How can I find the model number of an old Compaq for example like the one I mentioned HERE if I don't see it clearly written there or its scratched off.

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Just guessing
Is it stamped/scribed onto the casing?
maybe underneath?
If the monitor seems to be an original match perhaps a clue there? on the serial number?
If the motherboard is a Compaq make then try running the board number in a "search engine" search? you never know it might narrow the model down to a few machines?

I just have the base and no monitor. Not sure of the motherboard number either. And nothing scribbled in the casing I can see.

Or as I said in the other post THIS PICTURE may help.

ivnj

One more try...
In the top r/h pic I see there is a printed number in blue
reads "L80929E" that could be a serial number B) a part number or C) the model number? see if there is a corresponding number on that big white layout label (bottom left hand corner) or on any other barcode stickers?
I ran a search Not a model no ...could be a parts no?
If you can get the motherboard out(Take your time with this) The brand name will be on the reverse side.
You may be able see it (avoid dismantling), if it has any vent slots on the hidden side and shine a light(desklamp or torch) through the slots, do this first .

Don't see a model# or feel like taking apart the thing. It's either an Intel or Compaq MB. Or perhaps a list of all the Compaq NLX SFF (Small Form Factor) models they made that went upto P2-450.

ivnj

It also uses a Compaq NC3161 Fast Ethernet Driver. That might narrow the search.

ivnj

I had a search around using the Ethernet Driver No
and found this info off a driver download site
No nearer what the motherboard is but it does give a hint what the OS is needed to run it..I suspect it's DOS but the most modern OS it can handle is listed as Win NT4 and Windows 2000 Has a separate TXT file
(No model numbers)for detailed specs.

Detailed Specs

And here is my search off Google ,if you want to find other matches?(79 hits)

Google Search Results

Edited to correct horizontal page distortion caused by long URL.

[This message was edited by Dwight on 08-03-03 at 12:18 PM.]

Maybe I'll just call them. Anyone have their number for outdated support?

ivnj

Actually I just called them and their database was down. But found it online anyway. THIS page will help U auto locate the serial number and then model info. So according to their site it is a (Compaq Deskpro EN SFF P333/66.

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INVJ
I did a bit of searching and I found that the "P333/66" refers to a Pentium 2 chip(333MHZ-66mhz bus)
http://www.hardwaresite.net/fakep2.html
That's the good news
Now the bad news the P2 333/66 chip was the fastest of the P2s
So you cannot improve unless you overclock
If you can get it running,all it will be good as is an emergency standby or Ok for playing old games on depending on what OS you can find to run on it?
brings up the question what type of video card is fitted? Won't be a Geforce far too early for that,I remember the last video cards (before the 3D generation came )were called VGA. If it is really ancient the card fitted will be an EGA but they are swapable
I think they can still be found on sale though prices when I last saw them were in the "Bargain Bin" range

It is an NLX so everything is on board. It is an ATI RAGE PRO 3D on board. And P2s were made in 450MHZ also just mabe not 66-FSB. So I can upgrade. My mom just found web browsing very slow (It is 98SE) but I mean people did that kind of stuff back then without GHZ computers.

ivnj