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RAM on H5

Post by Steve » Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:03 pm

Sorry if I missed this guys, I tried doing a search, but what are the rules for RAM on the H5. ie; what types, configurations etc.
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Re: RAM on H5

Post by PhilC » Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:31 pm

Steve wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:03 pm
 Sorry if I missed this guys, I tried doing a search, but what are the rules for RAM on the H5. ie; what types, configurations etc.
72 pin simm or falcon ram board. I use a simm socket and an 8mb simm, of course only 4mb is used.
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Re: RAM on H5

Post by Icky » Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:36 pm

Also the SIMM should not be a parity SIMM.

Plus here are the jumpers you can use to control the amount of RAM the H5 sees:
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Re: RAM on H5

Post by Steve » Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:48 pm

Thx guys
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Re: RAM on H5

Post by Steve » Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:57 pm

I have a few SIMS from an old Mac. They're all FPM type. Any harm in trying them?
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Post by exxos » Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:44 pm

Steve wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:57 pm
 I have a few SIMS from an old Mac. They're all FPM type. Any harm in trying them?
Will either work not work :)

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