At 02:05 -0800 on 26/03/03, Gregg Eshelman wrote: >--- the pickle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Which says to me "patch it!" >> >> There *has* to be a way to patch that ROM in >> software to get around the >> limitation. Even if it only allowed the use of >> low-profile 16 MB SIMMs, that >> would more than triple the current RAM cap and make >> the LC and LC II a *lot* >> more tolerable. >> >> Same goes for the MacTV if anyone out there has the >> skillz to write the patch. > >Can't do it with a software patch, unless maybe >you want to write a whole OS from scratch that >does not depend on the hardware for access to the RAM. >(If it's even possible to bypass that ASIC!)
If the ROM was simply coded to ignore the extra RAM, the patching is trivial. If the RAM controller itself won't recognise more than that, you're right - it's basically impossible. -- the pickle FAQ <http://macfaq.org/index.shtml> _________________________________________________________________ -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
