This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Michael, Purchase the current version of the MegAChip and it'll fit fine with the ICD FFV. Any board we've shipped in the last 12 months is small enough to fit with _most_ other expansion devices in the A2000. (though some of them might be abit tight) The exact version of…
Somehow I thought that would be the answer! 8) Dean DKB Software
Richard, Uhhhh?? I don't know!!! 8) Really, What pieces do you want to graft onto your A3000? Dean DKB Software
From Commodores press release it would appear that the basic configuration for the A1200 is 14Mhz 68EC020 with 2Meg of CHIP ram, 88K floppy, AGA chipset, and the PCMCIA card slot. MSRP is to be $699 with availability slated for early December. Dean DKB Software
Phil, You may want to check with ICD to see if you have the latest ROMs and configuration software for the HD controller. If I remember correctly there was a problem with some of their software and 2.04. Dean DKB Software
The tarrifs range anywhere from 6% to a whopping 87% depending on the manufacturer, with the largest manufacturer getting the 87%. Dean DKB Software
Steven, Hmmm, If it's working leave it alone!!! 😉 However, if it fails again try unplugging the power connector from the motherboard and looking for anything strange. (like scorched or burnt pins and plugs) If you find such then you will probably have to replace the burnt part, if not…
Steven, Have you ever checked the power supply voltages with a fully loaded machine. It's possible that your power supply may be going south. Other than that, I can't see anything that would cause your problems with the configuration you have. Dean DKB Software
Steven, If you can't identify the problem, and wish to determine if the MegAChip is at fault call and make arrangements to send the MegAChip back and we'll test it out for you. Have you ever been able to configure your machine in a way that the problem doesn't show…
Steven, Get a good memory test program and test all of your CHIP ram. (MRBT2 over in AmigaVendor is a good test program) If you find a problem, call our tech support line and request an RA number to return the MegAChip. We'll check it out for you. I rather…
Bill, The way I understood it is that only applies to 'contract' programmers. (ie. work for hire) if the relationship is employee/employer then the employer is the copyright holder. Dean DKB Software
Kevin, Yeah, the pads are there on the motherboard. The math co-processor can also be added via the expansion connector on the bottom of the machine. Dean DKB Software
Michael, The HD drive is shipping as standard in all A4000's and some A3000T's. To the best of my knowledge, these are the only machines it is shipping in at this time. Dean DKB Software
Steve, According to the specs I have on the 68EC020 it _will_ support a math coprocessor. I don't believe there is one in the standard A1200, but there is on reason that I know of that one couldn't be added. Dean DKB Software
Don, The 2620 had an MMU on it that added a wait state for every memory access. Without that wait state, 5x seems reasonable. Dean DKB Software
John, The only thing I can think of is to make sure that any memory allocations you do have the MEMF_PUBLIC flag set if the block of memory has any possibility of being passed to to another task to handle. If you don't then there is a 'possibility' that at…
John, On the 4000 and the GVP '040 card make sure that the caches are turned off before loading your code. If it makes a difference then you probably have some self modifing code somewhere. (overlays can cause the same sorts of problems) Are you actually running 2.01 or 2.1?…
Rob, The 68060 is not yet a real product. In fact it isn't scheduled to be released until 1st qtr of 1994. A 50Mhz '060 is claimed to be 3 times faster than a 25Mhz '040 with a 66Mhz part planned. As of right now that is about all the…
Brian, Call tech support at (313) 960-8750 and describe your problem. There is a fix for your problem and Jerry in tech support can take care of it for you. Dean DKB Software
Steve, Glad I could help! 😉 Hopefully that was your problem so that now your machine will be stable. At least now its acting like it should. Dean DKB Software
Jonathan, Thanks, I'll call OXXI and check into it. Dean DKB Software
Steve, I'd suggest getting a good memory test program and testing all your CHIP ram. What you are describing sounds like a memory failure at the top of the 512K of CHIP RAM on your motherboard. If everything is setup correctly, the machine should have no problems setup for 1Meg…
Ronald, The board changes needed to make the A500 a 1Meg CHIP machine is only to change where the A501 addresses at in the machine. The OS goes out at boot time and determines exactly how much CHIP RAM is available and adjusts itself accordingly. As an example, I can…
Ken, Thanks for the description of what you have done. It does seem as though I need a few things that your current system hasen't addressed such as manufacturing inventory, Purchase orders, and product inventory. Any system that I get would also need to be networkable as I have four-five…
Ronald, Not quite correct regarding the A501 needing to be installed if you have an A500 configured for 1Meg or more of CHIP RAM. The system is quite capable of dealing with only 512K of CHIP RAM even if the A500 has a 1Meg Agnus installed and configured for 1Meg.…
Forrest, Do not use directory caching on HD's. It's generally a loss. The DCFileSystem is really intended for floppies where the caching can overcome the extreme slowness of the drive. Dean DKB Software
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Rich, I am very interested in any accounting package that runs on the Amiga. I would much appreciate any information you could pass my way. Dean DKB Software
I'm planning to. Dean DKB Software
James, I've heard of the Vector board but not yet seen one, so I can't give you any personally aquired information on it. I do know that IVS has tested it with our DKB2632 board. Dean DKB Software
Jim, What programs have problems with more than 512K of CHIP ram? If you have a list I'd certainly like to see it. (I'll make it available to my tech department) Dean DKB Software
Greg, Try adjusting the 'Overscan' preferences for the DblNTSC modes, that might be able to make the adjustments you wish. Dean DKB Software
Greg, 1. Copy the 'Storage/Monitors/DblPal' file to your 'Devs/Monitors' drawer and reboot. Then in the ScreenMode preferences editor select the DblPal hires no flicker mode. Save this and you should be all set. Oh, one other thing, you may also want to set the 'mode promotion' gadget in the IControl…
Pat, The A4000's video connector is a _superset_ of the A3000 slot. It contain quite a number of additional signals in order to support the extra color depth available on the machine. Dean DKB Software
Keith, It's IControl preferences and the button you want checked is 'Mode Promotion'. You don't need to do anythng with the 'Boot Menu' as it defaults to 'Best'. Dean DKB Software
Michael, We don't have a Zorro III memory board, BUT that doesn't mean we won't have one either. Dean DKB Software
Shraddhan, You might want to give a good look at Flow by New Horizons. It is an Idea Processor that works quite abit like you want. You can even directly load the Flow document into Pro Write for final touchup. Its rather difficult to describe what it is that Flow…
Wayde, Our address is: DKB Software 50240 W. Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI. 48393 (313) 960-8750 (tech support) (313) 960-8752 (Fax) Dean DKB Software
Pete, The 2630 requires the latest version of its ROM's in order to work with 2.04 correctly. I'm assuming these are the chips your friend can't get? If so here are the part numbers you need to order from C=. 390282-07 and 390283-07 These are the two EPROMS on the…
Bob, Yes, installing anything inside an A500 will void your warranty. This includes the MegAChip. I just wanted to point out that the modification does work in every A500 that we've tried it in. There are some third party products that don't work correctly with one meg of CHIP ram…
Bob, We've sold thousands of MegAChips, many of them installing in A500's without ONE complaint about the A500 incompatibility. Most problems revolve around one of three things. 1) Improper installation – This is probably what got C=, too many times when the trace cut is performed, more than one trace…
DEC just posted a fourth quarter loss of 1.85 billion. They've reduced thier workforce by 23000 in the last 3 years, and expect to layoff 15000 more this year. Overall I'd say DEC picture isn't too bright. Dean DKB Software
Glenn, Check out a Software Hut ad in Amiga World. They were selling A2630s with 2Meg for $499.00. Dean DKB Software
Richard, No that is not correct. Every partition gets a root block, regardless of where it is at. The root block is the middle sector on a logical partition. You aren't by chance trying to do a Quick Format, are you? Under the circumstances I'd suggest doing a complete format.…
Bob, Try the latest Devices RKM. It has a chapter describing the SCSI/SCSI direct information. There really isn't much there, but it's more than what you get out of the includes. Dean DKB Software
Glenn, Ahh, you must have the memory board for the MMR. There are a couple of different tower cases for the A2000. One of them may solve your problems, though you'd have to be real careful about tying the MMR down into place since hanging the motherboard vertically is likley…
Mike, 6.6 is the most current 2091 ROMs. Dean DKB Software
Sam, First, Check your 2091's ROMs and make sure you have version 6.6. If you don't then get them. Secondly, Why are you still using ZKick to load 2.0? From your message it sounds like you may still be using a beta version of 2.0 which could very easily be…
Glenn, I would, if at all possible, NOT put the MMR on a cable of any length. Doing that is asking for major problems with crosstalk between signals on the cable. Try calling ICD and seeing if they have a version of the FFV that works better with the MMR.…
Glenn, Call CSA and describe your configuration to them, they have a standoff that is the correct size to make the MegaChip and the MMR fit together _under_ the drive bays. I know that many people have just the setup you do that are operating without problems. Dean DKB Software
Leslie, Most definatly. Getting an '030 board with some 32bit RAM and an MMU can make a world of difference. Check out some ads in Amiga World, there is at least one company in there selling CBM's 2630 for under $500. (this of course assumes that you are running on…
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