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dogear!kharma!dave@isc-br!tau-ceti writes:

> Given the fact that a 286 12 mz motherboard for a PC runs less than 150
> dollars these days, depending upon how robust you will need it to be, I think
> you should upgrade, anyway. Just make certain it will fit the OEM IMB case.
> Some will, some won't.
> 

Some manufacturers make some really small mini-AT's that are square in
size, and fit in the space of about 1/3 a full-sized AT board. I've
mounted these in original IBM PC cases, and with a little work figuring
out where you should put standoffs, they're fine. Be care with 
what model you select - make sure the RAM, if it's the SIMM or SIP type
is not near the drive cages - you'll have a hard time fitting the board
in if you can at all. 
 
Be sure too to place electrical tape or some sort of insulating material
on the border edges of the case where the original PC motherboard sat,
otherwise you'll short the whole shebang out.
 
Skip
 

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