tonto2k wrote:
The maximum ram it will take is 8mb and thats with just two out of four slots filled, it requires two 4mx8 simms to utilise the full 8megs :-? I thought 4mx8 would equal 32mb? Or am I barking up completly the wrong tree ?
Also, could I swap the 68000 processor out my a500 for a 68030 just like you would in a pc? or is a expansion adapter thingie neccessary?
cheers,
tonto.
Hi, and welcome to A.org!
I don't think you'll be able to access 32Mb in the GVP as the 68000 CPU can only address 10Mb (AFAIK), so that is the maximum you'll be able to use unless you swap the CPU
There is an expansion thingy for adding a 68030. It comes in two flavours - it's been years since I've seen one but I'm sure GVP did a CPU expansion that fitted into the external side car hard drive unit, and the most popular choice is a fit in replacement daughterboard that plugs into the CPU socket. Simply swapping the CPU won't work as the 68000 and 68030 are different shapes :-D
Try either
www.eyetech.co.uk or
www.powerc.co.uk and see what they have in stock.
