How to ID memory in an A3000

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Apart from taking the A3000 apart, is there some way of identifying the zip/dip memory chips in the A3000. When I had the cover off, I could see 4 of them. I've seen a few cheap chips around, and I might as well fill up the empty slots left. Whatever I get would have to match what's in there currently, right?

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. See the accompanying picture listing the banks.

Thanks for the info. Were you going to include a picture or diagram?

Now, having answered the initial question, you will find it hard to locate these zips.

No doubt. Theres a couple of computer surplus stores down in Silcon Valley that I can scour for rare things like that. You wouldn't believe the stuff I've found at Weird Stuff Warehouse.

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At the present, can not locate that pic.
You can not mix and match, all must be either page or static.

Aww, too bad, a picture would have helped. It looks like a lot of work to take everything apart to expose the right side of the motherboard.

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Ok, I had to change something so I had the cover off and took a closer peek inside. It's got, if you're looking at the front:

upper rear right side, two empty spaces labeled Ram 0 and Ram 1, used for anything?

middle right side, two vertical rows with 8 Toshiba chips

7 horizontal slots right below the vertical rows, what kind go in that?

and a long slot labeled Fast Slot right next to the front right of the Motherboard, what's that used for?

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Before you wander any further, you should to pull the drive and power tray, to expose the motherboard. You should write down all the chip versions. Example: Buster, Ramsey, DMAC, and SCSI.

That sounds like a Sunday morning project. For now, i'm having a lot of fun with a little 3D project for the fanzine I contribute to.

The two labels I did write down were "Commodore B2" and "Rev 9/03

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Ok, I'm ordering some ZIP chips from Softhut, and I'd ask if someone could copy the info on the A3000 manual (regarding ZIP chips) or scan the page and email it to me.

americansystem@excite.com or laverdiereaf@yahoo.com

ok, chips in my A3000:

Gary - 41 Fat Gary
DMAC - 81 Super DMAC
Amber - 51 Amber
Ram Controller - 71 Super Buster
Fat Angus - 8372B / 318069 -03 / 4190 23
A3000 Ramsey - 51 Ramsey
MC68882
Denise - 39043302 / 8373R4PD / 4591  24
Paula - 252127 / 8364R7PD / 4391   27
Rev 9/03