MicroMac 75 MHz 603 Logic Board Upgrade

Updated: August 11, 1998

HARDWARE QUESTIONS
Q: On which Mac model can I install the P5200/6200 logic board?
Q: What is the maximum amount of RAM I can have with the P5200/6200 ?
Q: I have 36 MB installed on my P5200/6200 logic board but the System takes over 30 MB of it and there is only about 8 MB free. What is wrong?
Q: Can I use the same peripherals I have attached to my computer?
Q: Are there other upgrades available for my MicroMac P5200/6200 Logic Board Upgrade?
Q: Why do you offer two different speeds 75 MHz and 90 MHz?
Q: I'm upgrading form a DOS compatible, does this upgrade work for me?
Q: Can I still use the PDS card I have currently installed?
Q: Where can I find more technical information?
Q: Apple had a recall on some of the 52xx/62xx models, are these boards effected?
Q: Does the upgrade come with an FPU?
Q: Can I use the same monitor I have currently?

SOFTWARE QUESTIONS
Q: Can I just replace my current LC or Performa logic board with the P5200/6200 logic board or do I need a certain minimum System software?
Q: Since I installed the new P5200/6200 logic board I cannot print. What's wrong?
Q: Every time I boot up I get the error "reset Time and Date", where do I reset Time and Date?


Q: I'm convinced, yes I want to get this upgrade, what do I have to do?


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HARDWARE QUESTIONS


Q: On which Mac model can I install the P5200/6200 logic board?

A: The following Mac models have the same logic board factor as the P5200/6200 and therefore the P5200/6200 will fit in these models:
Performa 580, Performa 630 series

Q: What is the maximum amount of RAM I can have with the P5200/6200 ?

A: The maximum amount of RAM is 64 MB, which is 2 times 32 MB SIMMs (72 pins). There are no RAM soldered on the logic board.

Q: I have 36 MB installed on my P5200/6200 logic board but the System takes over 30 MB of it and there is only about 8 MB free. What is wrong?

A: Verify whether you have 32-bit addressing turned ON in the Memory Control Panel. It is probably turned off since the new P5200/6200 logic board has the default settings in PRAM. You will also probably need to reset the Date & Time, Printer, Mouse speed, etc.

.Q: Can I use the same peripherals I have attached to my computer?

A: Yes. However if you do sound recording the microphone has to be a PlainTalk microphone.

Q: Are there other upgrades available for my MicroMac 75 MHz 603 P5200/6200 Logic Board Upgrade?

A: Yes.

To receive additional information on these upgrades, please contact MicroMac at 800-600-6227 or 949-362-1000 or visit our Web site at www.micromac.com.

Q: Why do you offer two different speeds 75 MHz and 90 MHz?

A: We no longer offer the 90 MHz version.

Q: I'm upgrading form a DOS compatible, does this upgrade work for me?

A: Yes and no. Since you replace the your complete logic board, you also remove the DOS card with it. The new logic board will fit in your model and will work, but you do not have a DOS card anymore. However since you have a PPC you can use some of the software solution to run DOS and Windows programs.

Q: Can I still use the PDS card I have currently installed?

A: Yes. The Performa 5200 and 6200 uses the same LC-PDS connector as the lower models.

Q: Where can I find more technical information?

A: Use our on-line Mac Specs data base.

Q: Apple had a recall on some of the 52xx/62xx models, are these boards affected?

A: No, we test all our 52xx/62xx logic boards with the software tester Apple has released and is available on there site (http://www.apple.com).

Q: Does the upgrade come with an FPU?

A: Yes, all PPC have the FPU built in.

Q: Can I use the same monitor I have currently?

A: Yes, the 6200 uses the same Video connector on your Q630, in fact it is a separate PCB and not a part of the logic board.


SOFTWARE QUESTIONS


Q: Can I just replace my current LC or Performa logic board with the P5200 logic board or do I need a certain minimum System software?

Q: Since I installed the new P5200/6200 logic board I cannot print. What's wrong?

A: The new logic board does not have the printer information made available to it in its PRAM. To have the logic board identify your printer, select your printer in the Chooser again (the Chooser is located under the Apple Menu). You will probably need to also reset the Date & Time, Mouse speed and Memory Addressing settings from their respective Control Panels (located inside the Control Panels Folder inside the System Folder).

Q: Every time I boot up I get the error "reset Time and Date", where do I reset Time and Date?

A: The new logic board does not have any information it in its PRAM. Time and Date is one of these information. For Time and Date use either the Alarm Clock DA, the "General Controls" or the "Date & Time" Control Panel.



Q: I'm convinced, yes I want to get this upgrade, what do I have to do?

A: To place the order, use this form (there is also a phone number on this form to call).
At the time you place the order you will be given a RMA number for you logic board, which you send back to us after the new logic board is completely working. This RMA number also appears on your invoice. There is also a deposit on the invoice for you old logic board, which we'll refund you upon receipt of your logic board.



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