Template:VMConfiguration/86Box/doc

To list a configuration for 86Box for use in the Recommended VM configurations page, you must use the "VMConfiguration/86Box" template, which can list the configuration in a structured table.

Usage
The following code will result in the table above:

Required: The machine type and machine to be used. Try to be as specific with the machine as possible, per how 86Box lists the machine (using the format of ). Failure to provide a machine will default it to "Unknown".

Required: The CPU type and CPU speed. Failure to provide the CPU will default it to "Unknown".

Required: Memory to use in the machine. Failure to provide the memory amount will default it to "Unknown".

The name of the display adapter, including the bus of the display adapter. Defaults to "None" if not provided.

Required: Input device/mouse to use in the machine. Failure to provide the input device will default it to "Unknown".

Network type and adapter to use, including the bus of the network card. Defaults to "None" if not provided.

List the serial and parallel ports that will be enabled in the configuration, followed by any LPT devices that will be used. Defaults to "All ports disabled" if not provided.

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The name of the hard drive and floppy drive controller, respectively. Provide the name of the bus with the name of the controller as well. Defaults to "Internal controller" if not provided.

The bus of the hard drive, alongside the cylinder/heads/sectors configuration of the hard drive. Defaults to "None" if not provided.

The type of floppy drive to be used with the configuration. Place the drives in the order they will be seen by the system (the first floppy listed will usually be drive A, and the second is usually drive B). Defaults to "None" if not provided.

The bus and speed of the CD-ROM drive. Defaults to "None" if not provided.

Any additional notes regarding to the configuration of the machine, such as additional drivers or instructions, can be listed here.