Need help identifying this video slot

[knagl]

The cabinet is an old Leisure Time Technology "Pot-O-Gold" cabinet, but the guts of the machine (the CPU, circuit boards, etc.) are likely a custom job.

[UNIMAN]

What manufacture ever put the BV on the left?

Let's see, Universal, Sigma. You know the ones who are not around anymore!

[rokgpsman]

At least they didn't put the slot machine pull handle on the left side, that would be unique!

[ShadyNova]

well got the mobo back the batts replaced and still need a keyboard to setup the setting in the bios

[ShadyNova]

after looking into this mobo i have found that its a Teknor Applicom inc. t824e/ap_1-008 so now has anyone ever played with this kind of mobo before and can help me out on what to do for a keyboard i have seen some other models having a ps2 hook up on them

[cowboygames]

What kind of keyboard plug does it have? ATT? There's adapters for that...

[ShadyNova]

well all i see is a 16pin but it does say kbd/spk on it so im guessing that would be keyboard and speaker as well

[cowboygames]

We've got several computer gurus around here, hopefully one will chime in. Otherwise a google search may yield some onfo

[ShadyNova]

so i was thinking if i got a pci ps2 card would the bios see it so i can use a keyboard?

[rokgpsman]

after looking into this mobo i have found that its a Teknor Applicom inc. t824e/ap_1-008 .....

Teknor is now owned by and is part of Kontron, you might try contacting them and ask about a keyboard adapter for your motherboard.


Kontron America Support
Phone: 800-480-0044
Email: support@us.kontron.com


http://www.kontron.com/

[ShadyNova]

sweet thanks for the info i will ask

[rokgpsman]

*** EDIT ***


I also found this, it is a collection of manuals and documentation for the T824 board, which is similar to your T824E board.

http://cbu.kontron.ca/Archives/PCI-ISA_(PICMG_1_0)/VIPer/VIPer824/

[ShadyNova]

well i got a 16pin cable but i cant seem to find a ps/2 port for the keyboard the only ones i can find are from china and you get like 10 of them and it will take like a month to get to me anyone know where i can get one from in the states?

[rokgpsman]

Does your 16 pin ribbon have a connector that plugs into your motherboard?

You could get one of these PS/2 extension cables and cut off one end, then use those cable wires to connect to your ribbon. The other end of this extension cable would have the female PS/2 connector that you'd plug your keyboard into. I think for a PS/2 port they only use 4 wires.


https://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_28549_-1

[ShadyNova]

well boys and girls i got it working now does anyone know how to get into the setting on this thing i cant get it into the setup mode

[SolidSilver]

Have you yet contacted Mr. Bonogofsky at SGI?
This is most probably one of early his demo machines, as mentioned previously.

[ShadyNova]

no i have not i just did not what to bug him with 1000 questions about it i did find him on facebook so you think i should hit him up on that or just get him where he works?

[SolidSilver]

Facebook is probably more casual/personal that SGI, so probably a better route.
I agree, just keep it simple. I would just tell him you think you've acquired one of his early machines, can he verify,
maybe with a little history?

Just that verification will go a long way toward establishing what it really is, and possibly boosting it's value should
you ever wish to sell it.

You can always ask as a follow-up if he has any documentation or suggestions on how to set it up.