Re: Help! ][e won't boot!

[rubywand@swbell.net]

Tilghman Lesher writes ...
> 
> I just installed a RAM 80z in my //e.
> 
> The problem is that a boot does not even happen:  there is no system
> beep, the drives are not polled, the screen comes up in double lores
> mode.  Control-OA-Reset does *nothing*.
> 
> If I remove the 80z and replace it with the original 64/80 card, it
> works fine.  However, before you blame the 80z, I've tried EXACTLY
> the same thing with a totally different card (also 1 meg) and it
> produces EXACTLY the same problem.
> 
> The //e is one of the older models, which has been enhanced with the
> //e enhancement kit.  Double hires *does* work with the 64/80 card.
> 


    _IF_ the 80z is supposed to work on an upgraded IIe, then, one pure 
guess is that the 1MB board is pulling down voltages at the motherboard. 
You can use a voltmeter to check +5, +12, ... voltages with the card 
plugged in. (You may, possibly, notice a slight dimming of the Power-ON 
light, too.)  If pulling some other power-sucking Slot card permits the 
80z to work, this is another indicator of voltage problems. 

     If voltages are low, cleaning the power supply plug & socket and 
making any necessary adjustments to asure good contacts may help.
 

Rubywand