Install and Run IBM OS/2 1.30.2 Extended Edition in 86Box

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Author Jamie Honnaker
Date 2024-11-28
OS Version OS/2 1.3
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Install and run IBM OS/2 1.30.2 Extended Edition in 86box. You can find the Installation floppies online. This version ran on 286s. I could not find a 286 board that worked. I went with a 386 board. I was able to use the Factory install floppy disk images. If you try to install on a 486 or Pentium or qemu, you will need to find and download the “Modified” installation floppy disk images that have updated drivers on them.

  • Does not seem to support CD-ROM drives at all.
  • Does not seem to support sound cards at all.

You will need to go into the BIOS. If no floppy is inserted and the hard drive is unpartitioned, it will show a prompt to press F2 to go into the BIOS. You must select the Floppy Drive Type. You must also select the type of hard drive. Choose “Type 32.”

Choose PS/2 Video driver in OS/2.

Configuration

86box Configuration for OS/2 1.3.0.2 Extended Edition:

Machine
Machine Type: [1988] i386SX
Machine: [Intel 82335] ADI 386SX
CPU type: Intel i386SX
Frequency: 40
FPU: None
PIT Mode: Auto
Memory: 6144 KB
Time Synchronization: Enabled (local time)
Display
Video: [ISA16] Cirrus Logic GD5422
1MB
Mouse
Mouse: Microsoft Serial Mouse
COM1
Buttons: 2
Sound
Sound: None
Network
Network: Mode SLiRP
Adapter: [ISA] 3com Etherlink II
Address: 0x300
IRQ 3
DMA 3
BIOS address: CC00
Ports
Ports: Serial Port 1 checked. Serial Port 2 and Parallel port 1 unchecked.
Storage Controllers
HD Controller: [ISA16] PC/AT IDE Controller (Dual-Channel does not work)
FD Controller: Internal Controller
Hard Disk
Hard Disk: IDE (0:0) - RAM disk (max.speed) - 127MB - (CHS: 1020,15,17) - VHD format
Floppy Drive & CD-ROM
Floppy Drive: 3.5” 1.44M - Check BPB enabled
CD-ROM Drive: ATAPI (0:1) - Speed 8x - 86box CD-ROM 1.00

Enjoy!