[K12OSN] *INEXPENSIVE* mobo/cpu options?

Ascension Tech ascensiontech at gmail.com
Mon Mar 14 08:31:58 UTC 2005


Hey Richard,
I don't know if your still having sound problems with the Optiplex gx1
but I just got mine working with this:

 SMODULE_01  = "cs4232 io=0x220 irq=7 dma=1"

Mine have the crystal cs4236b chipset.  

Best wishes,
Peter


On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:21:03 -0600, Richard K. Ingalls
<ringalls at glenwood.k12.mo.us> wrote:
> Terrell Prudé, Jr. wrote:
> 
> > I've tried Dell Optiplex PII machines in the past, but mind you, they
> > had SoundBlaster16 sound cards in them.  I know that all the other
> > hardware works just fine; our Optiplexes use 3Com 3C905 network
> > chipsets and ATI 3D Rage video chipsets in them--all stuff that's
> > LTSP-friendly.
> >
> > --TP
> 
> yes.  i've purchased several Dell Optiplex GX1 and GX100 boxes in the
> past that worked just fine and they even have PXE booting (the GX1's)!
> i haven't been able to configure sound on these boxes yet, but haven't
> spent much time on them.  i wish i could find some more of them...
> 
> >
> > Steve Hargadon wrote:
> >
> >> Richard (et al.):
> >>
> >> I have come to LTSP with a background of selling used computers for 16
> >> years.  Our primary line is the Dell Optiplex.  We like them since
> >> they have lifetime tech support from Dell and are extremely
> >> well-built, using the same components over long periods of time.
> >>
> >> Since I haven't yet tackled the sound issue, I'd be interested in
> >> sending someone a test unit who is familiar with sound to see how the
> >> Optiplexes do in that regard.  I'm personally working on an Optiplex
> >> P1-166 as my workstation for my home-office, and I use an Optiplex
> >> small form factor 866 when I go out and do demonstrations.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:03:59 -0700, Ben Nickell
> >> <twinprism at athena.physics.isu.edu> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Richard K. Ingalls wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> <snip>
> >>>>
> >>>> i may just buy  refurbished IBM NetVista's online: ...
> >>>>
> >>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1027007&sku=J156-2040
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Has anyone tried these boxes with K12LTSP?  Do you know more details
> >>> about the network, video, and sound?  The page doesn't mention specific
> >>> chipset or drivers, so I may have to buy one to try it out.
> >>>
> >>> Ben
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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