Re: Dumb question about RAM on the Apple IIe

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

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> > > How do I determine how much RAM is available on my Apple IIe?
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> > I have the RamWorks utility disk somewhere here.
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> > Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprizez };-)
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> I just realized I still neeed a generic answer to teh question, as I have
a
> 3rd-party RAM/80 column card that I would also like to test.  The 80
Column
> feature works, but I would like to check that the RAM sockets are working
as
> well.  So, is there some way to find out how much RAM is installed
> reqgardless of the vendor?

In a pinch, if they are socketed, remove all but one
chip. If it runs, that chip is good. Replace chip with
another and reboot. Continue until all chips have been
tested. Replace and be happy.

> PS - Bill, that SHK image, is that a 3.5" or 5-1/4" disk?

Either one. It's a file archive. Must be unshrinked to
a disk containing at least ProDOS and Basic.System

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