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#GVP Board Update

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#89044From: GE O'BrienAug 30, 1994 4:57 PM

GVP Tech; Greetings, I have a problem I hope you can help me correct. We have an Amiga 2000 with a GVP G-Force 030. Model Combo30-40/40/4 MFG code 0492, serial # 0038806 and it is stamped 40 MHZ. It has a 68882 FPU installed. It has an MC68ECO30 Processor which is what I am concerned about. (Read ECO please) We have ordered an Emplant and have been talking to Utilities Unlimited about the configuration needed to properly run the Emplant and were informed we needed a processor with an MMU. We understand that the MC68ECO30 does not have the MMU that we need and that it needs to be updated. Please tell me what I need to do to update this unit and get an MMU ? 1. Can we use the existing board we have ? 2. Can we replace the MC68ECO30 with another XX68030 processor ? 3. Is there another newer chip that can be installed in order to give me an MMU and speed up the whole thing ? Thank you, I will be anxiously awaiting a reply. Sincerely GE "OB" O'Brien

#89087From: GVP TechAug 31, 1994 9:20 AM

GE, >>1. Can we use the existing board we have ? Yes. >>2. Can we replace the MC68ECO30 with another XX68030 processor ? Yes. >>3. Is there another newer chip that can be installed in order to give me >> an MMU and speed up the whole thing ? The 40MHz 68030 chip is hard to find. You will have better success at getting a 50MHz 68030 chip. You cannot, however, make the board run at 50MHz. Running the 50MHz 68030 chip at 40MHz is fine.

#89090From: GE O'BrienAug 31, 1994 9:54 AM

GVP TECH Thanks for the rapid reply, Got any ideas where I can trade in or purchase a 50 MHZ 68030 ?? Can I exchange one with you folks ?? thanks again GE "OB" O'Brien

#89097From: GE O'BrienAug 31, 1994 10:52 AM

GVP TECH; <<The 40MHz 68030 chip is hard to find. You will have better success at getting a 50MHz 68030 chip.>> Its me again, Your right its hard to find. I've been on the phone to all the major suppliers and they don't even list it ?? Would you provide me with a price for one, with or without an exchange. I just tried calling you and the operator put me on hold and forgot me. Please call me at (904) 994-6082, Thanks GE "OB" O'Brien

#89190From: GE O'BrienSep 1, 1994 10:16 AM

GVP TECH. I am sending you this message again in case you didn't get it the first time. Could you please tell me if I can purchase a 40 or 50MHZ 68030 chip from GVP ? If not, then where I might find one. Thanks again.

#89211From: Andrew ChristieSep 1, 1994 2:41 PM

I don't know if you realize this or not but you sent that last message to yourself. :> -=Andrew=-

#89226From: GE O'BrienSep 1, 1994 6:02 PM

I know it appears that way, but that was the header of another post to GVP somehow it got garbled by me, my autopilot or cis ? I'll blame it on the leprachauns or something. Any ways I'm still looking for a reply fm GVP to two other posts. Guess I asked a real hard question.

#89264From: Ed MartinSep 2, 1994 6:56 AM

Hi, GE — Resend your question to GVP but change the message title to a new one. They apparently don't pick up replies to their replies, I recall them saying more than once… — Ed (In Nawth NH) — [via AP!]

#89290From: Stephen BaileySep 2, 1994 2:37 PM

GE, PMFJI, but I remember you posting a note looking for GVP SIMMS. I have 4 4MB SIMMS that will be available for sale at the end of September. If you are interested, please leave me C-Mail at the following address. Stephen Bailey – 72773,2451 Thanks. Later. Steve S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics – Chicago