Windows (Hardware and Software)

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Latest Z390 Coffee Lake Motherboard Contenders for Retro OS Installation:

All motherboards have at least:
VGA and HDMI
1 PS/2 port
1 Serial Com Port header



Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 <--- XPLive's Final Choice for Users
Better color scheme
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z390%20P...g%204/index.asp
Well spaced perfect for passive CPU heatsink
GOOD CMOS Battery Location
NO ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
NO RESET SWITCH
Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
6 SATA3, 2 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C), 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
Intel Gigabit LAN
ASRock RGB Polychrome SYNC
$159


Z390 Pro4 <--- nearly the same as the Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 but different color scheme and slightly cheaper
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z390%20Pro4/index.asp
Well spaced perfect for passive CPU heatsink
GOOD CMOS Battery Location
NO ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
NO RESET SWITCH
Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
6 SATA3, 2 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C), 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
Intel Gigabit LAN
$149




Z390 Phantom Gaming 6 <--- More expensive version of Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 that has Power and Reset Buttons
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z390%20P...g%206/index.asp
BAD CMOS Battery Location
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
RESET SWITCH
$186


Z390 Extreme4 <--- Not as good as Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 one of the few with VGA, HDMI, and Display Port.
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z390%20Extreme4/index.asp
BAD CMOS Battery Location
NO ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
NO RESET SWITCH
$172
3 PCIex1
3 PCIex16

Cheapest Hardware for SATA AHCI driver slipstreaming technique using an internal optical disc drive

Prices may differ depending on region.


[$33 before tax] USA Amazon
Plextor PX-891SAF 24X SATA DVD/RW Dual Layer Burner Drive Writer - Black (Bulk)
https://www.amazon.com/Plextor-PX-891SAF...ta%2Bdrive&th=1
$26.56


Maxell MAX630011 Premium Quality Recording and Re-Recording 4x CD-RW Media 52x Write Speed 700mb of Data or 80 Mins Per Disk
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006I5GE/ref...1544516853&sr=3
$6

[Game Info]
XP Steam Game: King's Quest
Publisher: Sierra / The Odd Gentlemen http://baking.theoddgentlemen.com/
Year: 2015
Purchase Site:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/345390/Kings_Quest/


[Software Requirements]
Steam Client

Operating System:
XP 32-Bit with Service Pack 3

SP3 Installer:
http://web.archive.org/web/2013020604404...SP3-x86-ENU.exe

SP3 CD:
http://web.archive.org/web/2015021319353...x86fre_spcd.iso

Microsoft Dot Net v4.0.30319
https://download.microsoft.com/download/...ull_x86_x64.exe

Installer v3.1
https://download.microsoft.com/download/...3803-v2-x86.exe


[Hardware minimum requirements]
Video and Audio:
Intel HD Graphics 4000 (HDMI output)
https://downloadmirror.intel.com/22642/a08/winxp_145111.exe

Storage: Ramdrive

Game Folder location:
X:\Steam\steamapps\common\King's Quest

Storage Space:
16.2 GB (17,491,047,778 bytes)
2,867 Files, 55 Folders

Saved Game File Location:
X:\Steam\steamapps\common\King's Quest\Binaries\Win

Saved Game File:
KQSave


[Video Link]
Future implemented