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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: billchase on March 05, 2005, 10:41:32 PM

Title: PicassoIV and A4000D problems
Post by: billchase on March 05, 2005, 10:41:32 PM
The machine works fine without the picasso board, but when
I install the card, the machine craps out.  Upon turning on
the power, the power led flashes 3 times over and over.  I
am not aware of compatibility issues concerning PIVs and
4000D models, so any insight would greatly be appreciated.

C Snyder
Title: Re: PicassoIV and A4000D problems
Post by: Erol on March 05, 2005, 10:54:35 PM
check that its firmly in the video slot..  

also can you check the jumper settings on the card..  should be set to autosense mode.

http://www.amiga-hardware.com/showhardware.cgi?HARDID=468
Title: Re: PicassoIV and A4000D problems
Post by: billchase on March 06, 2005, 12:34:53 AM
I will experiment with the jumper settings tonight, I was
reviewing those earlier today hoping that they might be my
answer.  I just wanted to be aware of any tempermental issues
that might exist with 4000D machines.  Thanks for the reply.

C Snyder
Title: Re: PicassoIV and A4000D problems
Post by: billchase on March 06, 2005, 01:58:44 AM
Well, the Zorro mode jumper did the trick, but the jumper
was already open (auto-sensing).  I had to close the jumper
to force Zorro II mode to get it work.  Is there a buster
chip conflict or malfunction?  The machine has Buster 11
installed.  Will Zorro II mode degrade the PIV performance
any?

C Snyder
Title: Re: PicassoIV and A4000D problems
Post by: Framiga on March 06, 2005, 02:14:23 AM
Which others Zorro cards, have you installed?

PicassoIV its a great card but sometimes has problem if installed with others ZII cards.

Try to boot with the only PIV and/or change the position of the others ZII cards

and yes, in ZII mode, you will lose performances.



Title: Re: PicassoIV and A4000D problems
Post by: billchase on March 06, 2005, 04:02:12 AM
With all other cards removed, the problem still occurs.
I have noticed a decrease in speed with Q2, which is bad
since software rendering is slow to begin with.  I do have
CyberstormPPC installed, but this has never been a problem
in either a 4000T or 3000D which I ran this setup in.

C Snyder