Re: Questions About Installation of Zip Chip

[Stephen Shaw <xstephenx@apple2.org.za>]

On Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:16:18 -0700 (PDT), sirarlias@webtv.net wrote:

> Hello all!
>
> Today I installed an 8MHz Zip Chip in my model A2s4100 //c. There is
> also a 1MB Apple memory expansion card installed. At first I thought
> there would be a problem since the Zip Chip is so much larger than the
> standard 65c02, but when I got everything back together there was about
> 1/16" of space between the tops of the Zip Chip and RAM/control chips.
>
> A few questions:
>
> 1) Since there is so little space between the chips, do you think there
> will be a problem with overheating?

No, Apple IIc cases are quite well ventilated.

>
> 2) What is the key command for booting into 1MHz?

Gack, I think you press the ESC key for about five seconds when booting up
>
> 3) Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Zip utilities disk?

I'll dig mine out if no one else offers.

> Thanks in advance!
>
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>
> Rob McAllister

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