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I bought some memory off ebay a few weeks ago.

I put it in the machine, and it works, but I don't get the full amount available. I forgot exactly what happens. I will check tomorrow.

Here is a scan of one of the SIMMs which is installed now.

http://stevecoates.net/stuff/72pinsimm.jpeg

There isn't any other information on them. Is there a programme which will run on Windows...

It is a P&Q L-9632-8 ML-1 94V-0.
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According to a bloke called Godspeed it is identical to the Amptron PM7900.

Just found this which may come in handy...

I did try a few of my spare 72 pin SIMMs in the machine, but it turns out that Pentiums need matched pairs :(.

It does have a slot for a DIMM, but I'm not sure what it would take. I tried a couple...

I decided that the Baby AT case was a bit rubbish, so I moved the hardware into my old Dell ATX case. I'm pleased to say it fitted nicely after I moved the motherboard mounts :).

Due to the lack...

I've no idea why he is having trouble with Vista. But I know that an 8139 card should work automatically in Linux so should be fine with any of the Linux based router distros.

I'm pretty sure it...

I have ordered one of these ZyXEL switches: http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZyXEL-Dimension-ES108A-Micro-Switch/dp/B000DZ83WY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1311989813&sr=8-12

I went for the 10/100 instead of...

Couldn't say what the maximum is, but it currently has 2x8MB in it.

I might get a ZyXEL switch then. I like the idea of a nice simple metal case. Looks loads better than strangely shaped plastic...

The motherboard takes 72 pin SIMMs. The motherboard is very similar (but not identical) to this: http://www.motherboard.cz/mb/amptron/PM-7900A.htm.

I will happily take some if you have some spares...

I don't think I will use this as a server, and just use it as a firewall/router.

I'll just stick to running the one machine for now. Do the 12V rails not tend to supply enough power for two...

I've decided to have a go at building my own router/firewall.

I have a nice little Baby AT motherboard with a Pentium 133* which should do the job nicely. It is in a Baby AT case and has an AT...