Compaq Professional Workstation 5100
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chipChipset
cpuSocket
speedFSB speed
66MHz
moboForm factor
LPX (max 229 x 330 mm)
dimDimensions
254mm x 218mm
chipCache
None/Integrated in the CPU
ramMax RAM size
512MB(ECC)
ramRAM type
168-pin EDO RDIMM
pwrPSU connector
maxcpuMulti CPU support
2 CPUs
connI/O ports
1x 
Coax 10Base-2 LAN
1x 
External SCSI
1x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
Parallel
1x 
RJ-45 LAN
2x 
Serial
2x 
USB 1.x
cardExpansion slots
Empty
wrench Known issues
  • Expansion slots are on proprietary riser

The listed slots are on the riser card that came with the motherboard.
If you have this board make sure you have the riser for it.

notes Notes
  • As with many Compaq systems from this era, the BIOS setup is on a hidden partition on the harddisk. If you get a system with the harddisk still operable, BACKUP THIS DIRECTLY. It is not fun recreating it from the setup floppies.
  • SCSI controller may be fussy about what model harddisk you fit, make sure the termination is set properly on all parts of the chain.
  • Riser card must be fitted, otherwise board will not start. Has 4 PCI + 2 ISA (one ISA and one PCI are shared)
  • VRM spare part NO.: 299306-001
  • The riser board's edge connector can easly loose good electrical contact with slot. Use of deoxit is advisable.
  • RAM memory should be populated in kits of 2 stick each time. Layout matters - refer to manual.
  • The board uses Compaq Highly Parallel System Architecture with Dual Memory Controllers Architecture.
  • BIOS chips: TI TMS28F020 + COMPAQ 299377-003
    Driver page (archived)
    Setup&Diagnostics Guide (archived)
Last updated 2025-06-28T19:19:27Z
Board info score is 7.4/10
bios 0 BIOS files available
drv 5 drivers available
Name
Version
OS support
Arch
Size
Filename
Name
Version
4.0
OS support
MS-DOS
Arch
x86
Size
363.7KB
Filename
Name
Version
4.0
OS support
Windows 3.1x
Arch
x86
Size
402.3KB
Filename
Name
Version
4.13
OS support
Windows 9x
Arch
x86
Size
35.3KB
Filename
Name
Version
4.13
OS support
Windows NT 3.5x Windows NT 4.0
Arch
x86
Size
100.8KB
Filename
Name
Version
4.13
OS support
Windows NT 3.5x Windows NT 4.0
Arch
ALPHA
Size
46KB
Filename
doc 4 board documents available
doc 2 other files available
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File
Logs
Title
F10 setup and Diagnostic
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Title
Support software
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