Everhart, Glenn
From:	Chris Scheers [asi@airmail.net]
Sent:	Friday, April 02, 1999 3:42 PM
To:	Info-VAX@Mvb.Saic.Com
Subject:	Re: Alphastation 200 Flash chips
Richard Jordan wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to install the full Flash in my AS200 4/166, in preparation
> making this my primary home system (hobbyist VMS!, plus occasional dips
> into NT cesspool for a couple programs I can't replace).  My system has
> the two empty sockets for the additional chips.
> 
> Per an old c.o.v message I ordered 28F020-120JC from JDR Microdevices.
> The ones they sent are made by CTi, and did not work (I ordered two pair
> just in case, no combo works and I was very careful and static protected
> during installation).  The upgrade disks do not see anything past the
> original 512K of ROM.
> 
> The likely cause (thanks to Terry for the info!) is that only AMD or Intel
> _branded_ ROMs are supported.  JDR (and Digikey, and a couple other places
> I called) no longer carry those and will only order a "full tube" of
> 30 chips.  I need 2, I'll buy 4 as a fudge factor.
> 
> Does anyone know of an in country (USA) source for AMD or Intel chips
> that will sell a small quantity?  I'm out of sources.  Thanks!

About a year ago when we needed these chips we got them from Allied
Electronics.  800-433-5700

Good luck!

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