tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912304064180557743.post753256603965067434..comments2023-09-21T00:56:45.241-07:00Comments on The Antique Hardware Guide: Compaq Deskpro XL 590Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912304064180557743.post-71733064309957061132021-02-27T00:44:33.042-08:002021-02-27T00:44:33.042-08:00I just bought a similar Deskpro XL 466 and your bl...I just bought a similar Deskpro XL 466 and your blog post keeps coming up when I do various searches, so I thought I'd finally leave a comment :) I love this machine - obviously there are more powerful computers out there but if you're trying to model the late DOS/early Windows era, it doesn't get much better than my Deskpro. One perk of these machines is that you can fully upgrade the processor since it's on a daughter card, and I have the P100 card as well as my 486 (these cards only cost about 50 bucks today). It's a plug and play swap; takes 60 seconds. I've also replaced the battery in mine with a common battery holder so now it can be swapped easily with a common CR2032 (or BR2032 if you want to retain the extreme temperature tolerances). Everything on these machines is just such a step up in quality vs. the Packard Bell I used to own at the time that it's not even funny. Wish I could have afforded one back in the day!<br /><br />Oh, and Windows 95 has drivers for the sound card, and it's PnP. I'm not sure about DOS drivers. I did put a SB16 in mine to add a game port, and of course that works fine in DOS.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824929910429164650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912304064180557743.post-34637345802930177822019-01-21T10:58:46.327-08:002019-01-21T10:58:46.327-08:00Hi Χωρίς Όνομα, could you share the sound drivers ...Hi Χωρίς Όνομα, could you share the sound drivers please?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11273404307639880636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912304064180557743.post-29612564617540472492015-07-02T23:54:28.201-07:002015-07-02T23:54:28.201-07:00Ι have a Deskpro XL560/60 from 1994 and it has a f...Ι have a Deskpro XL560/60 from 1994 and it has a floppy that reads 1.44 disks with no problem at all. Also the inside compartment is cramped but only if you try to work without removing some parts. i.e. the processor board, the fan, etc. This should be a no brainer, plus the CMOS battery also. It is indeed soldered-in but it is indeed replaceable if you are not afraid and know how to use a solder iron. actually, While at it, you can replace the original battery holder with a modern socket, again if you are competent enough with soldering. Finally, never had an issue with the sound drivers, just use the standard settings in your autoexec.bat and config.sys, plus check the HP website they do host (still) documentation and drivers/utilities for this PC. Actually, with the Vocalyst keyboard attached this machine is quite impressive for its age (20+yrs). I have run up to Windows 2000 server on it and it does do the job without complaining. Contact me if you want more detailed info on this museum piece, I know it inside-out! Χωρίς Όνομαhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593021183377292935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912304064180557743.post-25648297395271633732014-12-27T02:25:45.755-08:002014-12-27T02:25:45.755-08:00Do you know where i can get the mounting brackets ...Do you know where i can get the mounting brackets for 5.25 drives?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783996656957099731noreply@blogger.com