Blonde Guy OS/2 hardware page
There is a guide for building a computer to run OS/2, and procedures
for adding CD-Writers, Zip Disks, Wheel-mice and DSL to OS/2.
- OS/2 Notebook Server
Converting an old, unused notebook computer to a server can save
electricity, and prevent waste.
- How to replace the server hard drive
When the hard drive on the server goes, you've got to replace it quickly,
to minimize server down-time. Here is a complete procedure.
- Building a computer to run OS/2
I built my own computer to run OS/2 Warp Server for e-Business. I used
only components I knew to have OS/2 support. The computer worked first time,
and there were no glitches installing OS/2.
- Iomega Zip Drive
I've produced a detailed installation guide for the Iomega Zip Drive
ATAPI version. If you have a parallel port version, return it to the
store.
- Using SATA DVD-RW drives
I'm a long-time RSJ CD-Writer user, but it stopped working on modern drives.
This essay gives procedures for using modern SATA-attached drives.
- IDE CD-RW drive
I've produced a detailed installation guide for some IDE CD-Writers.
Read the essay to which CD-Writers will work.
- ScrollPoint or Wheel mouse
I've produced a detailed installation guide for the ScrollPoint or
Wheel mouse. Users of WSeB do not need this guide because wheel mouse
support is standard.
- Installing a new Sound Card
I found this explanation of how to install a new sound card in OS/2,
and it was the most elegant way I have seen.
- USB Multi-Port Hub
Some notes I made when I needed a parallel port on a new computer that had none.
- HP252dw Printer
Some notes I made when I installed my HP Color Laserjet Pro HP252dw.
- M93 Parallel Port Upgrade
How to install a parallel port on a Lenovo M39p Desktop.
- Icy Dock
Notes and details of Icy Dock dual removable SSD support on OS/2.