Everhart, Glenn
From:	mhr [mhr@sunline.net]
Sent:	Tuesday, April 06, 1999 2:41 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!
>
> Rich Jordan
> rjordan@mcs.net

I used AM28F020-150JC ordered from Newark Elect. -worked fine
                                                    mhr