CompuServe Messages

Ray: We've been running several "power" systems like you describe around here for several months. First, make absolutely sure that you get the upgraded PROM set for the AT bridgeboard. If you don't, you're probably going to have bootup problems with the Janus library. Secondly, make sure to get the "cachecard" program from Dave Haynie so that you can disable 68030 caching of the bridgeboard's dual-port memory. Third, think very carefully about the PC side cards you're putting in there, remember that there are ONLY 2 "AT" style slots in an A2000, and the AT bridge takes up at least 1. You might want to go GVP for the 030 card, and put an AT harddrive on there to save the slot the SCSI controller would take up. This might allow you to put the bridge in the rightmost AT slot, giving you more PC side space. We don't use anything but Mitsubishi AUM-1341's for monitors here, but I know someone who just bought a NEC 3D and is quite happy with it. We use Flicker Fixers with every system. The 68030 cards do just what they're supposed to, working with a lot more software nowdays than they used to. I think this has a lot to do with the length of time the A2620 has been out. There is no effective difference in compatibility between the GVP 030's and the A2620's, both of which we use here. If it won't run on the 030, it most likely won't run on the 020 either. Most of what doesn't run is game software. Anything else? Ariel