Emax II Memory Expansion - FI372 Revision B

EMAX II MEMORY EXPANSION

Retrofit Instructions
As shown in the charts, a standard Emax II, with initial 1 MB Emax II
RAM of 1MB, can be upgraded to a maximum of 7MB. Total
An Emax II, with initial RAM of 2 or 4 MB, can be Memory
increased to a maximum of 8 MB of memory. Upgrades
st
are added in 2 MB increments, with this in mind, you first 1 add 2216 Memory Board 3MB
need to determine the amount of memory currently in the
unit. To do this, first Erase All Memory (Master, 4), then
nd
check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). The remaining 2 add 2208 2MB Expander 5MB
memory will be displayed in 16 bit SAMPLES, not bytes,
so double the number to find the amount of memory in
rd
bytes. 3 add 2208 2MB Expander 7MB

Tools needed:

 Phillips Screwdriver

 Wire Cutter 2 MB Emax II

 IC Remover Total
Memory

 Needle Nose Pliers
st
1 add 2216 Memory Board 3MB
Kit 2216 Memory Board
nd
2 add 2208 2MB Expander 6MB
(1) 2MB expander board (E-mu p/n AH1O3)
(1) Programmed PAL (E-mu p/n IP436)
(1) Programmed PAL (E-mu p/n IP437) rd
(1) Programmed PAL (E-mu p/n IP438) 3 add 2208 2MB Expander 8MB
(4) 6-32 x ¼” screws (E-mu p/n HS339)
(1) Memory Install Diskette 2.1 (Emu p/n ZD403)

Note: the Install disk can only be used once. 4 MB Emax II

Total
Memory
Kit 2208 2MB Memory Expansion
st
1 add 2208 Memory Board 4MB
(16)44256 256K x 4 DRAM’s (E-mu p/n IM387)
(1) Programmed PAL (E-mu p/n IP439)
(1) Programmed PAL (E-mu p/n IP440) nd
2 add 2208 2MB Expander 8MB
(1) Memory Install Diskette 2.1 (E-mu p/n ZD403)

Note: the Install disk can only be used once.

Note: You may have extra PAL’s. Some memory

updates do not require a PAL change.

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THE 6 TYPES OF MEMORY INSTALLATIONS

1MB 3MB Kit 2216 Uses Expander Board, IP436 PAL, IP437 PAL, IP438 PAL, and
Install Disk

3MB 5MB Kit 2208 Uses 2MB of RAM, IP439 PAL, and Install Diskette
Discard IP440 PAL

5MB 7MB Kit 2208 Uses 2MB of RAM, IP440 PAL, and Install Diskette
Discard IP439 PAL

2MB 4MB Kit 2216 Uses Expander Board, and Install Diskette

4MB 6MB Kit 2208 Uses 2MB of RAM, and Install Diskette

6MB 8MB Kit 2208 Uses 2MB of RAM, and Install Diskette

Boot the Emax II with the supplied 2.1 Install disk.

Before doing anything, make sure the Emax II is fully functional.

MEMORY TEST

Run a Bank and G-RAM memory test on the unit (Master, 9, 9)

Secret Code = 3629 (Emax spelled on a telephone dial)

Disassembly

1) Disconnect AC, and then place the Emax II upside down on a padded surface. Next, remove
the (10) bottom panel screws from the perimeter of the bottom panel. Put the screws aside in
a safe place.

2) Remove the bottom panel. Be especially careful on rack units not to stress the ribbon cables
as you unplug them.

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT STATIC

Static discharge from your body has the potential to damage the memory
update chips. Before touching any ICs or the memory expansion board,
ground yourself by touching the inside of the Emax II enclosure. Do this
frequently, especially after moving around, in order to keep your body
discharged and the electronic components safe.

Use the diagram below to identify the proper IC locations.

Emax II Memory Expansion Board

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1 MB 3 MB UPDATE (Kit 2216)

1) Locate resistor pack RN-6 on the rear of the CPU circuit board
and remove it.

2) On the memory expander board, remove the three PAL’s at

locations IC54, IC55, and IC56. Replace them with the PAL’s
IP438, IP436, and IP437 as shown in the diagram at right.

3) Install the memory upgrade board to the CPU board. Make sure
that connectors CN1 and CN2 are firmly seated. There will be an
audible click with proper installation. Visually verify that the
connectors are correctly mated. Screw down the board to the
standoffs with the (4) screws provided.

4) Boot up machine using the Install disk provided and run a G-

RAM memory test (pg. 2). If the memory test shows an error,
check and re-seat the connectors.

5) With the Install disk in the drive, select Master, Special, 8 install
Disk. Display says, “Installing”.

6) Power down unit and re-boot. Test memory again.

7) Check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). Display should show

new amount (1,572,820).

8) Reassemble unit. (See reassembly instructions.)

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2 MB 4 MB UPDATE (Kit 2216)

1. Locate resistor pack RN-6 on the rear of the CPU circuit board and
remove it. Check the PAL’s on the memory board and make sure that
they match the diagram at right.

2. Install the memory upgrade board to the CPU board. Make sure that
connectors CN1 and CN2 are firmly seated. There will be an audible
click with proper installation. Also, visually verify that the connectors are
correctly mated. Screw down the board to the standoffs with the (4)
screws provided.

3. Boot up machine using the Install disk provided and run a G-RAM
memory test (pg. 2). If the memory test shows an error, check and re-
seat the connectors.

4. With the Install disk in the drive, select Master, Special, 8 Install Disk.
Display says, “Installing”.

5. Power down unit and re-boot. Test memory again.

6. Check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). Display should show new

amount (2,097,108).

7. Reassemble unit. (See reassembly instructions.)

3 MB 5 MB UPDATE (Kit 2208)

1. Remove IC54 from the memory expansion board. Replace it with IP439. Take care not to bend any of
the IC pins and make sure that the chip is properly aligned.

2. Install memory chips 9 - 16 and 33 - 40 into the memory expansion board. Again, be sure that no pins
are bent under and that all the chips are correctly aligned.

3. Clip out resistor J-1 from expansion board.

4. Boot up machine using the Install disk and run a G-RAM memory test (pg. 2). When the test is
complete, the display should say, “Passed”.

5. Select Master, Special, 8 - Install Disk. Display says, “Installing”.

6. Power down unit and re-boot. Test memory again.

7. Check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). Display should show new amount (2,621,396).

8. Reassemble unit. (See reassembly instructions.)

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4 MB 6 MB UPDATE (Kit 2208)

1) Install memory chips 9 - 16 and 33 - 40 into the memory expansion board. Be sure that no pins are
bent under and that all the chips are correctly aligned.

2) Boot up machine using the Install disk and run a G-RAM memory test (pg. 2). When the test is
complete, the display should say, “Passed”.

3) Select Master, Special, 8 - Install Disk. Display says, “Installing”.

4) Power down unit and re-boot. Test memory again.

5) Check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). Display should show new amount (3,145,684).

6) Reassemble unit. (See reassembly instructions.)

5 MB 7 MB UPDATE (Kit 2208)

1) Remove IC54 from the memory expansion board. Replace it with IP440. Take care not to bend any of
the IC pins and make sure that IP440 is properly aligned.

2) Install memory chips 1 - 8 and 25 - 32 into the memory expansion board. Again, make sure that no IC
pins are bent under and that all the chips are correctly aligned.

3) Clip out resistor J-2 from expansion board.

4) Boot up machine using the Install disk and run a G-RAM memory test (pg. 2). When the test is
complete, the display should say, “Passed”.

5) Select Master, Special, 8 - Install Disk. Display says, “Installing”.

6) Power down unit and re-boot. Test memory again.

7) Check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). Display should show new amount (3,669,972).

8) Reassemble unit. (See reassembly instructions.)

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6 MB 8 MB UPDATE (Kit 2208)

1) Install memory chips 1-8 and 25-32 into the memory expansion board. Be sure that no pins are bent
under and that all the chips are correctly aligned.

2) Boot up machine using the Install disk and run a G-RAM memory test (pg. 2). When the test is
complete, the display should say, “Passed”.

3) Select Master, Special, 8 - Install Disk. Display says, “Installing”.

4) Power down unit and re-boot. Test memory again.

5) Check Memory Remaining (Master, 2). Display should show new amount (4,194,260).

6) Reassemble unit. (See reassembly instructions.)

Reassembly

1) On rack units, reconnect the output board cable and make sure that it is plugged in correctly or
serious damage may occur.

2) Replace the bottom panel and the (10) bottom panel screws around the perimeter.

3) Give the unit a complete functional test, including a full-length sample test.

Note: If the output board ribbon cable isn’t plugged in, the Transpose LED will remain lit when the unit is
powered on.

Problems?
1) First of all, read the instructions again, then check your work or better yet have someone else check
your work. Check for PAL’s in wrong, pins bent under, etc.

2) Check the connectors to the expansion board. Make sure they are fully mated. In some cases you
may have to apply extra pressure.

3) Still not working?

Then it’s time to call E-mu Customer Service for assistance at (408) 438-1921.
Telephone hours are 8:00 - 5:00 PST, Monday through Friday.

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