18 August 2023, 05:59 | #1 |
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TF534 with 8 MB GottaGoFastRAM
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I'm having some problems getting my TF534 cooperate with an 8 MB CPU socket RAM module. They both work properly when separated (the 8 MB module was initially bought for a CDTV and, thus, have that firmware onboard, but it does work on my std. 500 and a stock 68K CPU despite of that). Since the TF memory is ZIII and the other is ZII, they should work together (which is also advertised with a slightly different looking GottaGoFast version on sites like AmigaStore.eu). Any ideas as to why I get a failure on the GottaGoFast on boot? Could it be the firmware that is causing this issue? |
18 August 2023, 10:22 | #2 |
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I thought the TF534 RAM was Zorro-II, which would explain why the two don't work together. What memory range do you get (from e.g. ShowConfig, AmigaTestKit) for the TF534 by itself?
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18 August 2023, 13:36 | #3 | |
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I've tested this and it seems to work, TF534 puts it's memory in the ZIII space.
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18 August 2023, 14:17 | #4 |
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According to sysinfo and Leary himself, it should be Zorro-III; however, it does contain 64K of Zorro-II (CPU cache or something?). which of course could be the reason.
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18 August 2023, 14:25 | #6 |
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The TF534 maps its ram into the Zorro II space (the lower area), not in its own 32-bit area. Perhaps this is why it is why less expensive than the TF536. This limits a computer with a TF534 to 8 MB total ram. (Google search)
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In any case - if so, is there a way to disable to TF memory and, thus, use the 8 MB on the other one instead? E.g. through a different firmware... |
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18 August 2023, 20:44 | #8 |
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Disabling the TF RAM would require a different firmware.
I wouldn't recommend this at all though, the TF RAM will be waaay faster than the 8MB Can you share a photo of the 8MB board? |
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Certainly, it looks like this... haven't been able to find any similar expansions on the net.
I've been wondering if the three pin header in the top corner is for CFGIN/OUT... Last edited by brufnus; 19 August 2023 at 00:21. Reason: addition |
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23 August 2023, 17:49 | #14 |
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Let me try to correct a few misconceptions here.
The TF534 was never really meant to be a "product" in any sense. It was an experimental board that was part of the design learning process and it was mostly intended to be used by itself without any additional expansions. Upon request, support was added for the ubiquitous Kipper 4/8MB A500 ZII expansion but that was literally the only ZII board officially supported by the 534. For those wondering, the 534 RAM is indeed mapped in the ZIII area, but this has nothing to do with ZII ram compatibility. Remember, all the TF boards are always initially released throughout the official builders (me being one of them) and I never officially offered the 534 for sale like the other boards. It is true that a few people asked me to build some for them, and I did, but it was about 4-5 units in total. Just because some store grabs the released open source files and sells them, doesn't mean that this board was ever meant to be released in this fashion. Proper ZII expansion support was added to the TF536 and in fact you'll find that most expansions will indeed work with this one. Most SCSI controllers are an exception, but this is because their drivers are too stupid to know to not do DMA into ZIII ram. (This is usually because they were written before ZIII ram was even a thing.) So the bottom line is, if something does not work in conjunction with the 534, it is because it's not meant to work with it. This was an experimental/incremental board that served as a prototype for some functions such as removal of the INT2 wire and it was never even supposed to run at more than 40 mhz (as this seriously overclocks the SRAM and usually fails anyway). Last edited by alenppc; 24 August 2023 at 14:20. Reason: typo |
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I don't really expect anything with neither my old CDTV nor my recently purchased A500, but I do like to experiment and sometimes make things work, sometimes not. The board as it is, with its 4 MB and clocked at 48 MHz, seems to work fine as it is. If it can't accept the additional 8 MB, then there's really nothing to do about it of course - but thanks again for your input! Frankly, I haven't spent much time on the CDTV since the 90's, but it's both fun and refreshing entering that realm again, eventually enhanced with a std. 500 as well Last edited by brufnus; 28 July 2024 at 01:12. |
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The 536 has a special CDTV firmware, but it still needs the CDTV roms to be updated (you also need a special CDTV relocator or a soldered CPU to be able to close the case). With this configuration, everything will work properly, including the CD-ROM, but unfortunately the 534 was never refined to this degree. |
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My next step will be to try again with my newly purchased KS 3.2.2, which works properly with the TF, and see if that makes any difference. Last edited by brufnus; 28 July 2024 at 01:19. |
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That 64K is IO, which I believe can overlap. I have the GTGF Zorro or 68K working fine with either TF534 or TF536. (Clarification - all RAM tests out, and the IDE works too) |
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Hi again,
Quite some time since I posted this, and in the mean time I got two more CDTV's; I just decided to try once again and throw that unknown 8 MB socket expansion in the one I just received from Poland a few days ago.... and now it works! :-D (Rather lucky in fact, since I'll keep one of them more or less stock, but at least with some more RAM in any case). I still haven't figured out from where that exotic memory card originates... c".) |
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