>Another issue here, which I've noted without quite
>understanding the 'why' is that the memory controller
>will only address up to a 32mb dimm in the first slot.
>'why' would this restriction be built into the board??
Can't answer, but I "get it" now. All of the Macs and
clones based on this mobo design must have RAM in a
certain place in order to boot. The Apples just had it
soldered to the board, whereas PowerComputing made
that same position removeable, giving the option of
using more than 8MB in the first "position".
That also explains (for me) why Apple System Profiler
thinks there's RAM on the logic board, not in a DIMM
slot. As for the memory controller, maybe that means
you could bravely take a 6360 mobo (or similar) and
solder a 32MB chip in place of the 8MB already there.
-David
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