GVP A500 HD8+

[alexh]

Two 4mbyte * 30-pin SIMMS

[alexh]

sim085 wrote:
can I buy four 2mbyte * 30-pin SIMMS or they do not exist?

Regardless as to whether they exist you could almost certainly not use them. 1MB or 4MB SIMMS are the only two types that are described as being compatible.

When using 2*4MB SIMMS you have to put the SIMMS in slots 0 and 2.

[alexh]

sim085 wrote:
It says:

J5 = ON
J9 = ON
J12, 1 & 2 ON

No it doesn't!

As Mozzer says you've got J12 wrong, should be 2&3

sim085 wrote:
Tried all configurations .. but still did not work :-(

Duff RAM then. Are you sure the two sticks are identical.

Jumper settings cannot break SIMMS

[alexh]

You press the two clips either side of the SIMM outwards with your thumbs.

Then (whilst still holding the clips) tilt the SIMM towards you with your forefingers.

Then the SIMM is infront of the clips you can let go.

Now lift the SIMM upwards and out.

No force at any stage of removal should be required and only a little force for insertion.

I always thought 30-pin SIMMS were idiot proof, but hey ;-)