[NTLUG:Discuss] somewhat OT: old parts

[Fred James]

Identify the hardware
(1) There used to be books (sometimes on CD-ROM) published with all that 
information on all the PC hardware - they may still be available, but I 
don't think they were ever cheap.
(2) It takes time, but I always just get the ID number of the hardware 
and do an Internet search on that - it usually works, even if the 
manufacture's name has changed.  Some times it turns up a site that just 
talks about the kind of hardware in general, and that has been useful too.
Upgrade the BIOS
(1) I have mixed feelings on that, based on the mixed results of the 
upgrades I have done, but an old board is still pretty much an old board 
(IMHO.  Still, and old board can do some jobs well.
Donations
(1) No promises, but tell me (off list if you like) what you are looking 
for, and what your non-profit does (are they tax deductible?), and I 
might be able to "hook you up".


Christopher Baker wrote:

>I work for a non-profit. And like many, we have some donated equipment.
>I am trying to identify some of the hardware (sound cards, motherboards)
>and wanted to see if there are any good resources for old hardware and
>how I might identify the hardware. The boards definitely need BIOS
>upgrades--one of them puked when I tried to install a 4.3 GB drive just
>for purposes of ghosting. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
>Chris
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