Draft:Recommended VM configurations/OS/2

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This page provides recommended configurations for installing builds in a specific emulator or hypervisor. This page is by no means exhaustive, and your mileage may vary, so you may have to adjust some settings to your liking as it sees fit.

Overview

OS/2 is best run on 86Box (especially OS/2 1.x, which crash on processors newer than the 486 without patching), even supporting IBM's PS/2 models that OS/2 was originally designed for. OS/2 Warp 4 should also be able to run well on VirtualBox, and also have Guest Additions support for this version.

For eComStation and ArcaOS, using VirtualBox or VMware is recommended.

Notes

86Box

• Use the x86 version of 86Box if possible. x64 versions of 86Box may have potential CPU emulation issues that can cause emulator crashes, particularly with Socket 7 and higher machines.
• In order to properly configure networking, the proper addresses must be set in the network setup as described in the 86Box documentation.
• Avoid using the default "RAM Disk [max. speed]" option for the ESDI or IDE hard drive speed, as it can cause problems on OS/2 due to performing instructions faster than some applications or drivers can support. Instead, use the RPM speed closest to the year of the build's compilation.
• Unless mentioned, leave each other setting as their default values.
• For best results, use the latest developer release of 86Box.
• Certain component names may change or be removed in later versions of 86Box, so certain configurations may not be compatible with all versions of 86Box. Most configurations are also not interchangeable with PCem or VARCem.

OS/2 1.1 - 1.2

IBM

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [i386DX/i486 MCA] IBM PS/2 model 70 (type 3) CPU type: Intel i386DX, 20 MHz Memory: 4 MB FPU: 387
Display	Display: Internal controller, 8514/A enabled
Input devices	Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse
Sound	Sound card: None
Network	Network: None
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial ports 1 and 2 enabled, parallel port 1 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: [MCA] IBM PS/2 ESDI Fixed Disk Adapter FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: ESDI (0:0) drive, 615 cylinders, 6 heads, 17 sectors (30 MB)
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 3.5" 1.44 MB drive (A:) CD-ROM drive(s): None
Notes
An IBM PS/2 model 70/80 reference disk is required to set up the BIOS information on the system.

Microsoft

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [80286 ISA] AMI IBM AT CPU type: Intel 80286, 8 MHz Memory: 8192 KB (8 MB) FPU: 287XL
Display	Display: [ISA] VGA, 8514/A enabled
Input devices	Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse (COM1)
Sound	Sound card: None
Network	Network: None
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial ports 1 and 2 enabled, parallel port 1 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: [ISA16] PC/AT IDE Controller FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: IDE (0:0) drive, 462 cylinders, 8 heads, 17 sectors (30 MB); [1989] 3500 RPM
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 3.5" 1.44 MB drive (A:) CD-ROM drive(s): None

OS/2 1.3

IBM

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [i386DX/i486 MCA] IBM PS/2 model 80 (type 3) CPU type: Intel i386DX, 33 MHz Memory: 4 MB FPU: 387
Display	Display: Internal controller, 8514/A enabled
Input devices	Mouse: Standard PS/2 Mouse
Sound	Sound card: None
Network	Network: None
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial ports 1 and 2 enabled, parallel port 1 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: [ESDI] IBM PS/2 ESDI Fixed Disk Adapter FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: ESDI (0:0) drive, 681 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors (203 MB); [1989] 3500 RPM
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 3.5" 1.44 MB drive (A:) CD-ROM drive(s): None
Notes
An IBM PS/2 model 70/80 reference disk is needed to set up the BIOS information of the machine.

Microsoft

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [i386DX ACC 2168] AMI 386DX clone CPU type: Intel i386DX, 33 MHz Memory: 8 MB FPU: 387
Display	Display: VGA, 8514/A enabled
Input devices	Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse
Sound	Sound card: None
Network	Network: None
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial ports 1 and 2 enabled, parallel port 1 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: [ISA16] PC/AT IDE Controller FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: IDE (0:0) drive, 681 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors (203 MB); [1989] 3500 RPM
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 3.5" 1.44 MB drive (A:) CD-ROM drive(s): None

OS/2 2.x

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [i386DX/i486 OPTi 495] DataExpert SX495 CPU type: Intel i386DX, 33 MHz Memory: 16 MB FPU: Internal
Display	Display: [ISA] VGA, 8514/A enabled
Input devices	Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse (COM1)
Sound	Sound card: None
Network	Network: None
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial ports 1 and 2 enabled, parallel port 1 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: Internal controller FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: IDE (0:0) drive, 1024 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors (504 MB); [1992] 3600 RPM
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 3.5" 1.44 MB drive (A:) CD-ROM drive(s): None
Notes
This configuration applies to all versions of OS/2 2.x.

OS/2 Warp 3

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [i386DX/i486 OPTi 495] Award 486 clone CPU type: Intel i486DX2, 50 MHz Memory: 32 MB FPU: Internal
Display	Display: [VLB] S3 Vision864 (Phoenix)
Input devices	Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse (COM1)
Sound	Sound card: [ISA16] Sound Blaster AWE32, IRQ set to 7
Network	Network: [ISA] 3Com EtherLink II, IRQ set to 5
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial ports 1 and 2 enabled, parallel port 1 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: Internal controller FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: Adaptec AHA-154xC
Hard disks	Hard drive: SCSI (0:00) drive, 1024 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors (504 MB); RAM Disk (max. speed)
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 3.5" 1.44 MB drive (A:) CD-ROM drive(s): SCSI (0:01) CD-ROM drive at 20x speed
Notes
This configuration also applies to OS/2 Warp Connect, though network settings only apply to the Connect edition. If using 86Box 4.0, set the CD-ROM drive type to "(SCSI) TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-3301TA 0272".

OS/2 Warp 4

VirtualBox Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
General	Operating System: OS/2 Warp 4
System	Base Memory: 64 MB Chipset: PIIX3 Pointing Device: PS/2 Mouse I/O APIC: Disabled EFI: Disabled Processor(s): 1 CPU
Display	Video Memory: 16 MB Graphics Controller: VBoxVGA 3D Acceleration: Disabled
Storage	Floppy: One floppy controller Hard drive: IDE 4 GB drive
Audio	Audio controller: Sound Blaster 16
Network	Network adapter: Enabled
Serial Ports	Ports: All ports disabled
USB	USB Controller: Disabled
Notes
The floppy controller is only needed if setting up OS/2 Warp 4.0. The OS/2 Warp 4.5.x line uses a boot CD instead of floppy disks, making the floppy controller obsolete. If asked for the primary graphics adapter, select the "Scitech Display Doctor" option and continue.

OS/2 Warp 4.0

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [Socket 7 (Single Voltage) i430FX] QDI FMB CPU type: Intel Pentium, 90 MHz Memory: 64 MB FPU: Internal
Display	Display: [PCI] S3 Trio64V+ (Phoenix)
Input devices	Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse (COM1)
Sound	Sound card: [ISA] Sound Blaster v2.0
Network	Network: [PCI] AMD PCnet-PCI II
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial Ports 1 and 2 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: Internal controller FD controller: Internal controller SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: IDE (0:0) 4161 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors (2 GB) drive
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): One 1,44 MB floppy drive CD-ROM drive(s): ATAPI (0:1) CD-ROM at 48x speed
Notes
If using 86Box 4.0 or later, set the CD-ROM drive type to "HITACHI CDR-8130 0020".

OS/2 Warp 4.5x

86Box Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
Machine	Machine: [Socket 8 i440FX] Intel VS440FX CPU type: Intel Pentium Pro, 200 MHz Memory: 128 MB FPU: Internal
Display	Display: [PCI] S3 ViRGE/GX2 (357)
Input devices	Mouse: Standard PS/2 Mouse
Sound	Sound card: [ISA] Sound Blaster v2.0
Network	Network: [PCI] AMD PCnet-FAST III
Ports (COM & LPT)	Port(s): Serial Ports 1 and 2 enabled
Storage controllers	HD controller: Internal controller FD controller: none SCSI controller: None
Hard disks	Hard drive: IDE (0:0) 4161 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors (2 GB) drive
Floppy & CD-ROM drives	Floppy drive(s): None CD-ROM drive(s): ATAPI (0:1) CD-ROM at 56x speed
Notes
If asked for the primary graphics adapter, leave the "S3 Virge Family GRADD" option set and continue. If using 86Box, 4.0 set the CD-ROM drive type to "HITACHI CDR-8130 0020".

eComStation 1.x

VirtualBox Configuration
Setting type	Configuration
General	Operating System: eComStation
System	Base Memory: 256 MB Chipset: PIIX3 Pointing Device: PS/2 Mouse I/O APIC: Disabled EFI: Disabled Processor(s): 1 CPU
Display	Video Memory: 16 MB Graphics Controller: VBoxVGA 3D Acceleration: Disabled
Storage	Floppy: No floppy controller Hard drive: IDE 4 GB drive
Audio	Audio controller: ICH AC97
Network	Network adapter: Enabled
Serial Ports	Ports: All ports disabled
USB	USB Controller: Disabled