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The ALR Business VEISA 386/33 is a nice 386 desktop. The previous owner even installed a CF adapter.

Specs

CPU
Intel 80386DX @ 33 MHz
FPU
N/A
BIOS version
1.00.11A
Bus type
EISA
Memory
640 KiB conventional + 4352 KiB extended
Display adapter
Cirrus Logic GD5320
Display adapter BIOS version
3.10
Maximum resolution
800x600x4bpp @ 60 Hz (16-color Super VGA)
Mouse
PS/2 connector
Keyboard
AT connector
Storage
500 MB CompactFlash-to-IDE adapter, swappable in the back
Network
3Com EtherLink III
Sound
Sound Blaster compatible
Optical drive
Toshiba XM-5602B[1]
Floppy drive
3.5" 1.44 MB

Quirks

  • There is a packaged riser card tucked away at the edge of the inside of the case. It appears to provide eight more memory module slots. There is a note on it from the previous owner that reads, "Card Prevents RAM test/Boot."
  • The original hard disk is still mounted in its original location, but it has long been disconnected in favor of the CF-to-IDE adapter.
  • Sometimes a "Configuration error for slot 16" message appears during boot, but it seems like there are no ill effects.

History

  • 2023-09-09: The computer is won at the VCF Midwest auction.
  • 2023-09-10: The computer is temporarily transported back to my parents' place.
  • 2023-09-27: The computer is transported to the new home.

References