Re: RamFAST rev B v3.00h ROM and SCSI CD-ROM/Floptical

[sporadic <sporadically@gmail.com>]

On Dec 25 2009, 3:07 am, sporadic <sporadica...@gmail.com> wrote:
> So I'm pulling an all-nighter to tinker with the various IIgs goodies
> that Santa brought me :)
>
> quick updates:
>
> 1. the TWgs is not stable @ 12 MHz (and yes, I ultimately cut the TC4/
> TC5 bow ties to rule it out).  It would hang within 10 minutes while
> running Modulae, also it'd crash while sitting idle at the Finder
> desktop.  Running the continuous self test will eventually log a
> Language Card error.  Tried it on two different ROM 1s (one with a GS
> RAM Plus 6MB and another with GS Juice+ 4MB).
>
> 2. it is very stable @ 7 MHz (the original 28 MHz crystal) and also @
> 10 MHz.  I'm happy with 10 MHz/32K so I'm leaving well enough alone.
>
> 3. Replaced the fan in the System Saver GS so it doesn't sound like a
> dust buster anymore, and it moves crazy amount of air now!
>
> Back to the RamFAST question: I have an old school rev B RamFAST with
> v3.00h ROM (serial #0083).  There are two stickers on the card, U15
> V3.00 and U16 V2.01.  I have an old Plextor UltraPlex 40max CD-ROM
> (PX-40TSi) and also picked up a floptical driver off eBay, per Pitz's
> suggestion.  I'm booting off a MicroDrive in Slot 7, and the RF is in
> Slot 1.
>
> The Finder doesn't show either drives (I have media in both), and the
> HS.FST is installed.  RamFAST works with a SCSI HD and it can detect
> the HD in the ROM utility. But the ROM utility can't detect either
> device, it reports:
>
> The following condition(s) and/or change(s) have been detected:
> Incompatible configuration data.
>
> Does anyone know if Rev B will accept the v3.01F ROM? ReactiveMicro
> indicates it's for Rev D.  Does anyone know if v3.00h ROM works with
> SCSI CD-ROM/Floptical drives?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jimmy

While I wasn't able to get the RamRAST to recognize the CD-ROM, I'm
happy to report I picked up a HS SCSI from Gust and now I can use the
old Plextor SCSI CD with the GS! Still can't get the floptical to show
up so I'm suspecting I have a bad drive.  I hope the eBay seller can
find a replacement drive or give me a refund.

Jimmy