Interesting I'm having the same issue after installing 2nd bank memory.. just can't get it to recognize there IS a 2nd bank mine is just a 8201 (no A)
On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 3:42 PM Mark McBride <[email protected]> wrote: > I’m just getting back into my PC8201A after a very long hiatus. It boots > up and everything works just fine in Bank #1. A few sticky keys that need > to be cleaned. I ordered and installed the Rex# rom from Stephen Adolph > and it works (thanks Stephen!). > > The issue I’m facing is that I can’t get to Bank #2. It’s installed > (Stephen confirmed from a picture in a private email exchange). I’ve > repeatedly tried a cold-start to access it with no luck. According to the > manual, the cold-start for Bank #2 is: > > ================== > This type of Cold Start is performed in the MENU mode. The steps for the > Cold Start of Bank# 2 are performed while displaying Bank # 1, and the > steps for the Cold Start of Bank# 3 are performed while displaying Bank # > 2. The two steps of the Cold Start must be performed one right after the > other, with no time lapse between the two. The SHIFT Key is kept depressed > during both steps: > 1. Press the f.5 Function Key while keeping the SHIFT Key depressed. The > screen will clear for an instant at this time. > > 2. Press the CTRL Key immediately after pressing the f.5 Function Key, > while the SHIFT Key remains depressed and the screen is clear. > > This process will not work if the SHIFT Key is released before step 2 is > completed. The screen clears instantly after step 1, and step 2 must be > performed during the instant that the screen is cleared, before a new > screen is displayed.” > ================== > > Any ideas on what else to be trying/checking/doing would be appreciated. > > Best, > > Mark > > > > > >
