Re: Upgrading a IIgs

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Norby <norby@idir.net> wrote:
>Okay.  I think I've got my plan together.
>
>RAMFast SCSI
>Sirius RAM IIgs
>ZipGS
>
>As far as I can tell, these three devices will all work together.
>
>Is this true?

Yes, _if_ the RamFAST is new (and therefore rev. D) and the Zip GS
is v1.02 (any Zip manufactured except for the very first models are),
then you can have a Sirius at 8MB that is DMA capatible up to that
amount of memory.

For the record, I have seen _zero_ reports of the RamFAST rev. D
having DMA compatibility problems at 8MB.  It was specifically
designed to DMA into all memory cards.  The older, larger, RamFAST
rev. C will have problems at 8MB.  Luckily Sequential only sells
the rev. D card now.

If anyone has a RamFAST rev. D and has other experience to contradict
this, please say so.  Again, as far as I know, 8MB Sirius with DMA
with RamFAST _rev. D._ is not a problem.

>Also, are there any drive size limitations on the RAMFast?
>(I've got a spare 500MB external)
>
>Daniel Ratzlaff (norby)
>norby@idir.net

No size limit as far as I know.  Just be careful of some models that
require the controller have an SCSI ID.  Those won't work.  You will
probably want to _test_ the drive first (so make sure they have a
money back guarantee).  500MB will work easily, since people have
connected GB models.

-Scott G.