Zia Computers P90

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Zia Computers P90
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John With Zia P90
Hardware
Vendor:Zia Computer Systems
Model:P90
CPU:Pentium P5@90MHz
Bus:PCI, ISA
RAM:16MB
Video:Diamond Stealth 64 DRAM 2MB
Storage Interface:SCSI-2
Fixed Storage:Fujitsu M2694ES-512 1.08GB
Sound Hardware:Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 ISA
Software
OS:Windows 3.1/95 RTM
Collection Data
Acquired:1994
From:Don Knapp
Paid:$3000
Relinquished:1997
Relinquished to:James Lines
Catalog Data
Location:Location Unknown
Usage Info
Role:Personal Workstation


Summary

This was my second PC, following the IBM PC 5150. I am currently building a detailed replica.

After I bought Poseidon (Original), I used this briefly as a Linux machine. However, my mother eventually forced me to get rid of this system. It was sold to James Lines, who eventually gave it to his sister, Geri Dawn Curtis.

Specifications

  • Intel Neptune chipset
  • NCR 53c810 SCSI HBA (later replaced with an Adaptec AHA-1542
  • Diamond Stealth 64 DRAM 2MB PCI video card
  • Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 ISA sound card
  • Fujitsu M2694ES-512 hard drive
  • Toshiba XM-3401 4x CD-ROM
  • Panasonic JU475 5.25" floppy drive
  • Sony 3.5" floppy drive
  • 28800bps V.FC internal POTS modem
  • Mid-Tower Case
  • ViewSonic 15G monitor
  • IBM ProPrinter X24E dot-matrix printer (with form-feed)
  • KeyTronic 101-key keyboard (later replaced with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard)
  • Microsoft Mouse (ergonomic) (later replaced with a Logitech MouseMan Marble)

Printer Replacement

The IBM printer was replaced early on with a Canon BJC-4000, which I later replaced with a Canon BJC-610.