TF1230 Eprom issue

[sparx]

Hi all,

I have 2 self built TF1230 identical in parts, ram, firmware etc.
1 card boots and runs perfectly with stock 3.0 roms or eproms with 3.1.
The other card will boot and run perfectly with any rom installed until I hook up the IDE on the card. If using eproms or a Boobip emu the machine(s) will not boot (I have 2 1200's here same issue on both).

Someone did mention to me a possible similar issue on the TF1260 that was fixed in the firmware...if so, is it possible for a fix for the TF1230 to be implemented in the same way please?

Also curious if anyone has/can confirm this issue

Thanks

[terriblefire]

Hi all,

I have 2 self built TF1230 identical in parts, ram, firmware etc.
1 card boots and runs perfectly with stock 3.0 roms or eproms with 3.1.
The other card will boot and run perfectly with any rom installed until I hook up the IDE on the card. If using eproms or a Boobip emu the machine(s) will not boot (I have 2 1200's here same issue on both).

Someone did mention to me a possible similar issue on the TF1260 that was fixed in the firmware...if so, is it possible for a fix for the TF1230 to be implemented in the same way please?

Also curious if anyone has/can confirm this issue

Thanks

The issue was originally found in the TF1230 and was fixed/found again in testing of the 1260 alpha. The latest 1230 firmware has this fixed.

[sparx]

The issue was originally found in the TF1230 and was fixed/found again in testing of the 1260 alpha. The latest 1230 firmware has this fixed.

Cool, thanks for the quick reply! I'm convinced I'm using latest but am known to be regulary wrong!
I'll flash again and report back

[sparx]

Hi all,

I have 2 self built TF1230 identical in parts, ram, firmware etc.
1 card boots and runs perfectly with stock 3.0 roms or eproms with 3.1.
The other card will boot and run perfectly with any rom installed until I hook up the IDE on the card. If using eproms or a Boobip emu the machine(s) will not boot (I have 2 1200's here same issue on both).

Someone did mention to me a possible similar issue on the TF1260 that was fixed in the firmware...if so, is it possible for a fix for the TF1230 to be implemented in the same way please?

Also curious if anyone has/can confirm this issue

Thanks

The issue was originally found in the TF1230 and was fixed/found again in testing of the 1260 alpha. The latest 1230 firmware has this fixed.

Had to try quite a few fw's - finally booted on one dated 31/08/2021

EDIT - it's still not happy...only 64Mb ram showing and guru's once before it'll boot...

[terriblefire]

I’m gonna bet you have a soldering issue. Check avec.

[sparx]

I’m gonna bet you have a soldering issue. Check avec.

Transpires i gave some false info! The working card only has 64Mb on board...as soon as I upgraded it to 128Mb it started to display the same issues

Strange thing is, I've been using same 2x 64Mb ram ic's on the TF1260 without problem

Is there a recommended ic to use? I've had a hunt around but couldn't find any info..

[terriblefire]

are you by any chance seeing 130Mb instead of 128Mb of fastram?

[sparx]

are you by any chance seeing 130Mb instead of 128Mb of fastram?

I've only used Sysinfo, but it reports 128Mb...

[terriblefire]

are you by any chance seeing 130Mb instead of 128Mb of fastram?

I've only used Sysinfo, but it reports 128Mb...

And you are using RC1 firmware?

[sparx]

I've only used Sysinfo, but it reports 128Mb...

And you are using RC1 firmware?

TBH, I've lost track...but I have definitely tried RC1 in last few hours, I've tried numerous firmwares from August onwards
After supper I'll jump back on RC1 just to reconfirm - thanks for the time and help!