Re: TransWarp/RAMFast Clash

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

CC Rider wrote:
> Hello,
>
> When I attempt to install the RAMFast card with the TWGS in the system
> it always chokes or hangs.  I could never even get to the RAMFast
> setup screen by holding down "0" during startup.  Here are the system
> specs:
>
> Rom 03
> TWGS, with updated GALs, in slot 4
> RAMFast D, with 1 meg cache, in slot 7
> Sequential Systems 4 meg card
> AppleTalk/IRQ set to ON
> TWGS Installed set to Yes in RAMFast Options
>
> I removed the TWGS and put a stock CPU in and was able to get that to
> work.  Any suggestions on how to get the RAMFast and TWGS to play
> nice?  I did try a few different slots without success and then got
> exasperated with the whole thing.

I just noticed the 4MB RAM card in the mix...

Since it represents at least as much incremental power load as
the RAMFast, you might want to try removing it and then trying
the TWGS and RAMFast.

If that combo works, then you are probably dealing with a
power supply insufficiency.

-michael

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