# vias (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vias. Page: Feed: --- ## [\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Exhuming the VT5329E (PN133 Development Board)](https://x86.fr/vias-graveyard-exhuming-the-vt5329e-pn133-development-board/) _2026-06-21 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ The next board from the cemetery is the VT5329E, a Socket 370 development board which was probably used to validate the switch between Trident to S3 Integrated graphics in early 2000s. Unlike reference boards, which are intended to serve as the basis for commercial motherboards, development boards are primarily designed for R&D purposes. Its unusual … Continue reading "\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Exhuming… ## [\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Reviving the VT5910A (Early C7-M + Unknown CN900 chipset)](https://x86.fr/vias-graveyard-reviving-the-vt5910a-early-c7-m-unknown-cn900-chipset/) _2026-06-08 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ The VT5910A development board is one of the most interesting boards from the cemetery. Unfortunately, I received it in fairly poor condition. All the heatsinks had been brutally torn off, there were scratches on both sides of the PCB, several connectors were damaged, pin headers were bent, some traces were cut, and thermal grease was … Continue reading "\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Reviving the VT5910A… ## [\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Autopsy of the VT5426D (First step to Mini-ITX!)](https://x86.fr/vias-graveyard-autopsy-of-the-vt5426d-first-step-to-mini-itx/) _2026-05-27 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ At first sight, the VT5426D board is very similar to the previously analyzed VT5292A. Both are based on the Apollo PLE133 chipset with a VT8601A Northbridge, and large areas of the PCB, especially around the CPU and VRMs, are almost identical. On the newer board, we can also notice the lack of a third SDRAM … Continue reading "\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Autopsy of the VT5426D (First step to Mini-ITX!)" ## [\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Booting the VT5292A (Apollo PLE133 Reference Board)](https://x86.fr/vias-graveyard-booting-the-vt5292a-apollo-ple133-reference-board/) _2026-05-26 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ Let’s continue the series with another one of the least damaged boards: the VT5292A, built around the Apollo PLE133 chipset, with a VT8601A Northbridge and a VIA VT82C686B Southbridge. This chipset was the direct successor to the MVP4 in VIA’s “integrated” chipset line, with built-in graphics. This time, we have Socket 370 and three SDRAM … Continue reading "\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Booting the VT5292A… ## [\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Resurrecting the VT5182E (Apollo MVP4 Reference Board)](https://x86.fr/vias-graveyard-resurrecting-the-vt5182e-apollo-mvp4-reference-board/) _2026-05-24 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ Some years ago, one of the last remaining VIA R&D facilities closed its doors, and I was lucky enough to save a bunch of motherboards from the salvage bin. Most of them were rare reference boards and development boards from the late ’90s and early 2000s, with sockets ranging from Socket 7 to Socket A/423, … Continue reading "\[VIA’s Graveyard\] Resurrecting the VT5182E (Apollo MVP4 Reference Board)" ## [Intel Xpress Resurrection: Reviving a Forgotten EISA Beast](https://x86.fr/intel-xpress-resurrection-reviving-a-forgotten-eisa-beast/) _2026-04-06 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ I’ve just finished restoring one of the few computers Intel produced in the early 1990s, and I’d like to share a few pictures of this wonderful platform. It has all the ingredients to catch the eye of retro enthusiasts: a full EISA motherboard, a design that served as the reference platform for the infamous 50 … Continue reading "Intel Xpress Resurrection: Reviving a Forgotten EISA Beast" ## [Intel “Bong” DAT Master – A piece of audio history!](https://x86.fr/intel-bong-dat-master-a-piece-of-audio-history/) _2026-02-01 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ A few months ago, I came across what looked like a real gem on eBay US: a studio copy of Intel’s iconic “Bong” sound. Yes! The famous 5-note jingle composed by Walter Werzowa in 1994 and used by Intel since the Pentium II era (starting in 1996). According to the seller, the tape is a … Continue reading "Intel “Bong” DAT Master – A piece of audio history!" [Listen](https://x86.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Img-6105-1080p.mp4) ## [The Limitations of Basic CPU Testers](https://x86.fr/the-limitations-of-basic-cpu-testers/) _2025-02-03 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ During the beta-testing phase of the Universal Chip Analyzer (UCA), some testers noticed that certain CPUs failed on the UCA while appearing to work on more basic testing devices. To determine whether this discrepancy was due to a flaw in the UCA, I purchased a couple of these simpler testers for comparison. Out of five … Continue reading "The Limitations of Basic CPU Testers" ## [Final Update for the UCA: Power Supply Overhaul](https://x86.fr/final-update-for-the-uca-power-supply-overhaul/) _2024-12-23 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ Designing a stable, adjustable and fail-safe power supply for the Universal Chip Analyzer has been one of the most challenging aspects of this project and I was quite reluctant to touch that part of the schematics. For years, the DC-DC power supply stage on the UCA Interface Board relied on Texas Instruments’ PTH08080W module, mounted … Continue reading "Final Update for the UCA: Power Supply… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4HIB5QebSdle) _2024-12-23 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Major Upgrade for the final DIP40 Adapter!](https://x86.fr/major-upgrade-for-the-final-dip40-adapter/) _2024-12-10 · Doc TB · X86.FR | Doc TB's R&D Lab_ The Universal Chip Analyzer (UCA) beta testing is entering its final phase! Thanks to the valuable feedback from talented professionals and passionate retro enthusiasts, two critical improvements were identified and addressed before the official release. The first improvement concerns the Interface Board, and a detailed update is coming soon. The second key enhancement involves the … Continue…