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It checked out, kind of nice watching all that stuff go into the floppy. The others booted up as non system disks, remove and etc..
Now,I probably be able to change this drive out and not lose anything. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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QOH: No. it just saves a copy of your current BIOS--you won't need that for your new mobo. As far as your CAB files, well...that utility just won't find them... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
But they'll be there on your new hd/system. I'd recommend that you use the Windows 98 bootdisk to fdisk/format your new drive, rather than the Ultimate bootdisk. Play it straight for now; then you can play with that disk later..
Is this the one [ Highly Customized From Startdisk.Com ]
bistro, number 6 to me is Multi-Protocol/Ghosting/Laptop By BovisTech
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No sleep last night, so goodnight folks. Now smile and life may be better for you. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Referring to the www.bootdisk.com site
It's the 95/98/ME file.
OK I'll make a fresh one like you suggested earlier, even tho I have never used the other one. Been a few months and the kids may have gum on it or something....who knows?
I'll still get me one of those Ultimate ones too.... for later.
You're prepared Mosaic! Now you'll probably never need it... Let's hope.
hmmmmm where's greengoose ? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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just double checking, myself. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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That sounds like it. Check it out by booting up with it--if there's a DOS splash screen (Utlimate Boot Disk) and has a clone drive feature (under More Tools)--that's the one.
Well, Nite all--this sinus medication is getting to me https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Morning All, I posted new virus alert on 98 from my son. Heard or know anything about it?
Had a couple of things come up requiring my attention and time. I've had just enough time to follow you all and that's about it.
Want to order my S500. Directcon or Allstar? Or has a better place popped up and at the stage we are right now should any other bits and pieces be ordered. Have a great day. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Morning!
greengoose,
I emailed you some pricing information....differences, etc.
Got a busy day but, will sneak on to check in. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
When ordering the case, include the following: 2x fans, 300W or better power supply, 1 or 2 extra slide brackets, definitely a packet or two (for extras)of mobo standoff screws. Mobo standoffs all come in different threadings--the ones available from Directron fit the S500. Also, those type of slide brackets are hard to find when you need them (they're not the "generic" type you generally see in the comp stores).
Mosaic! What a great idea to save money on parts! I've got an aquaintance with a $10,000 limit on his card...think I'll give him a call.... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
OK, that's it. Take advantage of a person who can't see the posts but who can post an answer I think, I hope. Mosaic, you are indeed, a pushy person. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ A credit card number? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ It would probably be cheaper for me in the long run to have you tell me what you want to order. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ And you're a buddy. Hmmmmmmm https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I don't think Chucky would ask that. HEE HEE
Thanks for the info guys. Try and keep Mosaic in line till I get to my Compost. (She never ceases to amaze me.)
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QoH:
I noticed in an earlier post, you asked about deleting the CAB files to make more room on your hard drive. Personally, I like to keep the CAB files. It is a tremendous resource when you have to reinstall hardware drivers or Windows crap!
Mosaic
That would be a cheap way to get a new computer, yes indeed. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Booted up using the bootdisk and got the readme files , which saves to the Temp folder. So they can be read on the windows side. 16 files in there. some even have the dos type commands and all. Ranish is about the only name I recognized.
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sdtech,
I'll keep them on the new system, but I was squeezin' every MB I could outta here.
My 189MB I had a month ago.... is now down to 113MB https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Time to start uninstalling again. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Well.....I sure don't need any help orderin' my stuff from you, Mosaic. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I am reading about setting up the BIOS.
What an ordeal. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I also discovered this little bugger comes with the Motherboard. It's a chip!
AND if mine ever gets all beat up or wore out, I can possibly get a new one.
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/I thought it was a program you installed.
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I have flashed [read upgraded] my bios a couple times. They were updates. The first time I printed the instructions, yes the warnings are intimidating, then when I was ready, I followed them in making the floppy, shutting down, insert floppy wait i5 seconds turn on, follow on screen prompts, etc.
Not hard, but first time,, nervous, yes https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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OK, Mosaic and Train,
I'm not going to fret about this. As long as there are instructions with the Motherboard on what to enable and what to disable and my specific settings.... I'll survive. (and get here https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ )
Yes Mosaic two months ago none of this stuff made any sense. Today, I talked to one of my customers (repairs Hospital Equipment...Cat Scans, X-Ray etc. for GE) who waited while I worked, about building this thing , and I felt very comfortable when he asked questions about what size this and how many rpm's, Mhz and MB and Watts. He did not roll his eyes once. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
...I even answered a few questions about his computer. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Morning All, Thanks for info on ordering. Lost my shipping supervisor for 3 to 6 months on our expansion project(TDY). Oh well, it will work out. Will change over sections tonight. This one getting long.
My thought is to build identical to QoH so we have two units exactly alike. Outside of manufacturers this usually does not happen that I am aware of. Then individual changes would take place. Lots of benifits to this as we go on especially in troublshooting etc. LOts of possibilities actually. We would be able to compare "stuff". Later. Be well. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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QOH: Don't worry too much about setting up the BIOS---it's designed to detect most of what you'll need to boot up. When ready for first boot, you'll let it do a hard drive detection, then save the settings. Later, we can help you "tweak" it.
Ok. I'll worry this morning about whether my case will be here at 12:42.... or 12:43 https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I just know how confused I feel when I've been in the BIOS on this computer. It's uncharted territory.
Then main thing I noticed when reading how to set it up was to be sure it halted on errors. I don't anticipate any of those, so I'll ignore that part! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Had some fun last night "modding" the PC innards. Got it all configured now--ran a CPU/vid card intensive benchmark program 3 times in a row while watching the CPU and system (case) temps. CPU never got above
100 F and the case stayed at 80 F. Hoo-hah!
When I can get ahold of a digital camera, will post a pic or two of it with explanation. But that's for later---concentrate now on just getting the *&^% parts and putting it together. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Poor UPS guy.....he doesn't realize he has a big lipstick kiss on his cheek. Hope somebody brings that to his attention before he gets home. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ .....Surely he'll look in his rear view mirror.
I'm opening the box now! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Two huge dents in each side ! I'm sendin' it back https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Ok....gotta get out bistros notes. Trying to take off the front. Don't wanna break off any tabs.
The loose paper in the bag says S700 https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
It says S500 on the invoice.
This is a test only,
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I have successfully installed the rubber feet ! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
OK I got it open ....Finally! I heeded your warning about the front cover, bistro. First, I figured out how to get both sides off. LORD!... wires are everywhere! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I see the little plastic cage for the fan which also has a tiny buzzer. One of my fans goes there (intake) and the other (exhaust) in the back where there are the same perforations but no cage?
One goes in the cage--kinda "snaps" in, with the label facing inwards towards the case (flat edge); wire is placed alongside the speaker wire out the bottom. The other (rear exhaust) will screw onto the back of the case (on the inside), flat edge of the fan against the case surface. You'll notice that only two screws are needed--the opposite holes fit over two dimples. Be careful working around in there...even though they made rounded edges (Thank you, InWin!)--there are still a few sharp one in there out of design necessity.
QOH...You have just taken your first massive step towards building your own system. Congratulations. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Took a look at the Abit BX133-RAID mobo--looks like it'll fit perfectly on the dimples without touching the other ones. Didn't see a "grounding" screw hole, though--may not require one.
EDIT: Oh well...gonna "break down" and pick up a Hercules Prophet II MX vid card tonight after work. I'll benchmark my Viper 770, then the Prophet and compare--will post results tonight perhaps, and let ya'll know what my not-so-tactful opinion is. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Got um in. It looked like 4 holes but two were not punched thru. In the one with the cage, it felt like the fan snapped in...sort of. Not real secure but the holes to mount are not in the right place to still be able to use the cage. So, I guess that'll have to do...unless I drill some new ones https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Now the glides?
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Oh! A new Video Card! I'm anxious to hear your test results.
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Just set the glides aside for now--you don't have any drives to put them on. Here's some other things you can do for now to "prep" the case:
1. Take the front panel off carefully; look at the inside of it. You'll notice the back of the bay panels have spring snaps to remove them--leave them on for now (again, you have nothing to put in for now). You'll also see the switch springs--be careful not to mess with them too much--can break.
2. Now look at the chassis in the front. You'll notice that all 3 of the large bays and the two small bays have a metal plate in front---(*OH NO! How will I get my drives in there?*--never fear. Those are breakaway plates just to protect the bays against shipping/manufacturing damage. Might as well remove them all, even though you may not be using all those bays. Very carefully (may want to use a work glove for this--edges are sharp), starting with the top bay, slowly twist the plate back and forth until it breaks away. Do that for all the rest, including the small ones (3.5")--throw those plates away--don't need them. You might find that the bottom large bay is a little stubborn--doesn't want to bend too far because the chassis is in the way--just bend it back and forth a little until it's free.
Once done, put the panel back on.
3. Your option to do this, but I've found it helps clean up the wiring mess inside. Radio Shack has black plastic spiral wire "looming" that twists around and holds the wire bundles tight (NOT the "split looming"). You can do each power wire bundle with that wrap and it tidies things up a bit.
Some folks have used electrical tape to do the same, but heat buildup inside the case sometimes makes them a gooey mess.
There...that oughta keep you busy for awhile... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
See ya'll later tonight. QOH--if you've got any questions AT ALL--just keep asking. I may roll my eyes, but I'll keep it private https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
NO SUCH THING AS "DUMB QUESTIONS" HERE. We wanna get this right and as painless as possible. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
EDIT: Not trying to insult your intelligence here, but just thought of something---when puttting that spiral looming on the wire bundles, don't be like that guy who started wrapping, THEN cut the looming when he reached the end. Ended up cutting the wires (I had "fun" chastising him...."Got any other dumb relatives still climbing trees?"). Pre-measure first, cut the looming, then wrap.
*If I hear if any of these guys have cut their power supply wires, I'm just gonna freak...* https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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https://discussions.virtualdr.com/My uncle decided his extension cord was too long and wanted to get rid of any excess. He plugged it in and walked the distance he wanted it to be, then took a pair of wire cutters and was fixing to chop it off ! My aunt caught him....Thank Heavens ! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
So the glides fasten to the drives. Then just slide in the hole ...I mean bay?
Which one of these numerous wires do the fans plug into ? hmmm...and why do they have both male and female plugs ? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
(.....don't even think it! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/)
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So someone has a red face https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Bistro brought up a couple points about the wrap I will be following also. Excellent Idea, as the inside can get awfully cluttered up with wires.
Everyone I am having a hard time finding 20GB ATA100 7200 rpm harddisk, but got a surprise WD 30GB ATA100 7200 rpm for $130 with a $30 rebate at Office Depot. The list price is what I am seeing for 20's on the net. Anyone seen better??
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Hey ! You're right Train !
Even Allstar ...it was $101.00 for the 20 gig but now it says Not in stock. We currently do not carry this product and is not orderable. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I'm fixing to call my Office Depot and see if they have them, and if they have the same deal.
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They do have the 20Gig for$119.00. The 30Gig is $139.00 with a coupon for $30 off any Iomega product. Not a Rebate.
Got all those pieces out of the front. No bandaids. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Yeah, run up there, got down to look at it real close, saw the rebate thing. AHHHH!!!
Back to the plotting board.
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Oh well....wasn't meant to be, Train. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Probably an even better deal waiting out there you'da missed.
I called Best Buy, too, and the kid on the phone said $99.99 for the 20Gig. I started to get excited. Then I asked if that was the 7200 RPM.....NO, that was the 5400RPM.
7200 is $119.00
IBM 30GB ATA100 7200 = 149+
WD 30GB ATA100 7200 = 139+
So far I have not found many 20's at this speed and ATA100.
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Operation Delta 12 now ends. Click here for Delta 13.
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