Xref: utzoo comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc:10770 comp.dcom.modems:10607 Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!uupsi!dorsaidm!skipm From: skipm@dorsai.com (Dorsai SysOp) Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc,comp.dcom.modems Subject: Re: 4.77MHz PC sufficient for 19200 bps modem? Keywords: modem, pc Message-ID: Date: Tue, 25 Jun 91 13:01:43 EDT References: Organization: The Dorsai Diplomatic Mission ( Mail address : user@dorsai.com ) dogear!kharma!dave@isc-br!tau-ceti writes: > Given the fact that a 286 12 mz motherboard for a PC runs less than 150 > dollars these days, depending upon how robust you will need it to be, I think > you should upgrade, anyway. Just make certain it will fit the OEM IMB case. > Some will, some won't. > Some manufacturers make some really small mini-AT's that are square in size, and fit in the space of about 1/3 a full-sized AT board. I've mounted these in original IBM PC cases, and with a little work figuring out where you should put standoffs, they're fine. Be care with what model you select - make sure the RAM, if it's the SIMM or SIP type is not near the drive cages - you'll have a hard time fitting the board in if you can at all. Be sure too to place electrical tape or some sort of insulating material on the border edges of the case where the original PC motherboard sat, otherwise you'll short the whole shebang out. Skip ************************************************************************** ** SkipM@DORSAI.com - The Dorsai Embassy / Dorsai Diplomatic Mission ** ** (Systems Manager) - Consulate : (212) 431-1944 ** ************************************************************************** ** "The difference between a good man, and a bad man, is the choice of ** ** cause." - Unknown ** **************************************************************************