Recent content by Mdd

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    What is VAX hardware used for?

    Contrary to the previous responders, I have fond memories of VAX/VMS computers. Still have one in the attic too. Digital Equipment Corp. introduced the VAX line of mini computers into the engineering/scientific markets back in the mid-late 80's. At the time, the mainframes were being used for...
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    One for the hardware experts...

    I got the memory from Neutronusa.com. It's listed as &quot;industry standard, certified PC133, Compatibility Guranteed [SIC] Grade &quot; Life-time warranty. My life or theirs, I don't know. The BIOS of both boards report what seem to be reasonable CPU temps < 150F. The CPU fan is plugged...
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    One for the hardware experts...

    I'm having a hell of a time trying to put together a new computer. I've tried two different motherboards and two different video cards and still can't get it to boot. Hardware: * Fong Kai FK-603 w/ HEC-300GR power supply * OEM K7(ATHLON)-1GHZ PGA ThunderBird W/ 256K CACHE * 256MB PC-133...
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    New Computer Project Can't Get Past Boot

    I'm having a hell of a time trying to put together a new computer. I've tried two different motherboards and two different video cards and still can't get it to boot. Hardware: * Fong Kai FK-603 w/ HEC-300GR power supply * OEM K7(ATHLON)-1GHZ PGA ThunderBird W/ 256K CACHE * 256MB PC-133...