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adding memory to an IBM PS/1 Model 2123
Hi there
I am trying to add memory to an IBM PS/1 Model 2123 The IBM PS/1 Model 2123 has 2 MB of non removable RAM and two connectors for 72-pin SIMMs. From what I have found on the web, it can handle SIMMs up to 8 MB each, giving a total of (2 * 8) + 2 = 18 MB of RAM. I have tried installing Hewlett-Packard 8 MB 72-pin SIMMs in the slots, but they aren't recognized. When I turn the machine on, it counts memory till " 02048 KB ". It seems it cannot see memory above 2 MB. I have the Reference Diskette and I have started it and chosen "Automatic Configuration" (or Automatische Konfiguration since it's in German) but it does not help. Is there something I am doing wrong ? Do I need special SIMMs ? Thank you, Daniel |
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wrote in message oups.com... Hi there I am trying to add memory to an IBM PS/1 Model 2123 The IBM PS/1 Model 2123 has 2 MB of non removable RAM and two connectors for 72-pin SIMMs. From what I have found on the web, it can handle SIMMs up to 8 MB each, giving a total of (2 * 8) + 2 = 18 MB of RAM. I have tried installing Hewlett-Packard 8 MB 72-pin SIMMs in the slots, but they aren't recognized. When I turn the machine on, it counts memory till " 02048 KB ". It seems it cannot see memory above 2 MB. I have the Reference Diskette and I have started it and chosen "Automatic Configuration" (or Automatische Konfiguration since it's in German) but it does not help. Is there something I am doing wrong ? Do I need special SIMMs ? There is an "Advanced Diagnotics" disk image for the PS/1 2123 located at http://www.ps-2.org/mirrors/ps2supersite/ under the heading "Miscellanous". Ye gads... A PS/1. I was still firmly entrenched in camp Amiga for a few more years after the PS/1 arrived on the scene. If I ever locate an english version of the Reference Disk I'll email you. PS/2 ones are easy to find. Not so with the PS/1, unfortunately. Tony. |
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wrote in message oups.com... [...] I have tried installing Hewlett-Packard 8 MB 72-pin SIMMs in the slots, but they aren't recognized. When I turn the machine on, it counts memory till " 02048 KB ". It seems it cannot see memory above 2 MB. I have the Reference Diskette and I have started it and chosen "Automatic Configuration" (or Automatische Konfiguration since it's in German) but it does not help. Is this Reference Disk also called the Starter Diskette? The image for the model 2123 can be found he http://ps2supersite.homedns.org/pccbbs/ps1/ (2123strt.exe). Is there something I am doing wrong ? Do I need special SIMMs ? I see that there are 72-pin Fast Page Mode SIMMs, and EDO SIMMs with and without parity. There are businesses that sell memory specific to the PS/1. I'm am wondering if you got yours this way or maybe thought any 8MB 72-pin SIMM would do. Tony. |
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Thanks for your reaction.
I downloaded and wrote the image on a floppy. I booted on it. It is similar to the "Reference Disk" I already have, although I understand English much better than German Anyway I installed my SIMMs, booted on the disk and chose "Change Configuration". Alas, the "installed memory" field cannot be changed, while other fields like the type of floppy disk can be changed... So I'm stuck with the same problem: The PS/1 doesn't "see" the SIMMs I have installed. Here's more information on the SIMMs: There's a sticker on it with: - the HP Logo - 1818-6838 - 8 MD EDO 60 (2Mx32) - Reorder D3647-63001 Searching the web for these reference numbers, I found these SIMMS have the following characteristics: - 8MB - EDO - 60 ns - 72 pin Okay, but now what kind of memory do I *need* for my PS/1 model 2123 ? Thank you, Daniel |
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oups.com... Thanks for your reaction. I downloaded and wrote the image on a floppy. I booted on it. It is similar to the "Reference Disk" I already have, although I understand English much better than German Anyway I installed my SIMMs, booted on the disk and chose "Change Configuration". Alas, the "installed memory" field cannot be changed, while other fields like the type of floppy disk can be changed... So I'm stuck with the same problem: The PS/1 doesn't "see" the SIMMs I have installed. Here's more information on the SIMMs: There's a sticker on it with: - the HP Logo - 1818-6838 - 8 MD EDO 60 (2Mx32) - Reorder D3647-63001 Searching the web for these reference numbers, I found these SIMMS have the following characteristics: - 8MB - EDO - 60 ns - 72 pin Okay, but now what kind of memory do I *need* for my PS/1 model 2123 8MB 72-pin, Fast Page Mode, SIMM modules with parity. http://www.siliconmt.com/solution.html http://www.memoryx.net/92g7203.html EDO memory came out in 1995, long after the PS/1. Tony. |
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Sorry but I don't think I'm able to go solder the pins. That's pretty
difficult for me. I see some people are selling "PS/2" memory on ebay. Does that mean that kind of memory chip will work on my PS/2 2123 ? Thank you, Daniel |
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