the computer had an expansion card in it that is the controller for a Chinon CDS-431 SCSI CD-ROM drive. Does anyone know where I can get more info on this card such as pin out and if it can be used with other SCSI devices i. e. a scanner (that incidentally was intended for a Mac)?

I have recently acquired an Epson Equity I computer. It has a 5.25" floppy
drive and one hard drive. Upon bootup the system acknowledges the prescence
of a hard drive but I can find no way to access it. Here is what my system
says when it starts up:

ROM Rev 2.20 03/06/86
Copyright (c) SEIKO EPSON Corp.
1985 All Rights REserved

640 KB RAM AVAILABLE
1 HARD DISK
...

The hard disk drive has a black faceplate and a green light. It is a half
height size dirve. That's all I can ascretain from the outside of the unit.
I am currently booting the system from a single 5.25" bootable disk.
Whenever I type C: to switch to the hdd I get an invalid drive spec. error.
Is ther any way to access the hard drive. I don't even know how to enter the
bios setup screen. F1 doesn't do anything. Any info as well as URLs to pages
containing info is welcome.

I have a nec prospeed 286 and the sites recomended was ftp:ftp.nec.au.com/ this site cannot be forud by me for some reason and I need to find setup disks for this machine. I have dos 6.22 loaded and checkit program says everything is ok ;But. Lpt1 is ok but it says thereis no com ports and it cannot find the modem. The modem is there as i have had the machone apart and it also has the serial com port hooked up. The vga adapter is working also because i hooked a moniter to it and it works. This laptop seems to need more that I can find out from nec as they tell me that they are recieving my emails but their support group still has not answered me. After a month and several emails 2 per week they should know something. They built the machine and now seem to convently forget. I think they want to sell me a new machine but I am going to get this thing fixed first. Anyone who can help please email me. Thanks in advance ...Larry

I have been loking for the Lisa for a very long time. If
anyone has an Apple Lisa they want to sell, could they
please contact me. (Will buy for under $100)
Thank you,
Mike

I have a Dell NL25C LAPTOP Computer and need a new/used working power supply. If you have one the cost?

Does any one rebuilt this unit?

IBM, PS-1 Computer... Need information... Evidently used on network the 48K of files,Dos Ver 5, minimum files in Root Director. Only one directory...Works.. 80.5 MB HD.... What were CPU's Used and speed... Would like to obtain a manual.
Trying to fix system up for Neighbor Kids... Thanks in advance for help...

oops, that was a T1000 not a T100

a couple things:
1. Great Site.
2. I have noticed that several people here have been looking for information on Toshiba Laptops. Much of this can be found on their web site.
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/tais/csd/support/files/manuals.htm
and second, I own two toshiba laptops if anyone needs parts. one T100 (8088 I think and missing batterey) and 1 T3100 (386, bad [internal part of] power supply)
that's about it for now!

First I want to thank Tom for the great page.

Second I have many items I need to either sell or (in some cases) trade. I have a few older computers, software, PS/2 items, etc and much of it can be viewed on the for sale page of my website. While not all is there you can email me and ask.
The webpage can be accessed by clicking on my name in this post or by going to http://members.tripod.com/~RHBLAKE/fleamarket.html

Thanks!

I have a Goldcrest-IBM Compatible, 640 K RAM, want to know how can I increase the memory to 8 RAMS

I am very interested in getting whatever information I can on the Osbourne Vixen. Also, I'm interested in knowing where I could find one.
Can anyone help me?

Thanks -
Bob Johnson

I have an Apricot XEN-i I bought from the rubbish dump.

It has a light on the front marked 'voice' I think someone
told me these machines can do voice recognician? Any ideas?

Still need an external PSU for it, as I don't know if it
works yet.

Apricots are the most weird and exotic PC compatible machines
around. They are great for messing around with.


John Hayward (UK)

Help!!

I have two Mac Pluses with faulty screens.

Both work but the screen will flicker or distort after a few
minutes. I have tried resoldering some points on the analog
boards, but it makes no difference.

It's definitly a component problem. Does any one have a site
or information which I can pin point which component on the
board is playing up, and may be I could buy the part
from Maplins or something?

John Hayward

I have about 6 or 7 audio speaker unit for a Sun Sparc.

They look new, and they are really nice quality. They
each have a half pitch D socket. (bit like a SCSI connector)

Anyone interested in some/all of them?

Will send to anywhere in the world if you pay postage.

John Hayward
(uk)

Looking for any kind of old computers (Not Standard IBM above XT)/Tv Games
Also looking for books, accessories and software for these computers/games.
Thanks

Can anyone help me?

I'm looking for a motherboard for an Epson ActionNote 660c laptop, hopefully cheap!

Failing that, I'm looking to sell an Epson ActionNote...etc.! Everything else about it is great...!
Thanks, it is much appreciated...

A while back, someone was looking for a 9-pin, momochrome monitor, but I can't find the post any longer. If you still need one, contact me.

I got a Toshiba T1600 laptop computer, but I didn't get ANY
books, and I wanted to know if the screen was anything more
than black and white.

Currently upgrading a computer with an OPTI-25 (386DX25)
motherboard. This motherboard has 8 30 pin SIMM sockets.
The manual says it is upgradable to 8mb using the onboard
sockets or 16 mb using an optional memory expansion board.
Does anyone know if this board is capable of handling 4mb
SIMM's, if not does anyone know where I can find one of the
memory expansion boards.

I have a Datapoint, unknown type, no numbers anywhere, sort of two
large desktops, one with a huge cardridge drive,
Mainboard stamped April 1980.
the other with one single-sided 8" and a harddrive,
they run CP/M, i have a datapoint 1560 terminal for these,
but it's broken.
Does anyone know how to make it boot from one of the
terminal ports (it's a four port rs232 on the cardridge
drive unit), or might anyone have the pinout for the
"microbus" that the 1560 should be connected to,
so i can make something?

Eirik Risholm

Where would I find parts for an IBM Computer (8086 or 286)I am close to getting one ,but it has 3 missing componets monitor,keyboard,mouse,all other cards are with it including the modem

I have an old Toshiba laptop: T1200 System Unit Model no: PA7048E W and I need a manual for this machine. Please, can anyone help me?

I was given an old compaq portable (8088) Does anyone know
what the pinouts for the keyboard would be. It is an AMP
connector 3 over 3 connector as below.

____________
| |
| X X X |
| X X X |
|____________|

Well something like that. Any help will be welcome.

Andy

If anyone has an Apple Lisa they want to sell, could they
please contact me.
Thank you,
Mike

I need a users manual for a zenith data systems laptop computer. the model # is zwl-183-93. If you could tell me a web site to get a manual that would be great.

Thanks

A couple of groundrules and comments:

1) Try to keep it to older machines. There are tons of other resources on the net for current set-ups. This page gets long enough just dealing with the old stuff.

2) Don't send profane flame e-mails to others. It's childish and only serves as a disincentive for others to post and participate.

3) I do not want to act as an arbitrator between buyers and sellers. I don't mind if people sell the occasional computer here, but I don't want to see buyers and sellers airing their differences on the Helpline. If you want to regularly buy and sell, I would recommend www.ebay.com or another on-line auction. (This issue is 2 months old, but better late than never.)

4) This version of the Helpline has been running for 10 months, with very, very little trouble from the users. My sincere thanks to everyone who has made this a valuable resource!
Tom

I brought a Gateway2000 486DX-33. I need a Manual!! IF anybody has/or knows where i can get one i greatly appreicate it!! Thanks!! Lawrence

I recently was given an old Compaq Plus portable computer. It says it has Basic 3.11 and dos loaded. Dos works fine but when I call up Basic it says I need a Compaq system disk. Does anyone know where I can get this disk? Thank you.

Hello there,

I am looking for information on that old Sperry PC (actually
made by Mitsubishi, also sold by Leading Edge), namely Jumper
function, and configuration info. I'd like to know the trick to
have the internal clock hold its time: I can set it, but it resets
every time I turn off the computer. Battery has checked good...

Thanks,
P.O.

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