603e 160/060 48mb Ram

A great deal of software failures can be solved by increasing your stack to 200000
Use version 40.16 of Setpatch (the last to be released by Commodore)
Use the Maths libraries that are on your Workbench Disks
Try deactivating any patches activated at bootup

Problem : My IDE 4 Way Buffered Interface stopped working properly, sometimes failing to boot completely on upgrading the FlashRom to V46.

Solutions :

1) Switch of the cache in the boot menu (enter by holding down both mouse buttons on reboot).
Success Rate : 100%

2) Insert some lines before the setpatch command in the Startup Sequence. (suggest using Startup Selector or installing the IDE Fix CD32 HD as these do the same thing)
Success Rate : 99%

3) Boot from a Floppy.
Success Rate : 100% (not very practical though)

4) Upgrade to new V46 FlashRom.
Success Rate : 70% (puts a delay in the boot process but can cause probs with setpatch (see 2))

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BlizVision

Problem : The machine won't boot, and if it does, it is very unstable.

Solutions :

1) Make sure the Amiga Motherboard is getting enough power (it needs 5 amps to function properly)

2) Power the Motherboard from a different power lead from the peripherals.

3) Power the Tower directly from the Mains and not from a Power Strip, and power up with no other peripherals switched on.

4) Check the Revision of your Motherboard (1.d.4 m/b's have a timing fault which can cause problems). If you suspect a timing fault, Eyetech can fix it for £30.

5) Remove add-ons until the machine boots and note which add-on is conflicting and inform Phase5 or the company that supplied the add-on.

6) Cry.

7) Remove everything and re-install one thing at a time until the system stops working.

8) Cry some more.

9) Try cooling the Permedia 2 with a fan cooler just in front of the chip (Thanks to Ben Yoris for that one).

10) start from (1) again.

Problem : On 24Bit Workbench the pallete is corrupted or causes the machine to Crash.

Solutions :

1) Install the latest version of the picture.datatype (V43).

2) Re-install CyberGraphx and make sure you have selected the correct Graphics Board.

3) install version 38.1 (the last to be released by Commodore) of mathieeedoubas.library.

Problem : It doesn't work.

1) Ensure you install Flashrom Update from the Floppy supplied with the card as the Blizvision will not operate without the latest version. (also available from the Phase5 website).

2) Ensure you install the correct FlashRom Update from the Floppy.

3) Once started, DO NOT ABORT the update, you'll cook your FlashRom if you do.

4) Ensure CyberGraphx has been installed correctly.

5) Check the cables and all connections.

6) Phone the Samaritans ;)

Problem : MUI crashes more often than it used to.

Solution :

1) Re-install it.

2) Re-install everything else.

3) Pray to whatever deity you follow.

4) E-Mail the author of MUI and wait for a reply (I've been waiting for a week now)

Problem : It doesn't display any of the AGA screenmodes.

Solution :

1) Use a Mode Promotor such as Mode Pro.

2) Use a second monitor on the RGB socket.

Problem : I'm not spending enough time with my Family and Friends.

Solution :

1) Explain to them that you have just upgraded your Miggy and they really should be more understanding.

2) Lock the door so you can't here them shouting at you.

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I hope these problems/solutions will be of some help to anyone who is having problems, if not and you are at your wits end you can contact me on the links page.


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