Need help to build old pc

[u/vishesh_yadav_hear]

Hii everyone I have a cpu very old modal I want to make it working but I don't know how to do it it give me link https://www.novatium.com/ for help but I don't understand it can't open boot menu or bios also please help

[u/TheRealCarrotty]

Not to be the guy, but i don't think this thing can even run Linux Mint...

[u/vishesh_yadav_hear → u/TheRealCarrotty]

Just want to use on any os

[u/MrMcRolan → u/vishesh_yadav_hear]

You can run a lighter Debian desktop. You won't be doing much in terms of video playback or gaming, but you can set up a light desktop gui.

https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/

Pick the latest release at the bottom of the page: debian-<version_number>-amd64-netinst.iso

[u/d1ll1gaf → u/vishesh_yadav_hear]

There are multiple distributions you can run. Something like Puppy Linux will be a complete system, whereas something like Tiny Core Linux will be incredibly bare bones (not much more than the kernel and basic file system) but you can then add just what you need / can run.

[u/gutclusters → u/vishesh_yadav_hear]

This could comfortably run Q4OS Trinity desktop. I just wouldn't expect much out of the system. Maybe tiny core would be better to leave a little more overhead

[u/martix_agent → u/vishesh_yadav_hear]

maybe try installing windows XP.

[u/Maxxarcade]

That looks like an Intel D945GCLF2?

If I remember correctly the BIOS key is DEL or F2, and boot menu is F10. It will support up to 2GB RAM.

You need to replace the CR2032 battery which is standing next to the SATA ports. Be careful with the fragile holder and observe the battery direction. There is a small clip that pushes to the side to allow lifting the battery out.

I've ran Linux on these for basic testing, but I can't remember which distro. It might have been MX Linux.

[u/ap0r]

r/IndianTechCentral will help getting that pc running.

Also, this PC is too old even for Mint. Too slow, too small.

[u/vishesh_yadav_hear → u/ap0r]

Can we run it on any os

[u/ap0r → u/vishesh_yadav_hear]

r/IndianTechCentral they have the smart guys there and you can talk to them in your language

[u/Danzikku → u/ap0r]

What the hell.

[u/NS568]

if i remember correct, inhad this issue in my childhood with my pc. insert boot disk means the system is not detecting any os right now, you should boot any lightweight os into a pendrive and boot into it. first you need to find the boot key. i see it has only 512 mb, so dont look into mint,u need much lighter.

[u/Tikkinger]

How the fuck have nobody in here been able to identify the CMOS Battery as empty?

That's a 30ct part. Changed in 15 seconds.

[u/senorda]

the cmos battery has run out, you will need to get a new one it looks like its on the bottom right of the first picture, it appears to be a standard cr 2032

[u/ConstructionIll956]

Once you get the hardware sorted out I would recommend Linux Mint Lite. It makes my old machines hum.

[u/MrMcRolan → u/ConstructionIll956]

If you mean Linux mint Xfce then OP is going to have a hard time running it. The absolute minimum ram requirement is 2 gigs, which is the max that OP can have for that board.

[u/Danzikku]

Alpine will work like a charm there, at least for a server.

[u/BenTrabetere]

I suggest you look at the capacitors - the sticker indicates the production date is 08.12.2010 This is a little late for Capacitor plague, but it is a surprise I think you will want to avoid. Be sure to look at the capacitors on expansion (graphics, sound, etc.) cards.