Re: Apple][+ and Applied Engineering Ramfactor question

[Matt Jenkins <mdvj@one.net.au>]

Frank Townsend wrote:
> 
> Can anyone tell me whether or not an 80 column card is required for an
> Applied Engineering Ramfactor card to function in an Apple II+.
> 
> The machine works fine otherwise, but garbage fills the screen and the
> speaker ticks when the Ramfactor is inserted in slot 4 and the computer is
> powered on.
> 
> The manual isn't clear as to whether or not an 80 column card is a
> *hardware* requirement, or just for AppleWorks or other software.

The 80 col card is only required to use the AppleWorks hack for II+
support.

Maybe your ramfactor is a little sick...

You could always try pulling out and reseating all the chips on the
card and giving the card edge connector a clean, that sometimes
springs them into life.

Cheers,

Matt