Description
AST Bravo MS P/100 501921-701 Pentium 100MHz 16MB 1.2GB CD Floppy ISA Desktop PC
The AST Bravo MS P/100 (part number 501921-701) is a mid-1990s desktop computer built around the Intel Pentium 100MHz processor. Produced by AST Research, Inc., the Bravo MS line was a mainstream business desktop of its era, offered in a compact low-profile desktop form factor. This unit comes with 16MB of RAM, a 1.2GB hard drive (no operating system installed), a 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy drive, and a CD-ROM drive.
Specifications & What's Included
- Processor: Intel Pentium 100MHz
- RAM: 16 MB
- Hard Drive: 1.2 GB (no operating system installed)
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch
- Optical Drive: CD-ROM
- Expansion Slots: 1 PCI slot, 3 ISA slots
- Power Supply: 325W, 100–125V / 200–240V, 50/60Hz, 5/3A
- Form Factor: Desktop (low-profile)
- Part Number: 501921-701
- Rear ports include: VGA, serial, parallel, and PS/2-compatible connectors (visible on rear panel)
- Certifications: UL, CSE, CE, FCC (ID: DJKMORRIS-MS-P)
Applications
The AST Bravo MS P/100 dates from the mid-1990s, when the Intel Pentium 100MHz was a mainstream business-class processor and ISA expansion slots were still widely used alongside the emerging PCI bus. Machines like this were standard office workstations running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or DOS-based software of the period. Today, computers of this generation are sought by collectors of vintage 1990s hardware, retro gaming enthusiasts running period-correct DOS and early Windows games, and hobbyists maintaining or restoring legacy systems. The mix of one PCI slot and three ISA slots is characteristic of the transitional mid-1990s architecture and makes this a solid platform for ISA-bus add-on cards such as period sound cards, network cards, and specialty controllers. The unit also appeals to industrial and scientific users who need a compatible host for legacy ISA-based instruments or control hardware.
This AST Bravo MS P/100 (501921-701) Pentium 100MHz desktop computer has been visually inspected and appears to be in typical used condition for its age. The beige case shows yellowing and light surface scuffing consistent with a 1990s machine that saw regular use. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility, but it came from a working environment where it was previously in service. No operating system is installed. Please review all photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
AST Research |
Model: |
Bravo MS P/100 |
MPN: |
501921-701 |
SKU: |
22656 |
Type: |
Desktop Computer |
Processor: |
Intel Pentium 100MHz |
Processor Speed: |
100 MHz |
RAM: |
16 MB |
Hard Drive Capacity: |
1.2 GB |
Optical Drive: |
CD-ROM Drive |
Floppy Drive: |
1.44 MB 3.5-inch Floppy Drive |
Expansion Slots: |
1 PCI Slot, 3 ISA Slots |
Power Supply: |
325W, 100-125V/200-240V, 50/60Hz |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Certifications: |
UL, CSE, CE, FCC |
FCC ID: |
DJKMORRIS-MS-P |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Desktop unit only — no monitor, keyboard, mouse, or OS included. |
Condition Notes: |
AST Bravo MS P/100 Pentium 100MHz desktop inspected and in typical used condition — yellowing and light scuffing on case. Not powered or tested at our facility; pulled from a working environment. No OS installed. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |