User guide

GenesisMP

Chapter 3 – Connecting Additional Peripherals

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Here’s how to check:

1. Re-open your Genesis MP and keep on your anti-static wrist strap while you

complete this check.

2. Use the ejector(s) located on the side of the DIMM connectors to begin systemati-

cally removing each DIMM. (Your machine may have a single ejector or one

located on each side of the DIMM.)

DIMM Ejector

3. Push down and away from the DIMM to eject the module.

4. Remove the DIMMs, one at a time, restarting your Genesis MP each time, until you

find the malfunctioning DIMM.

Adding Video RAM (Three Slot Genesis MP Only)

Your three slot Genesis MP comes with 2 MB of Video RAM (VRAM) installed,

providing 24-bit color on screens up to 832 x 624. By adding 2 MB of additional VRAM

your Genesis MP can support resolutions up to 1152 x 870 with 24-bit color.

Adding VRAM to your Genesis MP was designed to be extremely easy.

Just remove the side panel, and you will be able to install two additional 1 MB VRAM

Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) into the VRAM DIMM sockets.

VRAM DIMMs should be 32-bit wide, 112-pin fast-paged mode with 70ns or faster

access times. Genesis MP does not support 256K and 512K VRAM SIMMs used in

older Macintosh models.

Here are the steps for installing VRAM.

1. Open Genesis MP (loosen the side door panel) by following the easy instructions

listed previously in this chapter. Remember to turn everything off.

2. Put on your anti-static wrist strap.