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From: hounsell@nmerh4.BNR.CA (Rob Hounsell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: FRANCES problems
Keywords: FRANCES
Message-ID: <3860@bnr-rsc.UUCP>
Date: 3 Jan 91 21:51:39 GMT
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Distribution: comp.sys.amiga
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Folks,

  I've got an Amiga 1000 that I've upgraded using the LUCAS accelerator and
the FRANCES 32-bit memory expander with 1 Meg installed. The memory tests out
fine using the diagnostics that came with the FRANCES board, but when I add the
memory to the system (i.e. it doesn't autoconfigure) the system recognizes the
extra ram, but locks up within 1-5 minutes. 

  Before it locks up, if I insert a disk, I often get a system requestor with a
message like:

   Validation Error
   Key 880 checksum error

  This key value of 880 is very consistent. What is it telling me, and what
could cause this problem just by adding extra memory (i.e. why key 880??).

  It doesn't matter if it's the internal or external 3.5 inch drive. The LUCAS
card has been running well (68020/68882 at 16MHz), and I don't get this problem
unless the system recognizes the extra memory. I'm sure I've got a short or a
loose connection somewhere, but it would help to know where to look.

Thanks,
Rob

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