Re: 8x ZipChip and DHR: Anyone else having problems?

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obsbedia2@aol.com (Obsbedia2) wrote:

><< >The ZipChip works fine on everything, but Double Hi-Res programs that
>use/or
>>can use a mouse.  The mouse just isn't recognized, so the programs can't be
>>used.  I have the (a?) software update for using the mouse, but DHR programs
>>still lock up at the start.  Is anyone else experiencing this?
>
>This should not happen.  The ZipChip's cache memory could
>have some faulty parts.  Try running the Zip configuration
>program and turn off caching of the language card and see
>what happens.
>
>	DON'T THINK I'VE TRIED THAT YET.
>
>Does the ZipChip work with 128k requiring programs such
>as AppleWorks?
>
>	YES
>
>What about setting the mouse slot to slow speed?
>
>	TRIED, NO DIFFERENCE
>
>What kind of mouse card do you have >>
>
>	I'VE TRIED BOTH AN APPLE MOUSE ON AN APPLE
>MOUSECARD AND A SERIAL MOUSE ON A BITMOUSE CARD.
>
>P.S.  I'VE TRIED IT WITH A SECOND ZIPCHIP: SAME RESULTS.

I don't see what can be causing the glitch.  When I had a
IIe, I got an 8Mhz ZipChip for the express purpose of
running GEOS at an acceptable pace.  This was using an
Apple Mouse card and GEOS uses DHR.  I'm stumped.