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andydrew39219
10-31-2007, 02:16 PM
my IBM monitor has built in speakers and i dont know what i ned to have to use them it has this purple connecter that looks like a normal PS/2 keyboard connecter but just a little different
zachig
10-31-2007, 03:20 PM
Can you take a picture of that connector?

Are you sure it's not the regular MIC Jack that is mainly used for Speakers and Headphones? If so, then you just need this cable:

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/2843/audioextensioncableey4.th.jpg (http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=audioextensioncableey4.jpg)

And then, just plug one to your monitor and the 2nd, to your Line Out / Speakers output in your sound card. :grin:

But if it's a different connector, maybe you need a special adpater...:???:

You can still try and contact your monitor retailer and/or go to a Radioshack and look for an adaptor. ;-)

GOOD LUCK! :icon_tiphat:
Miker
10-31-2007, 05:52 PM
IBM had this weird monitor standard for a while... It had a oddball VGA cable and a odd Sound Card/Speaker connector. This was long, long ago but you monitor might still have it. (The want people only to use their monitor and speakers.
andydrew39219
10-31-2007, 06:31 PM
yeah its a 1997 ibm monitor it has a mic port and this weird thing

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc76/andydrew392199/Photo157.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc76/andydrew392199/Photo156.jpg
Miker
10-31-2007, 06:39 PM
It runs Mic and Speakers off of one plug?

Only way to use it is if you have a proprietary IBM MoBo with onboard sound. I don't think you will be able to find an adapter. I quickly looked on NewEgg and didn't find one.
Scott
10-31-2007, 06:47 PM
Or is a touchscreen also and that plugs into a keyboard or mouse port?

What is the model # of the monitor so we can do some research?
Miker
10-31-2007, 06:59 PM
Good thought Scott, I though IBM got rid of the weird standards long ago... yet it is IBM, they can do some weird stuff so I never thought of touchscreen.
zachig
10-31-2007, 08:07 PM
Or is a touchscreen also and that plugs into a keyboard or mouse port?

What is the model # of the monitor so we can do some research?
Yeah, it might help :grin:. That's what I call a challange. ;-)

I really like searching for information of old stuff over the net. :grin:

Maybe if we'll the exact model of the monitor, we'll be able to track down the cable and how to order it...or...at least find a schematic and then you can easily produce your own cable, if you have a bit experience in electronics and have some soldering skills (and even if not, I'm sure you'll be able to find someone that will do it for you). :grin:

So...waiting for the model number...:icon_tiphat:
tyle6
10-31-2007, 09:44 PM
The World Can Be Conquered With A Schematic And Soldering Iron!!!!
Sadasius
10-31-2007, 10:36 PM
If it is the 'touch screen' it may have been recalled in 2002 for starting fires if it is a 15" crt touchscreen of a particular model. G51 and G51t I think.
zachig
10-31-2007, 11:22 PM
The World Can Be Conquered With A Schematic And Soldering Iron!!!!
Hehehe...:lol: So many things that can be done with them, Ha? :grin:
tyle6
11-01-2007, 12:46 AM
jeeperz!! you can even fix a tub if you know whats up!! ROFL!
Sadasius
11-01-2007, 04:22 AM
Found your plug info on Wiki...It is a MiniDin-7 and is used for sound and video. It was mostly used in the Commodore Plus/4 in the 80's but there are still some AV cards that use the this plug.
zachig
11-01-2007, 08:17 AM
Found your plug info on Wiki...It is a MiniDin-7 and is used for sound and video. It was mostly used in the Commodore Plus/4 in the 80's but there are still some AV cards that use the this plug.
WELL DONE Sadasius!!! :icon_tiphat: Now do you know where he can buy/order this cable, if at all? :roll:
Sadasius
11-01-2007, 11:05 AM
WELL DONE Sadasius!!! :icon_tiphat: Now do you know where he can buy/order this cable, if at all? :roll:

Yup. Here is a couple links;

http://www.trianglecables.com/mindin7malto1.html

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040114&p_id=2510&seq=1&format=2

http://www.outletpc.com/c6735.html

Seems most of the cables come with one RCA and one S-video cable connector.
andydrew39219
11-05-2007, 04:41 PM
this is all the info i have on the monitor
IBM type/model: 2128-B1N
serial number:55-31858
date of manufacture: September 1997
made in suwon, Korea (SEC)