2GB in a Pegasos II - Yes way

[Lurch]

So after experimenting and trying various RAM and following some forum advice the below brand and type works with no issues.

KINGSTON KHX3200AK2/2G :-)

[Lurch]

Mines a 2B2, loaded up a few programs all working. So will keep testing it, will let you know if it fails :-)

Not sure what I'll do with 2GB, although I notice with 1GB you only seem to have 98XMB free on boot.

I have a 9000 Pro 128bit/128MB and a 9800 pro (no 3d for AmigaOS but MorphOS is fine... of course no Warp3d on either) on the way. The 9200 is too slow, although will be using the ATI BIOS editing tool and over clocking it that way in a PC as there's no tools for AmigaOS to do the samething.

:-)

Good times :-)

[Lurch]

Of course there's always PPC linux :-) Many ways to use the extra RAM.

[Lurch]

http://www.bplan-gmbh.de/flash_update_for_pegasos_ii_en.html

But... I'd think twice about it is as it is possible to break the Peg board. As is with any BIOS/flash up date.

[Lurch]

I've been thinking about it but it doesn't tell you much on the website as to release date etc...

:-/

[Lurch]

This is also how the Articia S was deemed "flawless" in some circles...

You could say it went north? :-)

[Lurch]

So the BIOS up050404 firmware is 1.1er not 1.2 so not worth flashing as my board is using 1.2.

[Lurch]

Wouldn't mind getting my hands on SmartFirmware 1.3.99 20061023163101

[Lurch]

Hmm interesting, as I've looked into it further it starts to become a scattered mess of threads with various updates mentioned.
I'm surprised nobody has set up a page with all the firmware archived.
The Peg II is a great board even today, but getting in touch with any of the companies involved is impossible. Emails go not answered.
Seems to be tainted with the Amiga curse? :-/

[Lurch]

First off, bplan DOES answer emails. Have you actually tried or just making things up? There is a thread on here from last week where a guy got his peg2 board repaired by bplan.

Secondly, the reason nobody has posted a list of firmwares is because i'm sure they dont want emails saying "you ruined my computer" because upgrading firmware can be dangerous.

Why are you always so hostile :-) Of course I made it all up LOL What a silly notion/thing to say. I've sent email to bplan about firmware and I've had no reply.

I can google a 10 year old x86 motherboard and get the BIOS updates for it. When you download the said updates it states that you may break it, of course there's always a risk. This is why they state it, most times they have an agreement you have to accept.

The firmware updates should be stored somewhere and made available, mostly for historic  reasons.

Look at Video card BIOS flashing, there's a site dedicated to storing all ATI BIOSs. It's common place to flash video cards.

You can even use ATI BIOS editor to overlock at the BIOS level, PC only of course.

I've flashed many a PC motherboard, I've even saved a couple through work that wouldn't post by doing blind flashing.

At the end of the day it's the person who's flashing the hardware that's responsible for the outcome.