
Hans writes – “This project decodes the port 80 diagnostic port common to nearly all PCs and displays the last component tested, in English, should the computer hang on power up self test (POST); Using a Basic Stamp I” – Link.

Hans writes – “This project decodes the port 80 diagnostic port common to nearly all PCs and displays the last component tested, in English, should the computer hang on power up self test (POST); Using a Basic Stamp I” – Link.
ISA boards only? Am I correct?
Yes you’re correct, ISA boards only.
I built one of these 15 years ago. It’s totaly useless in any computer less than 5 years old because computers don’t have ISA slots anymore.
If you need confirmation that it’s obsolete, the article has a 2000 copyright and uses a BS1 that’s been off the market for years.
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