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From: nghiem@walt.cc.utexas.edu (Alex Nghiem)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: 80386 Mother Boards, XT form factor...
Keywords: 80386 mother board upgrade XT WD hard disk controller OS2
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Date: 10 Jul 89 05:22:46 GMT
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Reply-To: nghiem@walt.cc.utexas.edu (Alex Nghiem)
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I am interested in the experiences users of this group have
had with XT size 80386 boards. What boards do you recommend. Any
literature references? What bios should I look for. 

I note that many people have Micronics
80386 Boards. Is there a reason why they are popular? What about
the DTK and AMI boards that sell for about $800.00. Why is it that
some AMI boards appear to be OS/2 compatible but the boards with
Phoenix bios have no such certification? Will OS/2 run on a DTK
board.

Also, I have my eyes on the new WD6VMM2 board with cache and floppy
support. What size is this board (4" XT or 4.5" AT high.) 
Will it fit in a standard XT case? If it does not fit, which reputable 
hard disk/ floppy controller boards will do. Anything wrong with this
controller that would explain its relatively low price?

Which 1.2 and 1.44 meg floppy drives are recommended. I have my eyes on
the Teacs. But, how about the Toshiba's and the Fujitsu's. Which drives
have no problem writing a 360k or 720k format that can be read with
a low density drive. (Have you noticed that Sony's seem overpriced.)

Can anybody recommend where I can find a UL listed 200 watt FCC class B
XT size power supply CHEAP?

Finally, which 101 keyboards with keyclick are preferred. I have my eyes
on the Chiconey's. Any others?

Please send E-mail. I'll post results to the net.

nghiem@walt.cc.utexas.edu
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