Unsuccessful attempt to install 604e@350MHz onto Blizzard PPC

[delshay]

Hi,
 
As an experiment I tried to put 604e@350MHz CPU onto Blizzard PPC.
 
Modification done:
1) PPC CPU replaced
2) Oscillator 60MHz with x5,5 which gives 330MHz frequency for CPU core
3) Removed original 2,5V voltage regulator
4) 1,9V/10A voltage regulator added ("classic" type soldered ad-hoc just to proof the concept)
5) +5V from power supply connected to 1,9V voltage regulator directly; without it I've measured 4,5V on the Blizzard PPC instead of 5V
 
As a results card is booting without RAM, but PPC is not recognized:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH99QWKycO4
 
With RAM installed I have RAM error:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H-huajbnVA
 
Pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.pl/stacho100...HzUnsuccessful#
 
So I assume that Blizzard PPC software inside flash memory cannot init 604e correctly (lack of proper routines inside Blizzard PPC flash) and/or logic on the board is not working with 604e because onboard CPLD IC's are not adopted to serve 604e.
 
Anyway as I'm not a genius :lol: I will drop the idea to modify Blizzard PPC hardware/software and just un-solder 604e and put standard 603e@300MHz.
 
But at least I tried.

looking at the photos DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING?

im not going to explain whats wrong but im going to leave it up to other users.

the card has every single right not to work.

[delshay]

i also solder in BGA, iv being doing it for over three years so you can kind of call me a expert.

so i can choose how im going to solder/install in a BGA component,semi-auto or almost complete manual and belive me when i say manual i mean by hand.

[delshay]

Hm, I see you have only 1 ram card inserted. I always thought the 2 memory banks must be filled with 2 cards of the same amount, just as i have in my blizzppc.

x303

you first need to identify the problem with the modifcation ( yes i do know the answer ) someone sooner or later will post whats wrong.

[delshay]

LOL, that's cruel

i agree should be nice, but if he does it should come with a fire engine. where that wire is solder on the regulator is very near the capacitor with little insulation.

i stop working from last month and don`t see why i should help anyone as this was suppose to be a back-up until i find out what future i have ( if any ).

iv being working on the Blizzard card for many years and im not going to hand over the information iv pick-up over the years so other can make a few bucks after i spent a lot of money on research and new skills ( BGA ).

i was going to offer repairs/upgrade. i got so many part i could build two cards from scratch iv already done this i even added in a SCSI.


im still working on a few hacks on the card,and i sill need to know why the PCI works fine @40Mhz with OS4.0 but refuse to work under OS3.x this is one of many things that holding things back.

if you look at my photo album you will see a poor photo of three Bvision *all special*,but there is alway one that stands out of the rest and overclocks better.

which one? see THE MATRIX


http://www.amiga.org/gallery/index.php?n=3205


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[delshay]

Ouch........do remind me to put (C) copyright and patent pending in my will.

there is already a patent device in this project but it`s not mine BGA Patent heatsink for the BGA sockets.

their being removed from the PCB at the moment as there was a problem but will be re-attached awaiting the final hack.

[delshay]

The phrase "TWAT" comes to mind.

you having a go at me after i sent you those free CPU`s.

perhaps you can explain why the 604e does not work?

[delshay]

and this is why i don't accept gifts.

it makes no difference if you pay or it`s free theres was no call for that remark.

he posted then signs out.

[delshay]

..as if you can make a living upgrading Amiga PPC cards...

yes i can i have one here already working which i use as a test card done from scratch.

this does not include my other cards which is the fastest Blizzard card in the word,it will match a Cyberstorm 200Mhz. iv already posted benchmark it`s also the first classic amiga to hit 83Mhz bus.


BEHOLD SECOND AND FASTEST BLIZZARD CARD IN THE WORLD FORGET WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT BETA


http://www.amiga.org/gallery/index.php?u=1979

[delshay]

I'm not sure if you realize just how arrogant bitter and twisted you sound, not cool.

so if i choose to keep my mouth shut im in the wrong.

[delshay]

..as if you can make a living upgrading Amiga PPC cards...

i can change any componet so im not limited.

[delshay]

Can't we all just get along, but seriously isn't this supposed to be a place to come for assistance and advice.

i agree,but it seems there are a few users that think im wrong for not opening my mouth.

if your going to do somthing its a good idea to read the docs first for better understanding of what your doing.

[delshay]

But what you said was pretty nasty you gotta admit. "I know what's wrong and I'm not going to tell you. Na, Na!" FFS mate we are not 10 years old anymore


Nope. And I always thought you did know. You are an intelligent, knowledgable, great Amiga user. It's just I hate it when people don't give away their knowledge freely without any thought of return.

We had people at our company who also who wanted to keep their knowledge to themselves to give them an edge over others. We've made them all redundant with recommendation letters which effectively say "Does not play well with others".

hold the phone.  there are people out there that spend time and money on doing certain things and yes to have a edge over others for a better future and because thier wont hand over information their given the sack.

if your are a company then you work as a team,but if it private then it does not have to be shared.

their only doing whats best for them at the time,but others will profit from it. ie the end user.

YOU have jump in with your first post and call me a TWAT im not being funny but i will give you the sack as your comment is not professional.

[delshay]

Believe it or not your own bitter comments on another user`s work are not professional, and do not contribute towards, help, moral support or even a healthy debate. So I dont seem to get what are your intentions on diminishing the effort of others.
Perhaps if you want to compete on a certain niche market (which certainly is really small), you should do it on service, quality, features and price, but certainly not taking credit out of anyone. That doesnt speak very well in the eyes of others, as an image of a small company/entrepreneur. But then that is professionally speaking. Personally speaking you are always entitled to do  as you please.

iv not made any bad comments about his work if i wanted to i would and yes there are a few thing i know about his work but i keep that to myself.

point me to my bitter comments.

[delshay]

But what you said was pretty nasty you gotta admit. "I know what's wrong and I'm not going to tell you. Na, Na!" FFS mate we are not 10 years old anymore

but it does not  give you the right to call me a TWAT

[delshay]

iv being working on the Blizzard card for many years and im not going to hand over the information iv pick-up over the years so other can make a few bucks after i spent a lot of money on research and new skills ( BGA ).

The phrase "TWAT" comes to mind.

you call me a TWAT due-to my above posting and has nothing to do with any other posting.