> > > > >I also have a similar problem with a PB1400/177 (now a 133 using a >'hacked'166 processor). >I have 2x 24Mb cards and if I have the 8Mb module in it I get memory >errors (the 8Mb IS ok as it works in any other combination) but the PB >is fine with the 4Mb, in my case I think that the problem is due to >the fact that I re-built one of the 24Mb cards using EDO chips in 1 of >the banks, as far as I can ascertain, the PB will try to interleave >the RAM when you have 8+8 & 24+24 (matching banks), a 32Mb and a 16Mb >will look like 2x 24Mb to the PB and unless they are identical chips >then they probably will not interleave. >I have just got some more FPM chips today (I bought a box of 60 old PC >notebook SODIMS for �15 to rob the chips off) and I will re-build my >24Mb card and see if it works ok. >Also I am trying to work out the details on the Japanese site to hack >the 8Mb card to 16Mb, if this works then I will also try to do the >same to the motherboard and see if I can get the PB up to 80Mb!! >Ben.
Ben, do you have pics of the ram cards you re-worked ? I I have simila PCBs I would like to rework mine. I couldnt figure out what the Japanese site was saying, but if you figure it out, let us know. thanks, Mad Dog -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
