Got my NEW A1200 from AmigaKit today

[giZmo350]

I unboxed, revelled in that new Amiga smell, connected my 15KHz monitor, popped in the OS3.1, connected my A500 60W Power Supply and the only thing that happens is the A1200 power light comes on and you can hear the FDD unit pull the floppy cover back. I also just get a gray screen on the monitor. I'm really bummed out. I don't want to have to send this all the way back to AmigaKit costing more expense and time. I know the A500 PSU works perfect 'cause I was just using it on the A500. There's an AmigaKit sticker on the back that states warranty is void if removed. Any suggestions?

[giZmo350]

WHEW! The 'ole "wait 30 seconds trick"!!! Didn't know that! Boots right up!
Thanks a million! I was scared to leave it on longer than about 5-10 seconds!

Another couple of questions plz....   I just bought an Apollo 40MHz accelerator directly from GVP. Can I just plug it in? The accelrator didn't come with any software.

Also, can I now just pop in a HDD, say an 80 Gig, and install OS3.1?

Thanks ddniUK!!!

[giZmo350]

OK, this is the board I purchased.....

APOLLO 1230-40 , 68030 Accelerator board for AMIGA 1200
One more barely used ( Test purposes only ) AMIGA 1200 Accelerator board. 01012
Includes the Math CoProcessor, Real Time Clock and Battery, and 32 MB of EDO Memory SIMM. Accelerator us clocked at 40 MHz. (text taken from auction)

Right now with the machine booted up, the memory reports:
1,812,808 graphics mem (I assume 2MB chip ram)
0 other mem (should I be seeing 32MB ram reported here?)

The only reason I asked here first, rather than calling AmigaKit, is that I figured that I was probably doing something wrong. Rarely does new hardware come DOA. Plus, isn't that what forums are for - to get a quick expert opinion/solution? I love forums! However, I always try to figure out the problem myself first before simply blasting something on a forum. I do alot of reading about Amiga but sometimes these machines confound me.

Rog........

[giZmo350]

Thanks for changing title... (thought I did that first thing)
My bad! - should have looked thru the documentation first!
I was in no way trying to imply that AmigaKit was selling faulty equipment.
I am very happy with my purchases... as a matter of fact I placed two seperate orders 1 or 2 days apart yet AmigaKit noticed and shipped all together! That was awesome!

Yes, there was definetly the "NEW AMIGA EXCITEMENT" factor going there!
Plus, I didn't want to call AmigaKit and seem like a dumba$$!
Besides, what time is in England right now? I was thniking that they were closed....
I own a computer sales and service store! And I'm the only employee!
You can imagine the calls and questions I get!
I really hate it when people think I'm Microsoft support and their new best friend!!!   ;-)
So, a typical Monday, I'm getting goofy calls every 20 minutes and I'm trying to dink around with my new Amiga!
I'm thinking...  "Hey! Ask the experts on A.org!"
And now I can't dig up a 2.5" IDE HDD cable anywhere! DOH!

BTW, I'm a MS expert... not MAC (own 3 PPC MM's), not Amiga (own A500, A2000 & now A1200), not Linyx.... (Blah!)

Here's my website for those who are curious
http://www.prolaptopshop.com

Rog......

[giZmo350]

Let me guess, you had been wanting to order a NOS a1200 for a while, you saw that NOS A1200s from Amigakit dried up for a bit which caused you to panic and when you saw that they were available again, you finally decided to get one?

I'm still waiting for mine it is "Awaiting Despatch" as of last update. I’m hoping that is something like Dispatch.

My last and only A1200 I bought off comp.sys.amiga.marketplace and it smelled like cat and was infested with small tick-like spiders and had cigarette burns. Hopefully this NOS is better...

Anyway, I'm glad I read this thread. There is a lot I forgot about the A1200.

Also, don't forget about setting MaxTransfer(HDtoolBox) to 0x1FE00 for Compact Flash if you are going that route...

http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=52828&highlight=matrix+whdload&page=2

I ordered  a Subway adapter with mine and a GVP Typhoon 030/40 with 32mb RAM + SCSI from Softhut…

Planning any expansions?

Yes, that's exactly right - I figured I better snag one while they were still available!! Was very excited to a NOS unit! BTW, it's beautiful!!! Comes with lots of software too!

Expansions? Yes! I also ordered the Subway USB adapter kit. And I also recently purchased an Apollo 40MHz accelerator card. Plus, I have an HDD for it and I want to connect to my network. Plus, get a scan doubler! I wish those were available right now but AmiKit notified me that they won't have them till this fall.

You will LOVE your new A1200 from AmigaKit!

[giZmo350]

Thanks much for the advice AmigaKit!

Rog.....