2MB, 8MB, 12MB Sound Blaster AWE64 Modification Bits und Bolts 2025-07-03 | This video is brought to you by PCBWay #sponsored The AWE64 Value comes with just 512KB of onboard memory, while the Gold version has 4MB, used for loading sound fonts to enhance MIDI playback. The Value edition is notably limited by its small memory capacity. In this video, we are going to modify the AWE64 Value and increase the onboard memory from 512KB to 2MB. We will also see the MIDI FORGE Minuet - a DIY memory expansion board for the AWE64 sporting 8MB of additional storage. #midi #creative #retro Video - Symphony: youtu.be/xtc5JEB-j64Video - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAcMIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.htmlMIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.htmlMIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.htmlMore details on my website!Minuet:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-boardSonata:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap / Creative01:51 Memory board alternatives05:44 512KB memory09:26 Modify AWE64 Value to 2MB10:37 PCBWay14:04 2MB memory16:08 4MB memory18:08 12MB memory20:44 10MB memory24:53 BASEM0 and BASEM127:55 Where to get the Minuet30:14 8MB memory
This Trick Can Double Your VGA Performance In DOS! Bits und Bolts 2025-08-28 | Have you ever heard of VESA or VBE? VBE 2.0 revolutionized DOS graphics programming by introducing a linear framebuffer that eliminated the cumbersome bank switching of earlier versions, allowing for direct and much faster access to video memory which could genuinely double performance in VGA-intensive applications. Beyond speed, it added protected mode support and enhanced compatibility with non-VGA controllers, making it easier for developers to create high-resolution, color-rich games and software without hardware-specific hacks. Dive into the video to uncover the simple trick that unlocks this power and transforms your retro PC setup!UniVBE can be found on Vogons: vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=346S3 Trio64V2 VESA VBE 2.0 BIOS: https://gona.mactar.hu/DOS_TESTS/ (I will cover this in a future video).HWiNFO for DOS: hwinfo.com/download▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 VESA BIOS Extensions01:54 Identify your VBE version02:37 PC Player Benchmark Secrets04:24 VBE 1.2 vs VBE 2.005:42 Banked Memory Explained08:02 More than 640K Conventional Memory10:52 Duke 3D Screen Setup14:41 UniVBE / Enable VBE 2.019:09 Benefits of the Linear Frame Buffer20:32 Visualize the Linear Frame Buffer21:46 Linear Frame Buffer Tests23:42 S3 Trio64V2/DX BIOS VBE 2.0 compliant24:06 Supporters
Heavy Corrosion: 386SX-25 Needs Your Help! Bits und Bolts 2025-08-21 | This video is brought to you by PCBWay #sponsored During my last visit to the scrapyard, I picked up this poor 386SX-25. The board is heavily corroded and needs a full restoration. The culprit is the barrel battery located near the keyboard controller. Let's see if we can fix it!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *MIDI FORGE* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Video - Symphony: youtu.be/xtc5JEB-j64Video - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAcMIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.htmlMIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.htmlMIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.htmlMore details on my website!Minuet:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-boardSonata:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Overview02:42 Removing ICs03:45 PCBWay04:33 Under the microscope06:44 Restoration10:33 Three days later11:56 First try12:38 Replace BIOS chips13:45 Keyboard issues16:38 Second try and Benchmarks20:39 Memory tests22:41 Random resets23:00 Your input
What Retro Hardware can you find at a Scrapyard? Bits und Bolts 2025-08-14 | This time, I will take you to the place where I find most of the hardware I show on my channel. If this type of video is enjoyable to you, let me know and I will make more of those! Let's see what I can find this time!▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Arriving01:40 Motherboards02:15 IBM 6x8603:09 Returning Scrap03:36 Unknown Server04:35 Scrap from Germany05:50 Motherboard Mountains06:50 Socket 207:30 Slot 108:14 New Delivery08:28 386SX + 387SX08:50 Intel 486DX09:16 Socket 3 Boards10:08 Apple Powermac G3 Board11:04 386SX - 25 MHz11:35 Cirrus Logic VLB11:58 Cyrix 5x86 100GP12:12 Sound Blaster 2.012:48 Random bag full of cards13:16 Thermal Camera14:15 Network equipment14:54 Another random pile of hardware15:53 Aztech Soundcard16:22 POS Devices16:54 Massive bags with Motherboards
Not for the Faint-Hearted: This Voodoo 5 5500 went through a Reflow Oven Bits und Bolts 2025-08-07 | This is the first time I look at a Voodoo 5 5500. It is not working - obviously. But will it ever work again is a totally different story. Today, we are going to look at the aftermath of sending this Voodoo 5 through a reflow oven and if this is a good idea to do if your precious retro hardware shows artifacts.▬▬▬▬ *MIDI FORGE - AWE64 Memory Expansion* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Video - Symphony: youtu.be/xtc5JEB-j64Video - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAcMIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.htmlMIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.htmlMIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.htmlMore details on my website!Minuet:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-boardSonata:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 CHIP Magazine - Issue July 200003:58 A first look at the Voodoo 5 550005:35 Under the microscope08:14 Looking for shorts11:03 Condition of the VSA-10014:05 Conclusion
Bars And Stripes! 3Dfx Voodoo Graphics Repair Bits und Bolts 2025-07-31 | This video is brought to you by PCBWay #sponsored A viewer sent me his 3Dfx Voodoo Graphics board, which exhibits vertical strips or bars and fails to produce any video output. He also provided a thermal image showing one of the memory chips overheating. He replaced the chip, but even though the hotspot is now gone, the card still doesn't work. Let's troubleshoot the card and see if we can figure out what is wrong with it.▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *MIDI FORGE* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Video - Symphony: youtu.be/xtc5JEB-j64Video - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAcMIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.htmlMIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.htmlMIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.htmlMore details on my website!Minuet:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-boardSonata:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The Fault01:45 Troubleshooting approach02:14 Measuring06:12 PCBWay06:48 First Memory Chip08:20 Second Memory Chip10:01 Measuring the Chips11:27 Cleanup and New Chips13:57 Remeasure15:09 Testing18:00 Like and Subscribe
How Much Level-2 Cache Do You Need? Bits und Bolts 2025-07-24 | The PCChips M915i gets a cache upgrade! Well, it didn't have any cache before since all it came with were fake cache chips. The BIOS is updated and supports L2 cache, but I want to find out if we can get 512 or even 1024K of L2 cache working on this board. Another question I would like to answer is, does the board support enhanced DX2 CPUs with write-back L1 cache.At the end of this video, you will be able to make your own decision what is best for your retro system.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap00:56 Progress01:33 A better board05:15 Write-Through vs Write-Back08:40 1024K L2 cache10:05 Benchmarks10:56 DOOM11:26 Quake11:50 TopBench12:08 3D Bench12:33 Chris 3D Benchmark12:52 NSSI13:12 SpeedSys14:25 Conclusion
Socket 3 Nightmare: New Old Stock, But Then I Bricked It! Bits und Bolts 2025-07-17 | PCChips... Do I need to say more? This is the M915i Socket 3 motherboard for 486 microprocessors. The board here for repair, but I don't know what is wrong with it. We will test the board and discover some wild issues along the way. Yes, there is fake cache soldered to the PCB, but would you believe me when I say that this isn't the craziest discovery? Join me and let's find out why this board is so terrible!BIOS for patching: bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/16/pcchips-m915i-socket-3-with-fake-cacheOlder Fake Cache Video: youtu.be/10gXAhB7Ma8▬▬▬▬ *MIDI FORGE links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Minuet (8MB): 🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.html🔸bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-boardSonata (28MB):🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.html🔸bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody (28MB): 🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.html🔸bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsody▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The PCChips M915i overview03:28 Testing for shorts and CPU Vcore06:12 FPM vs EDO memory07:05 The AMI BIOS07:58 Testing for fake cache09:33 Removing soldered chips13:15 Where things go wrong13:50 Realization14:50 MIDI FORGE AWE64 Memory Boards15:40 Not giving up18:40 Pin investigation23:28 Resolution25:03 The patched fake cache BIOS
Maximum Memory for Your Sound Blaster AWE64! Bits und Bolts 2025-07-10 | This video is brought to you by PCBWay #sponsored Introducing the MIDI FORGE Sonata! Getting this memory expansion board working for the Sound Blaster AWE64 was a challenge. Join me as I dive into selecting working pull-up resistors for the LSF0108 bidirectional voltage translator to unlock a massive 28MB of memory. This upgrade enables the AWE64 to handle the largest sound fonts possible on this sound card, pushing its limits to the max!Video - Symphony: youtu.be/xtc5JEB-j64Video - Minuet: youtu.be/LRXQF2d0VhIMIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.htmlMIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.htmlMIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.htmlMore details on my website!Sonata:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsodyMinuet:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-board▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Another Memory Board01:06 Revision 1.003:24 Poor Audio Samples6:23 A New Level Shifter09:09 PCBWay09:50 Pull-Up Resistor 1KΩ12:36 Pull-Up Resistor 1.5KΩ13:22 Pull-Up Resistor 2KΩ16:06 28MB Sound Fonts20:58 New PCBs have arrived23:44 Where to get24:18 Conclusion
Why Didnt I Try This Sooner? My First SCSI Drive Adventure! Bits und Bolts 2025-06-26 | This video is sponsored by Brilliant.Try Brilliant for free for 30 days at brilliant.org/BitsundBolts and get 20% off an annual premium subscription. Master programming, logic, and more with interactive lessons! #sponsored It is almost embarrassing to confess that I have never tried a SCSI setup. In this video, I document my journey of setting up a 1GB SCSI hard drive from Seagate and a Plextor SCSI CD-ROM using an Adaptec AHA-1542CF. It is safe to say that it is going to be a bumpy ride!▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Seagate ST41200N 94601-12G05:10 First Power On06:05 Plextor PX-12TSi07:12 Adaptec AHA-1542CF11:47 Brilliant12:36 Test System: M396F v2.613:12 Orchid Technology ProDesigner IIS13:38 Setup SCSI system15:55 Trying to access the drive17:22 Remove the "Start Unit Command" jumper21:18 The unexpected fix22:48 Exploring the "Start Command" and verifying the media27:17 First access to drive C29:57 Adaptec EZ-SCSI installation35:51 Conclusion
My Childhood S3 Trio64V+ is Dead! Can We Save It? Bits und Bolts 2025-06-19 | This video is brought to you by PCBWay #sponsored Back in the ‘90s, my AMD 486 DX4-100 rocked a 1MB S3 Trio64V+ - not the fanciest 2MB or mythical 4MB models, but it was my pride and joy. Fast forward 30 years, I dusted it off, only to find it completely dead. No boot, no display, no life. Join me as I dive into troubleshooting this retro gem to see if we can bring my childhood VGA card back from the grave!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47MIDI FORGE Maestro at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/W551147ASS90_Gerber_MIDI_FORGE_Maestro_PCB_MIDI_FORGE_Maestro_1_4_2025_05_31_fe6bce68.htmlMore details about the wavetable board:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/06/12/midi-forge-maestro-a-wavetable-board▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 My S3 Trio64V+02:19 The donor cards03:40 PCBWay04:20 Desolder S3 chip07:51 Swap the chips09:09 Testing09:42 Memory upgrade12:33 Benchmarks13:05 Conclusion
DIY Wavetable Board - Time to Build Your Own! Bits und Bolts 2025-06-12 | This video is sponsored by Flux.Try Flux for free for 14 days at flux.ai/signup?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=Bits_und_BoltsPCB design paired with powerful AI features! #sponsored The MIDI FORGE Maestro is finally here! Get your own PCBs now and build your own wavetable board for your vintage sound cards. In this video, I'll share some insights on how I assemble one of these boards to realize a 1-slot solution.Gerber Files: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/W551147ASS90_Gerber_MIDI_FORGE_Maestro_PCB_MIDI_FORGE_Maestro_1_4_2025_05_31_fe6bce68.htmlAdditional information (Video): youtu.be/TFO1ZnjVPXkMore details on my website: bitsundbolts.com/2025/06/12/midi-forge-maestro-a-wavetable-boardIf you want to know how it all began: youtu.be/s2xgwXyD_c8▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsVisit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I useWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.comTools and equipment: 🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap02:56 Flux.ai04:02 Overview of parts08:15 Pin header plastic support09:06 Placing components11:53 Soldering15:12 1-slot solution15:24 Testing functionality18:02 Testing external screen19:30 Larger screen20:58 Additional information
What’s Causing These Wild Artifacts on a 3dfx Voodoo 3 1000? Bits und Bolts 2025-06-05 | A 3dfx Voodoo 3 1000 riddled with artifacts! Is it a failing memory chip, bad solder, or a damaged 3dfx core? Let’s troubleshoot this classic GPU and see if we can bring it back to life. Share your thoughts below and join the retro repair journey!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The Voodoo 3 100002:46 First test03:45 Pressure test04:23 A closer look07:12 PCBWay07:50 Repair attempt10:38 Second test11:35 Heatsink12:42 Drivers and 3D test14:58 Conclusion
How Does the Sound Blaster AWE64 Access Memory? Bits und Bolts 2025-05-29 | This video is sponsored by Brilliant.Try Brilliant for free for 30 days at brilliant.org/BitsundBolts and get 20% off an annual premium subscription. Master programming, logic, and more with interactive lessons! #sponsored In this video, I will explain how the Sound Blaster AWE64 access the memory that is attached via two pin headers. Why are there four GAL chips on the original memory expansion board, and how we can design our own memory board for the Sound Blaster AWE64.The Rhapsody Game: bitsundbolts.com/2025/05/14/play-the-rhapsody-game▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The AWE64 memory interface00:50 Electrical signals from the AWE6405:14 The 24MB expansion on the AWE64 Gold05:59 The 1Mx16 memory chips07:08 The role of the GAL chips07:53 Brilliant.org09:00 The Rhapsody 4Mx4 memory chips11:54 The Rhapsody GAL Equations13:15 The Rhapsody memory chip layout17:27 The Rhapsody Game
I cloned the AWE64 memory board! Bits und Bolts 2025-05-22 | UPDATE: Sorry for this update, but I had to take down the project to sort out some issues with Creative - looks like they aren't OK with the "Sound Blaster" and "AWE64" logo on the PCB after all.However, I am working with them to get this project back online! It probably will just be an altered PCB without the logos from Creative. A follow-up video will go up as soon as possible to explain the situation.Do you own a Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 but lack the memory expansion to load large sound fonts? The MIDI FORGE Symphony is here to solve the notorious shortage of memory expansion for the AWE64!Video - Minuet: youtu.be/LRXQF2d0VhIVideo - Sonata: youtu.be/jrLNLHzQgAcMIDI FORGE Sonata at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Sonata_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_fa888c75.htmlMIDI FORGE Rhapsody at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Rhapsody_28MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_6a9b1b76.htmlMIDI FORGE Minuet at PCBWay.com:🔸pcbway.com/project/shareproject/MIDI_FORGE_Minuet_8MB_AWE64_memory_expansion_62a9ae2e.htmlMore details on my website!Sonata:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/09/punching-above-its-weight-classRhapsody:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/06/another-awe64-28mb-expansion-midi-forge-rhapsodyMinuet:🔸 bitsundbolts.com/2025/07/01/the-smallest-first-diy-8mb-awe64-memory-expansion-board▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Sound Blaster Memory03:03 MIDI FORGE Symphony03:22 Creative Technology Permission03:48 Complexity of the PCB04:42 Preparation for Assembly08:10 PCB Assembly10:16 PCBWay10:58 The first MIDI FORGE Symphony11:47 The first tests15:25 The final revision17:57 Showcase18:45 How to get the MIDI FORGE Symphony20:48 Future project: MIDI FORGE Rhapsody21:35 Your opinion matters
AWE64 Memory: MIDI FORGE Symphony Teaser Bits und Bolts 2025-05-17 | MIDI FORGE Symphony: AWE64 Memory Expansion BoardSubscribe to not miss the launch of the MIDI FORGE Symphony!And if you can't wait, you can get early access:patreon.com/posts/early-access-diy-127889991
This is why you need an ISA video card! Bits und Bolts 2025-05-15 | A mail-in from Brazil! A SOYO Slot 1 motherboard in AT form factor. The SY-6KL is an early motherboard that only supports up to 66MHz FSB due to its Intel 440LX chipset. The board does not post and the owner was suspecting a bad BIOS, but that isn't everything that is wrong with this board.▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Soyo SY-6KL03:03 Remove capacitors07:05 PCBWay07:54 Replacement capacitors09:30 First test & troubleshooting11:15 Try an ISA VGA card13:21 Flashing the BIOS15:35 Summary
Different CPUs on a Dual-Socket Motherboard? ABIT BP6! Bits und Bolts 2025-05-08 | The manual states: "To install two Socket 370 processors, we strongly recommend you to use the same speed CPUs. Otherwise, your system may not operating properly". But what happens if we don't?Let's find out and have a closer look at Symmetric multiprocessing - or in this case: Asymmetric Multiprocessing.Part 1: youtu.be/66YxlD23cUk▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Celeron Mendocino01:45 Dual 466 MHz02:49 Single 400 MHz04:39 Single 533 MHz06:26 Asymmetric: 533 MHz & 400 MHz10:00 Double 533 MHz11:04 Asymmetric: 400 MHz & 533 MHz14:16 Charts
4 Months Later: SOUND Brush 55 Restoration Results! Bits und Bolts 2025-05-01 | The SOUND Brush 55 is reunited with its owner, reassembled, and ready for testing! This was a restoration project I showed on my channel four month ago. Today, we will find out if the work paid off!The song playing from 03:56 is from JayB: youtube.com/watch?v=4OVPVBcnagAYou can visit his website here: jaybmusic.net/about.htmlMIDI Archive: jaybmusic.net/MIDIRestoration Project: youtu.be/9h3Hv9-w6icTheme Song Pirates of the Caribbean Yamaha MU5: patreon.com/posts/update-sound-55-127570088▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap01:21 Success or Failure01:40 Yamaha Tone Generator demonstration03:02 Star Games demonstration03:35 Yamaha XG demonstration06:20 MIDI FORGE Maestro update08:37 MIDI FORGE Symphony reveal10:40 MIDI FORGE Rhapsody reveal
ABIT-BP6: Multi-Processor motherboard for the Masses! Bits und Bolts 2025-04-24 | A donation to the channel: The ABIT-BP6 - a dual socket 370 motherboard. We need to fix one known-bad capacitor and preemptively fix an instability issue that plagues those boards. Most of the capacitors have already been replaced.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The ABIT-BP6 and two Celerons05:18 Replacing the capacitors10:58 First power-on16:21 Overclocking
Treacherous Voodoo 2: Hunting a Blue Texture Glitch! Bits und Bolts 2025-04-17 | A viewer sent me this Voodoo 2, labeled as faulty. At first, it seemed to work perfectly - until 3DMark99 revealed sneaky blue floor textures! Join me as I hunt down this treacherous glitch. Can it be fixed? Let’s find out!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The Voodoo 200:32 Visual inspection07:38 Testing the faulty card09:03 Blue Floors09:27 Hunting down the texture glitch10:55 PCBWay11:32 Reflowing all 3Dfx chips16:16 Fixing capacitor16:47 Fixing traces18:29 Testing the Voodoo 2
MIDI FORGE: Maestro - DIY Wavetable for everyone! Bits und Bolts 2025-04-10 | The MIDI FORGE: Maestro PCBs have finally arrived! Let's find out how many mistakes I made when designing this PCB. But let's also check the additional features I included over the WavetablePi. There are four buttons which control which synthesizer is selected, what soundfont/MT-32 ROM files is selected, and a simple volume up/down control. This PCB will be available for anyone who would like to build their own Wavetable board!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!Get your own MIDI FORGE: Maestro PCBs from PCBWay:- coming soon -My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Previous Videos* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬WavetablePi - Unbelievable Sound on a Budget: youtu.be/s2xgwXyD_c8The Hanging Note Bug in DOOM & HEXEN: youtu.be/UrdImLU-Kx4The Hanging Note Bug Fix Is HERE: youtu.be/sfPsxBj-7EE▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap of my road to a Wavetable board03:53 PCBWay04:35 Fixing the button traces07:28 Trouble with height08:47 Soldering!!!24:17 The Maestro in pieces26:40 Testing32:21 Road to revision 1.1
The Hanging Note Bug Fix Is HERE! (Part 2/2) Bits und Bolts 2025-04-03 | Struggling with the Hanging Note Bug on your Creative Soundcard? If your Soundblaster 16/32 or AWE32 is driving you crazy with stuck notes, you will love this! Discover a simple hardware fix that’ll save your retro audio gear -no more glitches, just crystal-clear sound. The cards that you should avoid - specifically the ones with DSP 4.11, 4.12 and 4.13 are an option again!Part 1: youtu.be/UrdImLU-Kx4Soundblaster DSP Project: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48732&start=880TubeTimeUS: https://x.com/TubeTimeUS/status/1137554976257929217Blog Post with resources and links:bitsundbolts.com/2025/05/15/sound-blaster-16-fix-the-hanging-note-bug▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 MIDI FORGE: Maestro update01:36 What to expect today03:21 PCBWay04:01 MIDI files09:00 Yamaha OPL and MPU-40111:23 Two types of hanging notes12:45 How does a note get stuck14:57 How does FixMPU mitigate the bug16:05 Hexen w/wo Sound FX Card19:00 The Soundblaster DSP project23:23 Removing the DSP chip29:03 Adding a socket32:39 Testing the card with socket35:39 Flashing the new firmware36:46 Testing the new firmware in Hexen38:51 Testing the new firmware in Doom39:52 What a result!
No Drives, Just ROM: Meet ROMOS on 64K Bits und Bolts 2025-03-27 | Meet ROMOS, an operating system that fits snugly on a 64K EPROM chip - no hard drives or floppy disks required! In this video, we will explore how to get started with ROMOS and what we can do with it. I am curious if we can play games that are small enough to fit on a floppy disk!ROMOS: https://rayer.g6.cz/romos/romos.htm▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The ROMOS project00:45 Required files01:42 Configuring ROMOS03:49 Configuring network card05:47 First boot06:24 Exploring ROMOS10:26 Winter Games12:42 What can this be used for?
Creative Ignored It: The Hanging Note Bug in DOOM & HEXEN (Part 1/2) Bits und Bolts 2025-03-20 | Creative Labs never acknowledged that some of their soundcards were suffering from the Hanging Note Bug. But does that mean it doesn't exist? Well, in this video, you can hear it for yourself! I am going to test the game Hexen and DOOM and you won't believe your own ears! I am also trying to use a tool called FixMPU to mitigate the bug!▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Hanging Note Bug hardware02:02 Hexen with ESS ES1688F03:19 Hexen with SB1604:37 Hardware fix delayed05:15 Hexen with FixMPU and SB1607:17 DOOM with SB1609:43 DOOM with FixMPU and SB1612:08 The hardware solution teaser12:41 Update MIDI Forge: Maestro
Unbelievable Sound on a Budget: Emulate General MIDI and Roland MT-32! Bits und Bolts 2025-03-13 | I finally have a Wavetable expansion! If you have an ISA soundcard, you might want to have a look at this amazing project! For little money, you can build your own Wavetable expansion board which will upgrade your soundcard to level you would have never expected! You will get full General MIDI support as well as Roland MT-32/CM-32L.▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ * Project Resources and Attributions * ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬@scrap_computing Resources:WavetablePi Project/Gerber: github.com/scrapcomputing/WavetablePiOriginal Wavetable-Pi video: youtube.com/watch?v=xC-qhcPUeRsPWM audio improvements: youtube.com/watch?v=HqzHcLejGF4mt32-pi Project (Dale Whinham):Project: github.com/dwhinham/mt32-piSupport Dale: ko-fi.com/d0pefishDAC configuration: github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi/wiki/GY-PCM5102-DAC-moduleSD card preparation: github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi/wiki/SD-card-preparationAlternative explanation how to configure DAC pads:raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/questions/76188/how-to-make-pcm5102-dac-work-on-raspberry-pi-zerowSoftware control for RaspberryPi Zero 2W:github.com/gmcn42/mt32-pi-control▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Wavetable and Soundcards02:38 The WavetablePi04:43 PCBWay05:34 WavetablePi soldering17:54 WavetablePi assembly23:21 mt32-pi configuration: Soundfonts29:45 Configure Soundcard30:23 X-Wing: Soundblaster31:41 X-Wing: General MIDI35:13 mt32-pi configuration: MT-3235:55 X-Wing: MT-3240:08 The Secret Of Monkey Island
I asked AI to find FAKE Pentiums in my CPU collection! Bits und Bolts 2025-03-06 | You might have seen my previous video about the two Intel Pentium CPUs that made it into my collection. Why do I know they are fake or relabeled? Well, when you rub with IPA on them, they purple color transfers to a white cloth. I was curious if AI is capable to find the CPUs among all the other CPUs in my collection. 15 CPUs to pick from - only two are fake.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 AI contenders01:52 Meta AI04:10 Microsoft CoPilot04:46 DeepSeek07:43 X Grok209:55 ChatGPT11:32 Perplexity14:58 Google Gemini19:32 Microsoft CoPilot - try 221:40 Results
Can you swap the BIOS with one from another board? Bits und Bolts 2025-02-27 | Have you ever wondered if you can just use a BIOS from a different board on your vintage motherboards? I tried it! I am going to use six different implementations to see if I can unlock new features and more performance! The goal is to use ROM shadowing for XTIDE to load into the upper memory area.MR BIOS archive on Vogons: http://vogonsdrivers.com/index.php?catid=77MR BIOS on Internet Archive: archive.org/details/target5▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The board: M396F V2.605:50 Finding alternative BIOSes07:48 BEK-tronic BEK-370312:07 Copam CEC386SX17:36 CX Technology Inc. SXD25:20 PCChips/Hsin Tech M396F V3.026:11 Pine Technology PT-319A29:00 Microid Research Inc. MR BIOS37:57 Benchmark results38:09 Looking for MR BIOS files
New method to identify Fake Intel Pentiums? Bits und Bolts 2025-02-20 | If you shelled out big bucks for an Intel Pentium in the mid-90s, you probably knew exactly why it was worth the price - right? Well, maybe not! There's a chance you paid for a premium chip but walked away with a cheaper one, thanks to some crafty scammers pocketing the difference. I recently found two suspicious CPUs at the scrapyard—recoated, relabeled, and totally fake! Let’s put them under the microscope and see if we can tell the fakes from the real deal!CPU Tray files:Socket 3: thingiverse.com/thing:6478964Multiple other Sockets: thingiverse.com/thing:3876834▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47 ▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 My Intel Pentium Collection04:27 My recent discovery12:45 PCBWay13:41 The motherboard: Gigabyte GA-5AX16:09 Under the microscope26:05 First fake CPU: Pentium SL28330:55 Second fake CPU: Pentium SL29338:52 Testing the SL28347:29 Testing the SL293
The Greatest Sound Card Ever? The iconic Sound Blaster 16! Bits und Bolts 2025-02-13 | I always wanted to have a Sound Blaster 16! Finally, 30 years later, I have one! It comes from the scrapyard and doesn't work properly, but hey! It is a Sound Blaster 16! The cards suffers from excessive noise pollution. I hope we will be able to identify the problem and fix it because the card is unusable in its current condition!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The Sound Blaster 1602:32 MC3403 Opamps04:41 Sound samples07:28 Oscilloscope probing09:37 PCBWay10:11 Swapping Opamps13:45 Testing Opamp swap14:30 Remove the TEA2025 amplifier17:03 Measuring the voltage regulators18:39 Testing the 5v regulator25:58 Installing new regulator29:08 Testing
Why is this keyboard not working? Find the fault on the ABIT BE6 II Bits und Bolts 2025-02-06 | This is a follow-up to the ABIT BE6 II motherboard which I recently found at the scrapyard. Unfortunately, the keyboard doesn't work reliably. Today, we are going to look for clues why the keyboard seems to restart randomly.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The keyboard issue00:54 Looking at some chips04:01 PS/2 keyboard connector04:50 Tracing ground and power06:26 Checking clock and data signal10:36 Tracing clock and data signal12:38 Winbond chip reflow18:52 Winbond's little brother24:37 Looking for clues27:04 The loose connection27:38 Behind the keyboard connector36:34 Another problem37:50 The final test38:29 Recap
How many will work? Five retro parts found at the Scrapyard! Bits und Bolts 2025-01-30 | In today's video, we will check five retro pieces I've recently picked up at the scrapyard! An ABIT BE6 II, a Hercules 3D Prophet 4000XT 64MB PCI, a Pentium III 750, a Diamond Monster Sound MX300, and an nVidia FX5700 Ultra! All of them were pulled from piles of other hardware. I will try to restore all five of them today and build a Slot 1 system to play some good old 'Unreal Tournament'.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Showcase05:45 ABIT BE6 II21:15 nVidia FX5700 Ultra30:15 3D Prophet 4000XT 64MB PCI33:15 Diamond Monster Sound MX30037:37 Unreal Tournament39:20 Future work
Pentium III Drama: Removing, Resoldering, and Hoping for the Best! Bits und Bolts 2025-01-23 | Yes! I give this Pentium III another spot on my channel. I tried to fix it before - and failed! Today, we will lift the core, clean it, and resolder the BGA chip - and then we hope for the best. To this day, nobody knows the frequency of this chip. Today we will get one last chance to reveal its secrets!Disclaimer: I am not an expert when it comes to BGA rework, nor do I have the best equipment! But I try my best...▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47 ▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The unknown Pentium III01:18 Comparing models06:02 My mistake07:10 PCBWay07:46 Pentium III 1GHz09:57 Exchanging unknown chip14:50 Full reballing cycle20:05 Evaluate and assemble21:55 Testing24:33 Thank you
Reballing a Pentium III Bits und Bolts 2025-01-23 | Unknown Pentium III - maybe we can figure out what frequency it has!
Cracked 3Dfx Voodoo 2 chip - Lets dig deeper! Bits und Bolts 2025-01-16 | What a shame! A Diamond Monster 3D II with a cracked 3Dfx chip - the FBI chip to be precise. Today, we are going to see if this chip has survived the harsh impact that cracked the plastic body, point a thermal camera to the chip - and well - look for the etched 3Dfx logo on the die!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47 ▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Today's Voodoo 201:51 Repairing card damage07:10 PCBWay07:40 Testing the broken chip11:04 Removing the FBI chip14:02 Kopalnioki14:40 Solder new FBI chip17:50 Testing the new chip23:10 Exposing the die30:57 3Dfx on the die32:21 Fixing the card34:27 Gameplay
Hot Take: HT140 SMD Tweezers saved this Voodoo 2! Bits und Bolts 2025-01-09 | The first Voodoo 2 of a pair I received from a viewer. I am using a new tool that was sent to me by SEQURE - the HT140 Hot Tweezers. They will be very helpful to harvest all those broken SMD capacitors from a donor board. And you won't believe what I have found on the second Voodoo 2!SEQURE HT140 Official Website: sequremall.com/products/sequre-ht140-2in1-hot-tweezers-soldering-iron-desoldering-repair-tool-for-smd?variant=44204748275900SEQURE HT140 AliExpress:https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_om4VPPd▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 First look01:26 SEQURE HT140 unpacking02:56 First Voodoo 2 under the microscope05:36 Second Voodoo 2 under the microscope13:00 Ultrasonic cleaning13:38 HT140 stand assembly15:28 HT140 menu and setup19:30 Working on Voodoo 233:33 Testing
A Music Player for Floppy Disks! Bits und Bolts 2025-01-02 | The Soundbrush 55 from Roland is a MIDI player that reads files from floppy disks! A viewer owns the device - unfortunately, capacitors leaked and destroyed both motherboards inside the device! Today, we are going to restore both boards, play with a Yamaha Tone Generator - and have a brief look at what I will do in the coming videos! Happy new Year 2025 everyone!@tony359's ISA adapter: 8-bit: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/8_bit_ISA_90_degrees_card_riser_2c3e3bb0.html16-bit:pcbway.com/project/shareproject/16_bit_ISA_90_degrees_card_riser_175d8c84.html▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Unpacking06:53 Repair auxiliary board20:56 Yamaha Tone Generator22:40 Repair main motherboard34:34 The result
Keeping time on old PCs is hard! #retro #repair Bits und Bolts 2024-12-28 | This retro system has trouble keeping the correct time. Looks like the circuit to track time is faulty. Let's fix it!
Temporal Drift: This Real-Time Clock is on FIRE! Bits und Bolts 2024-12-27 | Have you ever had an issue with the time and date on your retro gear? I *had* one! The time displayed in the BIOS jumps 3 seconds for every second. In today's video, we are going to investigate and try to fix that issue.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The Real-Time Clock issue04:05 Board Overview08:45 Tracing the clock signal12:55 Speculation13:26 Measuring with Oscilloscope15:00 Replacing the 32.768KHz Oscillator18:00 Replacing TC4069UBP
Does it make sense to swap those CPUs? Bits und Bolts 2024-12-19 | I have this board, an M396F V2.6, which I am sure has the least components in my collection. This minimalistic board sports 6 ISA slots, 4 30-pin SIMM sockets, and a Texas Instruments TX486SLC/E CPU. Another YouTuber, K2s Retro Workshop (@DKJones96) tried this board and had issues with the 1K cache on his CPU - a clock-doubled version with 40 MHz. Today, I want to find out if I can reproduce the issues he faced and decide if I want to transplant the CPU to a board that may benefit more from the features of the TX486SLC/E.K2s Retro Workshop video: youtube.com/watch?v=t415uFWPkmY▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47 ▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The MF396F V2.603:54 First power-on05:55 PCBWay06:36 Debugging11:36 Second test13:40 Benchmarks: Cache enabled17:20 Benchmarks: Cache disabled18:56 Reproduce Cache issues20:13 The cache pins24:41 No swap!
Wait what?! XTIDE from a simple floppy disk? Bits und Bolts 2024-12-16 | Do you want to use XTIDE but don't want to deal with EPROMs, ISA network cards, programmers, and memory allocation? Then you can run XTIDE simply from a floppy disk! YES! In this video, we are going to do just that!Resources:OPTROM loader: github.com/rvalles/optromloaderQEMU: https://qemu.eu/w64/2024/FASM: flatassembler.net/download.phpMAKE: gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/make.htmBuB Website: bitsundbolts.com/2024/12/10/how-to-xtide-build-your-own-binary-file▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap01:12 OPTROM loader02:21 Prepare environment12:45 Fix build script for Windows13:05 Build floppy images15:03 Copy XTIDE to floppy16:57 Testing XTIDE from floppy19:09 Downsides and issues21:48 Thank you
Build your own XTIDE Universal BIOS from scratch! Bits und Bolts 2024-12-12 | I finally managed to get XTIDE Universal BIOS to work on my 386 motherboard, but my mechanical drive powers down after XTIDE initializes. To solve this, all we need to do is to build XTIDE BIOS ourselves and leave out the 'Power Management' module. In this video, I'll do exactly that.Resources:XTIDE Build Instructions: xtideuniversalbios.org/wiki/BuildInstructionsXTIDE Binaries: xtideuniversalbios.org/binariesXTIDE Wiki: lo-tech.co.uk/wiki/XTIDE_Universal_BIOSXTIDE Help: minuszerodegrees.net/xtide/XUB/XUB.htm▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap00:54 Preparations to build XTIDE08:34 Testing build environment11:06 Build configuration15:41 Build custom XTIDE16:07 Fixing build problems in rev 62920:04 Configure XTIDE23:18 Testing custom build24:32 Using a network card with jumpers30:10 Like, Subscribe and Patreon
Newbie tries XTIDE for the first time! Bits und Bolts 2024-12-09 | Have you hit the 500 MB drive limit on older systems like a 386? This is due to a limitation in the BIOS. One workaround is to use a BIOS overlay provided by applications like EZ-Drive. Another solution is to use a BIOS extension called XT-IDE Universal BIOS. In today's video, I will try to use XTIDE for the first time... Watch me make every mistake possible!Resources:Realtek: realtek.com/Download/List?cate_id=597XTIDE Binaries: xtideuniversalbios.org/binariesXTIDE Wiki: lo-tech.co.uk/wiki/XTIDE_Universal_BIOSXTIDE Help: minuszerodegrees.net/xtide/XUB/XUB.htmTony's channel: youtube.com/@tony359▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Trying a 6.4GB HDD02:14 EZ-Drive07:26 Get XTIDE12:10 Configure ISA network adapter15:26 Flash XT-IDE17:52 XT-IDE: Test #119:50 XT-IDE: Test #222:05 XT-IDE: Test #324:00 Configure XTIDE29:07 XT-IDE: Test #432:17 TLDW: How to create XTIDE33:46 6.4GB HDD34:02 Bitter sweet success36:48 What we do in the next video
Reviving a 32-Year-Old Corroded Motherboard! Bits und Bolts 2024-12-05 | A scrapyard find once again! I almost left this board there due to the corrosion, but I also won't say no to a challenge from time to time. The battery leaked and destroyed traces, vias, logic chips, sockets, and pin headers. This will be a tough repair and the chances of success are slim! Let's try anyway! The board is a Biostar MB-1325/1333ACA-S.The Retro Web: theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/biostar-mb-1325-1333aca-s-ver-2▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Maksim's Channel (Author of Witchery)* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🔸youtube.com/@fagear▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Inspection03:19 PCBWay03:57 A closer inspection07:22 Removing keyboard connector09:15 Removing power connector11:26 Cleaning corroded pads14:57 BIOTEQ chipset reflow16:09 Via and trace repairs20:52 Removing chips and sockets27:05 Light through PCB30:59 Restore connectivity35:36 Tantalum capacitor37:12 New copper traces39:07 New connectors and sockets46:53 Testing logic ICs48:03 Final touches51:17 First test51:54 Tantalum again53:11 Second test56:15 Tests59:46 Wolfenstein 3D1:00:52 FastDoom1:02:48 Patreon
Can Witchery find the fault of this 3Dfx Voodoo 2? Bits und Bolts 2024-11-28 | A viewer needs my help with his Voodoo 2! This card is detected under Windows, but after the driver installation, the device shows up with a yellow exclamation mark. Needless to say, no 3D application is working. Today, I will use an updated version of Witchery - the ultimate 3Dfx debugging utility for Voodoo 2 cards. Let's see if the tool can figure out what is wrong.Maksim, the autor of Witchery, also has a YouTube channel (link below).Vogons Component Map: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=73378▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Maksim's Channel* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🔸youtube.com/@fagear▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 A look at the Voodoo 200:51 Update on Witchery03:06 Testing a working Diamond Monster 3D II03:29 Installing the faulty Voodoo 205:46 Can Witchery help?07:15 Can Mojo help?08:12 PCBWay08:47 Under the microscope12:00 This resistance is wrong22:00 A missing component24:56 Testing the card
1024K reasons to fix this Pentium Pro 1M! Bits und Bolts 2024-11-21 | This CPU was sent to me by a viewer - with a warning! Bent and broken pins! Well, since this Intel Pentium Pro has a level 2 cache of 1 MB, I couldn't say no! Let's try to fix this CPU!▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Unpacking03:49 Under the microscope09:07 Trouble with pins13:22 Pin soldering26:26 The fixed Pentium Pro27:19 First test29:11 Flashing BIOS33:10 BIOS v1835:10 F00F Bug in DOS37:37 F00F Bug in Windows 98SE39:15 Thermal images39:44 Conclusion
Can I Save This 286 Board? Testing & Socketing all 13 logic ICs! Bits und Bolts 2024-11-14 | This OCTEK FOX II in revision 3.4 doesn't want to POST! It is still stuck at POST code 10. According to the manual, this is an issue with accessing the 'Base 64K Byte Memory Failure".In this video, I will desolder all logic ICs (the 74LS244s, 74LS245s, and other DIP chips), socket them and test them in my programmer.But I also got some backup! Watch until the end to give your recommendation what to do next!▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253IPCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!My contributions to the Community Project Space at PCBWay:🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Recap03:23 PCBWay04:23 The first chip: Hex Inverter11:12 Chipset logic chips14:00 Hot air to remove chips faster16:45 Testing chips with programmer20:59 All chips are socketed21:55 What else we can try23:02 My backup plan
EMS Memory: The clever hack for more memory in DOS! Bits und Bolts 2024-11-07 | MS-DOS (probably most DOS flavors) is limited to accessing 1MB of system memory. The base memory is even less at 640K with another 384K reserved for system functions. With a clever hack, MS-DOS can access and additional 32MB! The main driver behind EMS was Lotus who was keen to get as much extra memory as possible to run large spreadsheet applications.▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Setup with 1MB memory02:37 8086 preview04:33 Default memory configuration07:40 The Elder Scrolls: Arena requires EMS09:30 How EMS works11:00 Turbo EMS installation18:24 Happy days: EMS memory21:38 Trying TES: Arena with Turbo EMS27:50 Upgrade to 4MB31:15 Moving the Page Frame39:00 Replace Turbo EMS with HIMEM and EMM38642:10 TES: Arena finally works
Is this one of the most incredible scrapyards on Earth? Bits und Bolts 2024-11-06 | This is going to be very short video about four motherboards I picked up during my last trip to the scrapyard. At the end of this video, I will show you some of the things I came across during this trip to my local scrapyard!▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The Made in USA sticker00:45 Board #1: Socket 204:19 Board #2: AMD 386 SXL-3307:34 Board #3: Super Socket 708:40 Board #4: Slot A09:55 Scrapyard impressions
Uncovering the Fake Cache BIOS Mystery! Bits und Bolts 2024-10-31 | Assembly language, HEX editor, checksums! This video has it all! I received enough feedback from my audience to attempt reverse-engineering the fake cache BIOS of my 486 BEK-tronic BEK-V429S motherboard. Will we be able to patch and revert the change scammers have introduced in the BIOS to always display 256K L2 cache regardless if or what cache chips are installed?Link to the Excel sheet and post: bitsundbolts.com/2024/10/25/patching-a-bios-to-fix-a-a-fake-cache-size-displayDisassembled offending code: gist.github.com/tostercx/f6fb1e486d8d89b021993e3bbba27282The new BIOS is already listed on The Retro Web:theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/bek-tronic-bek-v429s#bios▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Visit my website to find affiliate links to most of the tools and products I use🔸bitsundbolts.com/affiliateThank you for your support!▬▬▬▬ *Support Bits und Bolts* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Patreon: 🔸patreon.com/BitsUndBoltsBitcoin: bc1q2dvf9flf78lam33qjj9w9xgvfxdgre7g9x3rmwTwitter/X: 🔸twitter.com/BitsUndBoltsFacebook: 🔸facebook.com/bitsundboltsWebsite: 🔸bitsundbolts.com▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 The fake cache motherboard/BIOS02:37 Preparation03:56 BIOS 2.01r: Find the cache calculation10:05 BIOS 1.2: Find the cache calculation12:29 Find the difference: 2.01r vs 1.216:32 BIOS 1.2: The good code21:54 BIOS 2.01r: The bad code27:55 Possible fixes28:49 How to get 32MB of L2 cache33:13 Checksum errors36:46 Patch the BIOS code42:00 Testing the fixed BIOS
