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cybermaid
Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Posts: 4
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:45 am Post subject: Supercom Partner 16M Upgrade? |
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I got a Supercom Partner 16M and i was wondering if i could upgrade it to 24 or 32M. I've been looking all over the internet and this forum but i havn't found a lot of info on it. Does the Supercom Partner with 16M DRAM even support more RAM? If so, where can i buy it or is there some DIY info to make it yourself Thanks! |
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Mystic_Merlin
Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 533 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Supercom Partner 16M Upgrade? |
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| cybermaid wrote: | I got a Supercom Partner 16M and i was wondering if i could upgrade it to 24 or 32M. I've been looking all over the internet and this forum but i havn't found a lot of info on it. Does the Supercom Partner with 16M DRAM even support more RAM? If so, where can i buy it or is there some DIY info to make it yourself Thanks! |
There are lots of versions and variations of the Supercom Partner so it really depends on the model. Most upgrades had different hardware & software so you can't simply upgrade the BIOS.
It should be able to address 24M or 32M though. For the DIY memory upgrade, check this thread:
http://www.tototek.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=11373 |
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cybermaid
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Mystic_Merlin!
My supercom partner DRAM module has the Toshiba ones:
Could i just add two more on the empty spaces of the module so i have 24M? |
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Mystic_Merlin
Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 533 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:59 am Post subject: |
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| Can you also post a pic of the other side too so I can confirm? |
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cybermaid
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for the flash!
Hmmm, seems like the backside isn't connected to the pins O_O
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Mystic_Merlin
Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 533 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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They are, this is a dual layer PCB with through hole connecting both sides.
I haven't seen this model, it's probably the early SuperCom Partner. I have the Special version that came after, the board is different and labeled RB-64D which probably means it can be extended to 64M as your RB-32 can be extended to 32M
Not only can you add 2 memory packages on the Component Side, you can also add 2 more on the Solder Side. There you go, 32M.
Just trace the lines between memory packages to make sure you find the same pattern.
You should also add the 2 ceramic capacitors on the component side, probably some 0.1 uF. |
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cybermaid
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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wow O_O guess it's time to buy some more ram modules then Got a good adress for me? |
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Mystic_Merlin
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:02 am Post subject: |
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| cybermaid wrote: | wow O_O guess it's time to buy some more ram modules then Got a good adress for me? |
Cheaper to get from some old SIMM 72 pins RAM as we talked about in the thread previously mentionned. Hardest part is to desolder and resolder them... |
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