Modern Classic | Compaq 486 PC restoration and upgrade - Part 2 REUPLOAD @ModernClassic | Uploaded August 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Note: This is a reupload due to a copyright strike on the previous version of this video. There is no way to simply replace the video in that case so my only choice is to reupload with the required changes. On the plus side, maybe some of you will see this video who didn't see it before - it's one of my favorite little video series that I've done and not a lot of people originally saw it.
Here's the original description:
This is part 2 of my restoration and upgrade of my Compaq Deskpro XL 466 computer. In this video, I'm going to finish getting this thing looking and working how I want it... in fact, above par for a machine of its vintage, but while keeping it mostly period correct. The one exception is adding a CompactFlash card to take over for its aging SCSI hard drive, but I have numerous problems while attempting to do so! I also work on replacing the dead (soldered-on) battery, repainting the case, and figuring out if the Matrox MGA Impression Plus video card is going to work as a retro gaming card.
There's a lot going on in this video - so much so that there's a bonus part 3 coming! There are just a few extra things I want to try out that really deserve a little more time than shoehorning them in at the end of another 40 minute video.
Some links/credits:
Vogons topic on classic PC colors: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66199
Phil's Ultimate VGA comparison chart: bit.ly/30Z9CRq
Early PCI and AGP DOS graphics compatibility chart: https://gona.mactar.hu/DOS_TESTS/
Ben Zotto on "Apple Beige" (be sure to read part 2!): bzotto.medium.com/what-color-was-apple-beige-acd14bca0c1a
The Instruction Limit Guide on installing a CF card in a 486: theinstructionlimit.com/installing-ms-dos-6-22-on-a-486-without-a-floppy-drive-using-a-cf-to-ide-adapter
Music:
Good Vibe by Ketsa, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk
Bobby Richards - Two Moons (YouTube Audio Library)
Nico Staff - Walking in the Sky (YouTube Audio Library)
00:00 Intro
01:27 Replacing the CMOS battery
04:26 Dealing with that ugly paint!
12:00 CD ROM drive repair
14:20 CF card and CD ROM drive install
18:14 CF card woes!
20:26 Graphics card woes!
24:57 Exploring the MGA's 3D features, then saying goodbye...
29:38 Installing and testing a new graphics card - an S3 Virge
33:30 Fixing the CF card issues
36:55 Showing off some games and wrapping up
Note: This is a reupload due to a copyright strike on the previous version of this video. There is no way to simply replace the video in that case so my only choice is to reupload with the required changes. On the plus side, maybe some of you will see this video who didn't see it before - it's one of my favorite little video series that I've done and not a lot of people originally saw it.
Here's the original description:
This is part 2 of my restoration and upgrade of my Compaq Deskpro XL 466 computer. In this video, I'm going to finish getting this thing looking and working how I want it... in fact, above par for a machine of its vintage, but while keeping it mostly period correct. The one exception is adding a CompactFlash card to take over for its aging SCSI hard drive, but I have numerous problems while attempting to do so! I also work on replacing the dead (soldered-on) battery, repainting the case, and figuring out if the Matrox MGA Impression Plus video card is going to work as a retro gaming card.
There's a lot going on in this video - so much so that there's a bonus part 3 coming! There are just a few extra things I want to try out that really deserve a little more time than shoehorning them in at the end of another 40 minute video.
Some links/credits:
Vogons topic on classic PC colors: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66199
Phil's Ultimate VGA comparison chart: bit.ly/30Z9CRq
Early PCI and AGP DOS graphics compatibility chart: https://gona.mactar.hu/DOS_TESTS/
Ben Zotto on "Apple Beige" (be sure to read part 2!): bzotto.medium.com/what-color-was-apple-beige-acd14bca0c1a
The Instruction Limit Guide on installing a CF card in a 486: theinstructionlimit.com/installing-ms-dos-6-22-on-a-486-without-a-floppy-drive-using-a-cf-to-ide-adapter
Music:
Good Vibe by Ketsa, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk
Bobby Richards - Two Moons (YouTube Audio Library)
Nico Staff - Walking in the Sky (YouTube Audio Library)
00:00 Intro
01:27 Replacing the CMOS battery
04:26 Dealing with that ugly paint!
12:00 CD ROM drive repair
14:20 CF card and CD ROM drive install
18:14 CF card woes!
20:26 Graphics card woes!
24:57 Exploring the MGA's 3D features, then saying goodbye...
29:38 Installing and testing a new graphics card - an S3 Virge
33:30 Fixing the CF card issues
36:55 Showing off some games and wrapping up
